As we see, the media continues to shape our culture.

It's similar in some ways to Indy, more expensive but more cultural/international at the same time.

I was counting on foreign money drying up, if nothing else via the lowered amount of chinese dollars flowing in.

Like you, they’re attracted by the much lower cost of living but also the weather or the country’s beauty and culture and the proximity and easy access.

Solely based on my observation, the growth in Buffalo has been insane - advances in education, medicine, and overall culture. 

But the mainstream culture pushes alot of less capable people in the wrong direction whcih creates a huge sense of entitlement that works against them.

Imagine the glut of used equipment that will be available that will not be ancient, and the amount of applicants for new jobs at the new restaurants.Experienced operator looking to team up with silent partner type ads, EZ Terms Dark commercial units, etc...Italian, Mexican, American, Chinese, Hot Dogs, etc...Every cloud has a silver lining.And for those that can place Experienced Operators with Silent Partners, a cut of the action, and maybe free meals for a year (it's not what you know, it's who you know) ...Every cloud has a silver lining.Look beyond the darkness to the coming dawn and figure out how to enjoy the sunlight! 

Landlords have a bad stigma in American culture.

The company sprayed right over top of the old formica in the kitchen, and cultured marble in the baths.

What about the standard in some cultures to always share your food with guests, even if you have little food for yourself?