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An "Ask Lois" reader wants to know if there are any cheap or moderately priced restaurants in Boca Raton. "It was more of a challenge than I had thought it would be," Lois says, "as I tried to rule out large chain restaurants in favor of locally owned eateries."
Newcomers and longtime residents are continually surprised by additional charges they find on South Florida restaurant bills, plus tax rates that can vary by city. Glass of water? $2. Extra slice of tomato? $1.50. Then there are sharing fees, to-go fees, corkage fees and fees to bring in a birthday cake.