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New York restaurant's $40 half-chicken sparks dining cost debate

Hugo Hivernat's restaurant, open only a few days, listed a half rotisserie chicken at $40, drawing attention to New York's rising dining costs.

Published Apr 28, 2026, 2:26 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Hugo Hivernat's restaurant was only open for a few days when it listed a half rotisserie chicken at $40. The price prompted debate and pulled the chef into New York's broader cost-of-living row over dining prices.