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Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives. Allison Hopelain/Courtesy of The Kebabery hide caption

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Bay Area's High Cost Of Living Squeezes Restaurant Workers, Chefs And Owners

The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its love of fine food. It's also increasingly becoming known as an area where it's almost impossible to live on a service-industry wage.

Allison Hopelain, owner of The Kebabery in Oakland, Calif., says the cafeteria-style restaurant reflects the changing tastes of customers who now want to grab a quick, affordable meal and head back to their lives. Allison Hopelain/Courtesy of The Kebabery hide caption

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Allison Hopelain/Courtesy of The Kebabery

Bay Area's High Cost Of Living Squeezes Restaurant Workers, Chefs And Owners

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