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  "path": "/opinion/sylvain-charlebois-how-food-inflation-hijacked-valentines-day",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-14T11:00:59.000Z",
  "site": "https://nationalpost.com",
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  "textContent": "Food-related rituals around Valentine’s Day are quietly evolving. After Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day has long carried the dubious distinction of being the worst day of the year to dine out: inflated price-fixed menus, rushed service, and little value for money. This year, however, the calendar changes the equation. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday, celebrations are likely to stretch from Thursday through Sunday. For restaurant operators, that creates an opportunity to turn a single, stressful evening into a multi-day event — an important reprieve for a sector that continues to struggle, even without the temporary boost of last year’s GST holiday. Read More",
  "title": "Sylvain Charlebois: How food inflation hijacked Valentine’s Day",
  "updatedAt": "2026-02-13T23:42:15.000Z"
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