New York City's Illicit Grilled Cheese Black Market Exposed

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Underground dining takes a bike turn towards ridiculousness with New York City's grilled cheese black market. The New York Post visits with "Ronnie", who sells his grilled cheese sandwiches via text messages, delivered on his bike. "'This is my lunch break. I couldn't finish my day without one of these sandwiches,' said Lia Strassler, 26, who ordered one on wheat bread with American cheese, tomato and ground pepper."

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