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A Michelin-starred restaurant started a 'pay what you can' day. Now, 100 others in 14 countries follow their lead

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On August 26, 2026, 100 restaurants across 14 countries, including Michelin-starred establishments, are participating in Pay What You Can Day, an initiative started by Masala y Maíz (a Michelin-starred Mexico City restaurant) during the COVID-19 pandemic that has grown from 20 participating Mexico City restaurants last year to a global event allowing diners to pay whatever they can afford for a full-service meal.

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