Reasonably Optimistic
Reasonably Optimistic
The Washington Post
Gen Zers don’t cook. It’s costing them.
20 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2026 at 10:00 am.
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Eating food cooked at home has traditionally been considered a cheaper option to ordering takeout. So why are so many in Gen Z choosing food away from home? Host Megan McArdle explores how convenience, changing expectations and the modern economy have transformed the way we eat.