There is a canned pumpkin shortage this year. Bad weather from last year is the cause. You should see more on the shelf before Thanksgiving. (99 replies, last updated by jujuthomas November 23, 2009)

Interesting, especially when combined with the apparent labor shortage in CA’s central valley. A recent article (I think in the Chronicle) said that due to population growth, the migrant/immigrant labor force is taking... (4 replies, last updated by BlueHerons November 1, 2005)

-Katrina, on account of the labor shortage and other factors affecting the Bywater neighborhood. Best fried seafood in Orleans Parish, hands down. (3 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt July 4, 2007)

I spoke to La Palma. They have temporarily stopped making potato chips because 1. they can’t get the right potatoes summertime, and 2. they have labor shortages in summertime, and won’t make the chips unless the right... (2 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong July 18, 2001)

. Commander’s always had two things going for it – service and value. The value was more so in their lunch menu but dinner had its spots too. Sevice though now is far below their normal standards, a labor shortage to... (2 replies, last updated by Catherine May 29, 2001)

can’t think of anyone in the States/Canada or Europe who still cooks like that. I know it’s enormously expensive these days in labor and ingredients – it must have taken someone hours to put my dish together,... (1 reply, last updated by Steve June 1, 2009)

Recently newspaper and TV reports indicate that the green chile harvest is way down. While red chiles can be machine-harvested, green chiles have to be hand-picked. A labor shortage has caused some farmers to replace chiles with... (11 replies, last updated by aztami August 6, 2008)

extent we’ve found it so. Still, there is no shortage of nice white-tablecloth establishments in LA County whose entrées are all under $30, but in many of the Nashville places we visited that’s where they STARTED.... (0 replies, last updated by Will Owen October 20, 2008)

due to a water shortage. I’m surprised and extremely disappointed. Can any of you help me determine where there’s an alternative place to stay (and eat!) that I can drive to from Nanaimo. We’re looking to kayak,... (7 replies, last updated by kitchensalli September 10, 2006)

My girlfriend and I will be spending Labor Day weekend in Philly. We’re staying at a b&b in the Rittenhouse area, but are looking to do some exploring. I’ve been to Philly a bunch, my mom grew up there, so I know the... (4 replies, last updated by soigne August 28, 2007)

OK I know I said Outbacks has really great wings. Is the labor shortage still with us? Apparently today the wings on Wing Night Outbacks were baddddd. Soggy and uncooked on the inside. However on the bright side, the server was... (15 replies, last updated by egon61 November 28, 2008)

suffers from a labor shortage...staffs get overworked, underpaid, under trained...and it shows, from Kittery to Eastport. Overall...it shouldn’t be unbearable...and be prepared to be pleasantly surprised...but... (14 replies, last updated by Harp00n June 4, 2007)

Executive Chef Suzanne Tracht and Chef de Cuisine Randy Montoya showcase Tracht’s signature dishes for summer dining. Offered Sunday through Wednesday, 6pm–10pm. June 22 through September 1, 2008 (Labor Day). Details and menu choices (5 replies, last updated by exilekiss July 19, 2008)

Nothing really changed. The link provided was from October. Come Labor Day, most of Maine rolls up the sidewalks. Kennebunkport is no different. For a reasonably priced lunch – any of Arundal Warf, Allison’s, Federal... (9 replies, last updated by thegolferbitch May 11, 2007)

Went there last weekend for the first time in years and was surprised to see the "due to a shortage of clams, please add $1 to all clam dishes" (or something to that effect). I thought that clam shortage was long over and... (9 replies, last updated by 1crispydude September 3, 2002)