Aperitivi

The Italian tradition of going for an aperitivo at a bar before lunch or dinner is great...very civilised. The  bar snacks accompanying it can vary greatly, sometimes a few crisps and olives others quite a spread.Is it me or has this practice become expensive?  These nibbles are obviously not free...bars need to make a profit...but I've noticed in this part of Liguria it's become expensive, in some cases going for a more substantial snack or a meal seems better value. I always avoid the large bars/cafes in the  main piazzas but I'm talking about even the more modest 'local' bars.