Sesame and almond crusted crab cake on a roasted corn and ricotta goat chest tower with avocado in a fire charred salsa surrounded by a guajillo sauce.

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The company pointed the finger at the commodities complex, indicating that higher salsa, dairy, chicken, and produce costs more than offset declines in avocado prices.

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