Originally Posted by StayingHomeIsBetter

Perhaps trying to divert us over to focusing on food provides them more flexibility?

They can shop around to various ham sandwich providers to find the lowest cost provider. If they decide that leaving one slice of tomato off of the sandwich would save them boatloads of pennies, then they can.

It is a different matter for them to say "our complementary gin is going to again be Tanqueray" or "we are returning Bailey's to our complementary selections." That is a more black and white matter than the subjective definition of what constitutes a proper ham sandwich.

Also, with the food, they can determine the limited time periods during the day when they decide to make "upgraded" food available. Drinks they have to keep available all day long.

So, I suggest that the food appears to be a blue smoke and mirrors diversion.