Retirednoguilt wrote:
> On 12/3/2010 8:08 PM, L G wrote:
>> Retirednoguilt wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Fast Food is dead. Lone live local, slow food.
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>>
>>>
>>> Sure; but when you are on the road , in an unfamiliar area, on a
>>> schedule and hungry, and without reputable recommendations, how much
>>> time do you want to spend researching local, single proprietor
>>> restaurants to find a place that serves wholesome local food that
>>> matches your palate, with prompt service and at an economical price?
>>> For me, that scenario is the only time I patronize (a few) chain
>>> restaurants. They do have a place, but for me, it is a limited one.
>>>
>>> As far as fish is concerned, I've occasionally been served old,
>>> possibly spoiling fish at highly regarded, quite expensive fish
>>> restaurants that repelled me even before the waiter set the plate in
>>> front of me. I've never become acutely ill after eating at a chain,
>>> although I won't vouch for the possible long term effects on my blood
>>> pressure or arteries!
>>>
>>> With fish almost more than with any other food, quality control is
>>> essential. Some chains do it very well even though their preparations
>>> are often loaded with salt and/or saturated fat. I tend to eat most of
>>> my fish at home. I can see and smell what I am buying, and I am in
>>> control of the recipe.
>> Ask the locals. You might end up in a place you would never try. I used
>> to travel a lot and found some great restaurants that way.
>
> Very unlikely that in a remote area anyone is going to recommend
> anything other than a national chain or their relative's place,
> regardless of quality.
I post from experience. Have you traveled much? Have you asked the
locals for a recommendation? I have many times without a bad experience.