Bubba Gumps

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

3) I don't have any picky eaters or picky children in my party. (Vegan, yes, but we can do plenty of exploring despite that.)

If any of that weren't so - if I (like MouseWife) weren't fond of tentacles, or had people in my party who preferred a consistent (mid-) level of quality as opposed to a possible adventure (with possible bad meal, or possible terrific meal) I probably would, too. But I love the adventure of it, so it isn't the case.

What she said.

And, EuroMeinke, I get your point about being in a certain place, having the opportunity to visit a certain place while in a certain city, why stick to a chain place.....

Well, I haven't been around quite so much {meaning, not a lot} but I've been to Monterey. {I've been to Frisco, too, but it hasn't been a 'destination' so we haven't dined there}.

In places where we have guidance, we do prefer smaller more 'mom and pop' sort of places. But, we have to feel comfortable eating there, checking out their rating {although at Olvera St. I have ignored theirs and still eaten their carnitas, upsetting my son....he notices these things...}.

Also, sometimes on a restricted diet {calorie wise, Vegan, children...} sometimes it is true, the chain restaurants {heck, Subway?} fits the bill when their isn't much to choose from. I'd rather eat a nutritious meal than take a chance on eating something that is not so healthy and probably a waste of money.