ey will taste exactly the same, nothing new. Where’s the adventure there? Some of our most memorable meals have been in local restaurants in cities we may never visit again, but the eating experience was a memorable part of the vacation. How does that little quip go? "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

If you have not tried the local restaurant thing, maybe the next time you find yourself heading for Red Lobster you should check out the local seafood restaurant on the corner. You’ll usually be pleasantly surprised by the good food, the interesting people you meet, and the joy of finding a new place to share with family and friends.