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Summary: Shrinking Guide to Vanishing American Eateries
Review: When the very first "Road Food" appeared more than two decades ago, it was an extremely useful find. We carried it with us on a trip through New England, and had a wonderful time seeking out many of the places mentioned. Unfortunately, through the years, many of the great "mom and pop" places have disappeared, and the survivors have expanded, changed, etc. In addition, an ever-growing food culture (e.g. Food TV, Bon Appetit, internet food sites, etc.) have all visited many of these same places time and time again.
This is NOT the fault of the authors, but as a result, this edition of their book does not feel all that exciting because most of their "finds" have been so publicized that they've been overrun by tourists.
What readers miss are the discoveries and local legends, that made the earlier editions so much fun. Many of the current entries have been widely featured in various television shows, and can also be found in many books such as Fodor's and Zagat's-- making you wonder, what's the point here?
Rating:
Summary: Shrinking Guide to Vanishing American Eateries
Review: When the very first "Road Food" appeared more than two decades ago, it was an extremely useful find. We carried it with us on a trip through New England, and had a wonderful time seeking out many of the places mentioned. Unfortunately, through the years, many of the great "mom and pop" places have disappeared, and the survivors have expanded, changed, etc. In addition, an ever-growing food culture (e.g. Food TV, Bon Appetit, internet food sites, etc.) have all visited many of these same places time and time again.
This is NOT the fault of the authors, but as a result, this edition of their book does not feel all that exciting because most of their "finds" have been so publicized that they've been overrun by tourists.
What readers miss are the discoveries and local legends, that made the earlier editions so much fun. Many of the current entries have been widely featured in various television shows, and can also be found in many books such as Fodor's and Zagat's-- making you wonder, what's the point here?
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