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Summary: The Sterns are right on the money
Review: As a long-time fan and reader of the Sterns, I was somewhat disappointed by this new entry in their "Goodfood" "Roadfood" idiom. I had hoped that there would be ample new suggestions for regional American specialties ordinaire, but was shocked to discover at least four listed restaurants had been closed for a minimum of two years (three in the Chicago area alone). This is sad for long-time readers (and somewhat embarrassing for Mr. Stern who grew up in Chicago and could have called to see if the restaurants were still in business), and potentially frustrating for new readers. For instance, the Rocky Point Shore Dining Hall in Warwick, Rhode Island--now closed--is fairly difficult to find. If someone were unknowing, and took the time to find it, they would be hungry and supremely disappointed.For readers who cannot access the Sterns' previous books in this idiom, the new title is worth having, but the continuity of research is lacking. They can do better.
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Summary: Definately worth having, despite of lapses in research.
Review: As a long-time fan and reader of the Sterns, I was somewhat disappointed by this new entry in their "Goodfood" "Roadfood" idiom. I had hoped that there would be ample new suggestions for regional American specialties ordinaire, but was shocked to discover at least four listed restaurants had been closed for a minimum of two years (three in the Chicago area alone). This is sad for long-time readers (and somewhat embarrassing for Mr. Stern who grew up in Chicago and could have called to see if the restaurants were still in business), and potentially frustrating for new readers. For instance, the Rocky Point Shore Dining Hall in Warwick, Rhode Island--now closed--is fairly difficult to find. If someone were unknowing, and took the time to find it, they would be hungry and supremely disappointed. For readers who cannot access the Sterns' previous books in this idiom, the new title is worth having, but the continuity of research is lacking. They can do better.
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Summary: Don't leave home without it.
Review: I do alot of business trips in the eastern United States and have found this book as important as my truckers atlas. Thanks to it I found many non-franchise eateries both cheap and memorable. For example, if you use I-85 to go to Atlanta from the north the Beacon in Spartanberg, South Carolina is a must. I made the mistake of ordering the "catfish a plenty." For $10 I ended eating catfish and hushpuppies all the way to central North Carolina. You talk about enough food to feed half of Da Nang!
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Summary: Go Ideas
Review: I have for many years traved from LA to Seattle and back by car. Thought many of the places given for that area are will know not all of them. In Grants Pass Oragon they give a resterant that I would not even knowen about if it was not for this book and I was great to eat at.
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Summary: Go Ideas
Review: I travelled across the country (OK, just from New York to Montana, to Nova Scotia, and back) with this book and found it absolutely indispensable. Not only did it tell us both places to stop on our way across Wyoming for milkshakes, but it made sure we knew in advance to go to Rapid City, SD for good Georgia barbecue. Not every restaurant in the book is an absolute winner, but you can usually tell by the description whether it's a must-see, or just a better than average chance at obtaining passable food on the road. It's important to keep in mind that the food in this book is road food. That's not a problem, but if you are the type of person who can eat too much fried chicken and meatloaf, you might want to bring another book with you as well.
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Summary: An absolute requirement for anyone who drives a lot ...
Review: I travelled across the country (OK, just from New York to Montana, to Nova Scotia, and back) with this book and found it absolutely indispensable. Not only did it tell us both places to stop on our way across Wyoming for milkshakes, but it made sure we knew in advance to go to Rapid City, SD for good Georgia barbecue. Not every restaurant in the book is an absolute winner, but you can usually tell by the description whether it's a must-see, or just a better than average chance at obtaining passable food on the road. It's important to keep in mind that the food in this book is road food. That's not a problem, but if you are the type of person who can eat too much fried chicken and meatloaf, you might want to bring another book with you as well.
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Summary: The Sterns are right on the money
Review: I'm always leery when out-of-towners write about Louisiana cuisine. But the Sterns pleasantly surprised me with solid reccomendations and knowledge of the exact places to eat, especially in New Orleans. When I travel I usually take the Sterns' advice and I have yet to have a bad meal. I raise my cup of gumbo to them!
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Summary: Learn where the local folks eat their regional specialities
Review: Jan & Michael Stern are experienced food critics who know where the locals eat their area's specialities - and deliciously share their knowledge with you. Across the USA I've used their book to find neighborhood places, both cheap and pricey, that almost always delight the palate and make me smile.
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Summary: Learn where the local folks eat their regional specialities
Review: Jan & Michael Stern are experienced food critics who know where the locals eat their area's specialities - and deliciously share their knowledge with you. Across the USA I've used their book to find neighborhood places, both cheap and pricey, that almost always delight the palate and make me smile.
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Summary: Learn where the local folks eat their regional specialities
Review: Jan & Michael Stern are experienced food critics who know where the locals eat their area's specialities - and deliciously share their knowledge with you. Across the USA I've used their book to find neighborhood places, both cheap and pricey, that almost always delight the palate and make me smile.
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