If you are reading this then you love great food and that means you love to dine out at the best restraints too. Did you know that you can do this without spending a fortune? Sure some of the greatest restaurants in the big cities can get pricey. But if you will be smart you will see that you can go to some of the best restaurants that are a little out of the way and find the service great and the food some of the best you have ever had in your life.

In the past 6 years I have traveled to every city in the country over 10,000 population and eaten at some greatest restaurants and in doing so have learned that some of the best hospitality and food has been in popular local hot spots. Yes, there have been some super dishes served at the higher end big city establishments, but nothing is more pleasurable of being surprised with great food at a small privately owned restaurant that is somewhat out of the way.

How do you find these great treasures? Well in travel books and by asking locals what is the best restaurant in the county? Some of the locals may offer up a chain restaurant and many are quite good, but when you are searching for something new and enlightening, you really have to treat it like an investigation, asking many people and trying to figure out which one will be that perfect restaurant. It is fun and exciting to explore and when you sit down and eat at one of these great little restaurants your heart purrs and your soul sings. It is worth the effort and when you discover these great places, spread the word. Think on this.

Lance Winslow

Currently Lance is retired at age 40 and is running an Online Think Tank Forum while traveling North America. Perhaps considering something extremely challenging to do that will exercise his mind and utilize all his experiences, observations and skills. Any ideas?