In traveling, I am sure lots of people just stop to eat when they are hungry. Years ago, along the interstate, I would stop at a Denny's, McDonald's, or maybe a Pizza Hut later in the day. I eventually got sick and tired of the sameness.
I have always been skeptical of those coupon books when in a city as usually the ones advertising need the business and one has to wonder about the freshness of the food, especially if there are not many patrons at peak times.
One source I have used in Iowa is the publication called The Best Ma and Pa Restaurants in Iowa. It usually is fairly reliable, but, once in a while have hit a lemon. One I want to give a whirl in June when doing some traveling is the Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives from the cable food channel.
The best way I have found is to simply find the right person to ask locally. By that I mean not a teenager working in a convenience store. Find a fine gift shop or drug store and go in an talk to the owner. Someone who is in the "know" and probably has eaten at a few good local eateries.
I first used the technique while driving through some very interesting places. My thinking is if you are somewhere along the coast of Maine or California, seek out that place where you can not only enjoy fine dining, but, have a pleasurable memory of the sunset on a romantic outdoor deck with an ocean view. You can always eat at Mickey D's at home!
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