"The Ranger" > wrote in message
>
> Those polls are never about "The Best" when the general public is
> involves; it's only about what's the most familiar. We have several
> bakeries in my little burg that outstanding but Safeway always seems to
> win that catagory. "Best sandwich" is the catagory that Suckway and
> Quizbarf trade back-and-forth. Cheesecake Fuctory and Sapplebee's also get
> kudos in this paper's annual polls so these are immediately suspect.

We were at a picnic one and a group was discussing food and travel and
someone said they were going to Maine. Another chimed in, "if you were
going to be in (name of now forgotten city) I know a really good Applebee's
there". How do you tell a good one from a bad one? Why would you suggest
one over a great local restaurant, especially in a state known for some
great seafood?