I lived in San Antonio during most of the mid-80's - I miss that food so
much. Crab to perfection. Back when the Gulf Coast had a decent
fishery. There is a great Cambodian restaurant in my town now, but it
is on the other side of the city and I rarely get to it.


Gerry wrote:

> I note in the paper that the originator of the Chowhounds web page, now
> sold to CNet is taking a cross-country dining tour and shares and
> interesting observation. All towns seem to have a Vietnamese restaurant
> now. Doesn't surprise me in the least. I predicted it 20 years ago.
> Americans love noodles, chicken soup, egg rolls, and much of the rest of
> a straight-up-the-middle Vietnamese restaurant.
>
> I expect a one-size-fits-all chain to emerge soon.