How do you get to food?
Yesterday, my fiancé and I were walking outside River Park Square on our way to lunch after a wedding errand. As we were about to cross Post Street, two strangers asked us for directions to Chase Bank, or “anywhere they could exchange international currency.” We pointed them east, and were about to cross that way ourselves when we were stopped again.
“Excuse me, are you giving directions to out-of-towners?” a middle-aged gentleman asked.
“Sure! Where would you like to go?” I responded.
He explained that he was in town from Salt Lake City and looking for a local place for lunch in the area. “Local,” he emphasized. “I can go to Red Robin anywhere.”
Staying on theme, I pointed east once again, recommending neighboring restaurants Durkin’s Liquor Bar or Madeleine's Cafe. My fiancé directed him across the river to Kendall Yards for Central Food or Veraci Pizza, or a number of the restaurants now open in that area.
He thanked us for our time and help, then we continued on our way. And we continued to think of great local restaurants in the downtown area, and beyond, where we could have sent him.
What local restaurant do you recommend to visitors?