The Veracruz at El Toro Bravo Southwest Mexican Restaurant, Sarasota, FL
Cool Places to EAT Off the Beaten Path
Finding good places to eat when traveling off the beaten path can be a challenge. So many options!! To make searching a little more simple, we are breaking places to eat into three categories—restaurants, cafes & diners, and sweet shoppes. Ok, maybe two places to eat and one for dessert!
Eating out when at home is enjoyable. But when on the road, it’s a necessity. Opting for hotel-room service isn’t as much fun as trying new restaurants. We have visited many fabulous food joints, so check out where we have eaten.
Restaurants
- Place where meals are cooked and served on premises
- Varies greatly in appearance and offerings
- Wide range of food to choose from
- Generally offers appetizers, entrees, salads, soups, and desserts
- May serve all major meals, single meal, or two meals only
- Meals ordered at table and served by waiter
- Dishes cleared by wait staff
- Payment made after the meal
- Primary seating indoors in small groups
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Cafes & Diners
- Two of the most common types of restaurants
- Generally serve light meals, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks
- Casual atmosphere for dining
- Often ordered from a counter and patron takes to the table
- Customer clears dishes from table
- Payment made prior to receiving food
- Frequently have an outdoor eating area
- Provides patrons a place to talk, read, pass time, or gather in small groups
Sweet Shoppes
- Stores filled with delicacies made with sweet ingredients
- Generally have specialty items not found in restaurants, cafes, or grocery store
- Larger assortment than offered at grocery or convenience stores
- May offer old-fashioned treats from different countries
- Often made from homemade or proprietary recipes
- Decor known for warm, nostalgic feel and vintage charm
- Usually ordered from a counter and paid for in advance
- Sometimes have indoor seating available
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