He talked me into it
@GardenGerty (169449)
United States
February 5, 2021 7:10pm CST
Hubby really had his heart set on eating out. What he had in mind first, I would not go for. It was a small Mexican restaurant I have been to one time and I was not impressed.
We were heading out of town, mostly to eat and "do stuff", then he mentioned the Cafe.
Town and Country Cafe is owned by people I know pretty well. Friday nights their special is a Catfish Dinner. We order the large and have enough to bring home to heat up in the oven tomorrow night.
I feel confident about our local place and it just feels good to be supporting local business in this uncertain economic time.
And the fish was good. I also had a baked potato. I only ate half of each.
But I did eat my whole salad first.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Feb 21
That sounds so yummy! Glad you all enjoyed it. I really like the few local places we have.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
I am wanting to patronize this place more. Friends of mine run it.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
I am not sure I know about the tents in restaurants. We went early and the place was not at even 25% capacity.
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@sallypup (69171)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Feb 21
@GardenGerty The governor in my state is being quite strict on gatherings. Restaurants are still mostly closed, except for take away food. So restaurants need to survive. They started erecting big room sized tents and put big heaters out in the tents. Supposedly there is enough ventilation to keep everyone safe. Looks like a sci-fi novel, parking lots filled with white tents.
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
7 Feb 21
@sallypup I see. I was imagining tents inside the building. Makes more sense.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
This is much better than a chain business for sure. Plus we have enough left for another meal.
@kaylachan (84757)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 21
It is always good to support local businesses when we can. They need our support the most. Good luck. Glad to hear you enjoyed your meal.
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@kaylachan (84757)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 21
Sometimes treats are well-deserved.@GardenGerty
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@wolfgirl569 (135690)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Feb 21
I prefer the small local places too.
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@RasmaSandra (97991)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Feb 21
That sounds very good I am glad you could get out to have dinner.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
We could order and pick up but it tastes better fresh. We are able to be socially distant.
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@prinzcy (32299)
• Malaysia
6 Feb 21
@GardenGerty some food would taste better eating at the restaurant.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
6 Feb 21
Your husband wanted to eat out for a change.Sounds like the Country Cafe's dishes are to your taste.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
Yes, just what we would call "down home" cooking.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
7 Feb 21
@GardenGerty Now down-home family recipes go down well !
@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
Many places are still closed. This cafe is one that a lot of truck driver's rely on as it is on a business route.
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@LadyDuck (502316)
• Italy
6 Feb 21
@GardenGerty Unfortunately no one can stay open here, they are all closed in Switzerland until the end of February.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
7 Feb 21
@LadyDuck Being safe. That is good.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
6 Feb 21
That seems to be a common name for many things in Kansas. Funny about it being a bank where you are.
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@GardenGerty (169449)
• United States
7 Feb 21
They do a really nice job making.
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