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Restaurant Online Maps
By Jennifer Bowers
The internet has taken the concept of basic street maps and turned
it on its head. You can find walking routes, biking routes, hiking
routes and bus routes. You can look at weather reports, traffic
reports and construction reports.
You can read consumer-generated reviews, look at photos and watch
YouTube videos; all on maps of your neighborhood! Now local businesses
are using the online map phenomenon to promote their products
and services. The restaurant industry, in particular, has seen
a vast number of sites pop up to promote local eateries for tourists
and locals alike.
On the West Coast, what could be better than eating a real, authentic
Mexican taco out of a truck? With heaping portions, loads of options
and mama’s homemade guacamole, you just cannot go wrong. You just
can’t get that level of deliciousness from a restaurant, Californians
say.
Best Taco Trucks
However, it can be tricky to locate these trucks, especially
if you are from out-of-town. Thus, www.yumtacos.com
was born. Creator Joshua Lurie-Terrell of Sacramento, California
said he had been keeping a list of the best taco trucks for quite
some time. "As soon as friends of mine knew I had this list,
people were calling me all the time," he admits.
From there, transferring the data onto a Google map was no problem.
Once the site was live, people could add their own taco truck
sightings. Yum Tacos primarily focuses on California, although
authentic Mexican taco trucks have been plotted from as far away
as Baltimore, Maryland.
Making Healthy Decisions
In this increasingly health-conscious society, the importance
of eating right is front and center. Yet, when you are in a hurry
or forced to find some quick eats near work, making healthy decisions
can be tricky.
Anita Jones-Mueller runs an excellent restaurant site called
www.healthydiningfinder.com,
where you can learn about guilt-free offerings from big-name establishments
like Burger King, Panera, Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Dominos Pizza
and Chili’s.
The "Map It" Option Makes It So Easy
For instance, did you know the BK veggie burger, which is the
healthiest menu item, has 420 calories and 16 grams of fat? Or
you may choose to eat a HealthMex chicken burrito from Rubio’s,
which has 530 calories and 10 grams of fat. The "Map It"
option makes it very easy to find the closest dining establishment
to fit your needs.
It does not take a rocket scientist to create a good restaurant
"mashup" these days. If your taste buds are warmed up,
then here are a few other hot city maps that are focused on food.
Find sweets and baked goods in New York, Paris, Bangkok and Chicago
at www.yummybaguette.com.
Craving For Burritos
Of perhaps you are craving burritos, which can be found all around
the world at www.burritophile.com.
Wine lovers can’t miss the 3,000 vineyards listed on www.wineandtimes.com,
which cover wineries, festivals, wine trail events and tours.
For frugal residents of Chicago, Washington, Milwaukee and Baltimore,
www.drinktown.com
lists thousands of bars, pubs and lounges with local information
on pricing, weekly specials, bar profiles and ratings.
About the Author:
Jennifer Bowers is an author on food articles, her other articles
include Ideas
For Birthday Parties, Decaffeinated
Coffee, Cooking
Vacations, Secret
Restaurant Recipes, Copy
Cat Restaurant Recipes, Catering
Services, Fast
Food Restaurants, Top
Restaurants, Top
Secret Restaurant Recipes.
Keep a lookout for more of her articles on this website.
Did You Know?
Let’s face the facts: money is hard this time of year. You have
the holidays coming up and expenses can quickly get out of hand.
If you have been forced to cut back on your dining out budget
but still want your favorite restaurant dishes, there is a way.
You can get those same restaurant recipes to fix in your own kitchen.
They will make a delightful addition to any meal or party that
you host.
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