Up Close - From the Editor

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When in Kokomo, Indiana for the Sprint Car Races or other Summer events, be sure to check out the Foxes Trail for a delicious steak or seafood meal You can dine outdoors or near the bar inside. P. 59

Let’s face it. I’m just never ever going to be thin again - especially after taste -testing all the scrumptious food featured in this issue.

I must admit, when my places to go editor and I take off on an adventure together, the first places we search for is the nearby dining establishments close our hotel accommodations. If we are flying and arrive in the middle of the night, it doesn’t matter. We get in our rental car and still map out the best (and quickest) routes to where we want to eat first. We may not even be hungry at the moment. But, nevertheless, we have to know what is available and how to get there. Then (and only then) can we head to the hotel for a peaceful night’s sleep.

Many of my favorite travel memories involve dining.

There were all those wonderful dinner shows where we were supplied with entertainent with our meal. Be sure to check out Pges. 65, 68, & 83 for some new ones. There are all those informative business meetings we attended. Where did we meet? You guessed it..an eating establishment. What is a camping weekend without a luscious picnic including BBQ from the grill?

Of course, all the fairs and festivals and art/craft shows are great family adventures to include in your summer The treats from the food vendors always make it worthwhile to attend. How many food items on a stick have your tried? See p.64.

So with more than 140 different dining destinations listed in this issue, we’d better get busy. Let’s Kathy Barnett Go!! Editor-in-Chief