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Alphabetic town and related food game

How could I forget...
L for Lusaka.
Not the nicest town in the world.
When I first came here in 1999 there were just about 3 restaurants.
Dill (Indian) and still going
Pete's steak house (closed) and food fayre. Food fayre was a fast food place
You walked in, ordered, got a hand written number, walked outside to check if your car still had 4 wheeks, go back in, check how far they were, go out, check car etc

It's amazing how much has changed.
There are restaurants everywhere now and shopping malls. Roads have improved, but there are now too many cars and lot of traffic jams
 
M for Canada
Montreal - lobsters and more lobsters, this used to be my favorite city in Canada.
 
Maastricht, in the south of the Netherlands. Close to the border with Belgium.
So many good places to eat and drink. Good Indoneian food as well.
 
M for Europe is
M - Milan, excellent city food wise, I love window shopping there.
M - Madrid, decent food
M - Malaga, my husband and I love this town, excellent for sea food, holding back from coming here too often
M - Mallorca, we had an excellent time here, food is excellent, a piece of paradise even for Californians.
 
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M for USA
M for Maine - my favorite vacation spot for over 45 years. I remember started out at the Old Orchard Beach after my graduation from my MS degree and before returning to California forever.

M for Morro Bay - not commonly known, but it’s south of SF, near Cambria, small town vibes kind of town, best Thai food restaurant on main street, best almond croissant from a breakfast place.
Just avoid a lot of seafood places there, they are overpriced, not really that good.

M for Monterey Bay - good place for sea food, best for smoked salmon on bread. We used to go here more frequent when we were living in the Bay area.
 
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Mexico: the first time I went was in 1998, we went to an "hacienda" type restaurant. Waiters all dressed in black, with bow ties, impeccable service, colonial architecture and classic Mexican food (no tacos). We also ate mole for the first time. When I went back in 2019, for 3 months, the restaurant scene had changed radically - for the best. The first stop was Tasca La Montejo, where we were served cochinito pibil, and chicken mole. Later we went to a fine-dining place in Colonia Roma called "Azúl", where the food was upscale Mexican; blue corn tortillas prepared front of house; a spectacular sopa azteca; tuna with habanero and pineapple sauce; chiles en nogada - and mezcal to finish. One of the most spectacular places was the terrace lounge of the Grand Hotel, smack in front of the Presidential palace and the cathedral.Grand Hotel, Mexico.
Maidstone: the town where I was born. In the 60s and 70s, Maidstone had chip shops, pubs (mostly without food), a Wimpy (really awful hamburgers) a Chinese restaurant and an Indian - the Curry Inn. The last was where I spent many Friday and Saturday evenings. When I went back for 18 months in 2022-23, there were Nepalese, Thai, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Turkish and even Argentinian places. I ate at the Greek and the Spanish places - really good, I have to say!
Maracaibo: Venezuela's 2nd largest city, in the west of the country on the edge of lake Maracaibo. Meat, meat and more meat. I remember going to a Tasca with a sales rep one day. He ordered a mixed grill, which comprised a large steak, 2 pork chops, ½ a grilled chicken, 2 chorizos, blood sausage and a side of yuca. Yep - they've got appetites over there.
Montreal: I spent a month there back in 1978. All I remember is speaking French (Quebequoise) all the time and eating my first croque monsieur.
Madeira: Not the Portuguese city, but the Ohio town where my son lived. The most notable eating experience was with TastyReuben, at the Madeira Café. Biscuits & gravy for the first time ever!
 
Morning Glory said:
Ingredients: white vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind pulp, cumin, oregano leaves, red chili pepper, cayenne, salt, sugar, garlic powder, xanthan gum.
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I did not know this, either way, it was mighty tasty on that fish!
 
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