I can't think of a restaurant near me that isn't a chain.

[Catshrink]

Mi Amigo
My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
Applebee's
Ruby Tuesday
5 & Diner
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Denny's
IHOP
Black Angus
Cheesecake Factory
Friday's
Old Chicago
Hooter's
Chili's
Coco's
Carraba's
Outback

Not to mention all the fast food places. It's disappointing -- I don't want the usual fare tonight. To get unchain food, I'd need to go at least 10 miles.

edited because I forgot the last two.

[racaulk]

1. Just curious, what kind of area do you live in?

Do you live in a rural area, or in the suburbs? If so, that might be why. Those areas can be a virtual wasteland if you're looking for a new and unique restaurant to try out.

For me, that's a big advantage of living in an urban area (I live in Atlanta). There is never a shortage of great, unique, stand-alone, and local restaurants to try out.

[Catshrink]

2. I'm in a city, but toward the outskirts.

Guess that explains it. I think some curly fries at Arby's might just do it for me tonight.

[racaulk]

3. Arby's curly fries *are* yummy!

:P