Dear Friends,
Honestly, gastronomy in a small town, sucks!
I found only one eating establishment that offered take-out, a $1.75 chubby roll is sold as half a baguette, a piece of dried chicken breast on a hamburger bun is called club sandwich, and is sold for $15.00, a sliver of a sliver of Brie goes for almost $4.00.
While back, I wrote an article for Northumberland News, about Cobourg's lack of direction. It hit and hurt a nerve or two. A couple of local people went on accusing tourists of not spending money in their town. At the time, I agreed with them (hence avoiding the mall). Personally, I shun capitalism, all in favour of small private retailers, but these mamas and papas are ruthless! No wonder everyone shops at the brand new Walmart, at the town gates.
I'm sure glad they didn't install a fresh produce stand on the main stretch. Who needs to pay a carat for a carrot!
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