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Many months ago, we heard about a town in Italy that basically drove McDonald's out of business because the locals were far more interested in the offerings from a local bakery than from the fast food joint. A similar thing is happening in Devon, in the UK.
More than a few of the locals were against the opening of the Tavistock McDonald's to begin with, perhaps worried that it would draw business from the local restaurants and organic cafes. But the residents of the area are so invested in seasonal, fresh foods that the quick service eatery never really stood a chance. A number of the shops and markets in the town have been there for well over 100 years and the traditions of good food and community are well-ingrained in the people who live there. McDonald's, of course, did not admit to being "driven out by the foodies," instead cryptically saying that they have to be in locations that are "relevant" to their customers.
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12-08-2006 @8:40AM Punisher2K said... I was hoping Devon was in the US. Then reality set in that this will never happen in the States.
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12-08-2006 @11:02AM Alexi said... Hooray for market-driven store closures vs legislated ones!
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12-09-2006 @2:33PM Kirky said... FANTASTIC Well done all of you in Tavistock. I think I will go to Tavistock next year.
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12-13-2006 @3:06PM niq said... Tavistock's McNastys is an out-of-town hole, on the road to Plymouth (our busiest road). It's next door to Morrisons (formerly Safeway) supermarket, which serves food including cooked meals, and is probably the only real competition in the area (I've never eaten at either of them, but I do occasionally shop at the supermarket). It's upwards of a mile to the town centre and cluster of more local cafes and restaurants.
Unfortunately, not all of those are any better than McNastys. Although there are some nice places, there's something of a predominance of greasy pasty joints. That includes one that was formerly a bakery-café and my most regular lunch spot, but now has a smell that I can only hurry past. Tavistock's pubs are also a disappointment.
If you want good food here, we have three or four cafes worth visiting, some restaurants (very nice chinese; decent but undistinguished indian) and some very nice trad country pubs out of town in neighbouring villages.
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