Trying to find a good restaurant.........................

     We've had a rash of bad restaurant experiences lately.  Maybe it's because we are getting older but I think we may be becoming pickier too.  Another thought that might contribute is the fact that one of our favorite shows is Top Chef and we tend to critique food now like the judges.  A couple of weeks ago we went to Carlos Miguels. We had been there a time or two before and I was not impressed even though some friends seem to like it.  I think that if you order a cocktail you should be able to tell that you've had a little alcohol after finishing the drink.  Not so........  After a disappointing meal I felt the need to go to the web site and voice my opinion.  We've had no response from the restaurant.
     Last evening we decided to try a new  New Mexican place in Palmer Lake..............even though friends had not given a good report.  Again, not good.  Weak margarita's, bland food, and a chile relleno stuffed with potatoes instead of cheese.  We told the waitress that the salsa was bland and she said she has had that feedback before!  When asking her about the potato stuffing in the pablano chile she said she had never heard of that before either.  We filled out the comment card and Arn went online to urbanspoon and wrote a review but we probably won't hear from them either.
      Today Mom and I went to have a reuben at a deli.....................wow, guess we have to go to Denver for a deli.  The 'deli' we tried was like a low end Panera Bread with ok food but not like a New York Deli.  I wrote a review on urbanspoon again but probably won't get feedback.
         A year or so ago we went to a fine dining place in Manitou Springs and had a fair meal.  Again gave them feedback and never heard from them.
        I guess we live in an area of  'plain' eaters who are happy eating at chains.  Even when the results for 'Best of' comes out.................Red Lobster always wins for the seafood place!