Personally, I find most of the finest food alternatives to be C+ at best.
One of the reasons is that, using Mexican food as the example, Mexican food typically found in Colorado will be different from what you find in California, which is different from Arizona, which is different from Texas, etc. Regional ingredients, spices, typical sides vary. Excellent to one may be hideous to another. Also, authenticity takes a hit when you have cooks trained in one culture style trying to prepare food of another culture.
Come to TV for the lifestyle. Toss your foodie hopes or expectations out the window.
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