Oh, we take chances on finding something local. Only problem is we aren't much for traveling during normal-people hours due to Himself having worked 4-midnight for ages when he was working. If you think it's hard to reset your body clock to a different schedule, try resetting HIS to a different one.
In the case of the local spots, pretty much all but the bars are closing by the time we're ready for supper. I need to turn him into more of a daytime person, or trade him in for someone who is.
Best Ribs Ever in Kansas City. Drove through about five miles of serious ghetto. We were the only light-complexioned people, and the only non-beater car. About a quarter mile from the rib house, that started to change. Inside the place it looked like the U.N., so many nationalities and peoples thoroughly enjoying danged good food. It was like a community party, even if you weren't ever there before. Too bad real life can't be like that rib joint.