> How do they get the words out to the locals when they move place? These particular restauranteurs are effectively local rock stars, and they have a fan base

> How do they get the words out to the locals when they move place? These particular restauranteurs are effectively local rock stars, and they have a fan base that keeps track of what they're up to. That fan base then tells other locals. > Do people constantly try new ones that just pop up? Lots of people do this as well. Any non-chain restaurant that opens up has very busy first weeks as everyone who cares gives it a try. > I find myself living in the same town in years without finding a single restaurant that I can call "truly exceptional". Yes, I'm fortunate in that the town I live in (which is a smallish mid-size city, not a big one) values exceptional dining as part of the culture, so people who enjoy making exceptional food are attracted here. Not all cities are like this.