#1 posting 7.18.2008
a periodic dose of life in the fast food lane
SHORELINE: Battle Lake
Now for something completely different.
Today I was out with my parents in Battle Lake, MN (two and a half hours away). We were there to meet relatives to go over some geneaology and family history. One of the branches of my ancetors started their American experience south of Battle Lake. There were nine in our group and after a look at some paperwork we went to the Shoreline Restaurant and Lanes. There were two distinct restaurants, with the bowling and pizza off to the right, and the restaurant off to the left. The restaurant also had two distinct areas, with a counter and a smaller seating area. We were shuffled to the back with our larger group. I had the California Burger. I guess I was expecting some cheese on the burger, but that wasn't part of the equation. After the lunch we met a older local relative and then visited the graves of the original immigrants.
Place: Shoreline Restaurant & Lanes, 505 N Lake Ave, Battle Lake, MN 56515
Date: Friday, July 18, 2008
Meal: Lunch
Order: California Burger, with fries and a Diet Coke
Total Cost: around $7.50
Method: sit down
Time Entered restaurant: 12:38 pm
Order Time Finished: 11:21
Wait for Food: 22:18
Pay: 21:05
Total Elapsed Time: 54:44
I am sure the fact that there were nine in the party made the food delivery time slower (and the order time). My parents took the bill.