Originally Posted by
coachrowsey
I'm retired but drive a car rental shuttle 2 days a week. The most dreaded question I get is " where is there a good place to eat". Because my 02 may be far different from theirs.
My response in a situation like yours would be "Well, I'm a big fan of <food type> and for that I really enjoy <local restaurant>." That way you offer a concrete, helpful suggestion without committing yourself to a lengthy conversation starting with, "Well, what do you like?"