Eating like a gourmet on the road

As someone who recently drove to and from Melbourne, the sooner it happens in Australia the better. Npthing but junk all the way.

Fill 'Er Up: The Joys Of Good Gas Station Food : The Salt : NPR:

Gas stations have long been synonymous with cold pizza, dried-out doughnuts and mediocre hot dogs rotating on unappetizing roller grills. But in cities like Miami, Kansas City, and even Saxapahaw, N.C., among others, patrons can fuel up on gourmet grub and top off their tanks in one stop.

Gas station food, when done right, can rival your favorite five-star eateries. ...

Gas stations for a long time have been a low-margin business. Owners typically make their real profits not on fuel sales but on the snacks and other items customers purchase when they come inside the station. These latest gas station eats are just taking that business model up a notch or two.

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