A list of restaurants that may be better than Subway

In today's column about Hampton Roads' abysmal restaurant ratings, some people didn't appreciate my tongue-in-cheek humor that Subway is one of my favorite restaurants. (Although, $5 footlongs are a steal.) Many people suggested I get out more. Among readers' suggestions: Coastal Grill, Eurasia Cafe, One Fish-Two Fish, Cafe Milano, Cobalt Grill, Coyote Cafe, Back Bay Pizza & Bistro, No-Frill Bar & Grill, Eat, 501 City Grill, IL Giardino, La Bella Italia, Terrapi, Colley Cantina and Cafe Europa.

I'll put it on the to-do list.

Are you a Maverick? These guys are. Literally. Last name, Maverick. (Doubtful, but I wonder if they get anything from their name being used ala Dallas Mavericks.)

One more note about the presidential election: a study of presidential campaign symbols. I think this is interesting, but if it really made a difference, wouldn't everyone's election sign look even more identical than they already do?

Perfect for Halloween, you can bid on, among other things, alien masks from New Dominion Pictures in Suffolk. Or office supplies. Or editing equipment. But really, you need those alien masks. They'll fool everyone.

Important news if you're running the Marine Corps Marathon. The ultimate in customer loyalty. There's a nicer bathroom for Brooks runners.

Finally, some economy humor for you here at a site called "Sad guys on the trading floor."

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