Location, location, location are indeed three big factors in determining the success of a restaurant -- if, by success, you mean that the restaurateur makes a lot of money. When searching for an eatery that's successful in putting out great food, however, location, location, location are three things you should usually avoid. From Ocean Drive on South Beach to all points intracoastally northward, a rule of thumb for dining is the closer you are to an oceanfront, the more likely your meal is to be all wet. The theory behind the thumb: Why spend the considerable time, money, and effort required for ensuring the best food possible when, because of location, a plethora of patrons will almost certainly be lined... More >>>