Every once in a while, my daughter will ask if we can “go to a restaurant.” And, every once in a while, we’ll say sure. One of our favorite places to go is Gusanoz in Lebanon. We usually go on a Saturday night (early, before the rush). Once we’re seated, the homemade tortilla chips arrive at our table. This is always a big hit with the kids. This Saturday the hostess brought balloons for the kids – a HUGE hit – and she made sure that the ribbons on the balloons were long enough that the balloons could float to the ceiling and the kids could still reach the strings. (Nice touch.) Our chips get refilled several times (a good and a bad thing, because if they are sitting there we’ll just keep eating them) but we always manage to make room for the main course. I’ve never had a bad meal at Gusanoz – everything is always hot and fresh. And the staff is fast. They probably know that two squirmy kids can only sit quietly for about an hour. If you’re in the Upper Valley, I highly recommend a stop at either the Lebanon or new Hanover restaurant.