Check to be sure you actually mention what you’re actually comparing.
He means “…than the food at the places…”
I see this mistake surprisingly often. Don’t do it.
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Rogers George has been a technical writer for more than 20 years. He has written on subjects as diverse as outhouse assembly, restaurant reviews, software, information security, and scientific equipment. He has his own writing consultancy and is always happy to discuss writing and grammar. Drop him a line at curmudgeon@writing-rag.com.
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