Catch of the Day - Flash 250

It did not taste like chicken. It didn’t taste like fish either, though on the menu it was called “Catch of the Day”. Dave kind of poked at it with his fork wondering what could be caught around here and be considered cuisine of any kind.

He stopped a waiter and asked him, “What exactly is this “Catch of the day” today.”

The waiter looked at Dave. “Son, you must be a traveler. ….. Did you even bother to check the name of the town when you entered?”

“Uh no, I guess not.”

Well this is Donner in what used to be located in the great state of California. You are currently seated in the “Donner Pass Bar and Grill”.

Dave looked at the waiter with a blank look .

“Son, any “Catch of the Day” you see on the menu never walked on four legs. …… Understand?”

Dave's blank look changed to one of horror and disbelief. He grimaced and immediately retched.

The waiter leaned in and whispered, “Today’s catch is better than usual. Not so stringy and tough. They must have found a young one on the last hunt. ….. Meat this tender and juicy does not come around often.

Dave stood up as if to leave.

“Leaving?”

“Well yes. Seems I am not as hungry as I thought.”

"Son, you are really missing out. .... But some advice for you if you plan on moving on. …. Keep to the shadows; a new hunt went out this morning.

First line prompt - 250 words - It went quickly

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I picked "Good Thing" by the "Fine Young Cannibals" just because I have always liked this tune.