Article: Bahamas' Atlantis resort passes crucial kid test

The moment of truth arrived, on a serving tray. My daughter, the grilled cheese maven, fixed her eyes on mine as her favorite lunch was placed before her. The chirpy Bahamian waiter suggested ketchup.

Lizzie took a mouthful. I couldn't bear to watch. If the food did not meet her exacting standards, this trip to the tropics would melt down faster than you can say "American cheese." With one last wistful gaze out the window at the shimmering marina, I turned to face my daughter, who was suddenly bathed in an angelic glow.

"Dad," she said, beaming, "I ate the crust."

In 7-year-old-speak, "ate the crust" meant "four-star dining experience." The sandwich was nothing less than a coup de ...

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