DO NOT use Google Earth for working out distances, it is pants, and very inaccurate, always use Microsoft Live for that http://local.live.com/
The latter is also much better for finding things, zoom in near the place you want, and search for 'Restaurant'. It will then clearly show you them all. Move the map to the right, and it will then recalculate and show you the restaurants in the new location. Brilliant for pre-planning holidays. I have everything entered on my GPS before I leave.Plus use the 3D part, and they have Liverpool in all its glory!
