Dirty Frank's Hotdog Palace

248 S 4th, Columbus, Ohio

Dirty Frank's came highly recommended, so we thought we would give it a try!!

www.dirtyfrankshotdogs.com
With 34 different Dogs, 5 Premium Dogs, 4 Viva Baconia (bacon wrapped dogs), and 5 Big Sloppy Plates- along with all the sides, and toppings,  the choices are endless!!

Randy ordered a Chicago Dog - fresh tomatoes, diced onion, Vienna-Sport Peppers, relish, dill pickle, yellow mustard, & a dash of celery salt.

And a...

Dog From Hell- Satanically spicy Giardiniera pepper mix, & soothing cream cheese.

He enjoyed both but preferred the Dog From Hell!

I ordered The Glenn Beck (2) - just a plain, old wiener, with mustard.  And a side of Mac & Cheese.  And they were good!!!

We also shared an order of Fresh Hand Cut Fries!

This place ROCKS!!! Thanks so much to our new friend who recommended Dirty Frank's- you know who you are.  

Our first visit to Dirty Frank's we arrived at 11:00 am, (open everyday 11am - 2am) and were able to walk right in, a few days later we thought we would just drop in again- the place was packed!! So our advise on this one would be GO, but GO EARLY!!!!!

Hull's Seafood Restaurant

111 W. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida www.hullsseafood.com

Randy's favorite spot in Daytona- Hull's- fresh seafood, with a market next door.  Last year I think we ate here everyday!

I had  1/2 pound of peel-n-eat shrimp, fries, and hushpuppies. Okay, I confess, I like this too!

Randy ordered the Fried Oysters, and Coleslaw. There are no complaints here, his only question was, "what did I have the last time"? 

Hull's is a small place,  nothing fancy- seating inside, back patio, and our favorite out front!  You order at the counter, take your number and find a seat.  The market next door is owned by the same company and fully stocked with any seafood you could ever want! 

If you are in Daytona- give it try, maybe we will see you there!! LOLwww.hullsseafood.com

Buca Di Beppo

Nationwide www.bucadibeppo.com

On our way to the Rodeo, tonight was my pick. We have always enjoyed Buca's and we arrived just in time, the "kitchen table" was full, along with some of the other fun tables, but we didn't have to wait!!

We were both hungry and let the "family style" rule slip our minds...

We started with Bruschetta- and just let me say -LOVED the PRESENTATION!!! I mean seriously look at this!! Roma tomato, fresh mozzarella, red onions, basil-infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served with Parmesan crostini. This stuff was good, a must have!!!!!  Remember this serves 2-4 people, family style!

Randy then remembers we also love the Chopped Antipasto Salad-

this is THE best salad we have ever had!

Pepperoni, red onion, peppers, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, olives, provolone, feta, and Gorgonzola with lettuce in their signature Italian vinaigrette.  Again, small salad for 2 or more.

Randy then ordered Stuffed Shells - pasta filled with spicy Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta, and Parmesan, with Alfredo and their homemade marinara sauce. 

"The Italian sausage had a little kick to it, but really good"

I ordered Chicken Glorioso - white wine, Alfredo sauce, and sun dried tomatoes, (I passed on the artichokes), and a side of pasta (different setup for lunch).  

"I was in pasta heaven" 

 

Our server Mariah was AWESOME,  and as the crowd picked up she never missed a chance to check on us. 

The key to Buca's is to go hungry or take friends, Randy and I can't wait to go back and plan on taking friends, anyone interested in joining us????