Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More

After our jaunt through the Raleigh Farmers Market, someone was hungry and perhaps a bit grumpy (not me this time!).  We drove past a place that Guy Fieri featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, but the line was out the door so we drove a few extra blocks and landed at Snoopy’s.  I was curious about the name… but it didn’t appear to have any affiliation with Charlie Brown at all.  The menu was pretty straightforward – all American drive through type of place with hot dogs, burgers, fries.  I went with Snoopy’s Famous Hot Dog – it’s famous, after [...]

The Side Door @ Beacon 2: Mr. Pink

As a denizen of Midtown during the workweek, I get kind of excited whenever new, tasty, inexpensive lunch options open near the office. I posted recently about The Side Door @ Beacon, taking on the cheeseburger to great happiness. But the limited menu has a second big lunch option: Mr. Pink’s Double Dog. Could two hot dogs in a big bun live up to that Beacon Burger experience? I approached a little early for lunch, to find no line on this beautiful day. The menu, same as ever, includes a picture of Mr. Pink himself. Isn’t he adorable? I knew [...]

Brooklyn Flea

I was recently at Brooklyn Flea for the SOS Bake Sale and took the opportunity to eat my way through the market.  At the Red Hook Lobster Pound’s stand, I tried unsuccessfully first to get lobster grits (sold out!), and then went back a short bit later to get some chowder, but in the meantime, they’d sold out of that as well!  Boo!  Someone told me they use the tomalley in the grits, which means I TOTALLY have to get my butt there earlier to get some.  I love lobster (and crab) guts.  Essence of the animal, if you ask me… *drool [...]