Friday Food Story

Where Shall I Dine?

written by ...daphne

Since my entire life is focused on food, writing these Friday stories is quite fun! Although usually very random! I often joke with my "skinny" friends that I live to eat and they simply eat to live.  Funny how life pairs you up with people who are opposite in personality. I guess if we all liked to eat as much as I do, there would be longer lines at Carraba's!

One thing that my husband and I do on road trips, to make sure we hit all the "hot" spots....no, I do not mean tourist traps...I mean AMAZING food joints...we check out the Diner's Drive In's and Dives map on their website. This map gives you all of the locations that are featured on the show, featuring Guy Fieri.  It also gives you a review on the dish that was prepared specifically for Guy's visit. Usually, it is a house special or top selling menu item. We have NEVER been disappointed.

On our last trip, we stopped in Chattanooga for burgers, Memphis for BBQ and once we made it home to DFW, we hit up another burger joint in Roanoke, TX. That specific restaurant happens to be a favorite of ours and a eatery in which all of our house guests will enjoy. If you are ever in the Ft. Worth area, make sure to try out Twisted Root Burger. (I think they have more than one location)

Our trips are defined by food.  We stay in hotels that are close to the restaurants where we want to eat.  We take day trips to try out a restaurant we read about....it goes on and on. Some of our favorites have been The Blue Marlin in Columbia, SC. Ossorios in Cocoa Village, FL. Mae Lee's Deli in Sebring, FL, The Dish in Hartford, CT, Veritable Quandry in Portland, OR, Urban Stack in Chattanooga, TN. Rudy's BBQ in Round Rock, TX...I could go on and on.  Loving GOOD food is just what we do. Make sure to let us know if you find a hot spot and we'll make sure to check it out on one of our journeys.  Happy eating and living!