The Rag Doll Bar

Rag Doll BarMy Beloved Hometown of Oakland Park Fl.Andrews Ave and Prospect Road. Back in the day, Oakland Park was home to some serious dive bars. Some are still open but most are closedšŸ˜” Just to recap a few of these blue-collar saloons: Buck and Marys, The Owl NestJohnnyā€™sB&WITBThe Shamrock Pub42nd Street Pub (I think […]

Skyline Chili is Closing in Fort Lauderdale…..But There is a Better One in Sunrise Fl.

All this chatter about Skyline Chili closing in Ft. Lauderdale. While the news is sad especially for the workers and customers looks like the owners are making out pretty good. I mentioned this in The Sun Sentinel Facebook group Letā€™s Eat South Florida and got my head bitten off. I was called a ā€œKarenā€ which to me […]

Cold Pizza From Annieā€™s in Coral Springs Fl.
Cold Pizza and Why I Enjoy It.Ā 

If you eat pizza there is no doubt at some point in your life you have eaten it cold.  What I find odd is I prefer it cold rather than reheated. When I really think about it eating a cold slice of leftover pizza is the only takeout food I will eat cold. Cold spaghetti, nope. […]

Homemade Smoked Bacon

We are lucky to have Lucky’s Market in Coral Springs FLA!

Posted on August 25th, 2016

We are lucky to have Lucky’s Market in Coral Springs FLA! As I’m typing this I’m snacking on some Lucky’s Market Honey Orange Bacon. This $hit is outstanding! Nice and thick with a solid pork and smoke flavor. It’s not your ordinary Black Label bacon you buy in Publix. This has that just smoked pork […]

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Fish Dip

On The Road With Dan I Cook: Walt’s Fish Shak, Madeira Beach Florida.

Posted on August 21st, 2016

On The Road With Dan I Cook: Walt’s Fish Shak, Madeira Beach, Florida. I took the summer off from writing BUT I’m back. I did some traveling over the summer and I am going to showcase a few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy. About ten years ago I went to Treasure Island Florida […]

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Our Servers/Bartenders and my friends Candy and Jaci. Welcome To Dining With Dan I Cook.

UPDATE TO THE UPDATE….Dining with Dan I Cook at Applebee’s

Posted on June 11th, 2016

UPDATE…. TO THE UPDATE The dinner was fantastic! I really want to thank my 27 diners and management/staff for making this event a success.   The star of the show was the Cheeseburger Egg-rolls, the sirloin, and the Salmon. I only had the Southwest Beef and Black Bean Soup, and the Sirloin (medium) with mashed […]

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Special...Cheeseburger Club with fries

D’ Apple is Delicious!

Posted on June 10th, 2016

D’ Apple is Delicious! I wrote about this place years ago and I thought it’s about time to write an updated review. I stroll in around 10:00am on a Friday after getting my daughter’s filthy car washed. To my surprise it had a nice crowd with families with young kids celebrating the first day of […]

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Applebeeā€™sĀ® Ignites 2,000 New Wood Fired Grills to Give Americans the Steak They Deserve

Posted on May 29th, 2016

  Alright! My Dining with Dan I Cook is a “go” for the Applebee’s in Coral Springs. The date is Tuesday, June 14th at 6:00pm. We have the whole bar reserved. It’s 25 dollars a person (tax and tip are included). All drinks are separate, but I’ll buy you the fresh Coral Springs water from […]

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I'm reviewing YOU, Mikie!

Review The Reviewer: Michael Mayo….I’m Reviewing YOU!

Posted on May 21st, 2016

Review The Reviewer: Michael Mayo….I’m Reviewing YOU! I’m minding my own business and reading the Sun-Sentinel like I’ve done for over 20 Years. What does my little eye spy….A $hitty 2.5 Star review on one of my favorite restaurants, Runyons. I admit as I’m reading this review my blood starts to boil. WTF is Michael […]

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