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 closed😔 Just to recap a few of these blue-collar saloons: Buck and Marys, The Owl NestJohnny’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 Let’s Eat South Florida and got my head bitten off. I was called a “Karen” which to me […]

Cold Pizza From Annie’s in Coral Springs Fl.
Cold Pizza and Why I Enjoy It. 

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. […]

Beer Samples

Joe I. Cook says, ” Banjos and Beer Do Mix!”

Posted on March 13th, 2016

Banjos and Beer do Mix!!!!!!!! This evening we went to Bangin’ Banjo Brewery Co. This place is tucked into the warehouse district off of Powerline between Sample and Copans Rd. I had heard about this place from several colleagues but have never been. I have to say that we were very happy to have entered […]

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Joe I Cook in all his glory!

Welcome my Brother from Another Mother: Joe I. Cook

Posted on March 12th, 2016

I’m proud to announce that the first addition to my “Family” is Joe I. Cook. I met Joe approximately 6 years ago when our sons were playing football at Coral Springs Charter School…GO PANTHERS! As time progressed, I realized Joe was very knowledgeable about food and its preparation. What made me a true believer is […]

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Awesome Alli

Recipe: Awesome Alli Sandwich

Posted on February 27th, 2016

Recipe: Awesome Alli Sandwich I have been craving Sloppy Joes lately. This past month I’ve been experimenting with different versions of this recipe and the one that I’m posting is the best version I came up with. I named it after my wife because it’s a healthier version of the Sloppy Joe since the protein […]

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I'm reviewing YOU, Mark and Jeff!

Review The Reviewer: Mark and Jeff from Fort Lauderdale Today and Foodie Frog.

Posted on February 21st, 2016

Review The Reviewer: Mark and Jeff from Fort Lauderdale Today and Foodie Frog. I have been reading the blog http://ftltoday.com for maybe two years. I follow them on Twitter and they post a lot of reviews and I end up checking them out. According to their websites, both blogs are owned by two dudes Mark […]

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Breakfast of a Champion!

McDonalds…Old is New Again

Posted on February 20th, 2016

McDonalds…Old is New Again. I wrote a review about this Micky Ds almost two years ago. The owner later advised he was tearing down the store at 7751 West Sample Road and building a new one. I also found out this McDonald’s was the first one built in Coral Springs. Pretty cool since this is […]

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My EOM Bree with GM Jeff Lynch

Dan I Cook February Employee of the Month, Bree.

Posted on February 15th, 2016

Dan I Cook 2016 February Employee of the Month, Bree. Before I talk about Bree, I need to explain my love for Brus’s Room. I have a been fan of this joint since they first opened in the Peppertree Plaza in Margate, Fl. As a Dolfan, seeing Bob Brudzinski working the dining room and the […]

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