Category: Restaurants/Food

From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day

I’m thinkin’ not too many folks know that today is “National Squirrel Appreciation Day!” Yes, that’s for real! In honor of the occasion, here’s a piece I wrote quite a long time ago for my first (now dormant) blog site; I ran it here… Continue Reading “From the vault for National Squirrel Appreciation Day”

Grits and Bacon Bits! A Marriage Made in Heaven!

Am I the only guy who throws some bacon bits into his grits just before plating ’em? It’s a very cool trick I discovered while camping last winter and it works just as well in the kitchen, folks! Of course, I don’t mean bacon… Continue Reading “Grits and Bacon Bits! A Marriage Made in Heaven!”

Bulldog Certainly Does Wish You a Most Happy New Year!

This is a quick blog posting to say that I do hope this brand-new year of 2018 has gotten off to a good start for you! You just might feel–as I do–that 2017 was so awful that this year has just GOT to be… Continue Reading “Bulldog Certainly Does Wish You a Most Happy New Year!”

My Heart Was Smacked Around Tonight by Joni and Jane!

Note from Ben: I haven’t had a lot to say about music here on da bulldog blog in my first two years, but being a musician and a big-time music lover, it’s a huge thing in my life. So I’m going to have more… Continue Reading “My Heart Was Smacked Around Tonight by Joni and Jane!”

Warning! Pancake Post in Progress!

Bulldog must disclose that this posting contains explicit Carbohydrate References! Folks, I’d never heard of the Aunt Maple’s brand before, but the deadly-good chocolate and banana stuff in this mix are NOT artificial! I truly loved my breakfast this morning! Want you to know… Continue Reading “Warning! Pancake Post in Progress!”

A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 13500 John Young Parkway Orlando, Florida 32837 Call 407 206-5039 I’ve dined at the Applebee’s location in the Hunters Creek area of Orlando many times. If you’re from metro Orlando or visit much, you probably know that’s very close… Continue Reading “A Visit to the Hunters Creek Applebee’s”

Sunrise Diner in Cocoa Beach is the Real Deal

I have loved having breakfast at the Sunrise Diner in Cocoa Beach for about five or six years now. It’s my “go to” spot in Brevard Co. for real food at breakfast-time. You’ll notice as you approach, that’s it one of those diners. You… Continue Reading “Sunrise Diner in Cocoa Beach is the Real Deal”

Pelican Flats Gives Way to Another Dunkin’ Donuts in Cocoa Beach

Pelican Flats ~ formerly found at 695 North Atlantic Ave ~ Cocoa Beach, Florida 32931 I’ve actually been putting off telling the sad story of the closing of Pelican Flats, a now-defunct Cocoa Beach eatery I liked a lot. But now that another Dunkin’… Continue Reading “Pelican Flats Gives Way to Another Dunkin’ Donuts in Cocoa Beach”

Red Nose Day is Tomorrow! Better Get Your Nose!

It’s just about here. Tomorrow, May 24th is indeed Red Nose Day and remember it’s all to benefit kids. Many different businesses and people are participating in the very cool fundraising event. Here in Central Florida, folks often associate the well-known pharmacy chain Walgreens… Continue Reading “Red Nose Day is Tomorrow! Better Get Your Nose!”

Bob Evans in Melbourne Is a Not To Be Missed Dining Experience

There is a Bob Evans location in Melbourne right off I-95. The Wickham Rd exit to help you zero in on that unit. It’s a fine establishment and I recommend it without hesitation. Let me say that I’ve been to three locations in this… Continue Reading “Bob Evans in Melbourne Is a Not To Be Missed Dining Experience”