Florida? Be Careful!

[Tbos]

This is one of the reasons I like this forum. Not only do we learn about tires, RVs, Warranties, Campgrounds, etc... but we learn about the foods available wherever we could go.

[Badbart56]

If you get down around Tampa/Seffner, Fl. go to Tibby's! This place is awesome! Very good food. WE have been there three times and nothing is mediocre. They have three locations I believe. Here's a link:

https://tibbys.com/

[ken56]

OK, this is a first. I have taken notes and written down these places. We love going to Louisiana but have not stayed anywhere but around New Orleans, Abita Springs really. I would love to hit the Gulf Coast there. It is no wonder that LA has been called the most overweight state. The Cajun food is incredible. Going to cook up the last of my Gulf Pink shrimp today.

[rtbfgb]

It,s just as bad in Port Araansas ,Texas Whataburger&Dairy Queen,Heb

[5J's]

Originally Posted by sourdough

As far as the belt/buckle exploding....they won't. I buy custom, American made gun belts from the "Beltman" (Jim Speidel). They are extremely stout. Recently I believe he sold the business and have not bought any belts made under the new owners (I have 4 hanging in my closet), but, if I grow enough to make one of these explode....heaven have mercy!!!

I don't want to hijack this thread but, can you give me some contact info for this belt guy? They sound interesting.

[JRTJH]

DW and I were making plans last evening for a trip to New Orleans this fall. She mentioned going to Charlie's Steak House, a place we used to frequent, but that I'd completely forgotten about. If you're going to be around New Orleans, head to Charlie's at 4510 Dryades. You won't find decent parking, you'll have to walk up the steps, your plate may be chipped and your waiter might not smile as much as you'd like and you won't find anything but steaks and sides on the menu. There are 4 choices, 26 oz T-bone, 18 oz Ribeye, 14 oz NY strip or 10 oz filet. I'd suggest the potatoes au gratin and an order of onion rings. Plan on sharing and if you want desert, plan on taking it home for the next day because you won't have room to stuff it into you after eating most of what's served. Closed on Sunday and Monday, forget trying to get a seat on any holiday weekend, but a Wednesday or Thursday evening, after about 7PM, you can usually find a parking spot within a block or two, take a hearty appetite, you'll need it. Oh, the crab au gratin is "to die for"..... (figuratively, of course)..... If you have to wait for a table, talk to anyone about the history of Charlie's. It's quite the place and although no longer owned by Charlie (he died years ago) his wife wouldn't sell it until she found someone who promised not to make any changes to the service, the food or the location.

[hankpage]

Check out Hanks Belts online. They are what I use and they are a life time belt. The way I eat, my belts take a beating.
No connection to this Hank.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by 5J's

I don't want to hijack this thread but, can you give me some contact info for this belt guy? They sound interesting.

Just google "the beltman" and their info should come right up....out of AL.

[SummitPond]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

DW and I were making plans last evening for a trip to New Orleans this fall. ...

Ah - the foods of New Orleans! We liked Deanie's near the lakefront (I understand they have a restaurant in the Quarter now) and Bozo's in Metairie for seafood. They used to be well-known by locals; not sure if the tourists have found them (well, obviously "yes" for the one in the Quarter). For steaks it used to be Young's in Slidell on Gause Road.

[cliff]

We spent a week in the keys and gained weight on all the seafood, etc. The on the way home the DW caught a twelve inch smallmouth bass in Beaumont, TX while our standard poodle was swimming in the lake. A local came by and said "You need to get your dog out of the lake, because of the alligators," Got him out and went back to the fiver.

[notanlines]

What John said about Charlie's! We kind of got the stink-eye the last time when we split the ribeye, but the waiter insisted it was an acceptable act, he just wanted a bigger order. There is no such thing as a bad steak at Charlie's And when in New Orleans avoid the Central Grocery (too touristy) and head to Conchon Butcher for your muffaletta.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by notanlines

What John said about Charlie's! We kind of got the stink-eye the last time when we split the ribeye, but the waiter insisted it was an acceptable act, he just wanted a bigger order. There is no such thing as a bad steak at Charlie's And when in New Orleans avoid the Central Grocery (too touristy) and head to Conchon Butcher for your muffaletta.

It's "daunting" for a first timer or for someone that's not familiar with the way Charlie's works. They walk in, are greeted with a smile, shown their table, the waiter comes over and asks, "How do you want your ribeye cooked?" and follows that with "Do you want one or two orders of Au gratin potatoes?" No offer of a menu (I've never seen one in printed form at Charlie's) and when the waiter leaves to turn in your order and get your drinks, you wonder, "What the hell just happened? He told us what we're going to eat." Yep, that's Charlie's, and believe it or not, the waiter is always right..... LOL

[CaptnJohn]

When you want to grill your own anywhere in th country those that have access to a commissary on any military installation are lucky. The best steaks are always there. Choice or select, always great. On cold days they are great from the oven as well. Y'all have me considering a trip to Jacksonville NAS today.

[5J's]

Thanks Hank and Danny!