The Penguin has been around for a while (since 1954), but it hasn't changed a whole lot. They now have a bar, and there are a few items on the menu that you probably couldn't have found back then, like a black bean burger and sweet potato fries, but the food is still awesome.
You'll find a few drive-in restaurants around Charlotte, and the Bar-B-Q King is as good as any of them. The selection is good, but most visitors seem to be there for the sandwiches: barbecues, hamburgers and hot dogs.
If you're looking for a decent Mexican meal, then this local chain is a decent choice. It's not the most authentic in town, but it's not the most Americanized either. The service is generally good, the food fast and the ingredients fresh.
Hrm. Perhaps I'm not a Libertarian after all. Maybe I'm a Pirate*.
*No, probably not. But at least if we're going to be giving up all our money we can talk well and have eye patches and good parties and the like.
And you thought American drivers were bad. Check out some of these guys. You don't even want to ride the bus (about halfway through).
One night in the University Area we were looking for a quick bite, and not wanting to stop at the usual fast food place, we instead opted to visit this sandwich shop. The fare was a bit out of the ordinary, but not much. For the kids, there were hot dogs and grilled cheese. For adults, the gourmet selection was really just your usual sandwich selection on fancy bread.
Of course the world is abuzz with the talk of the death of Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi. Once again, I'm puzzled. I find that happens a lot lately.
The first thing I find odd is that apparently there was a camera that took a picture of his head (hey, that's what they are reporting) two minutes after the second 500 pound GBU-12 laser-guided bomb fell on the house where he was found.
Just across the street from the hospital, this little place is a bit short on atmosphere, but it's got a good selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The prices aren't bad, the service is generally pretty quick and the food isn't bad either.
My nose started running. Thus far, I haven't been able to catch it. It seems like the more I blow, the more it keeps running. So far it's all clear, which hopefully means that it's just allergies, but I'll keep an eye on it.
Back in the day there weren't too many options for ice cream. Now that seems to be changing, but instead of pre-packed options they are all of the 'roll your own' variety. It's like everyone and their brother is getting into the business. This is our favorite, however.
Highly unusual in that it is indeed a chain, but the experience isn't what you'll find at a typical chain restaurant. The food served is done so family style, meaning you'll get heaping plates full and you will share them with those around you. At least, that's the intention. Whether you do so or not is entirely up to you. The food is generally good enough that you may not want to do so.
While I'm not always a fan of your chain restaurants, this is one of the exceptions. Perhaps it's that I'm not a fan of the places that seem like chain restaurants, and the Cracker Barrel is just different. Sure, that sounds good.
