March 30th, 2011

Five Guys, Hamburgers, Fries, Restaurant, Review, Ocean City, Maryland, Off the Chart

I might have to blame Cindi for having to drink water for for all meals for the next few days.  Washing all those calories out.  You saw the heading of this post; Five Guys, Hamburgers, Fries. 

I met Cindi at Five Guys in Ocean City, Maryland.  The address is 6401 Coastal Highway.  Tel. is 410-723-4411.  Website?  www.fiveguys.com.

I had never been to any of them.  They have been around for years; since 1986.  Rehoboth Beach and Lewes in Delaware have one each.

Every time I say that I have never been to one, people are surprised.  Their comments range from “they are the best”.  Then, another comment was “best beef without all that crap”.  Pardon my French.

Five Guys is considered to be a fast food joint; a very casual atmosphere, as well.  The one in Ocean City had plenty of tables available.  When we arrived it was packed.  It was 12:30 p.m.  But, by the time we left, everyone was gone.

I found out that they have zero artificial trans fats. That’s a relief!!  200 Five Guys will be opening up in 2011.  350,000 burgers are sold daily.  I can’t even imagine how many potatoes.

Don’t forget the bulk peanuts.  They were so good; adding fuel to the calories.

The menu is limited but there is a reason to their madness.  They want just a few items, serving them to the best of their ability.  Makes sense.

Cindi decided to order the Little Hamburger.  It looked great.  A normal size one.

I, decided that doing this would require for me to go all out.  I got the Bacon Cheeseburger with everything on it.  That meant, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, relish, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.

It was huge and very messy.  Yes, I am guilty because I ate it all.

When I said that it was off the chart, I meant it in two ways; flavor and calories.  Just the Bacon Cheeseburger without the many toppings was 920 calories.  Add a few hundred for the toppings.  Cindi’s normal burger was a mere 480 calories.

Then, how could we not have fries?  We split them, thank God because they would have been 620 calories.  I figured we had 310 calories each, give or take.  They were so tasty!!

Even though I am telling you all this, I really don’t feel guilty.  Cindi and I don’t do this often.  Last time we ate this much was at the Oktoberfest in Bear Mountain, NY, in October. 

Anyway, always the best times are spend with a girlfriend….talk to you later…

May 30th, 2010

Summer, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, Life Along the Coast

“You can comb the sands or lie in the sun.  The choice is yours, as long as it is fun.”

Just about 24 hours ago I had gone to check how Rehoboth Beach was doing.  Afterall, Rehoboth Beach is opening, this Memorial Week-End, its doors to all the summer visitors as that season we love gets under way. 

It is that time of the year when we all get that casual attitude; shorts, t-shirts, and best of all, no schedule.  We cook outdoors, eat outdoors and after the type of winter we have had it is such a pleasure to have great weather this week-end.  Oh, yes, 79 degrees.  Once again, living on the coast is such a treat.

Just as Rehoboth has opened its doors, so have all the beaches in Delaware and Ocean City, Maryland.  What make these towns tick are the residents, the merchants and the food.  Yes, food; pizza, popcorn, ice cream, and french fries.  In Rehoboth Beach you do not have to walk far from the beach to find all these summer “delicacies”, all within a block of each other.

Let me show you a bit of what I am talking about.

Rehoboth Boardwalk 48 Hours Ago

Rehoboth Boardwalk - South Side - 48 Hours Ago

Sunday

Sunday

Then I decided to take a look at the beach and it was so crowded.  It was a very warm day but the water is still cold so everyone was just under the umbrellas.  It was a sea of umbrellas.

I love it!!! It is so good to see everyone down here.  I have not read any statistics as of yet, but it is one of the most crowded Memorials everyone has seen.  Last night, I had to go through Dewey Beach and this is the beach town where the word “party” is taken to the next level.  Non stop beach activities, food and music.  And, at around 11:00 p.m. it was unreal.

Salt Water Taffy

Candy

Ice Cream

Grotto Pizza

Nicola

French Fries

Dip them in a little bit of Apple Cider Vinegar

The Best

Yes, I am, definitely, looking forward to summer. 

I will be talking to you later….but please have in mind that Monday is Memorial Day…Remember all of those who have died for our country in order for us to enjoy our freedom….