Georgie's Alibi

I was recently in St. Petersburg and some friends of mine told me that the Burgers at Georgie’s Alibi were really good. I knew this place to be a nightclub and I couldn’t have imagined that the food would actually be good, but we decided to give it a try.

The atmosphere was nicer then I was expecting. There were video screens playing ads for upcoming events. Most people in this large space were just drinking at the bar, but as we found a table a bubbly server came over to greet us and take our order. We ordered Burgers, and then our server moved us to a different table because they were about to start a drag show and she wanted us to have a good view of the stage. The show was actually quite entertaining and before we knew it our Burgers had arrived.

I read that their Burgers are ground fresh daily and prepared to order. I decided on the Sticky Burger (Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon on a Peanut Butter loaded Bun $9.95). This sounded both delicious and interesting so I gave it a try. I ordered Tater Tots for my side.

It arrived just as I expected it to look, however upon first bite I realized that it tasted much better then I was expecting. The Burger patty was so fresh and tasty, the toppings were great, the Bun was excellent, and overall it was an exceptional Burger. The Tater Tots were nothing special but not bad either.

Then to my delight when the bill came around I was only charge $5 for my Burger. Apparently Tuesday nights are Half Priced Burgers!!! How exciting. It is about an hour and a half drive for me, but next time I find myself in the area I would gladly go there again.

Linda's Winter Park Diner

From time to time I enjoy having a big breakfast from a Diner or “Greasy Spoon” establishment. I realize that to many this is NOT “Fine Dining”, but to me it is comforting and in many ways I prefer it to going somewhere “Fancy”. They are by no means healthy, but every once in awhile I like to indulge.

 

Linda’s Winter Park diner has been one of favorites for many years now. When I lived on that side of town I would get off from work around 3am and I would wait until 5:30am when they opened and be their first customer.

The Food is standard, the prices are affordable, and it is the type of place where the waitresses remember you even if you haven’t dined there in over a year.

I was there recently and had my usual, Bacon & Cheese Omelet, with Home Fries and Wheat Toast ($6.50). There is something about their Omelettes that I just love! Instead of the Eggs and Ingredients all being mixed together and then grilled it is like the Egg forms a “Burrito” around the crispy Bacon and melted Cheese.

I also am quite fond of their Home-Fried Potatoes. I’m pretty sure they just drop them down in the Deep Fryer because they are always perfectly browned on all sides. It is probably my favorite breakfast around.

My friend had the French Dip with Fries and was very pleased with it as well.

I had purchased a Groupon where I got $20 worth of food for $10. This more then covered our meal and we both left with full bellies and smiles on our faces.

Thai House

Thai House on Colonial Drive has been in this location for several years. I have dined in this building before when it was something else, and when it became Thai House I never bothered to give it a try until recently when I met some friends there who had been talking it up.

There is nothing special about the exterior or interior of the building, it’s just OK.

The service was friendly and our order came out promptly.

But the Food is what makes this place so great!

When we arrived there were already some Thai Spring Rolls on the table that our friends had already ordered. (Cabbage, Onion, Bean Threads and Carrots in Rice Roll skin, Deep-Fried and served with a Sweet Plum Sauce $3.00) They were crispy and the Sauce was sweet and we gobbled them up immediately.

Then I quickly decided to get the Cucumber Salad (Cucumbers, Tomato, Scallions, Carrot, Shallots and Onion in Sweet Tangy Thai Dressing $2.95) I couldn’t believe how fresh it was, so good!

For my entrée I had Chicken Phad Poong Galee (Yellow Curry simmered in a Coconut Milk, Celery, Carrot, Bell Pepper, Scallions and Onions “lunch special” $6.50). The Chicken was tender, the Vegetables were plentiful and the Sauce had a nice Coconut flavor.

I also had a bite of my friends’ entrée, which was Phad Sam Lot (Deep-fried slices of Meat topped with a sweet-spicy sauce on a bed of steamed Cabbage, Broccoli, Baby Corn and Snow Peas $9.95). It was so sweet and the Meat was so crispy that the next time I go I want to order it for myself.

We also split an order of Fried Cheesecake for dessert ($3.95). It was good but unnecessary and I think next time I will pass on dessert.

I have some other friends from Tampa that come to Orlando upon occasion and they love all forms of Asian Cuisine. This will definitely be a place that I look forward to taking them to in the future.