Snapper's in Key Largo has the best alligator bites. I could have just had a couple plates of those instead of a main dish. I have no idea what they use for seasoning, but dang those things are the bomb!!
Friday OT #2 - Appy Hour
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Finally got a chance to try that place that fall and I wish I lived closer to it or had a reason to go through Storm Lake more often as that place has awesome food! I got their burger that was voted best in Iowa in 2017 but I'd love to try a bunch of other things on that menu as man the place smelled good and everything that got delivered to our table looked awesome.
For me fried pickles and fried cheese curds or cheesballs are my favorite apps. The Italian Nachos at Old Chicago are pretty addicting too.
One of the bars in my town has sweet corn nuggets, I get those almost every time I'm there.
Fried pickles are WAY better as a spear than a chip. You can't convince me otherwise.
Also a big fan of curds with a vat of ranch to dip them in.
Tot-chos or waffle fry nachos are also A-plus in my book.
When I lived in DSM, we'd go to The Continental just for the truffle mushrooms.
Also a big fan of curds with a vat of ranch to dip them in.
Tot-chos or waffle fry nachos are also A-plus in my book.
When I lived in DSM, we'd go to The Continental just for the truffle mushrooms.
The mention of bruschetta reminded me. Probably the best overall appetizer I've ever had was at Vesta Dipping Grill in Denver. It's an entire restaurant designed around dipping sauces. I got their "Vesta Sauce Sampler," where you just get naan and five dipping sauces of your own choosing. We had our waiter pick the best five, and they were magical. I am a sucker for all things dippable, though.
Best ever were the Conch Fritters with Mango/Pepper Dipping sauce at Panama Red's in Nashville, Tn. Sadly they closed down long ago.
I still make a trip every now and then to Bennigan's on Merle Hay just for the Broccoli Cheese Bites (with honey mustard dipping sauce) and the Southwest Eggrolls (with Pineapple Salsa).
Also am a big fan of Spinach Artichoke Dip with deep fried Pita Chips.
I still make a trip every now and then to Bennigan's on Merle Hay just for the Broccoli Cheese Bites (with honey mustard dipping sauce) and the Southwest Eggrolls (with Pineapple Salsa).
Also am a big fan of Spinach Artichoke Dip with deep fried Pita Chips.
You guys that are posting delicious pics are straight up a-holes. Stop it.
My BIL made these smoked oyster apps that go over pretty big with the family. A rosemary triscuit smeared with cream cheese, a smoked oyster, and a splash of tabasco. Ambrosia!
My mom makes little smokeys wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar, then baked in the oven. They do not last very long.
My mom makes little smokeys wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with brown sugar, then baked in the oven. They do not last very long.
Texas version is jalapeno pepper split open and stuffed with cream cheese, smoked brisket and wrapped with bacon and put on the smoker. Finish with a glaze of bbq sauce.
No mention of spinach artichoke dip yet?! It's one of my favorites to try at places since there's such a variety of ways to make it and what to serve with it.
Another favorite is at Barrel House in the QC they make a jalapeno popper filling in fried wontons served with a sweet chili sauce that is amazing!
Another favorite is at Barrel House in the QC they make a jalapeno popper filling in fried wontons served with a sweet chili sauce that is amazing!
