Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Smitty's Better Burger

1313 N King Street
Hampton, VA 23669
(757)723-0661

Smitty's has been around for a very long time, and still serves food the same way. Although I believe they used to be on roller skates. The prices are very good, and the food good as well. I usually get a hamburger or cheeseburger, but the chicken dinner is a winner as well. Try the apple sticks for a unique dessert.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Pop's Drive In - Yorktown

6555 George Washington Mem Hwy
Yorktown, VA
(757)898-6870

Pop's Drive In is a great place for lunch! And after looking at the menu (in the link I posted) it looks pretty good for breakfast too. When I went I had a ribeye sandwich (on the recommendation of a co-worker) and it was awesome! For $3.95 you won't get a better lunch. I don't usually get fries so I got a foot long chili dog instead, and it was very good too.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Himalaya - Portsmouth

3208 Academy Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757)686-1588

This little Chinese take-out place used to be a standard for my wife and I. It is situated in Academy Crossing right next to Blockbuster video. We would go place an order, then pick out a movie and then go pick up our order. I'm not sure if Blockbuster kept Himalaya in order or vice versa, but it was a convenient location for us! I always got kung pao chicken, and it was the best I ever had. My wife usually got shrimp and broccoli. Technically you could eat it there as they have about 5 or 6 tables, but I never saw anyone eating in the dining area. Matter of fact it was rare to see anyone in there at all unless they were ordering. Most people were next door picking out a movie!

Dino's Pizza - Newport News

14357 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23602
(757)877-1894

Dino's has the best pizza in Hampton Roads! I've never even tried their other food because the pizza is so good, but others I have been there with say the subs and other entrees are good too. If you are picking toppings, I would suggest leaving off the ground beef. It has a sort of gritty texture that reminds me of a cheap frozen pizza. This restaurant is family owned with a great friendly atmosphere. Be sure to get a discount card the first time you go in, because you will be back!