Tostitos Dipping Sticks

Finally, a tortilla chip you can actually use with salsa and dip.  Tostitos recently introduced their new "dipping strips" and I grabbed a bag today. They work!!!.  They are cut in a rectangular shape and are thicker than normal tortilla chips so no breakage.  They're also longer so you can leave the salsa in the jar if you prefer.  Unfortunately, the chips are still super salty.  Nevertheless, they will serve a purpose during the upcoming college bowl season and NFL playoffs and are much better than those silly "scoops" they have been selling.

Don't Drink The Water-Epic Hotel

A foreign visitor has died and at least two other people have become sick after staying at a downtown Miami luxury hotel, and health officials are blaming an unusual type of pneumonia called Legionnaire's Disease.
Guests at the Epic Hotel have been relocated to nearby hotels to prevent further contact with the water, according to the Miami-Dade County Health Department.


http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/1379134.html

Bubble Time

It's that time of year, holiday parties are starting and NYE is right around the corner.  Maybe you like some bubbles with your stone crabs and sushi.    I previously recommended an inexpensive alternative to champagne recession pagne well I found an even better alternative.  This one is also produced by Piper Sonoma but it is the Blanc de Blanc.  Tastes VERY close to the real deal and retails for less than $15.00. 

2009 NFL Suicide Pick Week 14

13 down and 4 more to go.

Baltimore, Washington, Minnesota, Indy, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New England, San Diego, New Orleans, Miami ,Dallas, Atlanta and Cincinnati are off the board.

Tough week as our choices are obviously dwindling.  I expect the Jets to go into Tampa and win this game even without Sanchez.  That being said, I'm not going with a road team at this stage in the game.

Tennessee is home against St. Louis and they should win this by double digits if they come to play.  I still see fight in them and they should be able to run at will. 


Official pick

Borojo (Hollywood) *** UPDATED

I'm a hot dog fan but never tried a Colombian dog until today.  I found a new place on Hollywood Blvd. in downtown Hollywood called Borojo.  They recently opened and feature two Colombian hot dogs, one is chorizo and several "gourmet" arepa options including shrimp, pork, beef and chicken.  They also have 13 or so appetizers including fried hot dogs, mini empanadas, chorizo with mini arepas and sliders.  They also have Colombian style hamburgers which I am unfamiliar with as well.

The space is clean, modern, casual and has a large flat screen tv plus wi-fi.  They are open for lunch and dinner and I think they are open late night as well.  Everything is under $8.50.

I opted for the Chori Perro (Chori-dog) which is a smoked sausage (yeah you guessed right chori is short for chorizo) with mozzarella, potato chips and bacon.  mmmmm.  This was a large dog with a nice bun that was able to stand up to the intriguing combo.  The chorizo was fresh and grilled nicely. The chorizo itself had a mild spicy flavor.   The bacon and crushed potato chips added nice flavor/texture.  The dog also came with a combo of five sauces a/k/a condiments that included ketchup, mustard, mayo (generally not a fan of) and pineapple.  I was a bit concerned about the sauce combo but it worked.  They all blended in nicely to form a tasty combo.  I wouldn't have known there was mayo or pineapple on the dog if they didn't tell me.

I really enjoyed my dog and looking forward to going back to try the super perro (hot dog and not a sausage), the burger plus some of the arepas. Not sure about the fried hot dogs though. I have visions of corn dogs with bright colored meat...

I'm curious about those gourmet arepas.  This place has potential.  I'll report back after I try some more items.

**** as promised I returned to try the not so "gourmet" arepas.  Round two I sampled the pork loin with the traditional Colombian sauce, hogado.  The hogado sauce was salsa-esque and overpowering.  Didn't love the pork or the arepa either.  I also sampled the tenderloin arepa which was served with mozzarella and a bechamel sauce.  The tenderloin was fine but the sauce didn't work for me nor did the arepa.  WE finished ONE of the three sliders....  I stand by my chorizo-dog recommendation but unfortunately can't recommend Borojo for anything else.  I apologize for the premature recommendation.  





1940 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020-4524
(954) 367-5999

2009 NFL Suicide Pick Week 13

I really thought we were toast last week but the A.T.L came through for us.

Baltimore, Washington, Minnesota, Indy, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New England, San Diego, New Orleans, Miami ,Dallas and Atlanta are off the board.

If you have Pittsburgh available now is the time to use them  They are home against the Raiders and this should be a 2+ TD win.  Not an option for us.

New Orleans travels to Washington this week and are a big favorite.  They looked great on Monday night but this could be a trap.  Big win, short week due for a loss... not our problem.

Cincinnati is home against Detroit.  Detroit didn't impress on turkey day and I doubt they will this week on the road.  Cincy should prevail.

Chicago faces the Rams at home.  This is very tempting but I'm not sure I trust Cutler and Co. enough to go with them. 

Official pick- drum roll please.......

Marty Funkhouser on Lebatard Show

Curb fans, if you missed Funkhouser on the Dan Lebatard show last week 11/24 check it out.  Funny stuff
Link below.  You will need to scroll down to 11/24
Funkhouser on lebatard