As a follow-up to the hotdog story we ran a while back, I heard about a new top dog contender: U Dirty Dog Grille (located at 9830 Little Rd, New Port Richey in the Shoppes at Golden Acres) opened June 2 for business with an extensive fast-food menu. Its claim to fame is deep-fried hot dogs known as Hot Texas Wieners, served plain, with kraut or ATW (all the way), which in this case is Guldens spicy mustard, chopped onions and a beanless chili.  UDDG also serves monster crinkle-cut french fries (not sure if size matters, but they say the average measurement is 1/2"x1/2"x6"). 

And vampires, beware: Garlic Jim's Famous Gourmet Pizza has come to Tampa, with the newest location opening recently at 12821 N Dale Mabry Highway. Garlic Jim's touts epicurean pizzas delivered in a speedy fashion. Call (813) 964-5467. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.