Here’s a free hot dog to celebrate the Fourth in Fort Worth (get a frozen treat, too)
Drive in for a free hot dog at Curly’s on July 4
Hey, Bud! What is Curly’s doing about its July 4 hot-dog contest?
—Voicemail from a hot dog guy
Instead of hosting a hot dog-eating contest, Curly’s Frozen Custard is simply giving away hot dogs. The first 300 cars through the drive-thru stand, 4017 Camp Bowie Blvd., will get a free Nathan’s Famous hot dog. (The hot dogs and Frito pie are always a great drive-thru family dining deal, and don’t miss the new almond-milk custard or Parker County peach custard.)
Restaurants are open July 4, but wear a mask
Hey, Bud! Who’s offering a July 4 brunch?
—Patriotic reader
I’m stumped on this. The Fourth is never a busy day in restaurants, because many diners stay home with families or waiting for fireworks. I know Ellerbe Fine Foods was offering a take-home family fried chicken dinner with sides and cobbler for $70, but it may be too late. I’d check for a patio table somewhere like Del Frisco’s Grille. (But go home to see the fireworks, or watch from your car. Always wear a face covering around anyone else, including restaurant hosts and servers.)
Beat the line — go for Sunday patio brunch
Hey, Bud! What about Sunday?
—Same patriotic reader
Sunday is a special day. It’s the day after a holiday — the best morning to beat the line at crowded restaurants. Go early and you can find plenty of patio distancing room at busy restaurants such as Joe T. Garcia’s, Gemelle, B&B Butchers or one of the barbecue restaurants with long lines such as Hurtado Barbecue. But stay 6 feet away from anyone else, and wear a face covering around anyone, including the hosts and servers. If you love our restaurant workers, keep them safe.
