Breaking Bread With Coach Dowtin

11/10/2023

Especially appreciative of this Veterans Day. Not only does it honor true American heroes, but I'm out of school and get to have lunch at Fat Larry's today!!!
I've really been craving Catfish!!!
Blackened Catfish, Turnip Greens, Cabbage, Spinach and Rice, Broccoli Salad, Potato Logs, Hush Puppies, and Cornbread!!!

07/18/2023

Fat Larry's for Lunch with Doc Vinnie!!!
Doc took me to get my much needed nerve block and the least I could do was take him to lunch. I was panicked for a ride and he was a lifesaver!!!
Fried Mushrooms, Cheese Curds, Turnip Greens, Beets, Butterbeans, Purple Hull Peas, Broccoli and Cheese Casserole, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Cornbread!!! Doc had a Fried Chicken Salad that looked really good!!!

07/14/2023

Lunch at Turoni's with Billy Horner from
All American Sporting Goods!!! We dropped off the Cordova Wolfpack Football helmets for reconditioning and Darren Cato with Mercury Sports highly recommended this place.
Excellent pizza!!! Iron Man Pizza (Garlic, Spinach, Mozzarella, Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms). Billy had Pepperoni and Black olives. Really cool atmosphere here at Turoni's!!!

07/13/2023

CORDOVA WOLFPACK FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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Thanks in advance for your help!!! As always,
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07/05/2023

Anthony's Italian Ices!!!
Italian Ice with Michael Vignola and Cheryl Murphy Vignola!!! Mike has been in search of a real Italian Ice like he had 70 plus years ago while visiting his family in New Jersey. As soon as I heard Anthony's New York accent I knew we had a chance. Anthony explained to us that 98% Italian Ice these is chemical based and frozen, not real Italian Ice. Everything here is natural and made by hand. Anthony's Italian Ices delivers!!! If you're in the Venice, Florida area, you must check this place out!!! I guarantee you won't be disappointed!!!
Anthony's Italian Ice...it's the source...change your life...promise!!!

07/03/2023

Fin's at Sharky's for Lunch with my mother, Cheryl Murphy Vignola!!! Fin's or Sharky's, I always eat at one of these places when in the Venice/Nokomis/Sarasota area.
Beautiful view, cool ocean breeze, and delicious food!!!
Coconut, Avocado, Shrimp Sushi, Mahi Tacos, Chicken Salad Crossiant, Tres Leches, and Strawberry Puff!!! Everything was fantastic, but the Coconut Shrimp Sushi is my go to at Fin's!!!

07/03/2023

Philippi Creek for Lunch!!!
For 21 years, I've been eating at Philippi Creek, at least once during every visit to Venice!!!
Pescaterian while in Florida. Fried Calamari, Combination Platter with Grilled Grouper, Grilled Scallops, Grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake, Fried Clams, Hush Puppies, Parsley Potatoes!!!
I love this place and it has never disappointed.
Great view! Love the atmosphere! Delicious food! Plus, a 1478 pound Shark hanging out front!!!

07/01/2023

Nokomos Sunset Hut for Lunch!!!
Ahi Tuna with Pineapple, Mango, and Cole Slaw, Grouper Tacos, Barbecue Luau Sliders, Carribean Shrimp Luau with Yellow Rice and Black Beans, the Edamame Salad with Cranberries, Chickpeas, Corn, Black Beans is outstanding!!!
Nokomos Sunset Hut has one of the best views of the sunset you'll ever see!!!

06/30/2023

Lunch at Dockside Grill one of my favorite restaurants in the Nokomis, Venice, Sarasota area!!! No trip from Memphis would be complete with stopping here. I've been eating here regularly for 21 years!!! Love it!!!
Pescaterian for the next five days!!!
Grouper bites, Blackened Red Snapper with Rice and Black Beans and Season Vegetables and Key Lime Pie!!! Mom has Shrimp Tacos with Rice and Black Beans and Chocolate Cake!!!

06/25/2023

Sling Shot Charlie's for Sunday Lunch!!!
Turnip Greens, Purple Hull Peas, Butterbeans, Country Squash, Fried Asparagus, Sweet Potato Casserole, and Mexican Cornbread!!!
Plus, Elvis Presley Gospel Songs!!!