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Dougie’s Fresh Reviews Call me Dougie, and thanks for stopping by! This page is dedicated to reviewing food, drinks, and other experiences that I believe will be a great time! Cheers!

I will primarily focus on mom and pop/locally owned businesses to help others find them!

09/15/2026

Here’s my Fresh review of Inka Grill in Port Charlotte! I’ve never had Peruvian cuisine, and I figured my birthday dinner was a perfect reason to check it out! It did not disappoint!!! Go check out Inka Grill!!!

08/15/2026

Here’s another Fresh Review, but this time it’s a car wash! At the corner of Suncoast Blvd and Kings Highway is an awesome self serve car wash with 5 bays and an automatic wash as well. I enjoy washing my car by hand and this is my go to spot! I typically spend about $25 when I go there, just so ya know! Have a great weekend!

08/10/2026

Pictures from My review of Curry and Kabab! Go check out this awesome local business!

Here’s another Fresh Review, and this time, it’sCurry and Kabab!When I got home after work, the wife said she was in the...
08/10/2026

Here’s another Fresh Review, and this time, it’s

Curry and Kabab!

When I got home after work, the wife said she was in the mood for Indian cuisine, and I was happy to oblige! I love Indian cuisine, and these guys knock it out of the park! We’ve door dashed Curry & Kabab before, but this time we went inside for a proper dinner. I love how the outside is unassuming, but super cool when you walk through the door!

For starters, we had garlic naan, Keema naan (stuffed with spicy ground lamb), and Chili Paneer (fried cheese with onion, pepper, and a sweet chili sauce). Both naan breads were incredibly tasty, the spicy lamb was not super spicy but the seasonings were on point. The Chili Paneer had so much flavor, I could have gotten full just on that! It had a nice crispness to it, and now I know what to do with the big block of paneer I got from Costco! 🤙🏼🤙🏼

For the main course, I had the Kerala Fish Curry. I asked for medium hot to gauge how spicy it would be as it had 2 peppers next to it on the menu. I was on the fence between it and a spicy shrimp dish, but I was sold when I found out the fish was salmon! The salmon was flaky, the sauce was exploding with flavor, the basmati rice was nice and fluffy, and the burn was nice and slow. Instead of the spice presenting itself on my tongue, I felt my entire body slowly heat up as I continued eating. It was a full sensory journey!

Mandy had the mango curry chicken, mild, with a side of coconut rice. The chicken was beautifully cooked, the mango curry was excellent with notes of saffron and cilantro (not 💯 on the cilantro part, it was just something that we personally tasted), and combining it with the coconut rice? Holy 💩 - what a combo! That coconut rice, folks, is an absolute party in the mouth! With fresh shaved coconut on top, it blended so well with not only the chicken, but with that spicy salmon it was pure nirvana!

My kiddo had the sesame chicken appetizer, and he throughly enjoyed it! Great crisp with the chicken, and their sweet and sour sauce was the most flavorful version I’ve ever had! I haven’t had a better sesame chicken or sweet and sour chicken. It’s the perfect safe dish if you’ve never had Indian cuisine!

We arrived before 6, and we were home by 7:10. Total spent for the 3 of us - $84 before tip, and worth every red cent! If you’re trying for the first time, and you’re worried about the spice - don’t, just get a side of yogurt to help cool the burn, and pay attention to the chilis on the menu! Thanks for reading!

08/09/2026

Here’s my Fresh Review of Curry & Kabab: Indian Restaurant! I absolutely love Indian cuisine, and this place knocks it out of the park! Go give it a try!

Here’s all my pictures from dinner at River City Grill in Punta Gorda!  Mandy got the shrimp scampi, and I had the El Ra...
07/30/2026

Here’s all my pictures from dinner at River City Grill in Punta Gorda! Mandy got the shrimp scampi, and I had the El Ray Sampler! Go check these guys out! Great food, great service, and locally owned! Cheers!

07/30/2026

Here’s my fresh review of River City Grill in Punta Gorda! It was my second time eating there, and it won’t be my last! Phenomenal food, phenomenal service, and a great local restaurant! Go check them out!

07/24/2026

My review of B & G Italian Market’s Friday special, The Imbasciana! Two beautiful chicken cutlets, prosciutto, arugula, tomato, fresh mozzarella, red pepper coulis, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on their amazing bread! You can only get this on Friday, so call ahead and reserve this tasty beast for your Friday delight! Also, the Manhattan Special Espresso Soda is a must try! Peace ✌🏼

07/24/2026

After many years of neglect to this page, I am revamping it to be of more use to those who are in the SWFL grind running restaurants, bars, food trucks, etc. To the families who make your life work serving people delicious cuisine, drinks and experiences, this page is for you! As a 20+ year veteran of food, beverage, and hospitality, I am dedicating this page to sing the praises of the Southwest Florida mom and pops, food trucks, bars, and other businesses who put out quality products and experiences! Be on the lookout for fresh reviews and fresh takes! Cheers!

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