The landmark eatery is also on the point of open a second location on Bannerman Road.
They’re the highest canine of scorching dogs: Dog Et Al, Tallahassee’s landmark consolation meals joint, is celebrating its fortieth anniversary this yr.
“It’s completely Tallahassee; it is completely American,” proprietor Adam Braun mentioned of the eatery in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat.
It’s been lengthy recognized for its basic choices of dogs and toppings but in addition for creating cherished reminiscences for a number of generations of Tallahassee residents.
The South Monroe Street restaurant will have a good time with balloons, dwell music and extra on April 19. “Being downtown on a spring day, on a Friday, there’s simply nothing prefer it,” Braun mentioned. “It’s such a good time to come back and have a good time.”
Dog Et Al has been a go-to vacation spot because it opened in 1984, which Braun labels as the best yr, not solely due to the restaurant’s institution but in addition as a result of it parallels the time music gems had been launched from iconic artists like Michael Jackson, George Michael and Stevie Wonder.
The nostalgic diner atmosphere brings you again to the ’80s with its crimson and white striped partitions adorned with classic Coca Cola ads, checkered tablecloths, crimson cubicles with picket accents and countertop seating going through the floor-to-ceiling home windows. There, one can get pleasure from a scorching canine with toppings, or a basic burger with a milkshake and fries on the aspect.
Braun, initially from Gainesville, fell in love with Dog Et Al and would share meals along with his 4 sons at any time when he visited Tallahassee. He and his son Tyler took it over when its founder, David Taylor, retired from the business.
“It’s an odd little factor that our household’s keen about,” Braun mentioned, including that everyone wants a ardour.
And the father-son duo are trying ahead to the grand opening of their second location at 3437 Bannerman Road, with hopes they’ll be capable to open on the precise anniversary of April 16.
Tyler, who’ll function the north Tallahassee location, says he will get a few calls a day asking in regards to the standing of the second location.
The duo has ambitions to ultimately open a complete of 5 areas in Tallahassee, then develop nationally – and even internationally.
“I hope that each Dog Et Al we open creates its personal nostalgia and creates its personal reminiscences, a place the place you possibly can create friendships and lasting reminiscences,” Adam Braun mentioned.
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Kyla A Sanford covers eating and leisure for the Tallahassee Democrat. She might be reached at [email protected]. New restaurant opening up, particular offers, or occasions developing? Let me know!
