[asphaltgambler]

Over the weekend the Mrs and I attended a wedding outside of Charlottesville, Va in the mountains. It was great!

Driving back east Sunday on Rt 29 we decided to take in several of the many 'antique' shops along the way. As we were driving (and well past lunch time) I remembered a joint that might still be there?.............Tastee-Freeze!

So in the middle of no where.....we pull up, it's open and still operating since the late 60's. Menu has changed a little but the burgers still taste the same (good!) to me. While it won't compete with the 'fast-casual' crowd - the buns were fluffy soft - like ridiculously and the mustard is the same - tart yellow. Pretty much their signature burger.

We ordered a side of fries and a Pepsi - because Coke was not available. Guess what? Nothing was pre-prepared - all fixed in front of us in about 5 mins. while we waited, then served smoking hot.

So today - looked in and to my surprise TF has 8 locations in Va - and something like 350 nationwide. Who knew?

In my local small town (then) TF was the only burger joint around - complete with the canopy-covered island where you'd pull up, order your meal through the dimly lit small marquee and someone would bring to you. That place survived until the very early 80's when McD came into town.

Any of them around your locales?