Melvin's of Elizabethtown For the past several years, may wife has been wanting to go to a restaurant in Elizabethtown, North Carolina. Her colleagues strongly recommended the place. Neither of us knew what to expect. We were both surprised when we entered. It was a real hole in the wall. Two items were included on the menu -- hamburgers and hot dogs. The line was extremely long, however, it moved quickly. As my wife and I were discussing our surprise, a young woman in line ahead overheard and commented that the line was always long but always moved quickly. She noted that she grew up in Elizabethtown, has moved away, but always returns to Melvin's. I ordered a coke, one hamburger, and one hotdog -- both "with everything." My wife ordered a coke and one hamburger "with everything." Neither of us knew what "with everything" meant. I understand why the place was crowded. I don't know what they do, but I cannot remember eating better tasting hamburgers. My wife agreed. To top that off, the cost of the two meals was less than four dollars. Look out, McDonalds! If you are ever near Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, NC, check out Melvin's. Steve Marson [email removed]
North Carolina