Flapper's Folly

TGIF!

We started our weekend early Thursday night with a trip to the movie theater to see 28 Days Later . Not for the squeamish, it definitely was not the horror pic it was often hyped to be, but a great thriller. A PETA type group trying to free lab chimps sets free a viral rage that quickly destroys humanity by turning those infected into raging zhombie like creatures. Well almost. The story is about the survival of a few and their ordeal. I've always liked stories like this and enjoy imagining what it would be like to one day wake and find the world as we know it is gone. We really enjoyed this film, and I really appreciated the lack of highly digitized FX. I'm just sick of seeing movies which are cool, but nothing is real. Much harder (and better) to create something fantastic in the old way. It seems like cheating to just digitally make those effects. I recommend 28 Days Later, and if nothing else, this time of year a couple of hours in a chilly theater is a welcome break from the heat.

Tonight we plan to take the youngest son down to Zeke's, a guilty pleasure of ours. A quirky fish and chips place located at 5920 Curzon, just off the 5900 block of Camp Bowie in Fort Worth, Zeke's doesn't look like much from the outside. Come to think of it, it doesn't look all that great inside either. But you won't care. It's clean and if you are looking for the best deep fried fish, shrimp, all manner of things that swim, and fresh veggies, this is the place to get it. Dipped in batter and fried up light and crispy eggplant, mushrooms, corn, okra, and zuchinni are just a few of the veggies available. Of course, there are fries, slaw and hushpuppies, and all accompanied by cups of tartar sauce and dill dip. I always order a salad to help cut the grease, but it really isn't necessary. Zeke's has healthier offerings such as shrimp salad and baked fish, but I suggest you splurge (calorie wise).....and indulge. It's inexpensive and friendly and always packed, but there is seldom any waiting as there is a large dining room and a patio. The generous portions are brought to you on bar trays and I suggest you and your dining partners order a variety of goodies and share. Oh.. and don't forget an icy pitcher of beer. Truly cholesterol laden heaven.

Eat at Zeke's soon and have a great weekend.