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On Friday, we had another lazy morning start and it was once again lunch time before we knew it. We were crazy for thinking we could get into Franklin Barbecue for lunch. These people were lining up since 8:30AM! From this point in the line, it would’ve been a 2 1/2 hour wait, and by then they said most of their menu items would be sold out. So, we moved on and found somewhere else to fill our appetites. Good thing Austin is FILLED with FABULOUS restaurants!
After scoping out our iPhone maps, we quickly agreed on the restaurant, Frank, where the hot dogs are locally made. I ordered the Slaw Dog and Ben got the Hot Polish, both on pretzel buns! I can’t remember which hot dogs Steve and Krissy ordered, but I didn’t hear one…
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