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In Bellows Falls there is an undercover eatery with a down-and-dirty name: Fat Franks. The name comes from the juicy, all-beef hot dogs you can find there. My family and I go to Fat Franks because owner Jim Mort purchases his beef, vegetables, and paper goods locally and regionally. And his eatery has ambiance, beautiful colors, and a great view of the Connecticut River.
We appreciate the 7-oz. burgers ground fresh daily from hormone-free, antibiotic-free, vegetarian-fed beef from a New England farm. And Jim’s veggie burger actually has vegetables in it. Our daughter loves the chili dog with stone-ground, French-style mustard from Rayes of Maine.
All sides are made in-house using the freshest ingredients, organic when possible. We often order the ample portion of twice-fried, hand-cut fries made with Russet potatoes. They’re crisp and emerge hot from 100% transfat-free canola oil. McDonald’s and the rest of the fast food gang may catch up with Fat Franks someday.
Cardboard, plastic, glass bottles, and cans are recycled, and the to-go containers and cleaning supplies are biodegradable. Jim offers a professional, caring apprenticeship to anyone who wants to work, and he treats everyone like an old-time customer, even if it’s someone’s first time there. The ancient art of customer service practiced at Fat Franks is the daily special to us.
Fat Franks
92 Rockingham Street
Bellows Falls
802-463-4388
Elissa Descoteau develops marketing and public relations ideas using humor and a communication style that has engaged many clients in the artisan, fashion, and entertainment fields. She is especially interested in sustainable development projects. Contact her at ElissaD7@aol.com.
Photo collage by Elissa Descoteau
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