Dot Marks the Spot

The pancake has been around since the medieval period; it was originally made as an item that used up all the store items before lent. Over time, it has become part of the world cuisine with the French using "crepes", the Asians having many variations, and even the Australians who use it more as an afternoon tea-time snack.


The culmination of centuries of refinement have landed right down in Woodbury, Connecticut at Dottie's Diner (previously known as "Phillips"). As soon as you walk in, you will be greeted by the line of patrons who are waiting for a table, but usually, the counter has plenty of space. Behind the array of people, the Doughnut booth resides. Quite possibly the best doughnuts you may ever eat, Dottie's gives a sneak-peak at what is in store for their pancakes (which uses the same batter).

Busters ordered the short stack plain pancakes with a side of bacon. When going to a place for the first time, always try to get what they are best known for in the purest form. The pancakes were grilled to absolute perfection; the top was browned long enough as to hold the inside firmly in place but the inside, was smooth, soft, moist and cake-like, creating a perfect contrast. You can tell there is a hint of Cinnamon that really works well with the confectionery sugar. Plain and simple, delicious and elegant...the perfect American breakfast.


Again, look at the side of these of pancakes. How many times do you go into those cheap-ass diners and you get those paper-thin pancakes that taste like all griddle grease? NO! THIS is what a pancake should be...the thickness was about an inch and 1/2.

We also ordered real-maple syrup which was an interesting experience...real-maple syrup is much, much lighter (believe it or not) than the manufactured maple syrup. However, the sweetness factor is much more organic tasting.


All-in-all, if you live in Connecticut (which you probably do) and you love breakfast (which you probably do) and you love pancakes (which if you are alive you probably do), then you need to probably get down to Dottie's Diner in Woodbury and treat yourself to what a pancake should be.

3 Belly Bustins out of 4.

P.S. Look at next week when we go down to Bethlehem PA where PAUL BLOOODDD is going to attempt the FDR Food Challenge (3 1/2 pound burgers, 3 pork rolls, 3 fried eggs, 6 slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and 1.5 pounds of chili cheese fries in UNDER 30 minutes!)