Jolly's in Hamilton

Date night with the lovely Robin last night started out in fine fashion, with our first 2013 stop at Jolly's, a local favorite now in its seventy-fifth year.

The historic drive-in is a true treasure, serving up much the same fare for many decades.

We each ordered a chili-and-cheese footlong, I had fries, she had onion rings, and we both had (but of course, mon ami) the ice cold root beer in a glass mug. It was so good. So good. Did I mention: so good.

Jolly's has two Hamilton, Ohio, locations: 210 N. Erie Blvd. (Rt. 4) and (pictured)165 N. Brookwood Ave.