Yesterday, there was a car and airplane show at Wings Field, all for the benefit of Angel Flight, which is a good cause. Of course, I had to check out the aluminum and steel. There will be more photos to follow, but let’s start with the North American T28, this example from 1954.
North American T28, vintage 1954.
Not the most handsome plane, but a rugged unit with flaps the size of barn doors. I’d like to fly one of these someday. Have to get to work on that.
Verna’s Flight Line Restaurant has been on my list of places to check out for a long time. It’s located at the Millville, NJ airport, which is a place with tons of history, especially relating to the Second World War and P47 Thunderbolts. Of course, I’m a fan of history, airplanes, and good diners. Hence, Verna’s fits all three bills.
Verna’s Flight Line Restaurant, Millville, NJ
It’s a small place with a short counter and some tables among photos and airplane memorabilia.
Flight Line Restaurant Interior.
Flyers and non-flyers will be at home here. So what about the food? This is a diner (in my humble opinion) so you can expect the usual burgers, club sandwiches, and specials. I went with the club sandwich and a side of fries. Let me say, they were both delicious, perfectly prepared, and served with a smile.
Flight Line Restaurant club sandwich.
There was another quarter of the sandwich, but I ate it before remembering to take the photo. Anyway, it was all good and reasonably priced, not to mention served within sight of the runway. Can’t ask for more than that.
Flight Line Restaurant, placemat.
All the info you need is right there in the photo above. Call before you go as they do close for certain holidays and special events. Enjoy the flight and the meals!
On L.G. Smith Blvd, the main drag connecting Oranjestaad to the hotel area in Aruba, you’ll find Coffee4U.
Coffee 4U, Aruba.
This is a great place for a quick jolt, a pastry, or some gelato as seen below.
Gelato at Coffee 4U, Aruba.
That stuff is pure kryptonite and mighty tasty. Especially if you double down and go with something like a cappuccino as seen next.
Cappuccino at Coffee 4U, Aruba.
Plus, the airco in this joint will cool you down. Stop in and check it out while roaming the island or looking for a place to meet. It’s all good.
Baby Back Grill is one of those local joints in Aruba that will fill the hole in your gut. Here’s the grill all fired up.
The fire’s hot at Baby Back Grill, Aruba.
There are ribs and chicken on there, among other things. These are grilled meats, not low and slow roasted like you might expect. Bring your teeth and plan on chewing. So, here’s the ribs and chicken platter that includes corn on the cob, dinner roll, macaroni salad, and baked beans.
Ribs and Chicken mixed platter.
And here’s the fish platter (grouper) that came with salad and french fries.
Grouper platter.
And finally, here’s the menu, which as you can see, has plenty of selections.
Menu at Baby Back Grill
Note those prices are in Aruban florins, meaning you get a good value. This place is on the end of the main shopping street in Oranjestaad. It’ll take a little creativity to find parking, but if you’re into this kind of food at low prices, go for it! Enjoy ever meal!
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