My Hoover

FRANK BROCATO

Mayor of Hoover

Best BBQ

Archie’s BBQ

My wife, Frances, and I have made Saturdays at Archie’s BBQ on Highway 31 (formerly Golden Rule) a regular run. Until you have Lisa wait on you, you really haven’t enjoyed the full experience. When you walk in, you almost get the same greeting as the TV show Cheers where everybody knows your name.

Keep Moving

Bluff Park Running Route

I’ve been running most of my life and I’m always looking for new places to try out. My favorite route is starting out at Tip Top Grille in Bluff Park and running along Park Avenue. It’s a beautiful historic neighborhood with so much character. When I finish up, I can enjoy breakfast overlooking the valley or head across the street to Wild Roast for a great cup of coffee.

Cheeseburger All the Way

Green Valley Drugs Lunch

When I joined the Hoover Fire Department back in 1973, we made several trips across the alley to get one of their great milkshakes or lemonade. When you go, you have to get the cheeseburger and fries. Bobby has been working that grill for as long as I remember, and she still turns out one of the best cheeseburgers in town.

Play Ball

SEC Baseball Tournament Week

I love the week of the SEC Baseball Tournament. My favorite time is visiting the RV village then with a couple of hundred RVs full of SEC baseball fans. It’s just plain fun to see. If you hit it just right, you might be able to visit one of the LSU RVs and get some very good and very authentic Cajun cuisine.

Ice Cream Man

La Sabrosita Ice Cream Hoover has so many ice cream parlors, and I love visiting them all. When I want a little international flair though, I head to La Sabrosita Ice Cream in River Oak Village. It’s been a regular stop for me for years even when they were in a smaller shop. The Hot Fudge Sundae is outstanding!