We grabbed a bite at Dee's, 234 E. College Ave., a cute little nook that's a great meeting place for people on campus or downtown.

There was outside seating, but we were forced to eat inside due to this town's ridiculous weather.

The inside is spick-and-span, and Tom, the owner, waited on us himself. Our dining experience went a little something like this.

Brad: "Hey, want to know the best thing about hot dogs? They don't bark when you try to eat them"

Katy: "I have no idea why I agreed to eat a hot dog. It's getting warmer and I have to wear a bikini eventually."

Luckily enough, Dee's has alternatives for weird people that, for some reason, don't like hot dogs.

Katy: "They're just toenails and elbows."

Brad: "Get a Not Dog, it's the vegetarian hot dog, but if you're going to whine, get a sourdough panini or a romaine salad or the soup du jour. Or the Dee-licious Nachos. It all looks good."

Katy: "Well what are you getting?"

Brad: "I'm getting the Chicago and the Texas hot dogs, 'cause they have the most stuff on them. But I'm avoiding the Infamous Heart Stopper because I'm trying to live to 30."

Dee's offers a large seating area with tables and a bar. You're even able to play a game of chess while you munch away on that delicious American frank.

If chess is too intense for your 20-minute snack-attack, just grab a magazine. The hardest thing is trying to keep the chili and sauerkraut in your mouth and off the National Geographic.

Katy: "Tell them about the Internet."

Brad: "And there's wireless Internet, but I would advise to only utilize it after you remove your bib."

The absence of a 99-cent menu might have some students chasing girls with red pigtails, but for those willing to spend a couple extra bucks they can add a little variety to their hamburger and pizza diet.

Katy: "And it's a local business."

Brad: "Yea, and I'd rather have a place like this than another McDonald's or Starbucks. We already lost The Daily Grind."

The friendly atmosphere adds to the appeal and this food won't leave grease stains all over your jeans, nothing is deep-fired at Dee's.

Brad: "I don't think they could fit any more toppings on this Texas dog. I have to use the extra bun length to mop up the excess chili, onions and brown mustard. And I haven't even started on my Chicago Dog."

Katy: "I'm not sure exactly what is in this Not Dog, but whatever, it tastes fine with ketchup."

More than just hot dogs, Dee's claims to have the largest sandwich in State College, the Grande Panini.

Katy: "It's like a whole loaf of bread!"

Brad: "We'll have to come back some other time to tackle that task. I think I could do it. I might not fit into my bikini, though."