Bites Nearby: J. Christopher's

J. Christopher's, at 14366 N. Dale Mabry Highway, offers breakfast, brunch and lunch at prices starting as low as $2.99 and averaging less than $8 a plate.

Sometimes called "J.C.'s," the menu features a variety of eye-openers that includes everything from oatmeal to omlettes and skillets to specialty pancakes.

Patch foodie Gina Melton sat down with owner Bill Kranich to talk about eggs and why eating breakfast for dinner is such a guilty pleasure.

Patch: How did you get started in the restaurant business?

Kranich: I started working at restaurants in college as a server, and I never left the industry. Later, I moved to Alanta to open several.

Patch: What are the crowd favorites on the menu?

Kranich: The eggs benedict and the crème brulee French toast.

Patch: Do have a menu favorite?

Kranich: The Huevos Acacado.

Patch: How do you like your eggs?

Kranich: Over medium or scrambled egg whites.

Patch: I love having breakfast for dinner, since it reminds me of when I was a kid. Any plans for J. Christopher's to be open for dinner?

Kranich: Not a chance! As a restaurant owner, I have my hands full managing lots of details, so I need those evenings to keep things running smoothly.

Patch: So is multitasking the biggest challenge in owning a restaurant?

Kranich: Definitely. On any given day, I could be the cook and managing a full staff.