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Oasis in French Quarter Last September Don and I had a totally different dining adventure in New Orleans.
We ended up having the most heavenly evening, at the award winning, Jewel of the South. The Quarter We had planned to steer clear of the busy French Quarter, while visiting my brother and sis-in-law. Then my bro, Dave lucked into some reservations! We also lucked into good parking, in the Quarter. We arrived with time to wander before dinner. We enjoyed a little people watching on the crowded streets... and took in some good views, in some quieter areas, The Jewel We eventually meandered into a peaceful area of the lower quarter. The tidy Creole cottage looked so inviting, with its blue sign and shutters.  We followed a walkway that took us around to the courtyard. The Tavern We entered from the back and stepped inside to see the cozy interior, with exposed brick and beams.  The Jewel calls itself a "classic New Orleans tavern, reimagined". You could tell there was an exciting vibe near the bar, but I was glad our table was being prepared in the courtyard. Quiet Corner It was a busy evening in Nola. LSU and FSU were going head-to-head in the Superdome. The Quarter was extra colorful and packed, with the annual Southern Decadence celebration.  Nola was bustling, but we were suddenly seated at a lovely garden table, with no other guests in sight. Perfect! Award Winning Cocktails I ordered a Sazerac, because that's what you do in New Orleans. But I guess that was a lame choice.  I didn't realize the "Cocktail Program" was under the direction of Chris Hannah, a James Beard Award winner. I probably insulted the staff by not ordering a more complicated drink. But I read later that Chris Hannah creates his own version of the classic Nola cocktail. It's a nearly controversial creation... But Esquire Magazine raves about it! Relaxed and Happy No worries about looking like tourists as we snapped photos. There was no one to see us.
The tables around us stayed unoccupied at least for a while. Dinner Options The paper menu looked casual, but the options looked a bit intimidating. The server talked us through and encouraged us to share the small plates. Kind of like tapas.  We didn't go all out with the Siberian Beluga Caviar, for $205, but it seemed like we sampled almost everything on the menu. Caviar and Potato Scallops! We started with one of the (other) caviars. I was pretty delighted with the serving dish to begin with!  I lifted the rotating lid to reveal the iced caviar.  Inside the tavern I would have played it a little cooler, and pretended I was one of the regulars who come for Caviar Happy Hour! No need to hide my enthusiasm here. The caviar and the potatoes were divine! Small Plates I didn't get photos of all the plates that we sampled, but every bite was an adventure, from the Eggs Royale, Smoked Trout Roe, Truffle...   ...to the Malted Chocolate Custard, Macerated Blackberries, Crystalized Almonds... Honestly, I can't remember all we ate. It's been over 3 months and I wasn't really going to write this up. But I have such fond memories of enjoying the entire experience with Dave and Amy, on a perfect September evening. There was a lot of raving and pondering and savoring and wondering, over all these dishes! Restroom Adventure And then to complete the evening, I had an entertaining trip to the rest room. I wasn't surprised to find a non-gender restroom. But I was nicely surprised to see the decorated walls! Such a collection of old concert posters.
I did feel a little uneasy about the non-gender restroom, when I realized there was no lock on the door. Unlocked restrooms. Is that the latest hip thing? Ugh. I rushed. And then I noticed the lock, (way up high) on my way out. I'm 5'2''. I need to look up more. Hand-washing Entertainment I had to step out of the restroom, to wash my hands at a sink near a window. As I washed my hands, I looked out on the walkway and felt a little odd with people walking by.  It felt too public to powder my nose, but I could have. There was a mirror on the wall outside the window, after all. So I washed my hands and snapped a photo. Funny. The photo reveals some kitchen activity behind me. I love an added restroom adventure when I'm dining out! Heading Off We left the glowing tavern, feeling happy and satisfied! I took a photo of the pretty brick building and wondered who had lived there 100 years ago.  I also wondered about the Pluto Water sign. I looked it up, later. Evidently, Pluto water was a natural water product, in the early 1900's. It was high in sodium and magnesium sulfate and claimed to be a very helpful laxative. That gave me a good chuckle!
I really do love the old classic New Orleans restaurants, but what a fun change! So glad we got to enjoy a totally different New Orleans Dining Adventure, in the French Quarter! So glad we found this Jewel!
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Feeds, Grain, Salt & Seeds! On December 12th, Don and I had lunch inside an old warehouse.  We did not eat seeds or grain for lunch, but the building was once full of them. German Town in the Texas Hill Country Our lunch adventure was made all the more fun, because of its location. The warehouse/restaurant was in the sweet town of Fredericksburg.  The old Texan town with German roots, was a great place for a December day trip. We needed an escape from some tiring house projects. The holiday decorations gave us a lift! Festive Decorations The decorations in Marktplatz Von Fredericksburg are always fun. I actually never knew that was the name of the town's large park on Main Street.  The shop windows on Main street were decorated with vintage white and red. The large boot and hat are always on display, but wreaths were added, for the holidays. Historic Buildings Fredericksburg is all about the buildings... decorated or not. There are about 700 "historically significant structures" in the small town.   I wish I knew which building was the oldest. The town was founded by 120 German immigrants in 1846, so there's quite a history. The building with iron work and stone elephant, is one of my favorites. Shopping then and Now Shopping has always been big in Fredericksburg. There used to be more antique shops and t-shirt shops and western style stores, like this one.  Don and I were surprised to find more upscale shops and wine tasting rooms, on this visit. In recent decades, wineries have taken over the Texas Hill Country, attracting a whole new kind of tourist. No wine-drinking bachelorette parties, on a Monday. Yay for that. Finding the Warehouse It was in one of the nice shops that a saleswoman gave me a suggestion for a good lunch spot. I liked the name Woerner Warehouse. Something different than the German restaurants and burger joints we've enjoyed before.  We headed off Main Street, down Lincoln. I spotted a building with bold words and it didn't look too impressive. Charming! That was not it. We walked further and found the sweet looking warehouse, surrounded by cars.  There was even a front porch with tables. They were all full. View of the Fredericksburg Laundry The dining guests on the porch, looked out over the street, towards the old laundry. A curious view. I'm guessing that was some salvaged wringing device from the old days. The renovated building looked intriguing.  Today the building holds Blackchalk Home and Laundry, one of Fredericksburg's sophisticated boutique shops, selling furniture, jewelry and gifts. Porch Dining I didn't take porch photos on our way up the steps.   But I did on our way out, when diners were gone. I love the feel of that porch! In We Go The sliding doors were open and we headed into a gift shop, with exposed beams.  We passed the decorated lamp and passed lots of white pottery...  A doorway to the right of the shelves took us into the dining room. So Big The dining area was huge, but it only took up a portion of the warehouse space.  The beams above were insanely high. How I wish they'd had photos so I could see how this space was filled back in the day, when it once stored feed! Happy Vibe With so much space, the lively cafe didn't feel noisy or crowded, just busy and happy.  There was a pleasant buzz of happy voices and clinking dishes surrounding us. The dining guests looked like a nice mix of locals on lunch break and tourists. Overhead Hanging above us, there were strings of lights and lots of snowflakes.  Some of the bulbs were surrounded by "shades" made of chickenwire. Others looked like they were wearing hoop skirts, or whatever you call the clothing piece worn by Scarlet O'Hara. Christmas! I was pretty delighted by the Christmas decorations.  I spotted a Christmas tree, up high near a glowing "JOY" sign.  I got a closer look and saw Santa. It reminded me of the department store Santas from my childhood. Coffee Counter There were small trees and bulbs and garland around the old wooden counter, where some were ordering coffee.  The coffee smells made me wish we'd come earlier. They opened at 9 for breakfast. Soup & Sandwich Combo Something about the retro-cozy atmosphere made me crave food of my childhood... tomato soup and grilled cheese.  I had a better version of my childhood favorite, with a cup of tomato basil soup and a chicken panini sandwich. The soup was rich and thick, with melting mozzarella. The panini was served with avocado, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. A perfect lunch for a cool December day. Dessert? We should have!  I should have had the coconut cream pie with pecan crust! It was only $6. which is decent for that huge piece!
We should have just gotten some cookies to go! Why didn't we take advantage of the fresh bakery options? Shopping We did take a few minutes to wander around the rest of the warehouse, though.  There were French antiques and decorator pillows and pottery.  What a fun and curious place. And what a change from the usual tourist stops on Main Street. Good-bye Woerner's I took one more photo as we headed off.  It was the perfect, satisfying lunch stop. Just enough! I'm sure we'll be back. Bye Fredericksburg! And what a treat to revisit one of our favorite towns, to get us in the holiday spirit!
Good bye to Old Paint the Horse and all the vintage decorations. I feel like I stepped back in time!
Lunch at the Stockyards! In late November, I had a fun reunion with good friends, at a new hotel located in Fort Worth's historic Stockyards District.  We didn't spend the night in this unique luxury hotel, but we spent a couple hours dining and exploring! Stockyards Area Since moving to Texas 20+ years ago, Don and I have had quite a few visits to the Stockyards. Here are some random photos from over the years. We've always enjoyed the cowboy kitschy vibe! But there's so much real history in the 98-acre district. In the early 1900's when the Stockyards Hotel was built, there was pretty much nothing but cattle and cowboys on the brick streets... or were they dirt then? Urban-Ranch Hotel? The upscale Drover is just steps away from the historic former livestock district. But when we pulled up, there were no smells of dust or cattle.  There was a city feel to the hotel, with valet parking and some neon signs. The western decor and friendly staff made it feel more like a relaxed, luxury ranch. Greeters I loved the neon cowboy on the side of the building. Or should I say DROVER. I honestly didn't know that a drover was a cattle driver, or livestock mover... until this visit.
The cowboy nutcracker at the main entrance was pretty impressive. But his face wasn't nearly as welcoming as the faces that greeted, when we pulled up. We 4 felt like celebrities as we climbed out of Christy's car. Staff welcomed us and held open doors... and then the festive lobby greeted us! Impressive Lobby Late November was a fun time to visit the hotel. It was about a week before Thanksgiving and the holiday decor was already on display.  My eyes were drawn to the permanent decor first... the glowing fireplace and the 12 spotlighted longhorn skulls! I spotted a TV above the fireplace, (which seemed unnecessary) but the screen was showing some fun, retro videos. Cozy Corner Everywhere we turned, we saw cozy seating.  I loved this nook with all the shelves and books. Western Glitz There was a classy mix of decor in this bar area. I spotted a saddle, casually resting on the back of the blue couch.  There were no cowhide barstools. Just some modern white stools, a cow skull and 3 crystal chandeliers. Hats and Barbed Wire This bar was modern also, but I spotted more western hints in this area.  There was a chandelier made with barbed wire and cowhide chairs. And a few cowboys, (or at least cowboy hats) seated at the bar. Photo Ops Everywhere I turned there was a perfect set up for me to take a selfie.  But I don't do selfies. And who would want to clutter up this photo with a person anyway. I love the images behind the neon. Old pages of Western Romance novels, I believe. Down the Hall As we moved towards the restaurant, we 4 stopped and grinned and commented with every decorated wall and table and piece of furniture. And how about the that circular arrangement of bulbs, on the ceiling! No wagon wheel light fixture here!
This little table was jam-packed with Christmas decor, but it was the wall behind, that had me pondering. I thought they were hanging peppers at first. Succulent leaves of some kind? Pretty fun, the way they were hanging from railroad spikes. Famous Guests The hotel only opened last March I believe. I'm not sure if they've had time to rack up any famous guest on their register. But I spotted a few famous faces on display. A Western version of Marilyn, greeted folks on their way to the restrooms.
A classic image of the Lone Ranger had me feeling I should raise both hands high. One More Nook I loved this little sitting area, near a dramatic staircase.  Each guitar was decorated with a western image. One had the hotel's H-D "brand". Host's Station While we got checked in for our table, I studied the trees. They were so packed with ornaments, I wondered if there were really a trees under there.  I loved our host's outfit. I thought she was wearing chaps at first, but I think they were just fringed pants. 97 West Kitchen & Bar There is evidently seating for 200 at this restaurant, but it felt more intimate. I spotted some fun tables. The long table in the back corner, had a colorful "kids table" nearby! How darn cute is that!
I wish I'd gotten a better photo of the large table, near the open-air kitchen. The backs of each chair revealed their own western art image. Behind Lorrie and Me This happy photo reveals more than enthusiasm. Behind Lorrie and me, you can see hat stands. Two were being used to hold the hats of nearby diners. Lorrie almost looks like she's wearing a hat!  Further behind us, you can see (barely) the tops of a 12 heads seated at the long table near the kitchen. A dozen cowboy-hat-wearing-women, had gathered at that table. Just a couple kept their hats on. Christy and Shari I made Christy and Shari do a little posing, too. We honestly were just giddy to be dining out together, for the first time since the pandemic! What a fun place to celebrate!
Just to the right of Christy and Shari, I had fun studying the wrought iron chandeliers. I'm pretty sure those were made up of branding irons. Larry! The Best! And 3 cheers for our waiter Larry! He was absolutely the best. When asked if he was a real cowboy, he laughed that he was a little more like "Woody" from Toy Story.  Something about his long arms, I think he said. He was absolutely the most upbeat, enthused, efficient waiter and we couldn't praise him enough. Reunion Pic And Larry of course graciously took a photo of the 4 of us, so we could remember our reunion outing.  Take note of the interesting wood and mirrors behind us. There's a lot of wood at The Drover. The hotel is full of reclaimed hardwood flooring. I read that 27 wood stains, are used throughout. BLT Deviled Eggs for Starts The lunch menu looked fabulous. We started with this shared appetizer.  Smoked pork belly burnt ends.. bacon jam! Larry was so excited about our mouth watering choice. The mention of deviled egg got him talking about his grandmother, which was pretty darn cute. We had enough to share, but he was too busy to join us. And I'm sure there are rules about dining with your customers. Soup & Salad I was so excited about my Creamy Cauliflower Soup. It was picture perfect and I hardly wanted to mess up the swirls. But I'm glad I did. I ate every spoonful.  My Farm Stand Salad was just right, with candied pecans and spinach. It was the perfect combo. Group Shot I said I don't like selfies, but Larry claimed his long arms and skills made his the selfies best..  We raved about our meal and service. We had become quick Larry fans and it was only his first week on the job! (I think I heard that right) For every compliment we had for Larry, he gave one back. He searched for a name to call us. No. Golden Girls wouldn't do. We all agreed. Sex in the City? Closer! Outside Dining After lunch we headed for the back door to peek at the outside dining... for future warm weather visits!.  The covered patio looked lovely, overlooking the "yard" and fountain. The weather was chilly, but one occupied table looked comfortable, near a standing heater. The Backyard The tables looked out on an area called The Backyard. What a homey name for a hotel's outside property.  Such beautiful, large shade trees.  A lineup of wooden stools, looked down towards Marine Creek. There was an entrance to The Backyard, from Trinity Trails below. Guests can arrive on bike or foot and stop in for a drink or meal. Following the Walkway We followed the path towards another bar area.  I can only imagine how crowded this property might be, on warm summer nights! The Pool It was tempting to step into the fenced in pool area. But it's for hotel guests only.  The lounge chairs looked heavenly and the pool looked inviting, Even from a distance I could see longhorn images in the tile. They were in the process of putting up a 5-story Christmas tree, as we wandered by. Veranda Bar After passing the pool, we took a look at one more bar/lounge.  The space was out right out of a magazine. I loved everything from the metal cactus to the flocked tree... to John Wayne peeking out from a frame, propped against the mirror. More Posing Before we moved on from the picture-perfect-rustic-chic, Veranda Bar, Christy took a photo of me with Lorrie and Shari. We've done a few poses over the years.
Now that I see this photo, it's clear that we girls were missing something. Luckily there are lots of places to buy hats and boots at (and near) the hotel.And no we didn't buy any. Next Time... As we headed towards the rear door that opened to the lobby, we pointed out more lovely areas for sitting. Was that a fireplace, beneath the golden logo?
I wouldn't mind sitting on those chairs near the koi fountain, with water trickling from the old pump. We will have to return! Hotel Drover Adventure When we decided to go have lunch at the new hotel, I didn't expect to write a blog post. This was supposed to be a yummy lunch outing, focussed on catching up.  We did end up with great food and wonderful converstaion. But the whole outing was much more of a dining adventure, than any of us expected.
Yeehaw for our Texas Reunion Lunch at Hotel Drover! Let's do that again! Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto When choosing between lunch options, I always lean towards a place with a good sign.
I was pretty excited when I spotted this neon sign, jammed with swirly letters. Shake's? What was that? We would find out. Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey While traveling down the California coast last fall, Don and I wound up in Monterey around lunchtime. Cannery Row? Fisherman's Wharf?  Both sounded touristy, but curious. I pushed for the Wharf. Monterey's history goes way back. There was a stone pier here, in the 1840's, then a commercial fishing wharf, in the early 1900's. Pink and Yellow We headed down the colorful wharf in search of lunch. There was something a little Disneyland-ish about the pastel buildings, with the playful rooflines. But I kind of loved the bubble gum pink, of Carousel Fine Candies.  The yellow of Old Grotto building, reminded me of banana taffy... or was that a mustard yellow. I was hungry! Welcoming Characters There was something inviting about this whole exterior. First I spotted a carved fisherman character, wearing a yellow slicker and holding a fish. He stood beside an open market, displaying foods on ice. No one was welcoming us on this day, with samples of clam chowder, but evidently that's a thing at OFG!  Further down, beneath the black and white awning, I spotted another character. He was of the human kind. Wearing a black vest and tie and a white apron, he welcomed passersby. Maybe he just ran out of chowder. Or maybe that tradition stopped with Covid. Another Greeter Just past the entrance there was another, statue-type greeter. He wore a white suit and hat and held an OPEN sign.  The statue stood near a quite impressive display of food and wine. Don and I continued on, since we had planned on a light, informal lunch. We weren't dressed for a classy meal. Back Again But after exploring a while, we didn't find anything nearly as interesting as this old place.  We wandered back to take a closer look and saw the red sign. "Voted Best Clam Chowder 15 years in a Row". A Less Welcoming Sign We headed over to get our name on a wait list. Then I took better notice of the statue of the man in the hat. This was actually a statue of Sabu Shake, Sr., the original owner of the restaurant. His smile was welcoming, but the sign near his feet was not.  Just days before, Don and I had vacationed (and dined out) with our 20 month old grandchild. Our sweet memories were so fresh, that the strict Kid Policy made me frown. That seemed pretty bold in this day and age of acceptance. But we were hungry and didn't boycott the restaurant... which is just what many did about 7 years ago, when someone posted a photo of the sign on social media. Suddenly the media, from Fox News to the New York Times, took notice. Even though quiet children (without strollers or highchairs) are welcome, the place stays pretty kid free. Which I guess is a plus to some customers, because they sure weren't hurting for business. In We Go When our table was ready, I tried not to overthink the kid rules. Don and I embraced our old age and child-free status and went on in.. determined to behave ourselves.  The wood and leather interior made it feel like we were stepping into a the 1950's, when Sabu and his wife Isabella first opened this restauran, as The Chowder House. They raised their 6 sons while they ran the restaurant in Monterey. Cozy Throw Back We could have gotten on a waiting list for a table overlooking Monterey Bay Harbor.  But all the tables and booths look comfy with their tufted leather and glowing lamps. There was even a little Frank Sinatra playing. Upstairs I took a quick peek upstairs, when I checked out the restroom.  There were plenty of booths with views up there. Lots of wine bottles, too.  I imagine you need a reservation to grab one of these tables on the weekend. Framed History Near the restrooms I found some framed photos. This one intrigued me. Why was this old newspaper about the Titanic, displayed?  I read later that Pakistan-born, Sabu Shake, lost most of his family in the 1930's, on a sinking ship. It couldn't have been the Titanic, in the thirties. I wonder about the connection. Shake Family I took a photo of this framed portrait of the Shake family. It must have been taken before the 6th son was born. I read up on their history and learned that Sabu emigrated (with nothing) in the 1950's, to Sacramento. He met Isabella, an Italian Catholic. They married, then moved to Monterey. Sabu found work as a dishwasher on Fisherman's Wharf.  Sabu's hard work paid off as he moved up the ladder, working at various restaurants on the Wharf. In the late '50's the Shakes bought the restaurant that is now, Old Fisherman's Grotto. Over the years all the boys worked in the restaurant. The oldest son, Chris, is the owner now. Down I Go I headed down the rather grand stairway, to fill Don in on what I saw and learned.  Poor Don is used to me getting sidetracked, on restroom visits. Lunch Feast It was time to order and absorb some flavor along with the restaurant history. I couldn't resist the Pear and Gorgonzola Salad with candied walnuts.
I knew it was silly to not order seafood, but I went for the fall special of sweet potato soup. The thick soup with swirls of sauce and crispy sweet potato, was just right! Chowder and More While Don sampled the award winning, (creamy-clam-packed) chowder, I snooped on the table behind him. There was a man with dark hair and white dress shirt, who chatted frequently with staff. VIP?
Now as I look back at the photo of the host's desk, I zoom in and wonder if this dapper man sitting behind us, could have been owner, Chris Shake. Classic Bar After enjoying our little lunch feast, we took a peek at the bar.  There were no guests enjoying the cozy-classic space, but there were lots of pineapples. Hmmm? Lots of Photos There were also tons of framed photos! I eagerly searched the walls for pictures of celebrities, that I might recognize. I spotted no familiar faces, but I learned later that Mother Theresa and Jim Carrey have both been guests. Very different kinds of guests.  All the images appeared to include Sabu Shake Sr and/ Chris Shake, with guests. I assume this is Sabu and Chris, but I have no clue who the woman is.  Now that I've read a little more, I'm a lot more curious about the Shake family and their restaurant. Chris evidently started working in the kitchen at 11. He dropped out of school after 7th grade, to work and train for the family biz. He owns OFG, but he and his brother own hundreds of food businesses in Monterey. That's pretty wild. The Whole Wharf Experience Old Fisherman's Grotto has been a part of the Wharf scene, for over 60 years. I felt like our whole lunch outing was a fun combination. Sitting and dining in a classic seafood restaurant AND Strolling and exploring the Wharf and nearby historic buildings. That was sort of a perfect package and we almost passed it up, because we thought it might be too formal. What Will I Remember? Our visit was pretty quick, because we were on the road. But even then our meal was delicious and relaxing.  I loved learning some little tidbits of Shake Family history. It was intriguing. I have a lot of respect for hardworking families. But I'm afraid I'll always have a bit of a nagging guilt that we dined in a restaurant that tries to keep kids away. We trained our kids to dine politely in restaurants, by taking them to restaurants. It makes me sad to think that we would have been frowned upon, if we'd had our sweet granddaughter with us.
July Evening 2022 Don and I had one night in Durango. We chose to eat dinner at a gas station.  We had wandered by many restaurants, but none lured us the way this festive corner did. 11th & Main The Conoco truck was the first thing that caught my eye, on the corner of 11th and Main. Then I spotted food trucks and all kinds of outdoor seating.  There were tiny tables and long picnic tables to share. There were Adirondack chairs for sitting a spell and tables under umbrellas.  There was an interesting raised area, under a glass roof, with couches and curtains and twinkly lights. The Old Station I was most intrigued by the old gas station, sitting towards the back of the property. This old photo shows Ernie's Conoco Triangle, In the 1950's.  The station opened in 1953, but it wasn't the first. The Spanish Trails Filling Station sat along Main Avenue, long before. It opened in the 1920's. Ernie's Bar Today, Ernie's name is still connected to the filling station. But it's a bar.
I love a good theme and this Gas Station Bar was done well. We chose to sit right outside the bar. You can see Don behind the Dino pump. Inside Ernie's I peeked inside and it was a pretty fun space, with a '57 Chevy poking out of the wall.  I'm guessing that was Ernie in the portrait, high on the wall. Service The Service Station area had lots of open seating. The garage doors were open and I could imagine mechanics years ago, working away with a breeze blowing through.
There were old hub cabs on the walls and lots of framed photos of cars. I should have sat for a pose, on the fine cushioned seat, between the taillights. Bathroom! The restroom was pretty amusing! I don't know enough to tell you what that sink was made of. But I recognize the gas nozzle!
And of course the trash can was a Pennzoil can! Food There were good food options. Although not all the trucks were open.  The red truck named The Box, served wood-fired pizzas.  Avalanche Bowl Company served up rice bowls with different themes. Hawaiian, Mexican, Poke, Tree Hugger...  The Backwater Gourmet truck, served gourmet sliders! This was our Truck Stop Choice! Cheers! Nothing like sipping an Old Fashioned, sitting next the fuel pumps!  I enjoyed a glass of wine and then we dug into our sliders! Sliders & Slaw! We shared 3 sliders and all were delicious. The BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger was my favorite! It came with a huge crispy onion ring.
Actually the Apple Jicama Slaw was my all time favorite! The wet pile of goodie was slapped onto a sheet of waxy paper, with a plate underneath. That sounds horrible, but I loved the sweet and soupy concoction! Our little table of food and drink was just the right amount.
We enjoyed a nice evening, but next time maybe we'll enjoy the day. I see on the website it opens at 7 am! We can start with coffee and pastry. Then every couple of hours, we can try a new food and eat in a new spot. Can't wait! |
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This is a blog about Dining Adventures. Sometimes, I talk about food. Below, you can read how this started. On July 4th 2011, I set a goal to try 50 culturally diverse restaurants in one year! (I knew that was possible, living in the Houston area) I spent the year pulling in friends and family to join me, on some unusual dining adventures. I met some curious people, tried some scary foods and explored places and cultures I never would have otherwise. Even though I met my goal, I learned too much to end my adventures in dining. I have continued blogging about memorable dining adventures of all kinds, near and far... and all the discoveries and funny things I've learned along the way! Locations and types of dining adventures, are listed further down. Archives
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