Bayou Bend – I like it. I love it. If I lived in Houston, Texas, I would visit Bayou Bend regularly. Bayou Bend is the MFAH house museum for American decorative arts and paintings. Displayed in the former home of Houston civic leader and philanthropist Ima Hogg (1882–1975), the collection is one of the finest […]
When researching top rated restaurants in Houston, The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation appeard on more than one list. Remember the 30 Essential Texas Restaurants to Visit Before You Die – The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation was on that list. Allison Cook’s Top 100 Restaurants in Houston lists The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation at #34 – […]
Belly Flops are irregular Jelly Belly jellybeans. Isn’t that the cutest name – Belly Flops? They are really Jelly Belly jellybeans, but they aren’t quite normal. I can relate. Some of the Belly Flops are BFF (Best Friends Forever) and are joined at the hips. Others strive for greatness and try to be more than […]
Betty and Robert’s son Paul told them to go to Maple and Motor for cheeseburgers. He proclaimed it “perhaps the best burger he has ever eaten”. Being good friends, Betty and Robert called and invited us to meet them there. Now I realize that most of you probably have heard of Maple and Motor. As […]
It is officially spring in Dallas, Texas. How do I know? Dallas Blooms opened at the Dallas Arboretum on March 2, 2013. Super Sister is in town, and first on our agenda was a visit the Arboretum. Sweet Mother of Pearl. How I love visiting the Dallas Arboretum. It is pure joy. As we entered […]
I read about Stampede 66 before it opened. I read about Stampede 66 when it opened. I read the reviews for Stampede 66 after it opened. I so wanted to dine at Stampede 66. So I gathered a group of friends, and made reservations at Stampede 66. You see, Stephan Pyles grew up in Big […]
I remember when Castle Gap Jewelry Company was in Lake Highlands. For years and years and year and years, I have said I wanted to visit the store at Preston Center, but I never did. The Mrs. (my dear sweet friend who has the cabin in New Mexico), had often mentioned that Castle Gap had […]
Jane and John heard of a new restaurant. Imagine this. They are eating at Red Hot and Blue. The waiter recommends Nazca Kitchen, another restaurant in the same shopping center. He even gives them a menu from Nazca Kitchen to take home. Wierd. (Fact is, the Red Hot and Blue owners also own the Nazca […]
We had it planned. This month’s D Magazine listed Taco Republic as one of the 20 top taquerias in Dallas. Be still my heart. Taco Republic is on the service road just north of Spring Valley Road on North Central Expressway. Not far from my house. I was totally shocked at this listing, because […]
Red Hot and Blue (http://www.rhnb.com) – Not the most romantic restaurant to visit for a Valentine’s date, but we liked it. As Ever-Lovin’ pointed out – “Red Hot does sound like love to me.” (Whatever floats his boat.) And we did have a coupon. This is Memphis style barbecue, with blues and jazz memorabilia throughout the […]
