Getting to dine at Rise No.1 (They spell the name of the restaurant with a lower case “r” in case you are wondering.) is a treat. For some time, this restaurant has been at the top of my “Want to Go Back” list. Yea! Recently, Friend BB, MarshaChristmas, Shirley, and myself enjoyed lunch at Rise. This restaurant is unique, and […]
People who know and have experienced the Village Baking Company speak in awe of their breads. I had heard of this bakery, but had no idea where it was. When MarshaChristmas asked if it would be okay to stop by the Village Baking Company after lunch, I was beyond excited. This artisan bakery has been on […]
On the corner of Beltline and Plano Road in Richardson is a new restaurant. Well, technically speaking it is not completely new. Down the street there used to be the old Applebee’s. It had been there a long, long, long time. In fact, I think I read somewhere that that Applebee’s was the first […]
Looking for the Fountain of Youth? Many magazines and self-help books have suggestions: exercises to do, drinking the fruits of the vine, eating plants (veggies, beans, soy, and nuts), making love, and using your brain by learning a new language or starting to play the cello. Okay! I am just sharing what was reported on the […]
For five decades, Oscar de la Renta has been a leading fashion designer. The retrospective of his creations on exhibit at The George W. Bush Presidential Library are breathtaking. After viewing his beautiful evening gowns, I do believe that it is true – Oscar de la Renta is the “King of Evening!” In the introductory video, […]
Chocolate – I like it. I love it. Did you know that there is evidence that chocolate beverages were enjoyed by the Mokaya as early as 1900 BC? Mokaya were pre-Olmec cultures of the Soconusco region in Mexico and parts of the Pacific coast of western Guatemala, an archaeological culture that developed a number of Mesoamerica’s […]
Trinity Groves was on my “Want to Do” list. There have been press releases, reviews, and blog posting about this new area across the Mary Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas. You cross the bridge, exit on Riverfront, and you are there. Phil Romano appears to have a successful beginning with the Restaurant Concept Incubator Program. Chefs […]
The television and newspapers heralded the reopening of the new and improved Dallas Farmers Market. So… These little piggies went to market. In the shadows of Dallas skyscrapers and newly built lofts, there is evidence of the changes taking place at the Dallas Farmers Market. But… From what I read in the Dallas Morning News I […]
Best selling author, Jan Karon, has written a new book – Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good. It has been a while (Almost 10 years) since Father Tim, his wife Cynthia, and the citizens of Mitford, North Carolina have graced us with their presence. Each fall Highland Park United Methodist Church, the SMU Library, and the […]
Two recommendations gets our attention – even if the two recommendations are basically from the same source. Several moons ago Gary K. told us about a very inexpensive breakfast diner, BUT he couldn’t remember the name. We drove to the area, but there were two restaurants. We didn’t know which restaurant he was recommending, so […]
