Introducing a family favorite: Siciliano’s A Taste of Italy. For over 25 years we have been dining at A Taste of Italy. Our family has celebrated many birthdays at this restaurant, and that is where Mikel chose to go for her birthday dinner. Over thirty years ago, A Taste of Italy was in a strip […]
Meshack’s Bar-be-que is in a shack – trust me on this. Maybe that is the meaning of the name – Meshack (My shack). Or could the name be a reference to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who survived the burning fire as recorded in the Bible (Daniel chapters 1-3)? I see the analogy – the pure […]
Anytime I get to have lunch with Carolyn and Minetta I consider it a treat. Our lunch destination on this day was downtown Plano – Jorg’s Cafe Vienna. Jorg’s is a family run cafe that brings a little of Austrian cuisine to the neighborhood. It is also considered a beer garden, but I wouldn’t know […]
It is like the Odd Couple – Felix and Oscar – when two different businesses share the same building. Just like the movie – it makes me laugh. While in Austin I noticed an Allergy Clinic that shared space with a Subway restaurant – strange but true. The Austin Antique Mall is in the same […]
Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas was named by Texas Monthly as the “Best Barbecue in Texas – 2013.” Sweet Mother of Pearl – I think I understand why Franklin won “Best” – Moist, full of flavor, tender beyond belief. I didn’t think barbecue could be better than Louie Mueller’s, but I have to admit – […]
Backstory: Probably two or more years ago, Ever-Lovin’ and I stopped in Taylor, Texas to eat at the world famous Louie Mueller’s Barbecue. We had read glowing reports about Mueller’s “Best in Texas” barbecue, and we wanted to try it. Be still my heart. It was the best barbecue I had ever put in my […]
At Watter’s Creek shopping center in Allen, Texas (Bethany at US 75) is a French Bistro called Bonnie Ruth’s. Love the name – Bonnie Ruth’s Bistro Francais et Patisserie. At this bistro, you can experience a little bit of France. Dear friend Betty had never dined at Bonnie Ruth’s, but a coupon for 50% off a […]
Brooklyn, New York has dazzling displays of Christmas lights that literally cover entire yards. But…. Let it be known that the lights in Highland Park are well worth seeing. In many ways, they are more refined and elegant than the displays in New York. I have been wanting to visit the lights in Highland Park, […]
Cafe Max is a restaurant that is literally down the road from our home. Recently we (Ever-Lovin’, Jenny- Number Two Son’s wonderful wife – and I) stopped there for lunch. Sweet Mother of Pearl. As we drove up, I realized – I had not blogged about Cafe Max. This popular Richardson lunchtime restaurant is […]
The Dallas Life Foundation’s yearly fundraiser at Fair Park Music Hall was fantastic. (Click HERE to read more.) We were treated royally, and monies were raised to support this faith based ministry for the homeless in downtown Dallas. Dallas Life reaches out to homeless men, women and children with food, clothing, shelter, education and long-term […]
