I really love Spiral Diner! I’ve only eaten (several times) at the Fort Worth location, but haven’t had a chance to try the Oak Cliff stalwart. We were down in Bishop Arts for the evening with Stacie who I’d promised forever to go to Spiral Diner (because she must eat dairy free, Spiral Diner is […]
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Visiting the Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas
I love history and I love visiting presidential museums. Regardless of your opinion on a particular president and whether you voted for him or not, it’s interesting to see the presidential perspective on his term and to review the events of his presidency with the benefit of hindsight.I wasn’t sure what to expect at the […]
Souk: When Disappointment Turns to Kismet
We ended up at Souk by happenstance, not by choice, after a failed attempt to visit the relocated (but still not ready to open) OSK.No matter. Souk was well worth the happenstance. We should officially call it kismet.Our server was very helpful in guiding us through the menu – what was the most popular item on the menu? […]
Emporium Pies: For When I Eat Pie That I Didn’t Make
I’ve wanted to go to Emporium Pies forever. Because pie. Kelly and I were in the Bishop Art’s District on unrelated-to-pie business and decided to stop in. That was a very good decision. We got a couple of slices to go. They were packaged up in adorably cute mini-baskets, complete with baker’s twine and a […]
Bowen House – The Unmarked Hip Joint in Uptown
I stopped by the Bowen House for the first time at a small happy hour gathering to say goodbye to a colleague. The owners have done a great job of converting a small historic home into a seriously cool, laid-back joint. It feels more like your own private hangout spot than a bar. And since […]
Visting Braindead Brewery in Deep Ellum
When I walked to the front door of Braindead I was greeted by a hipster guard of honor: Four guys lounging by the entrance with epic beards, pithy tshirts, cargo shorts and ironic socks. What more can you ask for? There’s plenty of space to spread out – large picnic-style tables make it easy to […]
Exploring the Burbs: Lone Star Taps and Caps
I’ve discovered the best place – the BEST place – to get growlers filled. What makes it the best? It’s 15 minutes from our house. They focus on local beers. They have a ton of beers on tap. Here’s how Lone Star Taps and Caps works. After entering, you’re slightly overwhelmed by massive digital screens […]
Feeling Ladytastic at The Beauty Bar
My friend, Sarah, and I wanted to get together the other week for a happy hour and long-overdue chat. She texted and asked where I wanted to go. I didn’t much matter to me – or to her – which meant that it was the perfect opportunity to do something really different. Something like a […]
Kelly & Shannah, Run (From Zombies)!
So I’ve joked/thought about getting the Zombies, Run! app for a while, but I wasn’t sure that the cost ($4.99 for an app – high) would be worth it. Plus I was worried about draining my data plan. That’s where it’s great to have friends who already have the app and could give me an […]
Not-a-Dive Expedition: Small Business Saturday Edition
Kelly and I walked to a new local bakery that popped up a couple of miles away from home – Millstone Bakery. What we found: A wonderful family-owned bakery. Bright and clean, with family members manning the bakery and the service counter The owners are Belgian, but have lived in the United States for nearly […]