My good friend Amy and I have been getting together weekly on Wednesday nights to catch up and be silly. (If you've ever seen the two of us together, you'll understand.) Last Wednesday we were having our "Wine Wednesday" and got hungry. On the menu was delicious macaroni and cheese and broiled chicken. Apparently, it is not a good idea to put the oven rack on the very top spot when broiling chicken because it WILL catch your oven on fire. Also, throwing water on the flames WILL only make more flames shoot out of the oven.
What does this have to do with Dallas? Dallas Fire Department! Luckily we didn't have to call them, but next time may be a different story. Recently, you may have seen some of these guys at stop lights collecting money in a fire-man boot. It's called "Fill-The-Boot" fundraiser. The money collected supports Jerry's Kids and muscular dystrophy. Unfortunately they were only collecting in Dallas the 24th, 25th, and 26th of April, but they'll be back next year! Some of the outlying areas of Dallas may still be collecting money. If you see them, don't just honk because they're cute, but give them some dough!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Updates!
It has been FOREVER! If I promise to include some fun stuff in the next few days, will you forgive my lack of blogging?
Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears will be performing at Austin City Limits!!! This is great news for these guys. It is pretty much guaranteed they will put on an awesome show.
I want to add an additional Dive Bar to the list, The Green Elephant. Located at 5627 Dyer St Dallas, TX 75206, this place is truly a hole in the wall. Inside it's a big open area with a bar. There's a stage for live entertainment, pool table and a few tables and chairs. Outside is a big "backyard" with picnic tables, an additinal bar and stage. They are able to accomodate private parties. It's a fun place!
Black Joe Lewis and The Honey Bears will be performing at Austin City Limits!!! This is great news for these guys. It is pretty much guaranteed they will put on an awesome show.
I want to add an additional Dive Bar to the list, The Green Elephant. Located at 5627 Dyer St Dallas, TX 75206, this place is truly a hole in the wall. Inside it's a big open area with a bar. There's a stage for live entertainment, pool table and a few tables and chairs. Outside is a big "backyard" with picnic tables, an additinal bar and stage. They are able to accomodate private parties. It's a fun place!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Black Joe Lewis Update
AWESOME!!! Black Joe Lewis rocks the house! He has a high energy and keeps it up the entire show. There was not a single song that was a "good time" to get a beer. Double at the bar before the show!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Groovin'
My friend Philip's brother is in a band called Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears. They are an Austin band and traveling up to Dallas for the first time ever. (They had a stint on the west coast opening for Spoon but this is the first time they've headed north on I35.) They will be playing at the Granada Theater Saturday night. Check out their myspace page to get an idea of the music. It's raw, bluesy and awesome. The foul-mouth of Joe Lewis just adds to the music. I can't wait to check em' out live!
Austin loves them, Spoon loves them, heck, even Obama loves em'! (They played at the Barak Obama rally in Austin. BO was an instant fan.) Tickets are only $12. Come have a drink and I bet you'll love em' too!
Austin loves them, Spoon loves them, heck, even Obama loves em'! (They played at the Barak Obama rally in Austin. BO was an instant fan.) Tickets are only $12. Come have a drink and I bet you'll love em' too!
Delve Into A Dive
Some of the most fun bars are the ones that are off the beaten path. It might look like a hell hole, but it's at these places you make the most, or lose the most, memories! After talking to some friends the other night, not at a dive, we began listing good dive bars in Dallas. Most I have not been to, so I'm going to list them with some info, and I'll post updates on what I think once I check out these places. Get ready for cheap drinks and good times!
Bar of Soap - 3615 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226-2053
*Open Daily from 12pm for the early boozers til 2am
*Bring your laundry and quarters. Apparently there is an actual laundromat in the back. Hmm...
*Live music
Lee Harvey's - 1807 Gould Street, Dallas, TX (Between Deep Ellum and Downtown)
*Food available for lunch and dinner.
*I've heard the outside patio is AWESOME and the Sunday brunch is really good.
*Live music
Past Time Tavern - 1503 S Ervay StDallas, TX 75215
*Live music.
*Don't know much about this place, but I'll get back to ya on this one.
***The Slip Inn - 1806 Mcmillan AveDallas, TX 75206
I've been here several times!
*LOCK YOUR CAR! It's pretty seedy outside. When you walk in, the front part of the bar is pretty nice, comparatively. It gets really crowded. In the back area of the bar, people dance around and there's some booths. It's darker in this part of the bar and not as "nice" as the front part. The patio... think WT backyard complete with broken plastic chairs and broke down cars. It's a fun bar and even though the patio is kinda junky, it's awesome and the epitome of a dive bar. They play good music and in my opinion, there's not a stereotypical crowd. Pretty much anybody goes and it's cool.
Give me some comments if you've been to any of these places or if you know some additional dive bars! PS I'm especially interested in the cheap drinks!
Bar of Soap - 3615 Parry Ave, Dallas, TX 75226-2053
*Open Daily from 12pm for the early boozers til 2am
*Bring your laundry and quarters. Apparently there is an actual laundromat in the back. Hmm...
*Live music
Lee Harvey's - 1807 Gould Street, Dallas, TX (Between Deep Ellum and Downtown)
*Food available for lunch and dinner.
*I've heard the outside patio is AWESOME and the Sunday brunch is really good.
*Live music
Past Time Tavern - 1503 S Ervay StDallas, TX 75215
*Live music.
*Don't know much about this place, but I'll get back to ya on this one.
***The Slip Inn - 1806 Mcmillan AveDallas, TX 75206
I've been here several times!
*LOCK YOUR CAR! It's pretty seedy outside. When you walk in, the front part of the bar is pretty nice, comparatively. It gets really crowded. In the back area of the bar, people dance around and there's some booths. It's darker in this part of the bar and not as "nice" as the front part. The patio... think WT backyard complete with broken plastic chairs and broke down cars. It's a fun bar and even though the patio is kinda junky, it's awesome and the epitome of a dive bar. They play good music and in my opinion, there's not a stereotypical crowd. Pretty much anybody goes and it's cool.
Give me some comments if you've been to any of these places or if you know some additional dive bars! PS I'm especially interested in the cheap drinks!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Park It!
Spring has sprung and it's time to move outdoors. If you read enough of my blogs, well if I write enough blogs, you'll see that I LOVE being outside. I love my rec sports leagues; I walk/run outside at least a few times a week; and if food or beverages are involved, it's a given I'm on a patio.
Dallas has tons of city parks to explore and enjoy. DallasParks.org has everything you need to locate your new favorite spot. There is information about classes for all ages, sports, events, maps for hiking and biking, and a ton more!
Personally, I love the Katy Trail. It reminds me of the Beartrail at Baylor. Sic'Em! It is 4 miles long with several entry points along the way. In addition to the "official" entry points, there are several beaten paths that you can use to access the trail. Occasionally I will wear the cute workout clothes to go on Katy Trail because you do see a lot of people. Who knows? If I trip and fall, I don't wanna look terrible in the process!
Cole Park is another fave. It has several tennis courts (but they require a reservation), soccer goals, an open field and a small playground. It's next to the West Village so it's easy to take a stroll from the park to a number of great restaurants. Work off the Burger Bar by taking a walk to the park!
Wanna work outside? Check the Dallas Observer online for the weekend hot spots? Catch up on celeb gossip? There are several parks with free WiFi access: Timberglen, Campbell-Green, Lake Highlands, Ridgewood-Belcher, Exall, Kidd Springs rec centers and Tietz Park.
Dallas parks offer a multitude of activities for Dallas-ites. There is no reason to be bored in this city!
Dallas has tons of city parks to explore and enjoy. DallasParks.org has everything you need to locate your new favorite spot. There is information about classes for all ages, sports, events, maps for hiking and biking, and a ton more!
Personally, I love the Katy Trail. It reminds me of the Beartrail at Baylor. Sic'Em! It is 4 miles long with several entry points along the way. In addition to the "official" entry points, there are several beaten paths that you can use to access the trail. Occasionally I will wear the cute workout clothes to go on Katy Trail because you do see a lot of people. Who knows? If I trip and fall, I don't wanna look terrible in the process!
Cole Park is another fave. It has several tennis courts (but they require a reservation), soccer goals, an open field and a small playground. It's next to the West Village so it's easy to take a stroll from the park to a number of great restaurants. Work off the Burger Bar by taking a walk to the park!
Wanna work outside? Check the Dallas Observer online for the weekend hot spots? Catch up on celeb gossip? There are several parks with free WiFi access: Timberglen, Campbell-Green, Lake Highlands, Ridgewood-Belcher, Exall, Kidd Springs rec centers and Tietz Park.
Dallas parks offer a multitude of activities for Dallas-ites. There is no reason to be bored in this city!
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