Archive: dining

Living Stones Party at Babe’s

Posted on: Feb 9, 2014        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Here is the tale of how the Living Stones Bible Fellowship Class got to party at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House. In December, First Baptist Church Richardson actually cancelled Bible Study Fellowships on two Sunday mornings during the holidays.  We had also had the terrible ice storm during December when people were unable to attend church. […]

Benedict’s

Posted on: Feb 7, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
Benedict’s is a breakfast, brunch, lunch restaurant that has made several lists as a recommended breakfast eatery in Dallas. We thought we should check it out. Bikers’ hogs were parked outside the front door.  We took that as a good sign. Benedict’s is located in Addison on Betline Road at Inwood. Inside, the decor was […]

Pho Crimson

Posted on: Feb 4, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
I call Marsha Christmas my best cheerleader.  She faithfully comments on the Lanabird blogs, and she often recommends the blogs to her friends.  I am so thankful. I got an email from Marsha Christmas: Don’t know if you like Vietnamese food, Lana, but our son took us to the Pho Crimson in Uptown last week. […]

Siciliano’s A Taste of Italy

Posted on: Jan 29, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 – Garland Texas

Posted on: Jan 21, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 […]

Jorg’s Cafe Vienna – Plano, Texas

Posted on: Jan 19, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 […]

Franklin Barbecue – Mini Barbecue Tour – Part 2

Posted on: Jan 9, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 – […]

Louie Mueller’s Barbecue – Mini Barbecue Tour Part 1

Posted on: Jan 8, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 […]

Bonnie Ruth’s

Posted on: Jan 6, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
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 […]

Woodlands American Grill

Posted on: Jan 2, 2014        In: Out and About        With: No comments
On the northeast corner of Preston Road and Forest Lane is Woodlands American Grill.  They make excellent coffee. Now I am NOT an expert on coffee.  I will go to coffee houses, but they are not on my regular radar.  Since the first time I dined at Woodlands, I have wanted to return to drink […]