Written by little miss dictator on Jun 12th, 2009.
There are two days a year I dread, Valentine’s Day and my anniversary. This is shocking to most since I happen to be married to the best husband ever, but I’m not a fan of romantic holidays. So this year when my dad invited us to join him and his girlfriend on their traditional anti-valentine’s date at Hole In The Wall, I quickly jumped at the chance.
This worn-in biker bar, towards the north end of Harry Hines across from (insert strip bar of choice), has one of the best burgers in town. Made the old fashioned way on a griddle, it was greasy and fantastic. Top that off with some onion rings and a man singing the blues in a red three piece suit and you have a new Valentine’s tradition. I’m hooked.
A few things to be aware of:
- You must purchase a membership card – I have no idea why you need it or what you get for being a member but we got it for free making the experience that much sweeter.
- Don’t expect fine dining – I’m not sure if anyone has cleaned the place since it opened. It’s dark and has bras hanging from the ceiling.
- Beware of the regulars – The regulars will more than likely stop what they’re doing, turn around and stare as you walk in causing a bit of an Animal House moment. It will pass and your burger will be worth it.
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Written by junior on Feb 13th, 2009.
maximodallas.com
We recently got invited to a mock lunch service at a new restaurant in North Dallas. It’s called Maximo : Cocina Mexicana & Margarita Lounge. We were served a three-course meal and everything was really awesome. The menu is a mix of gourmet Tex-Mex and more traditional Mexican dishes, with influences from four regions of Mexico: Puebla, Yucatan, Veracruz and Oaxaca. My favorite part was the Guacamolero, who whipped up a fresh batch of the best guacamole, right at our table. Good chips. Good salsa. The entrées were amazing. I had a shrimp skewer, the Alambre de Camarón con Salsa de Tepache—which, unfortunately for everyone else, I couldn’t stop saying over and over again. We’re definitely going back to try some of their 30 some-odd tequilas. Hopefully we’ll live to write about that.
Contact info:
5301 Alpha Road
Suite 80
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone : 972.233.5656
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Written by Mr. Standup on Feb 11th, 2009.
Coffee is awesome. If you disagree, something is the matter with you. Dallas may not be Seattle, but there are some great places to grab a cup of Joe. Two coffee shops come to mind, each with a distinct atmosphere. Coffee Company in the Belmont District of East Dallas and Crooked Tree in Uptown are two very different but excellent places to purchase some jitters.
Coffee Company
6038 La Vista Dr. 75206
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This coffee shop has been described as a “hole-in-the-wall,” yet the humble, narrow interior evokes a warm atmosphere. Co-proprietor Danny Furr is ready to serve up delicious coffee by the cup (For just a dollar! Eat it, Starbucks!), or one of dozens of flavors that are freshly roasted and ground on the premises. Organic fruits and vegetables from the Dallas Farmers Market are offered fresh, and in the summer lots of local goodies are available, such as peaches and tomatoes. Don’t forget the wide selection of teas, as well. Pop in for a cup to go, because if your party is larger than two you’ll have to stand as you sip. On a side street off Skillman, Coffee Company can be a challenge to find, but look for the large red lettering and follow your nose.
Crooked Tree CoffeeHouse
2414 Routh St. 75201
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If Coffee Company is the perfect spot to enjoy some checkers with your neighbor, Crooked Tree is the perfect spot to enjoy checkers wirelessly with a friend in India. An eclectic young staff and equally interesting furniture have turned this house into a comfortable place to relax and enjoy gourmet, fair-trade coffee. On any given afternoon, you may find trouble finding a seat amongst the devoted regulars, all tapping away on laptops. Offering a good bit of space, the house may seat 25 comfortably. Sandwiches and pastries round out the menu, as well as some specialty drinks. Local art adorns the walls, though some pieces are best left unscrutinized.
If you want to sit and chat for a moment, Crooked Tree is perfect, but for those who prefer to enjoy their java at home, the most diverse, freshest options are to be found at Coffee Company. Either way, be careful, because coffee can be very hot.
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Written by The Conspiracy Theorist on May 24th, 2007.
Honestly, what is more local than a local band? My guess–a local band at a great local bar with local celebrities.
Saturday night I went to see Dallas’ own Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band, Pepper Theft at the Stoneleigh P. With Brad Smith on lead vocals it is about as close to Anthony Kiedis as you can get unless you play a mean bass in your whitey tighties. Pirating John Frusciante, Michael Gruber plays lead guitar by night, but you might know him better as Grubes on the Ticket 1310 A.M. Tying everything together is Russ Aaron on bass and Jack Beesley on drums. It was a blast hearing some of my all time fave Pepper songs like Under The Bridge and Give It Away.
I have always loved the Stoneleigh P. They have some great food. My favorite is the Rancho Deluxe Burger. They also have an awesome brunch on the weekends. Probably the best thing about the Stoneleigh P is on most nights you can go there and just have a drink on their great outdoor porch. I would say that live music is really the exception instead of the norm, but it is nice change of pace. Also on any given night you might see Luke or Owen Wilson who are also fans of this local gem. If you do see them, though, don’t be a jerk and let them enjoy their drink. Just revel in the fact you both know about the Stoneleigh P.
Seeing friends, dinking cold Red Stripe, and listening to local music is one of my favorite things to do and it helps block out the governments ELF mind control.
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Written by junior on May 14th, 2007.
The main reason I love Lee Harvey’s so much is that it is the opposite of Uptown. It’s like I have a really cool friend who lives in south Dallas but doesn’t have large gates and bars all around his house, has great taste in music, cooks for me anytime I’m hungry, always has near-frozen Lonestar, and always keeps a nice little fire burning. Be sure to go here before the summer heat hits and grab a picnic table and a bucket of beer. Click here for a map.
These are the top 10 things that I like about Lee Harvey’s:
1. wood-paneling (I can’t explain why that’s my #1, but it is)
2. juke-box with mostly great music
3. the multiple wood-burning cauldrons in the lawn
4. vinyl couches
5. the bartenders
5. the quesadillas
6. hilariously outdated beer signs
7. the christmas lights over the outdoor bar
8. the springs coming through the seats in the booths
9. the Pac-man arcade
10. you can hear the person you are talking to
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