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After irth

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  1. Used The Parking Spot for years. Never had a problem, plus you'll build up points for free days.
  2. With or without fabric softener?
  3. Grew up on Corpus Christi Bay, so Gulf Oysters were/are a staple. Most of the Texas Coast gets farm-raised Oysters anyway now, so I feel less hinky about eating them in the warmer seasons. Fave place in NOLA is Royal House Oyster Bar. Mandatory stop. Usually hit up Felix at some point as well. A trip to Monterey, CA last August had us sitting on the back patio of Osteria Al Mare with a bottle of something white, chilled, and exquisite and a constant supply of Oysters. That was a good day. That's all I got.
  4. After irth

    Dallas | Steak

    Was replying to Buzzrock on a different thread and thought I would come here. After year+ of living in the heart of downtown, I'll throw out a (maybe or maybe not) controversial pick for the best Filet in town. It's at The Woolworth. Not a steakhouse, per se, but...for $54...they deliver time and again. The rest of their menu is consistently executed flawlessly. Never had an even remotely mediocre experience. We usually sit at the bar and have a blast with the staff. Patio is always nice for a fair-weather day, too. At the bar: Noel is a lovely fellow who knows his brown liquor. Yoanna is the queen of the cocktail and subversive conversation. Sarah (also of City Tavern) and Kayla aren't neophytes, either. Just my $0.02.
  5. Then I definitely need to go there. Walk by it all the time on the way to, either, The Mitchell or The Scarlet Pumpernickel (or both!), depending on the mood. Thanks for the rec!
  6. Skatenigs with Long Black Car and Razorblade Dolls at Reno's Chop Shop in Deep Ellum tonight. I'm guessing I won't be the only old fart there.....
  7. It is a nice place to go dine, and they cover all the bases with some nice dining flourishes thrown in. Obviously, the dining room is fancier, the bar/patio is more casual. However, it seems like we hang on the patio or in the bar for random cocktails and apps more than we eat in the restaurant. Wine list, cocktails, brown liquor are all fantastic. For example, last night was a bottle of Ghost Block Cab with their (insanely good) Hummus and a Charcuterie plate, along with their complementary Popovers. It was all we needed before the show. The best Filet in town, however, after exhaustive research...The Woolworth. Repeatedly. And their service and bar ain't no slouch either. If that helps...
  8. Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush at The Majestic in Dallas tonight (I live next door to it). Headed to terrorize the Wicked Butcher patio shortly. Come yell out "Mule Dick" and say hello. After that, I'll be the dude in the front row in one of my B.B. King tour shirts (always difficult to find one in my sea of Metal tour shirts). Bourbon and Blues on a Friday, yall! Cheers!
  9. And yet...you know absolutely nothing about the town. Fascinating...
  10. You should give that list to Helobious. Sounds like he could use the help.
  11. You're welcome...ha! Seriously, glad it worked out for your big 10! Hope the rest of your trip was equally awesome. Cheers to ya!
  12. Does your wife not Backdoor, bro?
  13. I don't know about the quality of the BBQ, but, hell...I'd try it! I kinda want some smoked wings now, dammit!
  14. When we moved from Corpus Christi to Fort Myers (and then later back to Lufkin), we stopped at Moss Point, MS both trips. Intersection of IH-10 & Highway 63. Wasn't fancy, but there's a few hotel options and a few food options. Easy intersection with convenience stores for gas, coffee, and road snacks the next morning. It just worked. Surprisingly good enchiladas and margs at Hacienda San Miguel, by the way.
  15. I've spent a lot of time in that place since they opened...got the old shirts to prove it. Cheers!
  16. How was the weather?
  17. 15 places Helobious has probably never heard of.
  18. The wife and I really like Nonna Osteria if you're gonna be downtown. Small, cozy, excellent food and wine list, but without the pretension. For seafood, we like Ostra at Mokara on the Riverwalk. Or just go balls-out and enjoy the shit out of Bohanan's.
  19. Thank you, Captain Obvious.
  20. Well...duh.
  21. After irth

    London

    Just so beautiful. Thanks for the rec.
  22. I figured I proved my Passive-Aggressive point last week with Helobious. I'm over it now. Been too goddam busy coming back to Dallas to be a 1%er to comment further. However...for those that gave a damn...let's continue on our adventures. On Saturday morn, we arose from The Westin and wandered The Riverwalk down to Boudro's right at 11am. Got a table on the patio. Ordered Prickly Pear Margaritas, Mojitos, and the tableside Guacamole with extra Serranos, and then we sat and watched the world go by. It was lovely. When it got crowded, we left. We relocated to Waxy O'Connor's. Walked all the way to the back bar. Inquired about allocated Bourbon (which they no longer tend to receive...at all...), but then we stayed for a few rounds anyway until the sports crowds got thick. Popped into On The Bend. Sat inside because the saxophonist was meh. Their cocktail menu was awesome, so was their seafood. Popped into Mad Dog's. Goddam, I have hated that place since the mid 90s. I just want it to be better each and every time. I'm not even gonna share our experience there. Fuck that bar. Went to Otro. When the weather is good, this is an amazing place to hang out. Great Riverwalk hangout with truly talented bartenders. We stayed there so long that my wife didn't give a shit about going to the downstairs Esquire (which was her original goal). Along with all the other places I mentioned in previous posts last week, there are many amazing places to hang out on the Riverwalk with your girl and just enjoy life. The Riverwalk gets a bad rap. Sometimes, rightfully so. Buncha fatasses roaming around, buncha hawkers, and...make no mistake...THE MEXICAN FOOD SUCKS..., but that doesn't mean there aren't great places to eat and drink. And I guarantee that Helobious hasn't heard of a single motherfucking one of them..... We didn't make a dinner reservation because I only packed 2 black t-shirts into a back-pack, intending to enjoy a Heavy Metal weekend, despite Helobious not hearing of any of the bands. Maybe next time I'll pack more into my First Class carry-on so I can live up to Surly's expectations. If we had made a res, it would have been at Nonna Osteria. Fuck Paesano's. Just sayin. When we did stagger back to The Westin, drunk and almost ready for watching reruns of The Office in the room, we bellied up to the bar at Zocca. Once again, their bar and food menu are awesome, but we already know that. I'm sure Helobious doesn't For anyone bringing a wife to San Antonio, I hope this is helpful. Too lazy to write more. Gotta add another 0 to my portfolio.
  23. If you wanna keep it old-school and still walkable from downtown, the relocated Blanco Cafe is at 201 W. Commerce
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