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DFWTexEx

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  1. The picture incident was just one symptom of a much bigger issue in Colleyville and suburbs and towns like it. Probably not a discussion for this board. black-principal-on-leave-as-anti-critical-race-theory-law-takes-effect
  2. After these very public and entirely shameless events, they might as well put out a sign at all the entrances to the town.
  3. The peaches and cream shake is legit. That is all.
  4. Yes, the stock is taxed as compensation as it is delivered (when it vests).
  5. This only applies in certain areas near the shoreline (beach property) and along the border. In the interior, you can own in the equivalent of fee simple, with all the same ownership rights of Mexican nationals. The trust for properties in the restricted zones are for 50 years, I think.
  6. My advice: find a rescue (even a breed specific rescue if breed is essential) with a good fostering program. You can learn about the dog from his fostering experience (good with kids, good with cats, can't be left alone, needs lots of exercise, etc.)
  7. This is not to assign blame to the airlines or the crew, but I do think they could do one little thing better that may help. On AA, the flight attendants come on and say things like "help us comply with the federal mask mandate" or "we ask that you keep your mask on....", with a reference to FAA rules. On one flight, the FA actually said "we don't like it any more than you do". It's a very soft approach to communicating this particular requirement. I think the pilot should come on right before the door closes (or the purser if there is no time in the pilot's pre-flight routine). He or she should say something to the effect that everyone is required to comply with crew instructions, including the mask requirement which is intended to keep everyone sage and healthy. If you don't comply with crew instructions, you will be reported to the FAA and be subject to fines. We may return to the gate, divert the flight or have the flight met by law enforcement officials. If you interfere with the crew or behave inappropriate with your fellow passengers, you may also be subject to criminal charges. You will be banned from flying with us ever again, lose any frequent flying miles you may have and lose all elite status on this airline. If you don't intent to comply with crew instructions or intend to play games with us like sipping on your water to keep your mask off, you must get off the plane now. This is your last chance. Are we clear?"
  8. Fuck yes! USA! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. DFWTexEx

    Deep Ellum

    Rebranding Canton Hall too. I admit to only being there for a few shows and nothing memorable, so perhaps I don't have the emotional attachment to the name, but social media is freaking out about a private business rebranding to suit whatever its business needs may be.
  10. I don't believe that will work, but it may depend on the airline. American Airlines expressly states, even in the announcements, that gaiters, buffs and bandanas are not acceptable. They have regular masks for you if that's all you have. The announcement does refer to them as "douchey bro buffs". Makes me laugh every time.
  11. The Q-Suite and on-demand dining, makes Qatar my choice (when I have one) out of Dallas to India. It's amazing. That being said, I am perfectly fine in the AA business class pod. I don't care how "fancy" service can be, business class in traditional seats with a configuration that is not all aisle access is a loser (looking at you Emirates)
  12. It's definitely a thing, especially entitled parents who don't plan ahead.
  13. Maybe but the Daou Rosé is pretty much the only Rosé I drink. Just great. Especially now. And it is Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. It was perfect. I went to the vineyard in May and they told me the Alex 97’s were looking to be solid until ‘25. But I thought it was time. And it was. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  15. The first day $20 does not only apply to bartenders, but to the pool and beach concierges too. They will find good chairs, umbrellas, and set you up, bring you water, etc. Everyone else is standing around and hoping to find a chair in the back.
  16. No more waiting for special occasions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. Start with $20s for the pool and beach concierge and the first round of the server. They will take care of you.
  18. Flour tortilla with a hot dog and a stick of celery. Still a fun snack for me.
  19. On Jefferson (at Bishop, so Bishop Arts adjacent) there is coffee shop called Xaman Cafe. They do some interesting Mexican takes on coffees and breakfast. I look forward to trying it out for that. The menu looks great. But, dinner last night was at the speakeasy behind the wooden door after you get past the coffee shop: Ayahuasca Cantina. This is not a chips and salsa Mexican food place. The cocktail is list is incredibly curated and includes a list of just Sotol based cocktails. The food menu includes insects (chapulin (roasted grasshoppers), gusano de maguey (mezcal worm). alacran (scorpion)). Pretty aggressive stuff and not for the grilled chicken Caesar salad crowd. The cantina is dimly lit and oh so hip. But the experience delivers. Great hospitality and service. We loved it. We had Squash blossoms stuffed with rabbit, sopes with ribeye, carnitas and rabbit. A sous vide duck breast with a pepitas salsa verde and a cow femur with marrow and chopped ribeye (presented flaming!). All with the best tortillas I have had in a long time. The menu has some chicken en mole tacos, boar ribs, and pork confit too. All sounded good. The only downside (other than paper napkins) was that their supply chain failed and there was no red wine available. They only offer Mexican wines. Like I said, this place is highly curated. Instead we had something that I have never had, a white wine that is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Coahuila. I didn’t know this existed. But it was good and filled in well. We will definitely walk back to this place. An excellent addition to the neighborhood and walkable from our house. https://www.xamancafe.com/menu https://www.xamancafe.com/ayahuasca
  20. One when I went to visit my parents for the first time relatively early in the pandemic and a second one when we came back from Mexico a couple of weeks ago (handled really nicely at the hotel)
  21. Was bored on a conference call and wrote this too long review about Ame, the new French/Indian place in Bishop Arts for my FB neighbors/friends. For those of you eagerly waiting for an Indian restaurant in Oak Cliff, Ame (in the old Hattie’s space in Bishop Arts), may or may not make you happy. It opened this weekend. We went last night with friends for our first indoor dining experience in a year. It was fabulous. And I am using that word intentionally. If you wanted a cheap lunch buffet with all you can eat chicken tandoori and take away chicken tikka masala, this is not it. This is a dress up, luxurious French restaurant, with a French trained chef transforming the dishes and flavors of Indian food. Picture a beautiful velvet banquette, gold cutlery, Christian La Croix wallpaper, a “secret” champagne and cocktail bar behind heavy curtains, and one of the beautiful owners (a mother – daughter duo opened the restaurant) managing the place in a runway ready outfit featuring black palazzo pants and a billowy white blouse. Fabulous. Did the food live up to it? Yes! We loved it. The dishes definitely felt Indian, just different. Not “better” than more authentic Indian food, but different. It’s an experience. The Chaat for instance, is no street food snack, it was an incredible and beautiful plate of chickpeas , veggies and yogurt topped with pomegranate seeds. It was fried perfectly and was our favorite dish of the night. The other highlights were a cashew chicken tikka and the shrimp curry. The chef (the mother of mother-daughter duo) really knows how to use spice and heat. Every dish had the requisite heat (nothing “mild” here) but the heat didn’t overwhelm the dishes. The saag paneer and aloo gobi were spot on. The cocktails were also great and mostly French inspired. If you go for a cocktail first, ask to be seated or make a reservation in the Elephant Bar (the bar in the back). There is also a bar at the entrance (now on 7th, not on Bishop like Hattie’s.) but the front bar is not nearly as special as the Elephant Bar. Ame is not for everyday dining. It’s more for special occasions or planned nights out with friends. We’ll be back. EDIT: I was thinking about why this so familiar and I finally remembered a film called The Hundred-Foot Journey. It's a wonderful film for foodies starring Helen Mirren. It's about families and the interplay of French and Indian cuisine. I highly recommend it.
  22. It's in Bishop Arts / North Oak Cliff and it's bleh. I had an order of fried fish that was not as good as Luby's. Cool space, though. Maybe the boils and all that are better.
  23. I'll go backwards. For the amount of your are there, don't do any tours. San Miguel is a town where you walk around and let the day unfold. Get up, go get coffee and wander around somewhat aimlessly, finding galleries, shops, little museums, whatever. There is a walking guide that helps. Find more coffee and pastries and then a boozy lunch and end up at your place, which should have a terrace, in time for drinks at sunset. Upscale full meal lunch in a spectacular setting: Quince Cocktail lunch with small plates with great view: Luna Rooftop Tapas the Rosewood Hole in the wall, locals favorite tortas near the Jardin: Torta Mundo Not sure about sit down breakfasts because the places you stay usually offer you breakfast. We stay at a B&B and the breakfast is fantastic. No need to leave. It's a great place to unplug. We are planning another trip there in July when we will enjoy having to put on a sweater at night.
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