Wendy Does Waco

By Jenny

July 10, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

Happy Birthday, Wendy! Maybe next time you’re in town, you can sort the stuff in my pantry. It would probably occupy you for hours, and I know you would enjoy it. ;) Hope you enjoy your birthday, seriously. I’m going to be teaching young’uns how to write newspaper articles at the local arts council’s arts and science camp next week for my birthday.

By Jennifer

July 10, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

I too love Golden’s, I just wish we had more used books stores, a Half Price Books would be awesome. Anyway, I’ve stayed at Hotel Indigo and while the stay was nice, I don’t really like the fact that you have to pay to park your car everyday. That being said, some great places to go that I’ve been to as far as clubs are Purgatory and Europa. Also, Sol’s Taco Lounge is a great place to eat. For future hotel recommedations, I highly suggest The Belmont Hotel, it’s a renovated motor court style hotel from the 40’s and it’s cool beyond belief! I’ve stayed 3 times now!

By wendy

July 10, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this

I’m nuts about the Belmont! But when one of my friends dropped out of the evening, I decided to drop down a bit in price. I can’t wait to try out the B though.

By Cristina

July 10, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

I love Golden’s too! Piles of glorius books….. Did you know Beatnix Coffeehouse on Lakeshore has a free library? You can sort those books to your heart’s content and the staff and regulars won’t bat an eyelash at your OCD tendencies. It’s a cool place like that. BUY COFFEE, SAVE BEATNIX!!

By Jennifer

July 10, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this

Yeah that’s true the Indigo is a bit cheaper than the Belmont but all the times I’ve stayed at the Belmont have been during the summer, so I think that’s when they run their deals on rooms. That’s really cool about Beatnix, MCC is SO out of my way though.

By LD

July 10, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

Depends on how much or how little you want to spend. For a fairly expensive, upscale meal try. You must arrive in a vehicle for the coolest part of going. You literally drive up to an elevator at curbside and get valet service: http://www.dakotasrestaurant.com/

For much less, they do have a Chuy’s and an Iron Cactus (yes, both originally Austin restaurants).

For real low buck, the original Texadelphia has great cheesesteaks and queso with chips. You may have had it when it was in Killeen.

Or, for Italian, go to the original Campisi’s Egyptian near Mockingbird and Greenville Ave. and ask for the back room. They don’t take credit cards; priced more like olive garden.

By Fred

July 10, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

Happy B-Day Wendy. Anywhere (and I mean anywhere) OUT of Waco is a great Birthday Party. Have a safe time in Dallas.

By mur

July 10, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

Wendy, check out guidelive.com for reviews of Dallas restaurants, events, etc. I use the site all the time to find new places to eat. Plus the Friday Dallas Morning News prints The Guide, which has up to the minute reviews of whatever is going on.

In terms of locations, the West End is pretty close to downtown and has loads of good restaurants and bars. We ate at Grimaldi’s recently and enjoyed an ‘upscale’ pizza. There are a lot of other choices if pizza isn’t on your birthday wish list.

Most of all, have fun when you get to big D! And have a happy birthday.

By Jack

July 10, 2008 7:58 PM | Link to this

Want some atmosphere, great Italian food and a bit of D-town history? Can’t go wrong with Campisi’s Egyptian. Booths with jukeboxes!

By mark

July 10, 2008 11:40 PM | Link to this

Happy monkey fluffing birthday to ya!!! Too bad Professor D and the Playskool don’t have a gig that night. Check them out at www.professord.com. And don’t go and get all fred-faced, m kay? Children, hangovers are bad, mm kay?

By Fred

July 11, 2008 4:10 AM | Link to this

Droplets of random? How about another random drive-by (gang-bang) shooting in East Waco? A man was shot down on Clifton (East Waco) in broad daylight yesterday. The East Waco man was shot in the neck. Waco Police have arrested no one…….the East Waco gunman is still loose with his gun to shoot-up East Waco again. The East Waco street violence continues…..this time as bullet “droplets of random”.

By Scott Baker

July 11, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the heads-up, Fred. If only the Trib had reported on that somewhere… If only they had written an actual story about that… Oh, wait…

By Waco REALTOR

July 11, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this

I never understood the “fondue” thing until I went to Dallas with a group of girls. We went to Simply Fondue(reservations recommended). It was definitely worth the money. Interesting experience, and amazing food. The whole thing takes about two hours, but if you get to go, you will love it! Their website is www.simplyfondue.com

By Waco Realtor

July 11, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Happy Birthday! I never understood the “fondue” thing until I went to Dallas and ate at Simply Fondue with a group of girls. Reservations are recommended and it is a little expensive, but it is amazing. So worth it! We went to the one on Greenville Avenue, but I think they have another location, also. Website is www.simplyfondue.com

By Katy

July 11, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Yay! You’ll be in D-town! I don’t spend much time downtown, so I’m not terribly familiar. There’s a Campisi’s downtown you could hit for lunch, though.

I was thinking about true Dallas staples today, and, reading through the comments, I didn’t notice any suggestions for Matt’s in Lakewood. It’s a wonderful Mexican restaurant the fam frequents. If you go, be sure to try the Bob Armstrong queso dip. It’s spicy beef, guac, sour cream and queso all mixed together into one gooey delicious mess.

Do you like salsa dancing? Gloria’s (El Salvadoran food) has salsa dancing on Friday and Saturday nights in Addison.

On Saturday, check out the downtown Farmers Market. I love that place.

Also, Patrizio’s in Highland Park Village (I know, I know, blech) has $1 bellinis for the month of July. IJS.

Dakota’s is OK for a downtown restaurant, but I think the escalator down from street level is better than the food. I’d go for another Dallas staple like Al Beirnat’s if you want a steakhouse.

My personal favorite place right now is The Porch on Henderson. It’s across from a great bar called the Old Monk, another fun birthday place. The Porch has the best macaroni and cheese you will ever put in your mouth.

By Otis

July 12, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Well, this isn’t technically a bar, but the downtown bus station has a men’s bathroom that’s usually hopping with activity. A lot of guys go there to drink and pass out in the stalls. Not the place for a romantic cocktail, but if you’re just looking for a place to guzzle some Malt Duck and konk out for a few hours, you can hardly beat it.

Really, though, I avoid Dallas and don’t have any good advice for you other than have a happy birthday, Wendy!!

By jenA

July 14, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Honey, I am in fact quite lame when it comes to recommending D-spots. I lived in Lewisville/Carrollton/The Colony briefly and grew to love Cristina’s (there are several locations) and Studio Movie Grille. Alas, I am often out of town on weekends and penny-pinching during the weekdays.

I will say there is a great Argentinian bakery in Irving, on Belt Line near 183 East. Amazing pastries! I also always dug breakfast at Cafe Brazil (I was initially disappointed at its obvious lack of Brazilian food/drink, which I was hoping for when I first stopped in) — very reasonable prices!