Texas is famous for a few food specialties, Tex-Mex, BBQ, and steak. On a recent visit to the Dallas/Fort Worth area I was hungry for a steak dinner. I made a stop at The Keg in Irving for a bite to eat. The hostess staff was very welcoming when I walked through the door. The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. They have a beautiful stone fireplace that probably looks even better lite when it is not 100 degrees outside. The menu was filled with lots of options for starters and steaks. I started off with the…
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If you have worked up an appetite visiting the Alamo or enjoying the roller coasters at 6 Flag Fiesta Texas – head over to Dough and enjoy their Neapolitan style pizza. They are made with fresh ingredients and are cooked in a giant wood-burning oven. I would recommend you get a seat at the counter-top area, this way you can watch them make the pizza right in front of you. There is a genuine art to making pizza, especially when it comes to cooking it in the oven – one wrong move and the pizza would be burnt. I…
Leave a CommentThey say everything is bigger in Texas. Well Big Lou’s Pizza lives up to that! I was not expecting to see a 42 inch pizza when I stopped in. I was just there to order a 12 inch pie to go. While I was waiting for my pizza, I was shocked when I saw 2 people bringing out this enormous pizza to a family’s table. In reality it could have fed at least 2 families. I knew I had to take a picture because no one would believe it. My reasonably sized pizza was just the perfect size for me.…
1 CommentIf you have hung out in Dallas in recent years, you have probably seen the area of Deep Ellum undergo a transformation. It is the place you have to visit for great food. This is where you will find Twisted Root Burger Co. This place has won multiple awards for their burgers and you know they are proud of it because it’s written right on the wall. They have a great selection of burger combinations on the menu. They have options like: “Southern Comfort” – bourbon bbq sauce, fried green tomatoes, bacon, & cheddar -or- “The Kevin Bacon” – bacon…
1 CommentAbout 10 years ago I had the pleasure of trying a local steakhouse in Houston called Taste of Texas. The steak I had was the BEST I have ever eaten. I was recently back in Houston and I had the opportunity to go back. I took 3 friends with me so that they could experience the mouth watering steaks for themselves. Let’s just say there was not a lot of conversation at the table when dinner arrived. This place is a Houston institution. It’s been around since 1977 and is the largest Independently owned restaurant in the state. They serve Certified…
2 CommentsI enjoy visiting different aquariums when I travel. My visit to the Dallas Aquarium was quite fun. They have an indoor rain forest that have tropical flowers, birds, and monkeys. There is a cool walk-through tunnel of water where you can see the fish swimming all around you. They have so many different types of tropical fish. I was very excited to get to see several different turtles. I love turtles! The best surprise that I found at the aquarium was an alligator. If you are visiting Dallas, make sure to take some time and visit the…
Leave a CommentTexas and BBQ go hand in hand just like Wisconsin and cheese. Austin has several fantastic BBQ options to choose from. For my taste-buds today I chose Green Mesquite BBQ. You know the place is authentic when you smell the smoker from the parking lot. I made sure I showed up with an appetite. I had to try their wings because they are smoked not fried. It was a great change from the typical wings you find in other restaurants. For my main course I decided to go crazy and try the pulled pork, the traditional type BBQ dish from…
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