Over the past few weeks I have heard nothing but compliments over the new Ice House- the Katy Trail Ice House in Dallas. This bar is supposed to be everything Dallas isn't- but in Dallas (which is an oxymoron in itself). It is supposed to have this Austin- feel- laid back, easy going, casual- all nice things- all things people love about Austin. However, this bar is located in the uptown area of Dallas, the building is steel and cold, the inside was stinky of mildew, and the concrete floors in the bathroom were covered in water and felt like an upscale outhouse. I am not sure this is the "look and feel" it was going for. The outside was spacious with picnic tables galore, and lights to set the backyard tone. However, the view was of the porsches and maseratis that were parked out front. Of course- only in Dallas are these luxury vehicles parked outside an ICE House. The beer was lukewarm- not something that tasted good in 100 degree weather. I was totally disappointed- the only thing that was worth going for was to see the girls in heels walk in the gravel. I will give this place another go- but will make sure it's in a cooler season.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
No Happy Trails...
Over the past few weeks I have heard nothing but compliments over the new Ice House- the Katy Trail Ice House in Dallas. This bar is supposed to be everything Dallas isn't- but in Dallas (which is an oxymoron in itself). It is supposed to have this Austin- feel- laid back, easy going, casual- all nice things- all things people love about Austin. However, this bar is located in the uptown area of Dallas, the building is steel and cold, the inside was stinky of mildew, and the concrete floors in the bathroom were covered in water and felt like an upscale outhouse. I am not sure this is the "look and feel" it was going for. The outside was spacious with picnic tables galore, and lights to set the backyard tone. However, the view was of the porsches and maseratis that were parked out front. Of course- only in Dallas are these luxury vehicles parked outside an ICE House. The beer was lukewarm- not something that tasted good in 100 degree weather. I was totally disappointed- the only thing that was worth going for was to see the girls in heels walk in the gravel. I will give this place another go- but will make sure it's in a cooler season.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
A Family Tradition
Desperado's Mexican Restaurant has been a part of my family's life since it opened 35 years ago! Actually, when my mom attended SMU, she waited tables and her manager was Jorge Levy- the owner of this amazing restaurant. The menu is full of fabulous things- the salsa is always fresh and spicy, the cerviche is one of the best I have EVER had, and the Desperado Tacos are the signature dish- serving them not only at the restaurant- but at the fair and Cowboy games as well.
So, when John and I decided to venture over for some shopping at North Park- we had to include lunch at one of our favorite Dallas establishments. And it didn't disappoint- well, maybe a little. Since this Beer Blog is sooo important to me- I, of course, had to check out the temperature of the beer.
And, I must say, not very cold. Bummer! Maybe that's why they sell so many margaritas! Oh well, it was well worth the trip for the tacos themselves and always good for a fond memory.
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