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Sunday, October 24, 2021

CAROLINA HOTEL AT PINEHURST

CAROLINA HOTEL
80 CAROLINA VISTA DRIVE
PINEHURST, NC 28374
844-330-1673

I love the look and feel of the Carolina Hotel at Pinehurst.  Old Southern charm and so much golfing history.  The walls here are filled with photos of some of golf's greatest moments.  Everyone in the game has played and stayed here.  The staff is gracious and accommodating.  While the rooms are large they lack insulation so you can hear EVERYTHING around you.  People next door snoring, talking, laughing plus any activity in the hallways.  There were a few nights that I was looking for ear plugs.  The bathroom is the size of a small closet with little room to place any amenities.  Maid service though was good.  It is easy to get around Pinehurst and to all of the golf courses from the hotel as they have shuttles running every few minutes.  You can go all over using the shuttles which makes it very convenient.  I also like the fact that once your golf clubs are sent to the course the staff moves them wherever you need to go the next day.  If you play Pinehurst #2 and then have a tee time at Pinehurst #4 the next day your clubs will be ready when you get there.  The hotel has a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and full scale gift shop that sells Pinehurst logo wear and souvenirs.  
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CAROLINA HOTEL 

LOBBY


KING ROOM 

PLENTY OF ROOM

SMALLEST BATHROOM EVER

PACIFIC TABLE

PACIFIC TABLE - LAS COLINAS
5238 N. O' CONNER BLVD
IRVING, TX 75039
972-957-7620

Really enjoyed a nice business dinner at Pacific Table in Las Colinas, Texas.  The restaurant is located in a really cool work/play development along the water.  There is indoor and outdoor seating with views.  We arrived a bit early and started with a drink at the bar.  Service was excellent.  Once seated we began with an assortment of Sushi (not pictured) which was all excellent.  For my entree, I went with the San Francisco Cioppino with fresh fish, shellfish in a White Wine Tomato Sauce.  I requested no Mussels and they substituted with large Shrimp.  The Cioppino was delicious and there was definitely enough for two people.  Really liked the food and vibe here and would not hesitate to return.

SAN FRANCISCO CIOPPINO

PACIFIC TABLE LAS COLINAS

BEAUTIFUL DEVELOPMENT 

LARGE BAR PLUS INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SEATING

WINE ROOM

FAMILY THAIS ASIAN BISTRO

FAMILY THAIS ASIAN BISTRO
208 N MARKET ST
DALLAS, TX 75202
972-773-9950

Visiting the Kennedy Museum at Dealy Plaza in Dallas and walked down the street to find a quick bite to eat.  Found Family Thais Asian Bistro and walked in before 11AM and got a delicious Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwich for $8.  My friend ordered Tom Kah Soup for $5.  Food came out quickly.  The Chicken Bahn Mi is in a Curry Sauce which is not my favorite but the sandwich was good.

CHICKEN BAHN MI

THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM - DEALEY PLAZA

DEALEY PLAZA
DALLAS, TEXAS
214-670-4100
HOURS:  Dally 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM
411 ELM STREET,
DALLAS, TX  75202
214-747-6660
HOURS:  Monday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                 Tuesday thru Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

My second visit to the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealy Plaza still had impact.  Anyone who lived through the assignation of President Kennedy should visit this site.  The sixth floor window, grassy knoll and images of the shooting are forever engraved in my memory.  For tickets you must purchase online at www.jfk.org  Your tickets are provided at a certain time and just show up at that time and you are ushered in pretty quickly.
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SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA




THE GRASSY KNOLL

X MARKS THE SPOT OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S LIMOUSINE

SIXTH FLOOR WINDOW




ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE

Saturday, October 23, 2021

VIA REAL - IRVING, TEXAS

VIA REAL
LAS COLINAS PLAZA
4020 N MCARTHUR BLVD
IRVING, TX 75038
972-650-9001

Really enjoyed dinner at Via Real in Las Colinas, Texas.  You can walk here from the Four Seasons Hotel which is nice.  Food and service are excellent.  I enjoyed the Chips and Salsa, Fajita Nachos and a Crunchy Beef Taco and Chicken Enchilada.  Everything including the Beans and Rice was really good.  This is upscale Mexican food with exceptional service.

VIA REAL CHICKEN ENCHILADA AND BEEF TACO

VIA REAL MENU



GREAT CHIPS AND SALSA

FAJITA NACHOS

 

PECAN LODGE

PECAN LODGE
2702 MAIN STREET
DALLAS, TX  75226
214-748-8900
HOURS:  Tuesday thru Thursday/Sunday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                 Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM  - 10:00 PM
                 Closed Monday

When you visit the Pecan Lodge in Dallas be ready to wait in line along the wall and be ready to get very full.  I went for the Brisket, Rib and Jalapeño Sausage Plate with Cole Slaw.
Some of the best BBQ I have ever tasted!
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BRISKET, RIB, JALAPENO SAUSAGE AND COLE SLAW

PECAN LODGE

PECAN LODGE MENU

MONARCH RESTAURANT

MONARCH RESTAURANT
THOMPSAN DALLAS
1401 ELM STREET, 49TH FLOOR
DALLAS, TX 75202
214-945-2222
HOURS:  Daily 5PM - 10PM / Friday and Saturday 5PM - 11PM

A dinner to remember.... Loved the Monarch Restaurant in Dallas.  Service, food and the energy level here is perfect.  From the time you enter the building and are greeted with a glass of champagne to enjoy during the elevator ride to the 49th floor, this place rocks.  We could not of asked for a better Server.  She took us in like family and made sure we were happy with everything that came out of the kitchen.  She engaged us in conversation and provided information on the restaurant and also other places to visit in Dallas.  Yes this place is not cheap but the quality of the food is top notch.  We split the Chopped Salad and the portions were still large.  Salad was perfect.  The Black Truffle Risotto and Cacio e Pepe were amongst the best I have ever eaten.  Oysters super fresh and the King Crab and Shrimp chilled to absolute perfection and filled with fresh flavor.  The Dover Sole and Bronzed Scallops were excellent.  Actually enjoyed every single dish and have absolutely no complaints.  We were invited to visit the 50th floor Speakeasy after dinner.  A nice venue for the after party and sushi.  We were so full from dinner that we could not enjoy the Sushi but did enjoy some nice vino.  Dining at the Monarch is a must in Dallas!

MONARCH RESTAURANT

MONARCH DINING ROOM

BOOTH TABLES HAVE THE VIEW

MONARCH MENU


BREAD, OLIVES AND SALAMI WITH VERY ADDICTING. BUTTER

FRESH OYSTERS, CRAB AND SHRIMP

CHILLED AND VERY SWEET LOBSTER AND SHRIMP

FRESH OYSTERS

WE SPLIT THE CHOPPED SALAD.  THIS IS HALF ORDER

BRONZED SEA SCALLOPS

DOVER SOLE

CACIO E PEPE

BLACK TRUFFLE RISSOTO

OUR WAITRESS WAS AMAZING!

UPPED MY STYLE GAME FOR DINNER AT MONARCH

 

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE
10477 LOMBARDY LN
DALLAS, TX 75220
214-366-2000
HOURS:  Daily 5-9PM / Friday and Saturday 5-10PM / Closed Sunday

After eating at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas several times now, I can honestly say this is one of my top five Steakhouses ever.  Food and service is consistent and amazing.  I started by splitting a Wedge Salad with a co-worker.  The half portion was huge and more than enough for one person.  This salad is amazing.  Perfectly chilled and served with one of the best dressings ever.  Every bite of this salad was a delight.  Probably the best Wedge Salad in my life.  My 10oz Filet was seasoned and cooked to a perfect medium rare.  The flavor of the meat shines through and each cut makes you a Pappas steak lover.  One of the best steaks on this blog.  The Au Gratin Potatoes are not to be missed.  While I try to eat low carb, these were so good that I could not stop getting scoop after scoop.  A must try at Pappas Bros.  
Click link below to view previous post on Pappas Bros. Steakhouse;

PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE

PAPPAS  BROS. MENU



HALF PORTION WEDGE SALAD

10OZ FILET

ASPARAGUS

MUST TRY AU GRATIN POTATOES