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The Feedstore

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Last week a couple co-workers and I checked out the Feedstore in Southlake, Texas for lunch. BBQ is the specialty and variety is what you get.

Obviously, it’s a popular place to come for lunch. Here’s how it works – it’s kind of set up like a cafeteria style. Grab a tray and tell the man your choice of meat. Next, select your sides (you do this yourself with a big ole spoon) – again, lots of options…check out he menu. All the way to the right of the line, in the corner is the cashier – you pay here. Next up – fill up your tray with the extras. Pickles, rolls, BBQ sauce, beverage of choice (soda or tea). Find your seat and dig in!

For a decent price, head on in for the lunch special of a chopped brisket sandwich. With it, you get two sides of choice (I opted for coleslaw and potato salad). Believe me, it’s more than you’ll be able to fit into your stomach, no matter how big the appetite. I tried and failed, miserably but it was so good I just wanted the attempt.

Not in the mood for brisket? There’s other options don’t you worry – check out the menu!

What’s the atmosphere? Well, this place is surrounded by huge, expensive homes but don’t let that fool you. It’s very country and warm inside, not warm air – warm feeling, homey. There are tons of memorabilia on the walls, autographs and historical pieces.

If you are interested in checking out BBQ – put this little ole place on your list.
And be ready to want to unbutton your pants on the way out!

Traildust Steak House, Arlington, TX

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Steak – a prerequisite for my parents visit.
Destination – Traildust Steak House, Arlington, Texas.

This was a first for me as well.

I learned a few things that should be taken note of: :
1. If you wear a tie, they will cut it off and hang it on the wall. This is one of their namesakes. One area is dedicated for celebrities.
2. Bring socks. Why? There is a slide in the middle of the restaurant, where kids and kids at heart can slide down. Note: I didn’t have sock 🙁
3. Bring dancing shoes. There is a live band that plays country tunes until 9:30pm. Not only do you get great food, you get great entertainment.
4. Bring an appetite.

If you enjoy a good steak, this is a place you should definitely check out.
If you have a family, this is a great family restaurant where every member of the family can be entertained and fed for a reasonable price. Actually, when we were there the majority was large groups of families.

Traildust has quite a few steak cut options. The four of us loved our steaks and even had so much food we brought home leftovers. It was delicious!

Mom & Dad Take Another Trip To Texas!

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Over Memorial Day weekend, my parents came to visit me in the large state of Texas from the tiny state of Vermont. My mom got on a plane for the second time in her life, both times to see her “little girl”. She even told me that she wouldn’t do it unless it was to come see me. 🙂

Well, the first time my parents came to visit, I filled every second with things to do because I wanted them to experience everything that there is in this area. Needless to say, it was a little overwhelming. So this trip, I didn’t plan a thing, other than an old car show for my dad and thinking of a few places to eat. Once you experience Texas BBQ, there is no turning back.

We drove around checking out the large houses in Colleyville, Southlake and Westlake where celebrities, professional athletes and business owners live in their huge homes.

We also got to see some great Longhorns!

We swung by Cabela’s. Shopping in the store itself is a lot more fun than shopping via catalog.

Check out this pair of briefs – you can wear them for 6 weeks in a row!

   
How could someone stop in Texas without swinging by the spaceship, aka Jerry World, aka Cowboy Stadium.
We also had a good go around on some go-karts. I don’t know about you but when we were little we would go to Old Orchard Beach every year for vacation. We’d go play mini golf and hit up the go-karts at least once. It really feels so long ago. If it’s been a while since you’ve treated yourself to a little go-kart action, it’s time you revisit. Man oh man was it ever a blast. I wish I had some pictures! Dad had his cart completely stuck (t-boned) against the side of the track and had to get pushed out (he was getting a little reckless). At the very end, I came whipping by Sy, only to have my mom beat me at the very end! She was pretty escatic.

We also went to the Omni Theatre in Ft. Worth to see ‘Tornado Alley’. The Omni seats are very steep and the dome above provides a full, 3D affect – it’s as if you are right there in the middle of whatever you are seeing. At the beginning of the shows, there is a helicopter flyover of Ft. Worth. It’s pretty intense and made my mom pretty nervous. She grabbed ahold of my dad’s arm, for a second you thought you were going to fall out of your seat. It was hysterical.

Some other locations which we checked out which I’ll post about later are: Founders Plaza, Classic Chevy Convention, downtown Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Stockyards.

With all this running around we were bound to get hungry.
BBQ Fix – North Main BBQ
Mexican Fix – Chuys
Mom and I worked on my garden that I’ve started out on the patio. Now I feels like it’s really grown, even though the only new item we planted is cilantro. I can’t wait until some items start to grow. It’s really exciting! 
It’s really nice to see family, especially since they live 2,000 miles away. It’s especially hard to see them go but in August I will see them again. Considering it’s already June 2nd – I’m sure August will be here before we know it!
Did anyone have any out of town visitors over the holiday weekend or check out anything new and exciting?!