Everybody needs to visit Fred's in Fort Worth at least once. RJ and I have heard about Fred's for a few years but never had the chance to make a trip over give it a go until fairly recently. Fred's is soooo Fort Worth - laid back and great. It's tucked away just seconds from the Arts District on Currie Street and is well known for its yummy foods. Of course the most popular items are their burgers - they are legendary - but they also offer a wide array of Texas tastiness- tacos, ribeyes, chicken fried steaks, quail & eggs......<< MORE >>

We are one week into the New Year and RJ and I have already done pretty well for ourselves- we discovered a new restaurant this morning that is TERRFIC! We came upon Frankie's Mexican Grill yesterday quite by accident while looking for something else. It looked so intriguing that I had to google it up right then and there on my phone! I noticed several reviews through Yelp & Urban Spoon - all giving Frankie's thumbs up. << MORE >>

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HUGE  Rangers fan here..... just wanted to say "Congratulations, Division Champs!!!!!" to my boys and "Good luck", "Break a leg", "Best wishes", "Get clawing" or whatever it takes
I am watching Game 1 and am as excited as a little kid. I am so proud of what the Rangers did this season.

Go, boys, go!

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I'm embarrassed to admit this but I had no idea how cool the Arts District in downtown Dallas is. There's been so much growth in that area lately and I really haven't kept up.

RJ and I had heard about Jorge's downtown but didn't know for sure where it was located so we set off last weekend to find it. Turns out it's in One Arts Plaza. Now, I HAVE heard of that - I listen to WRR on the radio and know they broadcast some of their noontime shows from there.<< MORE >>

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The Museum of Nature & Science invites you to drop by between 1 - 3pm to see the latest developments in the building model, building and exhibit designs, and renderings for the future Perot Museum of Nature & Science at Victory Park.
 
Museum Construction Center at Victory Park
1155 Broom Street, Dallas, Texas
(future site of the Museum)
 
Perot Museum of Nature & Science
Community Open House
Saturday, August 28, 2010
1-3pm

Parking available across Broom Street under Woodall Rodgers Fwy.

For more information, visit: http://www.natureandscience.org/expansion/default.asp

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The Planetarium at UTA is still offering those fantastic movie deals this summer.

Summer movies are a great way to cool off from the heat, so stop by to see one of the great family movies showing every Wednesday and Friday at 5:30 and Saturdays at 2:30. Tickets are just $2 each! << MORE >>

Market Street Grocery Stores will take guests on a cowboy-style cattle drive stopping to enjoy their favorite foods and Texas-grown produce on their next shopping trip during its Best of Texas Expo. The expo will feature a variety of meats from across the state, sauces made with special Lone Star ingredients & locally grown fruits and vegetables.<< MORE >>

We love all the places we normally go to for a weekend breakfast or brunch but it's always nice to find someplace new. This past Saturday, we found a winner that we'll definitely be going back to often for brunch, lunch & dinner.<< MORE >>

Michael Young needs all Texas Ranger fans' help to get to the All Star game. He's one of the five candidates up for the last AL roster spot and we can all 'pitch in' by voting online for him
Simply go to: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2010/fv/ballot_pop.html?tcid=cp_fm2010_ballot&cmpid=276545&cme=469921

Cast your vote for Michael today. Vote as many times as you want to and voting runs thru Thursday, July 8th at 3PM Central time. ... << MORE >>

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Here's a true gem of a restaurant for you if you like Mexican seafood... El Pescador Mariscos in Plano. This is an out-of-the-way but well worth the find,  treat of a place. Serving everything from ceviche, shrimp cocktails, seafood soups, quesadillas, tostadas &  nachos to full seafood platters & whole fish platters, there is definitely something for everyone. Not into seafood? Don't worry....they also have beef and chicken dishes.

Prices are righteous and, at lunch.....listen to this....they have 18 different daily (Mon-Fri) lunch specials for only $5.95 and that includes your drink!

I sampled the lunch Enchiladas Diablo- spicy cheese enchiladas topped with a cheese sauce &  three grilled jumbo shrimp, and served with rice and beans. It was simply outstanding. 

I can't wait to go back with RJ and get try their ceviche and soups. I am sure we will not be disappointed.

El Pescador is located at 1424 Jupiter Road, Suite 203, in Plano. It's in a strip center behind the one with Royal Chopstix (that's just a bit north of Jupiter Rd & FM544). You can turn into the center where Royal Chopstix is or turn east on 15th Street . It's at the east end of the strip mall.

El Pescador Mariscos
1424 Jupiter Road
Suite 203
Plano, TX 75074
972-516-0191

We are always on the lookout for great burger places and we struck upon a find this past week when we visited 12 Burgers on Beltline Road in Dallas. ... << MORE >>

RJ & I have treated ourselves to meals at Esperanza's Mexican Cafe & Bakery in the Fort Worth Stockyards on more than a few occasions and always thoroughly enjoy it.

The menu is extensive and we've never had anything we didn't like. On our last visit, I had one of my favorites - the gorditas stuffed with fajita beef. I love those little corn pockets that are always lightly fried, then filled to the brim with meat, arranged on the plate and covered with lettuce, tomatoes & cheese. Served with rice and beans, it makes for a perfect lunch!

RJ chose one of his favorites too- barbacoa tacos - 3 to a plate, served with rice, beans and a small bit of salad.

    

RJ & I stopped by recently for lunch at Sugar Hill Cafe in downtown Farmersville. We'd spotted it once before when we were there for a festival and finally were back in the area at lunchtime.<< MORE >>

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Take advantage of super deal $2 movies at The Planetarium at UT Arlington. They've got offerings for everyone and you can't beat the price! Here's their schedule for April and May...
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