The 3 star ranking can blame on the Atlanta’s – we were happened to be there a few minutes after they first opened.
So…
This one is better than IAH Houston’s. The narrow long corridor looking down on the lower level, entrance way and shops. The food court is small and people do line up.
I also visited Capital One, which I felt is better.
This is the first Capital One lounge for me. It shares the elevators with AA, near the Gate 22 in terminal D.
When we first got here a little after 11am, it was a ZOO. People are everywhere, from the entrance to the checking in counter.
We left for the centurion lounge. Before boarding, we came in, because the entrance was empty. We even found a cozy corner.
It’s facing a runway – learnt a lot for the short few minutes that smaller jet takes off earlier – duh ha ha ha. Food is better than Amex’s – hope this comment won’t get me in trouble, to have my post removed.
Dealey Plaza is a small park in the West End historical district in downtown Dallas, north of our Hyatt Regency (and Crown Block & Union Station). It was named after George Dealey (1859-1946), who was long time publisher of the Dallas Morning News, among many other ventures. The landmark news building at 508 Young Street is a short walk away.
It was known as the ‘Birth Place of Dallas’ since 1840s, and the ‘Front Door of Dallas’ since 1963.
However, it became very well known since late 1963, when president JFK was assassinated on the Elm Street, which is south of the Grassy Knoll. The shots were fired from the (red) Texas School Book Depository building (it has a museum), which is at the corner of Elm and N Houston St.
On November 22, JFK’s motorcade was traveling 10-mile long route through Dallas’s suburban and Main Street in downtown. They turned right on Houston Street at the Dealey Plaza, and then turn left to Elm Street, that leads to of the Stemmons Freeway to the ultimate Trade Mart, where JFK was going to give a speech.
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, is an open-air square formed by white pre-cast concrete columns, designed by Philip Johnson, a block east from Dealey Plaza; and the Dallas County Records Building @ 500 Elm Street.
On the Saturday morning we were there, the area is pretty quiet and tranquil, without large tourist groups. Passing by one woman who was preaching conspiracy theory that all Kennedys are dead, includes Caroline Kennedy: it’s a double that we see. Gosh, this is way too extreme.
Will return for the decor and food – farm to table.
High ceiling, industrial, large lighting features, booths and tables. Outdoor has couple of fire going on in a 74 degree Friday in May, before 12 noon.
Two large fake flowers are stationed at one door – wondering what are they doing in a farm to table restaurant.
Service is good. As soon as we were seated, servers came immediately with water. Food came rather slow, without any lunch crowd – which is fine for us.
We were initially seated by the wall. When I asked to sit by the window, the young female hostess said “oh they’re reserved.” Identical to the line I was fed three days ago at The Pink Adobe in Santa Fe. But she then volunteered, “lets me check.”After the coffee is served, they moved us to the window – that looks out to the red flying horse – the renovated Pegasus. Of course, by the time we leave an hour later, the window tables are as vacant as when we came, and the restaurant is emptier at 12:40 – with a convention of Fan Expo in full swing that the hotel has direct link to.
I like their 100% cotton blue napkins, simple Corby Hall tableware.
We’ve a light brunch: Artisan salad and grill cheese – both are good. My salad is lightly seasoned with nuts and mint.
On my way to the library … they’re on their way to the Expo. Under this heavy outfit, as the photographer snapping this picture, the guy said, “believe me, I’m smiling.” Thank you!
650 S Griffin St Dallas, TX 75202
… more pix on Google Maps
Fan Expo was known as DCC (Dallas Comic Con) is held at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. It’s an annual, three-day speculative fiction feast.
After brunch in the Omni hotel’s Texas Spicy, we just follow the dressing up / cosplaying people. Omni Dallas Hotel is connected to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas via a skybridge.
We don’t know nor care where to go, many cosplaying people don’t know where to go either: some dressups are giving conflicting direction – guess they don’t know. The party starts as you’re getting to the party.
A nice collections of eateries and shops, spreading out in a newish area. The produce is on the weekends.
The area feels yuppie.
Because the Rex’s seafood in the corner is showing French Open, so we stopped there and watched – very decent oysters and better radish: they grind it fresh.
They’re one of the many eateries at the Dallas Farmers Market, with outdoor seatings too.
The French Open is on their four tv monitor (the last match of the day – well past 10 pm in Paris: Džumhur v Alcaraz), so we stopped for a drink.
Counter service by a few energetic young people, professional and proficient.
They grind their own horseradish, which is great – it tastes so so good.
Three kinds of oyster we tried:
Great White of MA: light
Birch Point of ME: flavorful – our favored
Irish Point of PEI: they’re good (Prince Edward Island)
Does the increasing efficient shipping service makes it possible for anyone to realize their dream business – Dallas, and Texas in that matter is a landlocked region. But what do I know.
… Alcaraz won in four, on his second match point, near 5pm Dallas time.
I’d think Friday evening is a hopping time in the city but it feels dead, the mall is pretty empty. Where’s everyone? Or it’s too early for everybody -:) – my first full day in Dallas.
Wishing everyone with a desire to succeed in a biz the best of luck.
