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November 16, 2005
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Grandma and Grandpa came to town for a visit this weekend. After a busy Friday with Karen and the girls, Saturday was spent at a garage sale (for me) and a swim party (for everyone else). The swim party was a birthday party for a friend of Francesca's. I wasn't there, or I'm sure there would be an entire entry on the swim nazi lifeguard who scared a bunch of 3 year olds from even wanting to get in the water. Alas, I got a yard pass and worked on the bathroom.
Saturday night we went to a great little restaurant in Deep Ellum called Local. It is located in the Boyd Hotel, built in 1908. The mix of exposed brick, low light, and clean modern tables and decor set the mood. The menu is divided into short and long plates, which you might guess is everything else and entrees.
Champagne
The wine list is nicely done. We started with some Perrier Jouet. This was a first for everyone at the table and a nice surprise. It was crisp with just the right amount of sweet-- not too dry like some brut's. With the meal we had a bottle of Flowers Perennial, a red blend that shines in any year. They also have a signature cocktail made with grapefruit rosemary sorbet.
Janet Ponders
The food at Local is unique and delicious. They have a way of taking a generally mundane dish like pork chops and turning out something flavorful. The lobster bisque was spectacular, and while the lamb and steak were both a bit overcooked for Dr. Bruce and I, the taste made up for it.
Sorry about the lack of photos. The light sucked and I didn’t want to shed my new found urban cool by using a flash.
Posted by Rich at November 16, 2005 8:17 PM
