Sorry for the long time to getting back.. I had a great time in DFW last weekend.. I drove more in 3 days than I did the past 2 weeks in LA... That says something.. I should have stayed in Arlington... Anyway heres a recap.. Friday afternoon... Went to the Kimball and saw the amazing Turner exhibit and the very good Boucher drawings.. Went across to the Amon Carter, and had only a half an hour to see it.. Turns out they close at 5pm Friday.. Then went to the Modern... Very cool... Went to York st to Dinner.. Took a nice 40 minute drive on the 30.. Very good food. Decent portions.. The Pork Chop was excellent.. The couscous was the best I had( and I dont like couscous) It really worked well... I had Quail for appetizer... very sublime.. It still caught me offguard the restaurant was a little house next to a auto repair shop... Saturday.. Dallas. Did the Meadows , DMA and Nasher before 1pm... Great museums.. I love the Church painting at the DMA.. The Nasher is a beautiful little collection.. But Dallas downtown seemed pretty dead otherwise.. I drove back to FT Worth for Lunch.. Ate at the Lonesome Dove.. Had the quail quesadillas, the boar ribs, and a small salad.. The quail quesadillas wer quite good, but not phenomenal.. The ribs were good but a little to crispy... A bit too much sauce too.. The cappucino Flan was great... The service was a little slow, due to the waiter pulling double duty as bartender.. But he was friendly and helpful... Definately agree with those who feel its more style than substance... Good food, a little overpriced but not different enough... I wish he had snake and rabbit on the menu this week... Went to see the Amon Carter again, for a longer time, and saw the Excellent Gifford exhibit.. Definately comparable to Frederic Church's work. I then saw the Richardson collection.. Some great Remingtons on display...Took a short rest and then headed to Lola Tasting Room.. Gotta say this place is as good as anywhere on the planet... It was a great looking place and free valet.. I guess since it isnt a cheap place , they sport for parking... Thumbs up just for that.. They seat me quickly, and I order the 10 course.. Since I had to drive I couldnt do the wine tasting.. So I opted for an amber anchor steam beer... It complemented the meal competantly.. I hope I didnt commit a major faux paux on that.. But the service was quick since A) I eat fast, B) I was alone, C) small portions.. They dont call it a tasting menu for nothing.. However EVERY dish was EXCELLENT.. I cant say that alll the time with places I ve been to with multi course meals.. 1st Oyster with Champagne Mignonette I loved it.. I dont even eat oysters.. It was definately a surprise.. 2) Lobster and Peeky tie crab cake with avocado and grapefruit.. THe grapefruit really added texture and another dimension to this.. Really good.. 3 Fennell soup with clams and bacon This concoction worked for me.. THe bacon really was a great contrast to add to the soup ... 4) Salad of Fava Beans and Mint... I love mint.. And it kicked in well with the beans and vinagrette... 5) Glazed Skate with Pea leaves.. I really enjoyed this.. Reminded me of fresh water eel in its flavor and saucing.. The pea leaves gave it a proper crunch to it.. 6) Risotto with Morels.. Best risotto Ive had In years.. Rivals the Zaikas in London 7) SLow Roasted Baby Lamb with a blanquette of spring vegetables.. Havent had lamb this good since eating Maroush's lamb shank.. ALmost as buttery ... 8 Rhubarb sorbet... When will Lola make Pints of this? Perfectly tart and complex.. Cleanses the palette, and not too sweet... 9)3 farmstead cheeses with pain d'epices and comb honey.. As a cheeseaholic I could wish a main course of this alone... Nearly as good as some restaurants in France 10) StrawBerry Jam donut with Ice wine vinegar sabayon.. Never thought a donut could be so high class Definatelly leagues above Krispy Kreme... This meal was a taste adventure and definatlely top 5 for last meal on Earth Only negative side it really is a tasting menu.. Bigger eaters like myself should consider the 15 course meal for 75 bucks.. I can guess those dishes would be just as good.. Eating alone also probably made me hungrier.. If paired with wines and lots of friends, this meal would be more filling... I had to eat a tortilla soup an hour later at my hotel.. Quite a big bowl btw .. I was expecting a pequina portion.. My recomendation is to eat a snack about 2 hrs before so you arent too hungry.. That should be a smaller salad or sandwich, not Subway sized or half pound burger... This is a must stop in DFW.. Youd be foolish not to go here... Eat Ramen for your other meals if you have to, but save for this splurge! Last Day Easter Sunday.. Otherwise known as Culture Shock Day... Most Sundays stores in Texas close.. As well as half the restaurants! Couldnt get to Cousins or Angelos... I went to the FTWorth Zoo in the morning and had a Mountain Lion growl at me.. Then saw it Meowing at a zookeeper.. Didnt know these cats meowed... The Jaguar cubs were adorable..I love to keep one till it got big... Went to a a Tennessee BBQ called Red , White and Blues.. More of a Pork BBQ.. And I prefer Pork to Cow.. I had a 5 course Lo-Carb sampler.. It had shredded pork, Brisket, Turkey, Ribs and Sausage.. I have to admit I loved the Dried Rubbed Ribs. It more meatier tasting than the wet ribs...Good for what I wanted , and great service.. I also liked the fact I wasnt in the Touristy area.. This is where the locals ate.. This was in southern fort worth near the 20Hwy... I then drove to addison at the Cavanaugh Aircraft Musem .. I loved the fighter planes there... Great Mustangs and Spitfires.. Not to meantion a cool F-4 phantom.. All restored too.. Then drove around to the Galleria.. Only one store in the mall open.... I just figured to go to the airport since nothing much was open... In hindsite, I should have done the Cavanagh and Galleria on Saturday, and done the Ft Worth Museums and Zoo on Sunday.. Here in LA someones open on Sunday, and someone is open Easter... Great thing about ethnic neighborhoods.. Thai food during Christmas day... I ate dinner at the Aces bar in the Hyatt at the airport.. I had a good Duck and Mushroom quesadilla and a cobb salad.. Watch the Michelson game at the bar to kill time. People seemed to get excited.. I m glad for his fans he won... I just didnt want to sit for 2 extra hours in the airport. So killing time at the Hyatt was a good idea.. Did I mention DFW airport is Freakin Huge! LAX does not compare... Thanks everyone for the tips and hope you all had a great Weekend
