This was not one of the places we had intended to go when we planned our trip but it was one of the more interesting places we found and right near a lot of places we did intend to go to. We had to turn around once though since the sign is obscured by trees and not very big. We didn't even know it was there except for the ad in the local tourist fliers. They had a list of the nightly events and we wanted to check it out.
They really do have a wall of games you can play although if you don't bring your own players you might have a hard time getting a good game going. Just face it, people are shy and don't know how to interact with people they don't know. The first time we went in we were more or less by ourselves for the most part with occasional diners. The second time though the place was nearly half full of people playing all sorts of games, the theme seems to be merely a suggestion and not so much organized. They know a lot of the games but you are also about as likely to find one they've never played yet. With over 500 games that's bound to happen. Learning a game a week that would take almost ten years to learn them all and by the end of it most of that would have been forgotten.
The place was pretty clean and the treats in the display case will make your mouth water. Everything we ate there was pretty good and they just keep track of what you got and you pay when you leave. I of course tried the club sandwich, no hamburger, which was surprisingly good. I usually try this sandwich since it's one of those sandwiches that anyone should be able to make well if they can prepare food at all. We also tried their pita and hummus and a slice of cake. All top notch.
Pricing was fair, $7.95 for the club and a few bucks for the treats. The drinks were a little high though nearing three dollars for an iced tea.
As long as you go in the evenings past 6:00 you can park on the street for free. Before that it cost a little but it shouldn't break the bank. There isn't any specific parking for this place so the street is really your only option unless you find a lot nearby you prefer.
Long story short, when the mosquitoes drive you indoors as the sun begins to set, this is a great little place to be driven into. Play a game, have some food, and when the poor little buggers are tired of flying around you can make a dash for wherever you're staying. For us that was usually around closing time.
Hours: Sun - Thurs 11:00am - 10:00pm
Fri - Sat 11:00am - 12:00am
Location: 213 23rd Street, Galveston, TX
Website: http://www.boardgameisland.com/
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Thursday, September 19, 2013
Monday, August 27, 2012
Lost Dog Cafe, Folly Beach, South Carolina
We went out to Folly Beach looking for a nice beach to go splash around in and take pictures of the sun rise. There aren't many places open at that time of morning but there were plenty of surfers riding the waves so we asked one of them where a good place was that we could have some breakfast.
Apparently at that time of day there was only one place we could go. This didn't seem like it was going to go well for us, seeing as we had tried many places so far in South Carolina and had thus far been disappointed, but we walked the several blocks as directed and came across the Lost Dog Cafe. It's not hard to find being just off of the only main road in town. You have to get there early though since they close at 3:00 on most days and 2:00 on Sunday. You guessed it, no dinner.
There were a few cars in front and not much room for many more, parking can be a little difficult but seeing as we were on foot having parked at the beach, a pay parking lot, we didn't mind. The next couple times we went it was a little more crowded and barely found a spot to park.
The cafe is pet friendly and even has complimentary dog biscuits at the door but the first thing you will notice is that the walls are covered with pictures of dogs, and one cat. After the initial blast of canines you will be seated either inside or outside. Either way it has a very comfortable feel to the place. The locals eat there as well as tourists who have found it either by accident or by word of mouth. The couple we were staying with just outside Charleston had never heard of the place.
While in the area we tried both breakfast and lunch. We were pleased with everything we had and even gave jealous stares at some of those around us who seemed to have something even better. I had to try the burger which I use to base any restaurant off of. If you have a burger on the menu then you should make it well and they did. The wife had some wrap. I don't remember which one but she thoroughly enjoyed it.
If you have ever been to South Carolina then you would know that the area was clean. Even on the most back of back streets people kept things clean. If something hadn't been clean then it would have stuck out like a sore thumb.
The prices were reasonable for what I would usually expect. For the area though they were cheap. Again I had been experiencing some less than par places and spending quite a bit more. The burger at the Lost Dog was $8.50 and even though the fries were extra we got out of there for just over $20. Breakfast was a little cheaper but I really like muffins and we go out of there for just over $10.
In summary, the Lost Dog Cafe is a nice place to eat. The staff was very friendly and attentive and seemed to enjoy working there. The locals were also friendly and didn't mind chatting while eating and of course all the dogs here and there who are just waiting to be petted.
Location: 106 W Huron Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Hours: M-Sat 6:30-3, Sun 6:30-2
Website: http://lostdogfollybeach.com/index.html
Apparently at that time of day there was only one place we could go. This didn't seem like it was going to go well for us, seeing as we had tried many places so far in South Carolina and had thus far been disappointed, but we walked the several blocks as directed and came across the Lost Dog Cafe. It's not hard to find being just off of the only main road in town. You have to get there early though since they close at 3:00 on most days and 2:00 on Sunday. You guessed it, no dinner.
There were a few cars in front and not much room for many more, parking can be a little difficult but seeing as we were on foot having parked at the beach, a pay parking lot, we didn't mind. The next couple times we went it was a little more crowded and barely found a spot to park.
The cafe is pet friendly and even has complimentary dog biscuits at the door but the first thing you will notice is that the walls are covered with pictures of dogs, and one cat. After the initial blast of canines you will be seated either inside or outside. Either way it has a very comfortable feel to the place. The locals eat there as well as tourists who have found it either by accident or by word of mouth. The couple we were staying with just outside Charleston had never heard of the place.
While in the area we tried both breakfast and lunch. We were pleased with everything we had and even gave jealous stares at some of those around us who seemed to have something even better. I had to try the burger which I use to base any restaurant off of. If you have a burger on the menu then you should make it well and they did. The wife had some wrap. I don't remember which one but she thoroughly enjoyed it.
If you have ever been to South Carolina then you would know that the area was clean. Even on the most back of back streets people kept things clean. If something hadn't been clean then it would have stuck out like a sore thumb.
The prices were reasonable for what I would usually expect. For the area though they were cheap. Again I had been experiencing some less than par places and spending quite a bit more. The burger at the Lost Dog was $8.50 and even though the fries were extra we got out of there for just over $20. Breakfast was a little cheaper but I really like muffins and we go out of there for just over $10.
In summary, the Lost Dog Cafe is a nice place to eat. The staff was very friendly and attentive and seemed to enjoy working there. The locals were also friendly and didn't mind chatting while eating and of course all the dogs here and there who are just waiting to be petted.
Location: 106 W Huron Ave, Folly Beach, SC
Hours: M-Sat 6:30-3, Sun 6:30-2
Website: http://lostdogfollybeach.com/index.html
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Joe's Family Restaurant, Mansfield, Texas
Joe's is a nice little hometown restaruant located just off of Broad Street on Mitchell road near US 287. You might not even think to go there unless someone told you it was there since it's not in with any shopping center or mall and it's not widely publicised. I went with the office a couple times but they're only open for breakfast and lunch and promptly close at 3:00 pm which gives them plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day.
The menu is what you would expect from a diner, breakfast foods, sandwiches, burgers and a few extras for good measure. They aren't really known for anything particular until you get to the dessert. The merangue pies are as good as it gets. Soetimes that's all we would get from there and just have someone pick up a pie for the office. These things are about half merangue and half pie.
If you really want food though I would suggest the burger. It's nothing really special but it's a good burger for a reasonable price. I wouldn't get a drink there though since it's creeping up on two bucks but I don't like spending where I don't have to, Mansfield's water is pretty good.
They keep the area really clean inside and out, again not being in a shipping center or right by other restaurants really helps with this. The staff is pretty nice too. I never felt rushed and the atmosphere was nice. Parking wasn't a problem and I don't expect it will be.
You can easily get out of there for under ten dollars unless you splurge and get the extras, and that's tip and all.
Overall I'd have to say it's a nice place to have lunch or breakfast if you have the time. Dinner is right out since they are't open that late. Definitely a place to try if you're looking for a bite in the area.
Location: 310 N. Mitchell Road, Mansfield, TX
Hours: M-Sat 6-3, Sun 7-3
Website: http://www.joes-mansfield.com/
The menu is what you would expect from a diner, breakfast foods, sandwiches, burgers and a few extras for good measure. They aren't really known for anything particular until you get to the dessert. The merangue pies are as good as it gets. Soetimes that's all we would get from there and just have someone pick up a pie for the office. These things are about half merangue and half pie.
If you really want food though I would suggest the burger. It's nothing really special but it's a good burger for a reasonable price. I wouldn't get a drink there though since it's creeping up on two bucks but I don't like spending where I don't have to, Mansfield's water is pretty good.
They keep the area really clean inside and out, again not being in a shipping center or right by other restaurants really helps with this. The staff is pretty nice too. I never felt rushed and the atmosphere was nice. Parking wasn't a problem and I don't expect it will be.
You can easily get out of there for under ten dollars unless you splurge and get the extras, and that's tip and all.
Overall I'd have to say it's a nice place to have lunch or breakfast if you have the time. Dinner is right out since they are't open that late. Definitely a place to try if you're looking for a bite in the area.
Location: 310 N. Mitchell Road, Mansfield, TX
Hours: M-Sat 6-3, Sun 7-3
Website: http://www.joes-mansfield.com/
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Potager Cafe, Arlington, Texas
We ran into the owner of this restaurant while at the farmer's market in arlington. When she said she owned a restaurant near by we dedided we should check it out.
We didn't understand what she was talking about at first but when we got there you could see the food being made right there at the counter and you could ask for as much of whatever as you wanted. Everything was a la carte. The price was a little different. As the owner said it was a pay what you think it's worth scale, although on the wall was what they think it's worth near where you drop off your money. Some of the prices I thought were a little high and others a little low so I guess in the end what I though was pretty close to the board. I'm still not sure about tipping there.
The menu changes daily and even hourly. One minute there can be a nice quiche sitting there and by the time you decide you really wanted a piece it's gone. Don't worry too much though because something else is there that you probably didn't realize you wanted just as much. Save room for dessert. I don't know what it will be but save room anyway. It's all made fresh daily and at the whim of the chefs. The one constant is fresh bread, you have to try it to appreciate it. The only thing you don't have to get up to get is water which is conviently located on each table in pitchers.
When you're done you put your plates up and put what you think the meal was worth in an empty seed packet and place it in an old watering can. Needless to say it's cash only. As far as a cost here it really depends on how you eat and what you think it was worth. I've gotten out of there for $6 before and felt satisfied while another time I spent over $30, probably because the dessert was so good, twice.
It's always clean in there. I think the owner would fall over if it wasn't and with her energy that's saying something. There's also plenty of parking on the side and out back.
Overall a nice restaurant with good healthy food to fit any size budget. As far as I know there isn't anywhere close to compare it to.
Finding the place and making sure it's open when you want to go is a little trickier. The place isn't really big and it's nestled in the middle of a short block on the east side of the street. Even though it does have a large sign, I've missed it more than once.
Location: 315 S. Mesquite, Arlington, TX
Hours T,W 11-3, Th-Sat 11-9
Website: http://www.potagercafe.com/
We didn't understand what she was talking about at first but when we got there you could see the food being made right there at the counter and you could ask for as much of whatever as you wanted. Everything was a la carte. The price was a little different. As the owner said it was a pay what you think it's worth scale, although on the wall was what they think it's worth near where you drop off your money. Some of the prices I thought were a little high and others a little low so I guess in the end what I though was pretty close to the board. I'm still not sure about tipping there.
The menu changes daily and even hourly. One minute there can be a nice quiche sitting there and by the time you decide you really wanted a piece it's gone. Don't worry too much though because something else is there that you probably didn't realize you wanted just as much. Save room for dessert. I don't know what it will be but save room anyway. It's all made fresh daily and at the whim of the chefs. The one constant is fresh bread, you have to try it to appreciate it. The only thing you don't have to get up to get is water which is conviently located on each table in pitchers.
When you're done you put your plates up and put what you think the meal was worth in an empty seed packet and place it in an old watering can. Needless to say it's cash only. As far as a cost here it really depends on how you eat and what you think it was worth. I've gotten out of there for $6 before and felt satisfied while another time I spent over $30, probably because the dessert was so good, twice.
It's always clean in there. I think the owner would fall over if it wasn't and with her energy that's saying something. There's also plenty of parking on the side and out back.
Overall a nice restaurant with good healthy food to fit any size budget. As far as I know there isn't anywhere close to compare it to.
Finding the place and making sure it's open when you want to go is a little trickier. The place isn't really big and it's nestled in the middle of a short block on the east side of the street. Even though it does have a large sign, I've missed it more than once.
Location: 315 S. Mesquite, Arlington, TX
Hours T,W 11-3, Th-Sat 11-9
Website: http://www.potagercafe.com/
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