The Spa at Canyon Oaks
316 Canyon Oaks Road
Crawford, TX 76638
254.848.9989
www.TheSpaAtCanyonOaks.com
Ramona: Chicken Caesar Salad, iced tea, key lime pie
Jim: Chicken Caesar Salad, iced tea, key lime pie
Ramona received a gift certificate for a holiday package at Canyon Oaks. I included lunch for two, and I got the chance to relax and read for a couple of hours while she was pampered. The lunch was good and fresh. Nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
-Jim
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Dinner -- 5/2/08
Cheddar's Waco
4208 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
254.741.1411
http://www.cheddars.com/
5:40- 7:00 PM
Ramona: Mushroom burger, margarita swirl (2!)
Jim: 11 oz. sirloin, baked potato and baby carrots. iced tea
Shared: onion rings with ranch and spicy sauce
This was the first time we got this appetizer, and it was delicious. the onions were crispy and the breading delicious. The steak was tender and juicy. I love chewing a piece of tender, medium rare steak for the juice and the wonderful taste. Most of the time, I eat my sides and only about 1/3 of the steak so I can savor the best part of the meal. Ramona's burger was huge, and she had to abandon part of the roll, along with a half dozen of the onion rings from the huge pile.
This was our 5th visit since we began this blog, and countless others since it opened about three years ago. It hasn't changed a bit. One of those rare places that has never disappointed us. What a great way to celebrate the end of the school year!
-Jim
4208 Franklin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
254.741.1411
http://www.cheddars.com/
5:40- 7:00 PM
Ramona: Mushroom burger, margarita swirl (2!)
Jim: 11 oz. sirloin, baked potato and baby carrots. iced tea
Shared: onion rings with ranch and spicy sauce
This was the first time we got this appetizer, and it was delicious. the onions were crispy and the breading delicious. The steak was tender and juicy. I love chewing a piece of tender, medium rare steak for the juice and the wonderful taste. Most of the time, I eat my sides and only about 1/3 of the steak so I can savor the best part of the meal. Ramona's burger was huge, and she had to abandon part of the roll, along with a half dozen of the onion rings from the huge pile.
This was our 5th visit since we began this blog, and countless others since it opened about three years ago. It hasn't changed a bit. One of those rare places that has never disappointed us. What a great way to celebrate the end of the school year!
-Jim
Dinner -- 5/1/08
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
621 North Valley Mills
Waco, TX 76711
254.776.2228
http://www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com/
Ramona: 1 meat plate: pulled pork, barbecue beans, escalloped potatoes, iced tea
Jim: 2 meat plate: pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, barbecue beans, yellow potato salad, iced tea
The pulled pork was especially delicious this time -- tender and juicy. The turkey was also good. Unfortunately, the frozen ice cream machine was broken, so no free dessert! This is rapidly becoming our favorite barbeque place in Waco. Of course, nothing will ever dislodge Bridge's in Shelby, NC as the top spot. We had a two-for-one dinner coupon, woo-who!
-Jim
621 North Valley Mills
Waco, TX 76711
254.776.2228
http://www.dickeysbarbecuerestaurants.com/
Ramona: 1 meat plate: pulled pork, barbecue beans, escalloped potatoes, iced tea
Jim: 2 meat plate: pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, barbecue beans, yellow potato salad, iced tea
The pulled pork was especially delicious this time -- tender and juicy. The turkey was also good. Unfortunately, the frozen ice cream machine was broken, so no free dessert! This is rapidly becoming our favorite barbeque place in Waco. Of course, nothing will ever dislodge Bridge's in Shelby, NC as the top spot. We had a two-for-one dinner coupon, woo-who!
-Jim
Dinner -- 4/30/08
Red Lobster
5925 W. Waco Dr.
(at Richland Mall)
Waco, TX 76710-6356
254.741.1766
http://www.redlobster.com/
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Ramona: Chef's pasta (half serving) with shrimp, lobster, linguini, and iced tea
Jim: Broiled sea food platter (shrimp, stuffed flounder, scallops), iced tea
We had a coupon for $4.00 off that expired on April 30th, so we could not let that go to waste. We were always cautious about red Lobster, but our last few visits have been great. Again, a busy week, and no time to cook, so we went and found it uncrowded and unrushed.
-Jim
5925 W. Waco Dr.
(at Richland Mall)
Waco, TX 76710-6356
254.741.1766
http://www.redlobster.com/
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Ramona: Chef's pasta (half serving) with shrimp, lobster, linguini, and iced tea
Jim: Broiled sea food platter (shrimp, stuffed flounder, scallops), iced tea
We had a coupon for $4.00 off that expired on April 30th, so we could not let that go to waste. We were always cautious about red Lobster, but our last few visits have been great. Again, a busy week, and no time to cook, so we went and found it uncrowded and unrushed.
-Jim
Dinner -- 4/29/08
Beatnix's Coffeehouse
1826 Lake Shore Drive
Waco, TX 76708
254.755.6690
4:50 - 5:35 PM
Ramona: Grilled chicken panini foccacio, iced tea
Jim: Turkey wrap, latte
Sadly, we recently learned that Beatnix's is moving from this great location near where I work and home -- halfway between in fact. The atmosphere is great, lots of interesting entertainment opportunities during the week, including an open mic poetry night every Thursday from 8-10 PM. The coffee is great, and the sandwiches and wraps superb. An early morning latte and a black forest cake muffin are wonderful ways to start the day.
-Jim
1826 Lake Shore Drive
Waco, TX 76708
254.755.6690
4:50 - 5:35 PM
Ramona: Grilled chicken panini foccacio, iced tea
Jim: Turkey wrap, latte
Sadly, we recently learned that Beatnix's is moving from this great location near where I work and home -- halfway between in fact. The atmosphere is great, lots of interesting entertainment opportunities during the week, including an open mic poetry night every Thursday from 8-10 PM. The coffee is great, and the sandwiches and wraps superb. An early morning latte and a black forest cake muffin are wonderful ways to start the day.
-Jim
Dinner -- 4/28/08
Cotton Patch
5501 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
254.772.4200
http://www.cottonpatch.com/
5:30 - 6:45 PM
Ramona: Pot roast, black-eyed pea, mashed potatoes, iced tea
Jim: Chicken fried chicken, broccoli rice casserole, carrots, iced tea
We can mail this one in every time. Cotton Patch has a limited menu, but everything is good. I absolutely love the chicken fried chicken. The slab, and I do mean slab of chicken is juicy and the breading is delicious. The dinner rolls are also great -- steamy and soft. Ramona always opts for corn cakes. We have this on-going debate about whether or not "corn bread" is really bread. I say no, it is too crumbly, like a dry cake. Today they gave us corn muffins, so debate resolved. I also claim blackeyed "peas" are not really peas, since they look like beans.
-Jim
5501 Bosque Blvd
Waco, TX 76710
254.772.4200
http://www.cottonpatch.com/
5:30 - 6:45 PM
Ramona: Pot roast, black-eyed pea, mashed potatoes, iced tea
Jim: Chicken fried chicken, broccoli rice casserole, carrots, iced tea
We can mail this one in every time. Cotton Patch has a limited menu, but everything is good. I absolutely love the chicken fried chicken. The slab, and I do mean slab of chicken is juicy and the breading is delicious. The dinner rolls are also great -- steamy and soft. Ramona always opts for corn cakes. We have this on-going debate about whether or not "corn bread" is really bread. I say no, it is too crumbly, like a dry cake. Today they gave us corn muffins, so debate resolved. I also claim blackeyed "peas" are not really peas, since they look like beans.
-Jim
Dinner -- 4/27/08
Olive Garden #1222
5921 W. Waco Dr.
at Richland Mall
Waco, TX 76710-6356
254.
http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp
Ramona: Caesar salad, bread sticks, Ravioli di Portobello, iced tea
Jim: Caesar salad, bread sticks, Chicken Parmesean, iced tea
Decent for a chain, and my favorite here is the Chicken parmesean. Ramona is a little more adventurous, as she seems to get something different every time. It wasn't too crowded this visit, and thankfully, we were not rushed. The bottomless salad and the bread sticks are a real treat. Great place for a quick dinner during the week. We have both been busy this week, so we went out a lot.
-Jim
5921 W. Waco Dr.
at Richland Mall
Waco, TX 76710-6356
254.
http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp
Ramona: Caesar salad, bread sticks, Ravioli di Portobello, iced tea
Jim: Caesar salad, bread sticks, Chicken Parmesean, iced tea
Decent for a chain, and my favorite here is the Chicken parmesean. Ramona is a little more adventurous, as she seems to get something different every time. It wasn't too crowded this visit, and thankfully, we were not rushed. The bottomless salad and the bread sticks are a real treat. Great place for a quick dinner during the week. We have both been busy this week, so we went out a lot.
-Jim
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