Downtown Coffee Lounge Tyler Texas

Downtown Coffee Lounge
200 W. Erwin Street
Tyler, Texas 75702
903.266.9192

It is so nice to see such a beautiful, bright, modern little spot hit downtown. Contemporary artworks, rotated on a monthly basis, by local artists can be seen hanging on the walls. The Lounge started out as a place that just served coffee and desserts. Darn good ones mind you. I went in soon after it opened and had a red velvet cupcake that was scrumptious. Forward to now. The coffee shop has expanded it's menu to feed hungry lunch goers. I was made aware of the fact that chef David organically grows a lot of the vegetables that are used in the lunch fair. No wonder my salad was so good. It was a simple green salad with tomatoes, dried cranberries and fresh mozzarella. The dressing was a wonderfully light citrus Italian vinaigrette. The other chomper in the group ordered a chicken salad wrap. It was also fresh and tasty. My biggest dilemma was picking out dessert. This was not a bad quandary to be in quite frankly. With prompting from the lady behind the glass I settled on the chocolate mousse with whip cream and strawberries. If its is mousse it has to be more healthy right... Well really I don't care, I just want more!

Wasabi Tyler Texas

Wasabi
5617 Donnybrook Avenue
Tyler, TX 75703-6111
903. 939.0211

Lots of people are talking about Wasabi. One reason would be that the past state of Asian food in Tyler left a lot to be desired. Wasabi is fresh, new, and inviting. I asked everyone I knew that had been there if it was good-- what did it look like inside. The unanimous response was that it was good, and that it looked a bit like Fiore its predecessor. Well, they were right, it is good. The inside does not remind me of the old Fiore though. The bones of the place are the same, but dark colors and local art transformed the atmosphere perfectly. I do hope they rotate the art work on a regular basis, all Tyler restaurants should. On to the food. It was positively delicious. It picks up the slack where all others have left off. We started with a Lone Star roll. Not something you would get if you are a sushi purist, but great for those who like creative playful cuisine. I had the chicken salad. The taste was wonderful, and the dressing had a depth of flavor from sweet to tart. The only complaint I had was that the chicken was fried. When I order a salad I don't want fried chicken on it. The other dishes we had were the kung pow chicken, very good, and the green curry shrimp, excellent. The curry shrimp was divine, crave worthy! I will be back to eat it. I am still thinking about it. I will sing the praises of Wasabi to whomever I can.

Oh, and the dessert. A Super palate cooling delish ice creamy cake dream.

Don Juan Tyler Texas

Don Juan
El Original
1313 E. Erwin Tyler TX
903.526.2999

When you are looking for Mexican food you that don't want to stop eating, Don Juan El Original is the place. It's like a foodies dream. The Original is off the beaten path and still draws a crowd-- i.e., its good! The chow is consistent, you always know what you are getting. I have tried many things here, chicken fajitas being one of my favorites. Their bean tacos with cheese and avocado are to die for, and the DJ queso with bread should be illegal. All the menu items are reasonably priced, and tacos are $1.45 each. Some other things to try are the quesadilla, beef tacos on corn, sopas- heck its all good. The only thing that leaves a bit to be desired is the dessert. The flan is hit or miss, sometimes it is good, sometimes it's not. Eat here. Nom Nom Nom! I know I will!

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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek Dallas Texas

This was my first stay at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Perched on five acres off of Turtle Creek, the mansion provides a quiet respite for travelers. From the instant you drive up you know you have landed some place special. The service and attentiveness was unparalleled. I have stayed at other Rosewood properties, and this one out does them all on service. My room was upgraded for the visit and featured an expansive king room adjoined with a even larger parlor. The Mansion has just undergone a remodel, and the aesthetic was contemporary traditional. The room service breakfast was outstanding, as was all the food, even the late night dining. My stay here was a wonderful experience.

If you are planning a trip to Big D anytime soon Mansion on Turtle Creek has some great rates at this time. Lead reservations agent Mara Rothman can take care of all your needs. Ask for the Arts District special, $199 a night, and tell her Sonia sent you!

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Gloria's Restaurant Dallas Texas

Gloria's
3715 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75206
214-874-0088
http://www.gloriasrestaurants.com/

We stopped in at Gloria's while we were on Lower Greenville in Dallas. The full patio made our choice easy-- if there are lots of people, the food must be good. The restaurant offers Salvadoran fare, which is similar to Mexican food. Gloria's was modern inside and the service was attentive. A starter of salsa, chips, and black bean dip came out, it was pretty darn good. I had the Sopa Siete Mares and my mom had the Pescado Acajutla. The seafood soup was brothy and flavorful, moms fish was just ok. I would definitely be back to Gloria's, and the next time I would try one of the Salvadorian samplers.