Where are You Headed For Mother’s Day?

If you still need a place to eat on Sunday, look here for suggestions. Hopefully, though, you’ve got the resy all taken care of. If so, we want to know where you’re taking your lovely mama. Or, if you’re cooking for mom, what are you making? My mom is coming in from KC, and we’re going to the Mansion for brunch. Yes, it is fancy, but she’s worth it. And I can’t afford it on my own. Stacey is having breakfast at her in-laws (she’s hoping for pancakes and mimosas), Stephen was planning to go to Kitchen 1924 but must go to a cousin’s graduation instead, Todd is going to either Texas Land and Cattle Co or the Char-Co Broiler (”I come from country peasant stock. My mom and stepdad don’t like to spend a lot of money on food,” he explains), I can’t find Jennifer (but I’ll bet she’s going somewhere good) and Nancy is in West Virginia, so…we can only guess what she’ll be having.

Where Tre Wilcox Will Be Tomorrow Night

I am fortunate enough to be attending Evening at the Lake tomorrow, courtesy of People Newspapers. Looks to be a fun night, and Tre Wilcox is not only the honorary chair, he and his culinary services are a part of the live auction. I’d put a bid in if not only to beat him down with questions about this. And for some of his tasty Southern cooking, natch.

Spiral Diner: Now in Oak Cliff

I just got around to visiting the new Spiral Diner in Oak Cliff. If you’re not familiar, it’s a diner done vegan style. You can get all the basics: burgers, sammiches, breakfast, except all the animal products are replaced with plant substitutes. I’m no vegan, but I can still appreciate the fare. (One of my favorite Chinese joints is all vegan. No worrying about “mystery meat” and it feels healthy, even if it’s a huge plate of Kung Pao.)

The original location is still in Ft. Worth and has quite a following. This location is at Beckley Ave & Zang, which is only about 5-6 miles from Oak Lawn.

I’ll be back to try breakfast before I put my $0.02 in (I had lunch this time.) But if you go, be sure to try the Agave Limeade.

(Jamaican Jerk BBQ San’ich pictured)