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Shannon Wynne Will Open New Restaurant In Dallas: The Moth

Veteran Dallas restaurateur Shannon Wynne has signed a lease on the “old Ann Sachs tile space” in the Design District (High Line & Oak Lawn) and will open a restaurant/bar called The Moth. Veteran is a nice way to describe Mr. Wynne, in reality he is a crafty, no-bs geezer. Ask him a question and he gives you a straight answer.

Here is a transcript of our phone conversation. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 13th, 2009 12:44pm | filed under Beverages, Burgers, Celebrity Diners, Chefs, Foodie People, Grilling, Hippie revolutions, Neighborhood restaurants, Openings, Pub Concepts, Restaurant News, Silly Reasons to Celebrate, Travel, Wine & Spirits, beer, cocktails, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 16 Comments »

Hully & Mo Info

I tried to lunch at Hully & Mo today but they were not open. Then I found this comment posted today and I thought I’d bring it out front and center:

I just called Hully & Mo’s and asked about Happy Hour pricing. I was told that everything would be $1 off during HH. I inquired further and was told that Domestics are $3, imports $4, and high end drafts (Fat Tire, Stella, etc.) would be $5. I asked about wine and was told “we have an extensive wine list…” I said “No, the HH prices…” he said wines would be $7 and $10 – EEK! A little rich for my HH wine palate. I’m work for a large company just across the street from the Quadrangle (Hully & Mo’s) and had hoped for a little better pricing than that, especially from a space that seems to be a bit cursed. Food is priced anywhere from $6.50 to $35, “$35 being a hand cut filet.” So, I guess we’ll see what happens and if the particular atmosphere is worth the extra $, especially given the other great HH specials in the immediate area.

Hmm. Happy Hour prices. That’s interesting. I’m not much of a Happy Hour follower, I prefer to get ripped in the privacy of my own home where I am happy to be in my jammies, but the reader brings up some good observations. Let’s slink in to Hully & Mo and take a look. Pay attention. Coming soon.

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 6th, 2009 4:30pm | filed under Pub Concepts, cocktails | (0) Comments »

Rumors Behind the Restaurant News

Well, my staycation is over and we are back at work. For some reason my computer and Internet connection at home are moving slower than I am this morning so, until I dock at the Mother (beat, beat) Ship, I’ll be brief.

I hear the old Pescabar space is morphing into a “pub concept” to be called Exchange. Pub concepts are hot. I wish someone would get a sense of humor and open a pub concept offering “Recession Cuisine.” We could have a lot of fun writing that menu. Lots.

And speaking of fun, it sounds like Hully&Mo had a soft (hard?) opening on New Year’s Eve. One insider reports “they were swinging from the chandeliers.” See: pubs with chandeliers. That’s a nice start to the year. Okay then, let’s get this party started.

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 5th, 2009 9:25am | filed under Openings, Pub Concepts, Restaurant News | 3 Comments »

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