Denny's

457 W. INTERSTATE 30 GARLAND, TX 75043

http://www.dennys.com/en/default.aspx

 Stopped off in Garland, Texas at this Denny's on our way to Greenville, Texas. It is one of my favorite Denny's to date. They have good cooks and the waitresses are always really helpful and attentive.

It has a nice cozy atmosphere. The boys loved watching the big screen t.v. while they waited for the food to arrive.  

Aaron ordered the BLT. He loved it!  

Aaron had onion rings instead of fries, they were large and crunchy.

 

 Rodney picked the veggie burger with mushrooms and pepper jack cheese, spinach, tomato and a side of fries. The burger is an Amy's^® Veggie Burger made from fresh organic grains, vegetables & soy.  

 

Donovan ordered the steak burrito and was really happy with it. I didn't get a taste of it but he sure made it disappear fast. :0)

I ordered the Bacon Chipotle Chicken Skillet.
The grilled chicken breast is topped with crisp bacon, and a really good smoky cheese blend and chipotle sauce. I picked mashed potatoes and fiesta corn. I liked it all except for the fiesta corn, it was corn with pico put on top of it. And I would have rather had the spice cooked in with the corn instead of added on top it raw. I am just not into raw onion much.

That spicy cheese sauce was good!

I noticed the lights they use here are the same kind at the Cheesecake Factory. Wonder if they buy from the same restaurant decor store?  :0)

Pho Bistro

Pho Bistro
3052 Old Denton Rd # 112

Carrollton, TX 75007-4317

Our friend, Michael, told us we just had to try this place. 

Goi Cuon Chay~ fresh spring rolls with fried tofu. Included in the rice paper wrap is rice vermicelli and lettuce served with a peanut sauce.

It was quite good and my first time to have rice vemicelli in a wrap.



This is Ca Phe Sua Da ~ iced coffee with condensed milk. 

You mix the condensed milk into the fresh brewed dark roast chicory coffee.

Pour over the ice.

You now have a delightfuly cool coffee drink with a rich sweet flavor. (I think my Ma'Ma would love this drink, she is the one who got me hooked on chicory.)

Rod choose Tofu Ne ~ Sizzling Tofu

It is a soft tofu that is lightly fried wich turns this tofu into a creamy texture when bitten into. It's stir-fried with onions, carrots, bell peppers and snow peas.

It is served sizzling hot in a wonderful brown sauce.

Steamed rice is served with it as well. It is quite a yummy meal.

I chose orange chicken as Micheal said it was his favorite. I can't say it is mine. The flavor is good but I didn't taste any orange at all. There is no red pepper or ginger in it that I could taste and is probably why Michael likes it so much.



I added a little hoisin sauce to mine.

Mixed it with rice and dug in. It wasn't the orange chicken I am use too but it wasn't bad. I can't wait to go back and try another dish. I think one of their noodle soups will be my next choice.

The restaurant was clean and I really liked how it was decorated. Nice blue walls with really cute art hung on them and plants behind us. The wait staff is wonderful and the food came out fast. The prices are reasonable, three of us had a wonderful meal for $45.00.





Olive Garden

http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp
4240 BELTLINE RD

ADDISON TX 75001

Rod and I had a wonderful lunch out at Olive Garden today. We have been seeing the comercials about the never ending bowls of pasta and wanted to give them a try.

I really enjoy how thi restaurant is decoreated. Wine bottles all over the place how could that be anything but good? :0)

They have a wonderful garden salad with all the things I think should be in a salad and they will grate cheese in it if you like at your table. (unlimited refills)

Delicious warm garlic bread. (unlimited refills)

I think it is a wonderful mix of lettuce, tomatoe, shredded carrots, onion and black olives (which are my favorite) with crunchy crutons tossed in.

Sometimes I like to have black pepper sprinkled on it but not today.

Rod's first order was the whole wheat linguine with creamy parmesan portobello.

Topped with shredded parmesan. I did get a bite and it was so yummy!

I thought the noodles would be grainy but they weren't. It was really a delicious dish, the parmesan sauce was just loaded with portobello mushrooms.

I ordered angel hair pasta with the chianti sauce on one side and the parmesan portobello on the other.

I mixed the two together to make a "pink" sauce. My friend Lynn got me hooked on it.

Rod's second order was fettuccine with alfredo sauce.

It was totally yummy!

My second order was penne with the five cheese marinara. I just loved it, couldn't eat it all so brought it home.

Loved the little chunks of tomotoes in it.

It was nice that they had people coming by to see if you wanted a refill. I hate my glass being empty and having to wait to get it refilled.

Piccoli Dolci "little dessert treats".

Amaretto Tiramisu with Almond Cookie Crumble

This one had a wonderful flavor but I didn't like the cookie they had at the bottom.

Limoncello Mousse with Vanilla Cookie Crust

This is the favorite of the three that we picked.

 

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Mousse & Caramel Cream

This one was okay. The boys would haved liked it best but it just didn't have any "pop".

Our waitress was just wonderful!



Poor Girls Cafe

1010 E. Main Street
Davis, Oklahoma 73030

Stopped off at this cute little cafe after spending the day at Turner Falls. Rod had eaten here before but it was my first time.

The commodes as planters was just so "redneck" I couldn't wait to see the inside.

I chose the Poor Girl Scrambler. It is a meat lovers delight with sausage, bacon and ham on the side and in the eggs. The hashbrowns were perfect, golden brown on the outside and nice and soft in the center.

I just added a little pepper to mine then dug in. I couldn't eat it all because I wanted to save room for the lemon pie.

The gravy doesn't have meat in it so if you know anyone that's a vegetarian I think they will be pleased if they stop here.

Rod had the cheese omlette, hashbrowns, buscuits and gravy.

The lemon pie was perfect from the homemade crust to the whipped cream on top. I loved it!

The pecan pie was another yummy dessert that we tried. The thick filling was so good I had to lick the fork.

I can't wait till our next visit to Turner Falls and Poor Girls Cafe. I think I am trying the burgers next time.