Boomer Jacks

If you want to watch a game and drink a few beers in a comfortable setting Boomer Jack's is a good choice. I counted no less than 10 big flat- screen TV's in not that big of a restaurant. I also like their indoor/outdoor bar set up. That's pretty cool.

The food?

If I go out for a hamburger I'm probably not going there, if I go out for a salad I'm definitely not going there -- but the appetizer was good and the best prepared dish. We ordered the Jack's Mix, which includes: Boomer chips (batter dipped and fried sliced jalepenos), fried mozzarella cheese and boneless chicken wings in a spicy sauce. All of the appetizer samplings were good to very good. I'd rate my wife's hamburger as fair, at best, and my grilled chicken salad as below average. Chili's is much better.

But I'm not their market. They are appealing to a younger crowd.

It is a great looking place and in a good location in Montgomery Plaza. The Friday lunch was respectably busy but not packed.

Lunch for 4 with an appetizer but no adult beverages was $49.00 plus tip.

What Do Bloggers Do When Too Tired to Write?

They post a good cartoon and go to bed . . .

Westward, Yo.

Before too long, I'll be landing at DFW and heading west to Fort Worth for the first time in a long time. Upon getting in the car I plan to adjust my car radio dial to 1310 the Ticket. I guess Greggo is gone but I’m dying to hear the Musers, Norm and Reiner.

My wife asked where I will be going first, food-wise. Maybe not exactly in this exact order, but here’s my list:

Central Market for lunch. Good salad bar, nice tables to sit outside. It’s too bad the original store managers are gone. They added something to the place and kept a closer eye on the finer details.

Starbucks on University – at some point you’ll find us sitting at the kids table in Barnes and Noble drinking a cup of coffee and playing with the grandkids. Hadn’t seen Elvis the artist at the window table in a while either.

Trinity River – the wife and I will take a long walk along the river on the North side of downtown. She’ll talk, I’ll listen, and somehow that’s the right order of things.

Mi Cocina’s downtown for a good Mexican meal with the family. If we can get an outdoors table , all the better.

Kinkaid’s for a burger. They haven’t moved yet have they?

Rangers game on Saturday night, I might even break down and have a ballpark beer and brat. Mavericks? Nah.

On Sunday, I’ll be fake singing in the choir at St Mary of the Assumption on Magnolia. Hey Ken. Donuts for the kids from Paul's.

Lunch again at Central Market, or Carshon's, maybe.

One night we’ll be at Charlie's for pizza.

I need to fit in a visit to Lili’s. I like those guys.

My daughter's for dinner on Sunday night with a few (dozen) friends.

I hope the taco truck is still there on 8th around Elizabeth. I have to see what’s going on downtown with the Omni, Lancaster Blvd, 7th Street, etc. It’s amazing, but they’re getting along just fine without me.

If I'm missing the "best of" something, please let me know. Remember, I only have 5 days.