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I've heard that one of the owner's of Razzo's opened this Cajun restaurant in Weatherford and I'm inclined to believe it because the food can be soooo good. But scroll down to the bottom to read...
I've heard that one of the owner's of Razzo's opened this Cajun restaurant in Weatherford and I'm inclined to believe it because the food can be soooo good. But scroll down to the bottom to read about the negatives.
Boo-Rays is a big casual restuarant with concrete floors and a large bar area. It has a country feel although is decorated with lots of New Orelands/Mardi Gras knick knacks.
Boo-Rays serves a good selection of fish - blackened, grilled, broiled with any number of sauces. I always get the decandent crawfish hollandaise sauce. Your plate comes with a huge serving of very good dirty rice and a dish of green beans.
There is also a fabulous chicken fried steak on the menu that includes the best mashed potatoes and gravy you've every had.
The prices are reasonable (fish dinner is around $11), and even better if you go at lunch!
Here's what's wrong with Boo-Rays: very strange staff. The hostess are very "whatever", just out of high gals that act like you have interrupted them. The wait staff isn't that great, either - not as friendly as you expect and certainly not as attentive.
Sometimes the irritation is worth it, but sometimes pulling into Sonic next door is just easier.
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Gibson's Discount Center lives in a time warp where dime stores still existed. Because it really is just that - an oversized 5&10 cent shop.
Unlike the dime store, Gibson's carries a big...
Gibson's Discount Center lives in a time warp where dime stores still existed. Because it really is just that - an oversized 5&10 cent shop.
Unlike the dime store, Gibson's carries a big selection of guns and ammo, as well as the usual textiles and housewares your grandmother had. They also carry a fabulous array of REAL western wear - stuff those barrel rider girls like to wear. The fabrics are sooooo cute - a great selection of retro materials that you could spend alot of money on even if you don't sew because they are so darn adorable.
You could spend hours in Gibsons going up and down the aisles finding one useful thing after another that YOU MUST HAVE NOW. All the products are displayed on open shelving and marked with red price tag stickers (a big problem is you're used to sleuthing for Target clearance items; red does not mean clearance in Gibson's.
Here is why Gibson's is so much fun:
Need one styrofoam ball - go to Gibson's. Or maybe all you need is an hour glass and where in the world would you find one of those - Gibson's, of course. If you only had one of the old fashioned pointed needle dealies you could slap your receipts on to be organized - Gibson's!
I've literally seen a woman screaming in delight and yelling for her husband to "COME LOOK" as she wAndered down the aisles one day. The Saturday before Easter, there wasn't a bag of primary colored plastic eggs to be found in Weatherford. But, who had them - Gibson's, of course.
Some drawbacks - it is old, dark and dreary. Employees are dragging around. Tiny check-out lanes that you are required to walk through even if you don't buy anything, i.e., everyone is a potential shoplifter. The plants and garden products out in front are NEVER priced - you have to round up someone to tell you how much something costs.
But, really, don't let any of the negatives keep you from visiting what surely passes for the Ike Godsey of all discount chains.
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Kay's Hallmark has been around forever at its present location "off the bricks" on Camp Bowie. The store is chock-full of gifts, collectibles, flags, gift foods, jewelry, etc. plus all the usual...
Kay's Hallmark has been around forever at its present location "off the bricks" on Camp Bowie. The store is chock-full of gifts, collectibles, flags, gift foods, jewelry, etc. plus all the usual Hallmark lines. This is a great place fo seasonal shopping - you'll find cute, high quality toys and candy for the kids' Easter baskets.
This is not a store for children to spend a long time in - it is just too crowded and filled with too many temptations. To really enjoy the unique selection of gifts, spend some time there by yourself. Husbands get real antsy, too! I left a star off for these reasons.
At Christmas the store is decked out and has a large Dept. 54 display. Even if you don't collect it, the display is beautiful to look at.
Check it out!
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Catfish O'harlie's is a reliable, consistent catfish restuarant located on Sante Fe Drive. The building is large and airy and constructed to look like a barn. Very casual atmosphere.
A fun thing...
Catfish O'harlie's is a reliable, consistent catfish restuarant located on Sante Fe Drive. The building is large and airy and constructed to look like a barn. Very casual atmosphere.
A fun thing you get when you sit down is a small bucket of peanuts - the kids love to shell and eat them.
The menu is limited: chicken fried steak, catfish, shrimp or oysters. The small catfish plate comes with three filets, french fries, and hush puppies. Most dinners are $10.95 so it is not inexpensive for a family of four.
There is $1.50 charge for plate sharing - probably worth it since two people can easily split a dinner.
Dinners also come with a trip to a very average salad bar and some very good pinto beans.
There is a $5.95 chicken fried plate available at lunch; otherwise, there is no lunch menu.
Drinks are $1.50 so ordering tea for everyone can add up!
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Milano's has become an east Parker County favorite. It is located right off the highway in a strip center. The prices are reasonable and it has that nice cool, quiet, dark Italian atmosphere that...
Milano's has become an east Parker County favorite. It is located right off the highway in a strip center. The prices are reasonable and it has that nice cool, quiet, dark Italian atmosphere that is so nice after a busy day.
The food is good and I've always enjoyed everything I've ordered. You'll see all the regualr things on the menu - lasagna, parmigana, spaghetti, a chicken and fish dish, etc.
What makes Milano's great is you can actually TAKE YOUR CHILDREN and they will eat theere! For $12, the kids can split a large cheese pizza and happily munch away. You'll bring home leftovers, too, so you might not have to cook dinner the next day.
In a county with a dearth of real food, Milano's is high on the list of places to eat.
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Chicken Express is a chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants in the Ft. Worth area, and in many rural communites to the west. It isn't the healthiest thing to eat and it will cost you more...
Chicken Express is a chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants in the Ft. Worth area, and in many rural communites to the west. It isn't the healthiest thing to eat and it will cost you more than the 99 cent burger at Wendy's but it's worth every penny.
The chicken is always tender and moist. The outside is crispy, crunchy and abundant. No weird spices either. A 2 piece chicken meal with a biscuit runs about $5.
Other popular items are the chicken tenders (kids love them) and fried catfish. The sides are pretty darn good as well. You don't find fried okra on alot of drive-thru menus but Chicken Express cooks up some mighty fine okra.
One thing that is kind of neat about Chicken Express is the employess come out to the drive-thru to take your order as you pull up the menu. No confusion, no yelling in microphones and no stress.
This particular location is a brand new "drive-in" just like Sonic. Super convenient, clean and friendly employees.
I'm taking a star off because we really all should be eating a salad.
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