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January 6, 2007: The Veranda Restaurant & Bar.

Posted on January 6, 2007 by dwightbrown

2525 W. Anderson Ln., Ste. #260 300-2660 30.35596° N, 97.73332° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 2. WiFi: No. Dwight’s comments: The one nice thing I can say about The Veranda is that they did a good job … Continue reading →

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June 24, 2006: Mesa Ranch.

Posted on June 24, 2006 by dwightbrown

8108 Mesa Drive 853-9480 30.37333° N, 97.75672° W Pepper grinder rating: 3. Men’s room rating: 2. WiFi: No. Dwight’s comments: Things I liked: the grilled quail I ordered on the side, which was the best quail I’ve had in town. … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2003: Baby Acapulco’s.

Posted on April 26, 2003 by dwightbrown

5610 N. I-35 (south of 290 on the west feeder) 302-1366 30.31606° N, 97.70821° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 2. Dwight’s comments: This practically defines bad TexMex. Unimpressive fajitas, bad nachos, bland sauce: the queso flamedo is … Continue reading →

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April 19, 2003: Imperial Asia.

Posted on April 19, 2003 by dwightbrown

825 E. Rundberg 834-9388 30.35654° N, 97.68732° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 2. Dwight’s comments: This used to be a place called Golden China, which I kind of liked: it was one of the better strip mall … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2003: Sullivan’s.

Posted on April 12, 2003 by dwightbrown

300 Colorado 495-6504 30.26604° N, 97.74509° W Pepper grinder rating: 4. Men’s room rating: 3. Dwight’s comments: Disappointing. Aesthetically, there’s nothing wrong with Sullivan’s, except that the wood wood wood steakhouse look is starting to get tired. They have a … Continue reading →

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April 5, 2003: Juan in a Million.

Posted on April 5, 2003 by dwightbrown

2300 E. “Ceasar Chavez” (i.e. East 1st St.) 472-3872 30.35523° N, 97.71916° W Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 1.5. (Guys, Lilliputian confines, a permanent wet floor sign, a missing top for your toilet tank, and a sink that’s … Continue reading →

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August 2, 1997: Thai Noodle House.

Posted on August 2, 1997 by dwightbrown

2602 Guadalupe 494-1011 Pepper grinder rating:0. Men’s room rating:2. Dwight’s comments: Good steamed dumplings, and reasonable prices, but otherwise not outstanding Thai food from the people who brought you Satay. Perhaps if they raised the prices a bit, they could … Continue reading →

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March 29, 1997: Pappasito’s Cantina.

Posted on March 29, 1997 by dwightbrown

6513 N. IH-35 459-9214 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 3.5. (Exceptionally clean, with lots of space.) Dwight’s comments: Good but expensive meat dishes. Excellent fajitas (both beef and chicken) and good pork ribs. However, I think it’s a … Continue reading →

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March 22, 1997: Mr. India Palace.

Posted on March 22, 1997 by dwightbrown

9120 N. I-35 835-4447 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 1.5. (Typical fast food joint men’s room: which is what this used to be.) Dwight’s comments: After two trips, I’m willing to say this is every bit as good … Continue reading →

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March 15, 1997: Olive Garden.

Posted on March 15, 1997 by dwightbrown

8833 Burnet Road 459-0701 Pepper grinder rating: 0. Men’s room rating: 3. Dwight’s comments: Indefensibly bland Italian food. Good breadsticks and decent salad. Average service. Why do the Olive Gardens continue to be packed every damn night, when there are … Continue reading →

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