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Los Cabos in Jenks
Posted on September 28, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
We found the cutest Mexican restaurant at Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks, Oklahoma. It is called Los Cabos and they have fun live music on the weekends.
The place is so cool. I kind of wish we would do something similar along our own river corridor. Anyway, here are some pics of our delicious food.
I love going out to eat with a bunch of friends because, not only is the company wonderful, but also I can get ten times as many food pictures instead of just the one or two dishes that Brian and I are having.
Brian was late leaving Wichita so he didn’t get to join us for dinner. I ordered his food to go and we took it back to the Airbnb. Besides, we didn’t want to be away from Saki too long.
Anyway, I really liked Los Cabos and look forward to returning when I play the Tulsa Pickleball Classic tournament next year. And, yes, I will definitely be playing in it again. Such a fun, well-organized tournament. More on that next post. Until next time, GNG.
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Cajun Ed’s in Tulsa
Posted on September 28, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
It was my first time in Tulsa and also my first time at Cajun Ed’s. The restaurant was recommended by the concierge at the hotel we stayed at. Well, Cindy and Ed Egan stayed at that hotel for the weekend. I only booked a room for one night because Brian and I had an Airbnb already for Friday and Saturday night. The plan was for me to ride down with Cindy and Ed and then Brian would grab Saki from our house and head down after he got off work on Friday night.
However, we found out later that the 50/50 mixed doubles had an 8 AM start so then Cindy and Ed decided to drive down on Thursday. Cindy I was riding with them, I went ahead and booked a night at the same hotel. Although, it ended up raining all night long and we didn’t start at 8 in the morning anyway.
I had a nice time hanging out with Cindy and Ed, and the three of us went to dinner at Cajun Ed’s. The girl at the hotel front desk said it was really good and we thought Ed being part of the name made it sound fun.
Here are some pictures of our dinner.
I also ordered a cup of the gumbo because Cindy and Ed both had it and it looked good. It was kind of expensive at $8 for the bowl. I figured it would be discounted since I was adding it on to my meal. There was no half/cheap button on their register. Everything was full-priced.
This was honestly one of those situations where the food looked better than it tasted. My bacon-wrapped pork chop and rice were good but this gumbo was a tad too salty for me. At least it wasn’t too spicy, I guess.
I had the strawberry beignet for dessert because our server said it was her favorite.
Cindy and Ed shared the pecan pie ala mode (that means with ice cream).
Anyway, dinner wasn’t bad overall. I love experiencing places that we don’t have in Wichita so that was the best part. I am grateful to Cindy and Ed for letting me ride down to Tulsa with them and letting me tag along. It was super helpful, specially since Brian couldn’t take the day off.
More on the Tulsa trip next post. Until next time, GNG.
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Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux
Posted on September 22, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
We had the opportunity to check out Walk-Ons last month. I think they had just opened. The irony is that we didn’t even know the place existed until we were trying to figure out where to go for dinner and one of our out of town guests suggested it. They knew better than we did!
The Walk-Ons in Wichita is in New Market Square, next to Olive Garden, in the space that used to be occupied by Granite City Food and Brewery. Granite City has been gone a while so I guess it was time that another restaurant took over the space. We have many sports bars in Wichita but none with a Cajun flair, so I guess that makes Walk-Ons pretty special.
The have fun drinks and the food is actually good. Here are some pics.
The desserts are pretty good there too.
We haven’t been back yet but once we get the alphabet dining tour going again, I can’t wait to return for the W. Until next time, GNG.
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Resort Food
Posted on September 12, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
Pictures of our delicious dinner at El Patio on the first night.
I discovered the mango mezcalita on this trip and it was my absolute favorite drink while there. Of course, some were tastier than others depending on which bar or bartender made it.
Here are some pictures of our breakfast the next morning.
Lunch at Seaside Grill…
Giant calamari and itty bitty dessert.
Dinner at Himitsu…
Dinner at Portofino…
Fancy wedding food…
So much food, so little time… LOL. Anyway, this isn’t all the food that we ate but all the ones I got pics of — there was so much to eat, as is what always happens at all-inclusive resorts. Until next time, GNG.
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My Favorite Lunch Buddy
Posted on August 22, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
My favorite lunch buddy aka Chris Townley is on vacation this week so I’m on my own for coffees and lunches which makes me really sad. I am super excited for him and his Seattle trip, though, and I look forward to hearing about it over coffee/lunch upon his return.
For a long time, Sienna Tuscan Steakhouse (the restaurant inside the Ambassador Hotel across the street from our office) was only open for dinner so, when we found out that they had reopened for lunch service, we decided to walk across the street and check them out. These are pictures of the food we had at lunch that day.
The food was good but expensive, which I should have expected. The restaurant is inside a fancy hotel after all.
Would probably not go there again unless we are celebrating a special occasion because my lunch cost a lot.
As far as lunches go, there are far more economical options that don’t entail packing a sack lunch. For instance, there is the Perfect Plate at the Kiva inside the Garvey Center. Their sandwiches are great and not that expensive.
Here are some pics of our food.
You can also get reasonably-priced pre-made to-go meals there. You can get 3- and 6-day meal plans in small and large portions.
They have some ready to go in the refrigerated case. You can also order in advance and then just pick them up there.
Finally, just past the Garvey Center, is another great restaurant option — AVI.
The food is excellent and the lunch prices are reasonable. Not to mention they have great seafood tacos, which is what both Chris and I had on the day that we walked over there for lunch.
These are the pics of our yummy tacos from AVI.
Anyway, that is all for now. Until next time, GNG.
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