WHERE I STAYED: I stayed at the Doubletree at Dallas Market Center, which was nice inside, (though the outside was a little aged). The staff was really nice, and it was in an excellent location. I stayed in a lovely house in Fondren while in Jackson, and other than my aunt's house, my lodgings in OKC were unremarkable.
WHAT I DID: While in Dallas, I hung out with other FIT team members-threw around the idea of going to karaoke, but to no avail. I didn't really do any sightseeing, as this was my third trip to Dallas within the year. In Jackson I met up with my best friend, Nikki, and we went to Fondren Public, Finnian's. Then on Saturday we went to my friend Jasmine's wedding on Lake Caroline (with karaoke!). It was gorgeous and I was able to catch up with so many friends from pharmacy school, which was a plus. Sunday was a lazy day, hanging out by The Reservoir and ending the night on a boat excursion with friends.
OKC- My aunt took me to Guthrie to see the drive-in they filmed Twister at, then Pop's for different flavored sodas, then we went to Bricktown--took a water tour. Last night--went to the drive in and saw XMen: Days of Future Past
WHAT I ATE: On the first night in Dallas, my coworkers and I hit up appetizers at Tate's, then headed to Hopdoddy's. Hopdoddy's was a good as the hype I was hearing about in Austin, and lucky for us, this particular one had opened just in time for our trip. The next was British Beverage Company (BBC). The food was good, atmosphere was better, (though we lost disgustingly at trivia), but if we're being honest, I went there for the beer. Our final night we ventured to the Flying Saucer, (yes, this breaks my only going to local places deal, but the majority always rules).
In Jackson we went to Pig & Pint for dinner on Friday, and while it was tasty, it just was not Germantown Commissary, nor Central BBQ. I fear Memphis may have ruined me on BBQ from any other place. Saturday brunch was at Julep, (hello 2 for 1 mimosas)! Nikki made me homemade biscuits on Sunday; they were amazing.
The only notable place I really in OKC was Ted's Cafe Escondido. I stayed in the 'burbs for the rest of my trip, and I was so tired after work, I didn't really search for the local eateries.
In Jackson we went to Pig & Pint for dinner on Friday, and while it was tasty, it just was not Germantown Commissary, nor Central BBQ. I fear Memphis may have ruined me on BBQ from any other place. Saturday brunch was at Julep, (hello 2 for 1 mimosas)! Nikki made me homemade biscuits on Sunday; they were amazing.
The only notable place I really in OKC was Ted's Cafe Escondido. I stayed in the 'burbs for the rest of my trip, and I was so tired after work, I didn't really search for the local eateries.
TRIP THEME: Reunited and it feels so good.
TRIP SONG: "Recover"-CHVRCHES
FAVORITE MOMENT: In Dallas, definitely hanging out with FIT team members at Flying Saucer. All of us were glad the week was over, so it made for a nice hangout after work. In Jackson, while I was so ecstatic about seeing all of my old pharmacy school friends, I have to say that cruising on the boat at sunset takes the cake. I'm just meant for the water. In OKC, the best part, by far, was being able to spend a whole day with just my aunt; something I don't know that she and I have ever done. Plus, ice cream.
WHAT I DRANK: It's been too long for me to remember all of these, so I just have to direct you to my Untappd profile, (mkmcanin). I do know that I had some phenomenal local brews in Dallas, including a flight at the Saucer, but the names have now eluded me. I know you're weeping.
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