late night eats

Looking for something to mitigate tomorrow’s hangover?

Avanti | F, Sa until 3am

Buzzbrews | Lemmon & Herschel, 75 & Fitzhugh, Commerce & Crowdus | 24 hour (try the Bluto crepe, extra bacon)

Cafe Brazil | 11 locations | 24 hours

DISH | F, Sa until 1am Hacienda on Henderson | until 2am

L.A. Gourmet Pizza | Uptown (try the Malibu Barbie pizza with wheat crust)

Nandina (Asian Tapas) | Lower Greenville | everyday until 3am

New Big Wong | until 3am Panda’s | Oak Lawn | until 4am

Rocco’s | Th until 3am, F & Sa until 4am

Rock N Taco | Uptown | late night Th-Sa

Sfuzzi | Uptown | Su-W until 2am, Th-Sa until 3am

Snookies | Oak Lawn | until 3am

Toulouse | until midnight

Village Burger Bar | Th-Sa until 2am … more to come!

Do Muck About

As I’ve mentioned in past reviews, I don’t like to travel outside of my bubble (that bubble usually encompasses the 3 miles around my current home). I was summoned to Addison to try out The Mucky Duck, an uber-local pub in Addison Circle … and I’ll be back. I’d say the best way to describe TMD is that it’s Cheers without the fat postman and with an Indian statue at the door.

This pub not only offers incredible daily specials, but hosts trivia on Wednesday nights with a stand-up comedian that looks like Jamie Kennedy as the trivia master. He doesn’t just ask straight-forward trivia questions, but he throws in some multiple choices, current events, and even “name that tune” questions. That night at TMD, I not only learned that sheep excrement is sometimes made into paper, but I also learned that french fries (and theirs are amazing) are, as odd as it sounds, delicious covered in gumbo.

Speaking of their food, on Wednesdays fish and chips are half off and not only would I get the dish again, but I’d pay full price. Another Wednesday treat we enjoyed was the Three Olives vodka that was a mere $3 after 8 p.m. Our table partook in shots of the root beer vodka (get the one without the whipped cream mixed in) and mixed drinks to go along with our fish and chips. I was hoping to order a snakebite but was the DD so had to limit myself to a couple drinks over the three-hour visit.

The wait staff at TMD was very nice and welcoming; one waiter recognized that we’d never been in and checked on us a few times throughout the evening. While a little slow, I’d say the service was pretty good.

Extras: free WiFi, lots of TVs, enclosed patio, darts, large craft beer selection

Drink strength: 4
Overall: 4.7

The Mucky Duck
www.themuckyduckaddison.com | @themuckyduckbar
5064 Addison Circle, Addison, TX | (972) 233-9362

Specials:
Monday | $3 Drafts 8 p.m. - close
Tuesday | “Loyalty Card Night” Exclusive food and drink specials for loyalty card holders 8 p.m. - close
Wednesday | 1/2 off Fish & Chips (All Day), Pub Trivia at 8 p.m. (get there by 7:30) and $3 Three Olives vodka 8 p.m. - close
Thursday | Free Taco Bar 6-8 p.m., Live Music 8-11 p.m., and $3 Crown & Down 8 p.m. - close
Saturday | Live Music 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Sunday | $3 Crown and Down (All Day)

Daily Happy Hour:
Monday-Thursday | 3-8 p.m.
Friday | 3 p.m. - close
Monday-Friday | 1/2 price appetizers until 8 p.m.

long live the queen

Fish and Chips with a Pimms and Lemonade - that is what you’d get if you were in London on a nice day with the sun shining after a walk in a park (patios are tougher to find over there, though!).  It’s also what you will get at the Londoner, Dallas’s very own spot of London life which is rumored to have the best fish and chips in Dallas.  The waiters and bartenders add to the authenticity because most of them have accents - someone seriously hold me back.

Review summed up: get your butt to this patio.  It’s great people watching, plenty of seating, dog
friendly, and the shade of two huge trees provides just enough shade to make it pleasant - there is even a 2nd floor patio if you want a private table.  Both patios give a great view of Downtown, too.

The decoration of The Londoner is somewhat intriguing if you can see it; it’s always a little bit dark inside.  The ceiling is adorned with mugs of all shapes, sizes, and themes - try to pick your favorite.  Also, pay special attention to the “Queens of England” piece on the wall of the stairs.

It’s a great place if you want to have a quick drink after work or if you want to grab a drink before heading out since its location is so ideal.  Tuesday’s happy hour is well populated along with Thursday’s and Friday’s.  Weekend nights here are manic - make sure you don’t expect to find a seat or a chance at the dart board.

Drink strength: 3.3 
Overall: 4.2

The Londoner
www.londoner.com
2909 Thomas Avenue | (214) 979-2333

Specials:
Monday-Friday | 4-7 p.m. | $1 off liquor, beer and wine
Sunday | 4 p.m. - close | $1 off liquor, beer and wine

a good place to land

At least they own up to the fact that they are a dive … because Lakewood Landing sure as hell is.  The dim lighting veils the locals and gives the atmosphere an intriguing feel - I think it’d be too dark to eat anywhere but the booths!  Stroll past the bar where the locals quietly sip their elixers and you will find a pool table, juke box, and Golden Tee complete with a couch for your VIP cheering section.  Don’t count on LL for game-watching because they have limited and small TVs.

It’s incredibly quiet in Lakewood Landing; my friend and I were holding the 2nd loudest conversation and were very aware of that fact (the loudest was two men that we think had been there since noon!).  On the weekends it livens up, though.

We ordered a drink and dinner; the first drinks weren’t very strong but the 2ndround seemed MUCH stronger.  The second the food hit the table, we dug in (in a big way).  They have INCREDIBLE wings and cheese fries - I can’t wait to go back to try more of their culinary offerings.

LL is definitely a much-loved local spot, but one everyone should experience for themselves so you can understand Lakewood residents in a whole new light.

Drink strength: 3 
Overall: 3.5

Lakewood Landing
www.lakewood-landing.com
5818 Live Oak Street | (214) 823-2410

milo butterfingers

Milo’s is a famous place in Dallas … it’s been open for almost 40 years and has garnered quite a following.  The regulars can be seen most nights hanging out eating cheese fries and nursing beers.  The waiters and waitresses like to give everyone a hard time but only to sweeten the experience that is Milo Butterfingers.  Also, most people who have been here more than twice have an epic story about the place; ask someone who looks seasoned and you’ll be sure to hear a great allegory or two.

The run-down building is an ideal place to grab a chill drink, play some games (they have fooseball, pool, video games, and multiple dart boards), and gorge on typical bar food.  The patio is fantastic in the summer … it’s somewhat hidden by ivy and signs and has plenty of seats and a bar.  Complete with TVs, this is a man’s man kind of place where girls are welcome … even if it comes with some looks from said guys.  

Milo’s get quite crowded with SMU students early on Thursdays and then the kickball teams take over later in the evening.  Monday nights are a good time at Milo’s along with many holidays … these people never break when there’s a potential party.

Drink strength: 4 
Overall: 4.5

Milo Butterfingers
5645 Yale Blvd | (214) 368-9212

Specials:
Monday | all day | $6 pitchers 
Tuesday | all day | $2 wells 
Wednesday | all day | $2 pints 
Sunday | all day | $1 off pitchers, $0.50 off bottled beers and liquor

EVERY DAY | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | $1 off pitchers, $0.50 off bottled beers and liquor