The way I see it, we've traded the mysterious Al Miraj for the totally un-mysterious Old Fashion BBQ.
A couple of weeks ago, I was many, many states away from here when the Waco restaurant scene surprised me with the opening of Old Fashion on Franklin Ave. Not many things surprise me, but since Al Miraj surprised me 18 months ago, it stands to reason that its replacement would be able to surprise me too.
I planned to have lunch at Twin Peaks, taking one for the team in order to blog about it.
I heard via the WacoFork wire that Twin Peaks opened on Monday. That was true. However, they're only open for dinner this week. So my plan was foiled.
Ok, bear with me, WacoFork friends. I'm in Mankato, Minnesota, and I won't be back to Waco until mid-August, but I'm going to try to keep the wheels turning.
Speaking of wheels, I've been made aware of a new food truck located behind World Cup Cafe and launched by Mission Waco called World Bowl. It's experimental and somewhat temporary, though the Mission Waco folks have plans to make it more permanent. This week, weather permitting, it will be open Tuesday through Thursday this week from 5-7 p.m. They're not open at lunch so they don't interfere with World Cup Cafe business.
The week before I traveled to Scotland, my friend, Michelle Alessandro, told me about a new place in the Baylor Student Union Building called Fresh.
She described it as sort of an all-inclusive fresh-vegetable spread at which bowls and smoothies could be assembled. At least that's how I think she described it (there have been a few pub nights between then and now, I must concede). From that description, I imagined the create-your-own-dish section of Whole Foods and set my expectations at that level.
Attention WacoFork readers. This is Cory, and I need your help to send me "Over the Edge" and help raise $1,000 for Communities in Schools of the Heart of Texas! If we can raise $1,000 before September 27, I will rappel down the side of Baylor's new McLane Stadium. How cool is that!
I noticed this afternoon that both the Xristo's and Mrs. Thompson's Cupcakes trucks were parked and closed.
The reason I noticed was I wanted to follow up on the Waco Trib's story on Mrs. Thompson's, the recently arrived dessert truck. But I understand how they would both need to take a breather on Monday. After all, it's probably going to be a hectic weekend for the downtown food truck folks.
Here's a heads up for anyone who is looking to feed everyone at the office or bring home burgers for the whole family this weekend: Captain Billy Whizzbang's now offers online ordering.
Simply go here and place your order and then go pick it up. That easy.
The wait is finally over. The restaurant formally known as Rusty Taco makes its debut as Rowdy Taco today at 10am. I got a sneak preview last night, and I have to say it doesn't disappoint.
We were given a heads up on this via our facebook page and want to pass it along. It's a good chance to help out Communities in Schools by simply dining out.
Tomorrow, Chili's will donate 15 percent of the total sale price to Communities in Schools for patrons who mention the promotion to their server. It's all day, from 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., so make plans now.
UPDATE: I went by at 10:45 today (Tuesday) and owner Nick Colaku said they are open for business. They actually opened up on a very soft basis Monday afternoon. They don't have a sign up right now, but it's the location with the yellow awning. Remember, it's order-at-the-counter at lunch and table service at dinner.
