Review on Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar in Cedar Park, Texas

Hemingway’s in Cedar Park off Cypress Creek Road. I have been here one time and I will have to say, I Had a pleasant experience. 

Food Menu: It had a nice variety of dishes, I tried the “Pulled Chicken Melt” it was a mix of Roasted Tender chicken, Swiss cheese, Tomatoes, served on toasted German Dark wheat bread. I will have to say I had planned on eating half of my sandwich with fries because I was eating at 11:30 in the evening and ended up eating the entire sandwich, and gave the fries to the boyfriend, and the one I did eat was good. It was a pleasant dish and I would eat it again. (although I want to try something different next time)  They have a large variety: Everything from a Greek Burger, Beeves Galveston (Seared tenderloin topped with our own crawfish & shrimp whiskey pecan butter sauce), to Mom’s Kitchen.

They do have small plate portions for lunch time specials! So that is a plus! 

Lunch/Dinner Menu

Breakfast Menu

Atmosphere: As all of you know I enjoy all kind of experiences from the grunge neighborhood bar to the high life atmosphere of “The Domain” experience. Hemingway’s had a nice architecture feel to it, It was very soothing, and still managed to keep a Texas Vibe to it as well. I was dressed casual that evening and just wanted to go home real quick and slip into something a little bit sexier, nicer, and classier. I loved it. It is the perfect place to end a great date night on the town dancing, stop in, cool off, and sip a great drink. I liked it. It wasn’t the place however that I would choose to watch a basketball or football game. I did notice that they had a large patio and that it was dog friendly! Always a plus for that one! Man’s best friend. 

Hemingway Restaurant and Bar in Cedar Park, Texas 

Customer Service: I can’t speak on that part because I was there on there 5^th day open and they didn’t have a lot of traffic in and out, but our 2 bartenders that were there were awesome and we all ended up laughing and striking up good conversation and what was supposed to be a “get something to eat” ended up being, lets grab a cocktail and chill kind of night. So I must go and try them out again on the customer service aspect. 

Happy Hour/Bar:

They offer Happy Hour Prices from 3-6 daily, and then from 9-close, and also offer there menu portion “small plates” at half off. I think that is great. They offer on tap Austin Amber Beer, Guinnes, Fireman’s 4, and Pacifico…from what I saw they had a large selection of wines to choose from. 

Private Room: I haven’t seen the private room that they offer but It is always a plus when you have that option. It is for parties of 25 or more guests and not to exceed 48…Limit occupancies…got to love them.

So overall I will have to say that I enjoyed my first visit there, I do plan on going back and grading them on a lot more. I sat at the bar and wasn’t able to see how food would be brought out, what the wait staff wear’s or what the hostess will treat me like. So I think another visit soon is in order. We shall see. If you have been there and have any interesting thing to add to the review, please comment below. I would love to see what your opinions are! 

Austin Fairy Godmother aka Keri's Fairy Godmother Foundation

I was sitting back last night and thought. Wow…I have a lot to write about. I have several new places I have gone too…that need reviews, I have gotten to help a great cause that needs some recognition, and I am going through a new experience in my life that had been hard. So where oh where do I even begin? 

You will see soon a Review for Hemingway’s in Cedar Park, Cirque De Solei, and a few other venues! But first and foremost I have to write about a place that I want to share with other readers and other people here in the Cedar Park Community…The Fairy Godmother Foundation!

So I recently got to give back to my community and my family. It was a great feeling to be giving such a resourceful thing as TIME. We can never get it back and we need to make sure we never waste a minute! It made me realize that giving up a few hours here and there can really make a difference in someone else’s life and may impact them more than we ever will know. This next place I want to tell you about all started with someone posting a wanted ad for a dress for a friend that couldn’t afford to buy her daughter a dress for prom…Now it has swirled into this great organization we know now as “Austin Fairy Godmother” or  via Facebook  “Keri’s Fairy Godmother Foundation” 

Keri Byer placed a wanted ad and didn’t realize that 6 years later she would be called the Fairy Godmother!  Keri received an amazing out pour of generosity from people that donated dresses, jewelry, and shoes to make sure this girl went to prom. Keri found herself driving all over town to pick up all the donations. She could have sent 20 girls to prom by the time she was done collecting everything.  Next thing you know…she is our beloved Fairy Godmother! 

I was very privileged to help this organization do a Fund Raiser that raised more than enough funds to move to a bigger location! 

 Please visit the website to see more info on the foundation and see how you can give back to the community and how you can make a difference by either donating gently used dresses and all of the bling, or even one weekend a month to help keep the Princess Palace clean, and ready for these girls to come and pick out something to turn Into Cinderella for a night!     http://www.austinfairygodmother.org/home   Facebook; Austin Fairy Godmother Facebook Page

 

Purpose of the Fairy Godmother Foundation: No one left behind or misses out! You will make it to the Event and you will look amazing! 

Business: Non Profit

Hours:

Wednesdays 3:30pm-7pm, Thursdays 3pm-7pm, Fridays 3pm-7pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm

**hours are subject to change, call ahead to make sure!**

Services offered:

$40 Regular Rental for any event other than Prom includes: Dress, Shoes, Jewelery, Hand Bag, and accessories you may need!

$50 Prom Rentals Includes:

Dress, Shoes, Jewelry, Hand Bag, Accessories, and Free PROM PICTURES, Free Up do certificate to have your hair done the night of your Prom, and Free MARY KAY and L.A. Cosmetics valued at $100.

 

JT's SportsGrille & Billiards Cedar Park, Texas!

JT's SportsGrille & Billiards

What Can I say? If any of you know me I love trying new places, following my old bartenders around, and I love to have my friends with me everywhere I go.  But no matter what, I always Have my JT’s.  It is my local hot spot. A lot of the bartenders like Stevie and Amber were my bartenders at another bar up the street that closed. No matter what the changes that are made to JT’s I always know I have Stevie and Amber.  I have also gotten to know Matt and Marcela which they make me happy too! 

Menu: I will have to say when it comes to their chili cheese fries, burgers, chicken sliders (I add swiss cheese and mushrooms to mine), and Salads…They are the best…OH DON’T FORGET THE WINGS!! YUMMY. You will be ready to leave and take a nap…Good food no doubt. 

Atmosphere:  I have been coming to JT's since the opening days and I love this place. There are times they do have bands that play there and I have at times given a big thumbs down…BUT..JT is always seeing the reaction of people and if they no Likey he no Likey!. The musicians that play on the patio are not to bad either…But honestly…We prefer Stevie’s Mixes on his phone/ipod! They do need to get some good fresh gigs in their no doubt! 

POKER:  They offer  it 5 nights a week here and the place always gets packed. Us Texas Folks Like some card playing games. 

Darts: They have 2 Manual dart boards inside and one outside. I would love it if they had a few more and got new darts! 

Pool:  They have a few pool tables in here as well coin operated and I have found myself playing a game or 2! 

Sports: JT’s is the place to go if you want to watch several sports at once or catch any NFL Ticket games. I even see my Ice Hockey playing on some of the TV’s! This pleases me very much! Anytime there is a UFC as long as you are a paying customer the game is free to you. I love that, because my friends like UFC and I don’t so I get to hang out with them and not have to pay that cover fee for it. 

Bartenders: I will have to say that once the bartenders know your face, no what you drink and know your pace…and you are a regular…you are not going to have to sit there and wait..wait…wait (crickets start singing). They see me walking in and my drink is usually poured by the time I make it to the Bar if they see me walk in. I love that and I can’t say I have that service anywhere else that I go. And this for me is a BIG PLUS for sure! 

Waitstaff: I love my Anjelica. Even though she knows I go to the bar to do my ordering, she always takes the time to see if I am needing anything and that there my friends is customer service!

 

Every now and then if you visit their website you can download a good coupon, who doesn’t like to clip to save a few bucks!     JT's SportsGrille and Billiards Website <-------

Over All I have to say that I am always a pretty happy customer. It is Local, near my house, lots of familiar faces, and I always either start my night out there or end up there. It is like my Cheers! I recommend giving it a try. 


JT's SportsGrille & Billiards
200 Buttercup Creek Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 331-2091

Los Chilaquiles In Cedar Park Texas Review!

Los Chilaquiles

Well I always like trying new places out and I will have to say that I give this place for the most part a 2 thumbs up for sure. I enjoyed the vibe and the colorful fun atmosphere! I say give it a try if your in the mood for some great Tex Mex authentic food!

Menu: has a lot of great dishes. Mole Sauce is very good…It is hard to find a place that still makes a good sauce. I have had 3 different meals there and I will have to say I have been pleased with them every time.  There chips and salsa are served warm and it just has a great aroma and taste to it. Yummy to the tummy!

Wait staff: Most of them are very courteous and even other waitresses and staff are always coming buy and keeping the table clean, seeing if you need another beer, or anything else for that matter. I have been there 4 times and out of the 4 times I had one waitress that got a little to busy and just had a hard time getting to our table in a timely manner, but other waitress and waiters did come by our table so it made up for it!

Patio: It is a little small but given its location in a strip center…they had a little area to work with it. They have fresh peppers growing outside of the patio, a little water fountain for the atmosphere…and Umbrellas to keep the sun at bay when you want to! 

I will have to say some of the tables are put a little to close together for my comfort but due to more traffic in there I get it. The tables and chairs are all different beautiful artwork from Mexico and the chairs are actually quite comfortable to sit in, Cushioned and a high back! As of right now I would have to say that this is a great place, and the more time that passes you can see the increased traffic in there and before they know it they will have to move to a larger location!

Cedar Park needs a variety of places to eat and have Happy Hour at, and this has been added to my list for sure! 

Try them out and enjoy. I tried to look there website out and it wasn’t working. I apologize

They are located off S. Bell Blvd (some know it as old 183) in the shopping center with Ace Hardware and Moonie Burger’s. 

200 South Bell Boulevard  Cedar Park, Texas 78613

(512) 344-9389

Senoritas Cantina – Austin, TX "Tex Mex with a Twist"

So I had the pleasure of finally going in there the other night to enjoy a Texas Ranger World Series game. I will have to say I was surprised that this hidden place in a strip mall was worth spending the entire night watching the game. My plans were simply stop by and check it out and see my favorite bartender Hannah. The people hanging out in there were easy to make more new friends. So I had a great experience! I encourage you, if you want Tex Mex with a twist…this is your place to go

Menu:

They have a great menu from Burgers, Fajitas, and Appetizers like Fried calamari, Shrimp Diablo, and chicken wings. I tried the fajita Nacho’s and they were scrumptious and may I add I piled on the jalapeños and I had no left overs!  All gone…Finger licking good! 

Happy Hour:

3-7 Monday-Friday and all Appetizers are half off! The night we went because of the game they extended HH until they closed

Live Music:

They are working on getting Bands set there to play. As of Right now I know Pete Benz has played a few times. And tonight (10-21-2011) Tonight “Frankly Singing” is going to be there.

Now last but not least and my favorite…One of my bartender’s I have followed wherever she works…Hannah. Smiling face, southern girl, and never forgets a face! She currently isSenoritas Cantina- Austin, Texas Check them  bartender there and the drinks come quick and she gets it right the first time around! 

I plan on trying it a few more times and will keep you posted. But from just walking in and planning on staying for 30 minutes, then ending up staying until (past my bedtime) I had a great time! 

Senoritas Cantina Off 183 and Anderson Mill ---> check there website out!