Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Chisholm Trail -- Plano, TX

Good run with only two streets to cross.  There's a little parking lot, behind the senior center, for Harrington Park.  Follow the east bank north until it ends, then over the bridge, and turn around at the highway.

Ken Japanese Bistro -- Richardson, TX

The teriyaki bento box was quite nice.  The ramen looked good.  You're going to want to brush up on your Japanese though, as they greet you in it.  Also, no forks.  Definitely go back here.

Aloft -- Richardson, TX

Know what?  This worked just fine.  There are some nice trails within a quick drive's range.  (Nothing good local.)  There are restaurants across the street.  There's a bar in the lobby.  Might as well go back.

Wicked Eyed Woman -- Elizabethtown, KY

Yes!  You enjoyed this little pub in "downtown" Elizabethtown.  Live music!

Southern Nights Bar -- Elizabethtown, KY

So, they basically only have a six-pack each of two different local beers.  The rest is every flavor possible of Bud, Coors, Miller, PBR.  But the staff is friendly, and it's been a while since you had a PBR, so just pretend you're a hipster on Valencia street.  Maybe grow a handlebar mustache -- and not just for a costume party.

You'll find yourself looking forward to going back.  Especially on Wednesday, for karaoke night.

Flywheel Brewery -- Elizabethtown, KY

Cool brewery with all sorts of creations.  They have food trucks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so plan your visit accordingly.  Other days, they're fine if you bring stuff in from elsewhere.  Very chill.  Definitely go back.

Springhill Suites -- Elizabethtown, KY

So new, Google thought it was up the street.  Dandy choice if you're in the area.  Plenty of fast-casual places in walking distance, but instead go "downtown."  End the night at the Southern Nights bar though, across the street.

San Pedro Trail -- Sierra Vista, AZ

Really nice spot for a run, though the path forks and sort of doesn't exactly match what Google maps thinks is there.  You found your way back, though!  Open dawn 'til dusk, so plan ahead.

Fairfield Inn & Suites -- Sierra Vista, AZ

Sure.  Nothing to write home about; stumbling distance to TGI Applewings.