Love, love, love this bar. The atmosphere is awesome and always such a great place to hang out…read more They have my absolute favorite espresso martini -- I seriously compare every other one I try to this place, and nothing ever measures up. One of the best parts is the music level. It's fun and sets the mood, but it's not so loud that you can't actually have a conversation. Being able to bring in your own food is also a huge bonus and makes the experience even better. Definitely one of our favorite spots.

**Disappointing Experience at Hermann Marshall**…read more I attended a private event at Hermann Marshall on August 16th, held in their private party room. This was my third time attending a private event at Hermann Marshall, and unfortunately, it was the first time I experienced what I felt was inconsistent and disappointing service. As part of the event, the host offered complimentary mixed drinks served by Hermann Marshall staff. My server was Mary Ann, who I understand is married to the manager/owner. Mary Ann initially served me one complimentary Old Fashioned, which, as usual, was very good. About an hour later, I returned to the bar for another. At that point, Mary Ann placed her hand over the Old Fashioned dispenser and told me they were no longer serving complimentary drinks because the prepaid limit had been reached. She then told me I could purchase one if I wanted another drink. I had no issue with purchasing a drink, so I got my debit card and purchased a smoked Old Fashioned. What I found confusing, however, was that there appeared to be a significant amount of the premixed Old Fashioned remaining in the dispenser. Approximately an hour later, while getting food near the bar, I saw Mary Ann serve another attendee an Old Fashioned from the same container she had previously told me was no longer available for complimentary drinks. I asked Mary Ann why I had been charged for my drink while another attendee was still receiving complimentary Old Fashioneds. Her response was unclear, but she ultimately told me that if I wanted another drink, I would need to pay for it. From what I observed, however, other attendees were continuing to receive complimentary Old Fashioneds within the limit established by the party host. What made the situation particularly disappointing was not having to pay for a drink--I was perfectly willing to do that--but rather the inconsistent treatment and lack of transparency regarding how the complimentary drinks were being distributed. I have been a consistent patron of Hermann Marshall, attending Tuesday Bingo nights, happy hours, and other events, and I have also brought friends with me. Unfortunately, this experience left me feeling uncomfortable and disappointed, particularly given the circumstances surrounding the event. I believe all guests should receive consistent and transparent service, regardless of who they are. Based on this experience, I will no longer be supporting Hermann Marshall or recommending HM to friends. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as this was a very different experience from the positive experiences I've had at Hermann Marshall in the past.

Lovely staff, lovely space, and great coffee here at Acacia! It's about five minutes away from DT…read moreRowlett so we popped in to check out the event space and were impressed! Check them out for your next baby shower, networking event, or co-working space.

What a hidden Rowlett gem. This place is fantastic! Very unique having a cowork area if you would…read morelike get out the house and work from home or have a meeting. I had a zoom meeting and this was the perfect place. I sat in the outside patio and was very comfortable. I had an incredible lavender coffee with lavender shavings on top. Delicious filling bacon egg croissant. The place is immaculate. There is also a private work area inside to set up your laptop. Plenty of sitting space inside as well. Lovely staff, I honestly don't think people know this place is tucked away behind a church directly across from Keeley elementary. On their website it says COFFEE. COWORK. COMMUNITY. Relax in our cozy cafe or boost your productivity in our modern cowork spaces. They are absolutely correct you will feel so productive working from this space or just relaxing. Highly recommend stopping by and seeing with your own eyes. There are other areas but I stayed outside this day. I believe there is a backyard area you can rent for events as well.

This is a wonderful experience! The blueberries were plentiful and delicious. It's very scenic and…read morethe staff is friendly. The blueberry popsicles are a standout!

Our new happy place. Such a sweet and enjoyable experience…read more Go to their website and make reservations for the day and time you prefer: https://blasefamilyfarm.com We came for the first time for the Pumpkins last Fall. We learned about Spookly the Pumpkin and enjoyed the most amazing pumpkin popsicles on the planet. We came back this month for the Blueberries. SO FUN. Yes, wear boots, especially after rain. The property is luscious with trees and a creek. They also have bee hives you can observe (from a safe distance). The blueberry popsicles are amazing. All four flavors of Spring popsicles were delicious. We had a popsicle "flight" and tried them all! Restrooms are porta-potties with a hand washing pump sink, so come prepared with your little tot oxo car potty if you're like me and would rather take littles to the car to potty. The owner, Jill, is such a gracious host. She is delightful and enjoys meeting everyone! We got my Dad a block of blueberry fudge, and he said it was the best fudge he has ever eaten (which is saying a lot!!!) This is our new "happy place" for a Fall and Spring excursion to enjoy the seasonal delights of pumpkins and blueberries!!

We are so fortunate that the proprietor has shared his passion with the public! You will be in awe…read moreof the sheer amount of toys and collectibles from different eras that are displayed here. A person could easily spend over an hour here, especially if they participate in the scavenger hunt (included with admission plus you get a prize if you find everything!)

What an experience!!! By far the coolest toy collection I've ever seen. I didn't know what to…read moreexpect and we just went there on a whim but we were not disappointed. We had a great time and I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, my 8 year old or me. The owner is kind and gracious and was very friendly, he did a very good job of explaining the layout and giving us some backstory. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful and large venue. I was a guat at a wedding here so i dont even know all of what…read morethey offer but the room the ceremony and reception were in had windows all the way around and was very rustic with the bar across a breezeway in a seperate building along with the restrooms. You should definitely go look at this venue for your next event in this area.

This place is a great venue. The drinks here are good. The food & service was ok. The burger was…read moreterrible. The quality of the meat was not good at all. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a frozen patty from the grocery store. The pulled pork mac & cheese was a generous portion & the pork was a little on the salty side. Pork belly burnt ends were ok, but the appetizer portion was small. It was great for kids to run & and play, but many were unsupervised & throwing rocks at each other. They also had a food truck offering their own items. My advice is to get the food from the food truck.

Great food and great environment. The staff was attentive and the food was fantastic.read more

Stopped by to enjoy a glass of wine while doing a Holiday market. Great service and wine.read more

My sister and I have been here before sipping wine and snacking on one of their charcuterie boards…read more The service is great. This time I came in and I was helped right away. The ambiance gives the feeling of comfort. I love the wood tables and bar

I visited Southfork Ranch as part of a work group outing and honestly had no idea what to expect…read morebut I left genuinely impressed and entertained. This place is a legitimate piece of American pop culture history, and they do a great job bringing it to life. The guided tour takes you inside the actual ranch house, and it's more immersive than you'd think. The formal dining room with its crystal chandeliers, the bold red kitchen, the grand foyer staircase -- it's all right there, frozen in time like the Ewing family just stepped out for a moment. And yes, they have the room where JR was shot, complete with a chalk outline and crime scene markers. Campy? A little. Fun? Absolutely. Outside, the grounds are beautiful. White fences, open pastures, friendly animals wandering around with the iconic ranch house as the backdrop. There's also JR's silver Lincoln Continental on display in the museum, along with memorabilia and history from the show. Fair warning: this is a deeply generational experience. My older colleagues were absolutely in their element while some of the younger folks in our group needed a little context. But even without being a die-hard Dallas fan, there's enough to see and appreciate that everyone ended up having a good time. Great group outing, unique Dallas experience. If you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a visit.

As a longtime fan of the TV show Dallas, I had been looking forward to visiting Southfork Ranch for…read moreyears. Growing up in Europe, we watched the show later than audiences in the U.S., but I never missed an episode and absolutely loved following the Ewings' story. So when I had the chance to travel through Texas, visiting Southfork was at the top of my list. The visit exceeded my expectations. The ranch is perfectly set up for visitors - from the guided tour of the house, which is preserved and decorated exactly like it appeared in the show, to all the little details, including the cars the Ewing family used. Our guide gave a fascinating talk about the history of filming, the ranch's rental process, and behind-the-scenes stories that really brought the show to life. We also got to walk around the ranch, see the small horses or ponies, and browse a tiny gift shop. It was amazing to experience in person something I'd watched on TV for so many years - and on the other side of the continent, no less! The whole experience was nostalgic, charming, and genuinely fun. If you love Dallas or just want to see an iconic TV ranch in real life, Southfork is absolutely worth the visit.

I used Alexandra with Forever Festive for a Christmas party at my house. She was so friendly and…read moreorganized and made beautiful, delicious drinks for my guests. Presentation was amazing and I can't wait to hire her again. Highly recommend!!

Alex brought a lot of life to our Labor Day party her bright personality and delicious drinks were…read moregreat!