Grapevine Main Street Days
by keeweechic
During May the Main Street Days festival takes place. This is to celebrate Grapevines agricultural heritage. There are street dances, arts and crafts, the stew cook-off plus non stop entertainment on four stages ranging from classic rock to country bands. Plenty of food and drinks also. There is plenty of heritage displays to view.
Sculpture #1--Sunday Skaters
by VeronicaG
This sculpture entitled, SUNDAY SKATERS, was created by Archie St. Clair, Grapevine's artist-in-residence. The playful skaters can be found along main street outside Weinberger's Deli. If you happen to be near Grapevine, visit this sculpture representing happier, carefree times. It was dedicated in 2006.
Anyone who has pulled on a pair of skates can identify with the frolicsome spirit this sculpture evokes. A poem is included in the memorial plaque:
"Church and Sunday dinner at last are done,
now its time to have some fun!
Mary Virginia, J.E., Dorothy Beth and Muttin,
Skate nearly to Main, then around they spin.
To the 1920s & 30s, Oh! let's go back!
There were no worries then, just the sidewalk cracks!
Whether then or now, Grapevine's still the same place,
Here children play freely, because they are safe."
by Sallie Andrews
Texas Cafe and Wine Bar
by VeronicaG about Unto the Glass
Unto the Glass is a small gourmet cafe located along Grapevine's Main Street. This intimate sized cafe with bar serves great appetizers/tapas.
Some appetizer choices:
Smoked Salmon & Potato Crostini ($10)
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Hummus ($9)
Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese ($9)
Oil Paintings accent the walls above the dining tables, adding an artsy appeal.
A friend and I enjoyed the Brie and Chicken Nachos starter ($10) which we shared--it was huge! This unique combination of melted brie, cranberries, chopped tomatoes, diced chicken over nachos was wonderful--watch the dried pepper flakes--wow! This makes a meal in itself and we really didn't have to order anything else, but...we did.
We ordered a chicken salad with grapes, diced tomatoes, diced chicken and small chunks of brie and I think bits of cranberries, asking that it be halved, as well. ($10) Even by doing so, our portions were a good size. I added iced tea as my beverage.
The menu includes many assorted salads:
Warm Bacon Spinach Salad
Shrimp Salad, Greek Salad
Grilled Chicken Salad
Flori's Chicken Tinga Tostatas and others.
Fried Bologna Club or Smoked Turkey Melt are just two of several sandwiches they offer.
Entrees fit for an evening meal are:
New York Strip ($16)
Beef Tips & Rice ($13)
Chicken & Dumplins ($13)
Mom's Meatloaf.
We followed our lunch with a Red Velvet Cake drizzled with sour cream and topped with berries--rich, delicious and divided between the two of us! My share of the meal was $15.
Upscale, Steak Restaurant
by VeronicaG about Bob's Steak and Chop House
I had heard very complimentary things about Bob's Steak and Chop House, but we didn't experience it first hand until attending a retirement party there last week.
As we pulled up to the restaurant, valet service took our car and we blew into the building. It was very windy that evening! Our group of 30 people were led to a small room at one end of the restaurant--it was cozy and felt quite private.
Happily, we didn't have a set menu, but were able to order as we pleased, which I thought was very nice! I chose the small filet mignon capped with a portobello mushroom and drizzled with a mushroom sauce, garlic "smashed" potatoes, green beans and a half size tossed salad. The meal was delectable! My husband ordered the salmon with baked potato and vegetables--he ate every bite!
The service was impeccable. Our waiter stood by our table attentively, anticipating our every need....whisking our plates away swiftly, yet quietly. I highly recommend Bob's Steak and Chop House for an excellent repast and great service.
"The Grapevine Nightwatchman"
by keeweechic
The Nightwatchman sits high up above Main Street on City Hall. The sculpture honours the men who patrolled and protected the town from the early 1900s through to the 1950s. They would check doors of all the buildings on Main Street, catch wayward dogs as well as also checking water wells. The statue which is 8ft tall was created by Jack Bryant of Springtown and dedicated in 1998.
(Part of the Art Walk)