My friend Jenny and I went to the Neil Gaiman reading/signing in Dallas this week. I simply can't say enough wonderful things about that man. (More photos and info here at my book blog, The Rhinestone Bookmark.)
We took a few hours to stroll around the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, a Dallas neighborhood that's really thriving with art stops, restaurants, and shops. (More Gaiman tidbits: Neil Gaiman worked on his book at the Bolsa Mercado coffee shop last year while his wife Amanda Palmer mixed an album at a studio in the Bishop Arts District.)
Greek Cafe & Bakery was delish. A sweet Greek Grandpa seated us and made menu recommendations. The baba ganoush and hummus were fabulous-nice and garlicky. We'll definitely be back. Next time, we'll try the dark chocolate baklava. It looks like a little hole in the wall, but don't miss it!
I wish this place had been open!
The retro images were fun.
Unfortunately, we went on Monday, so almost everything was closed. Make your visit Tuesday through Saturday. Check the Bishop Arts District website to see which places are open Sundays.
We still found intriguing things lurking in windows.
I want this orange jumpsuit. Because, really-who wouldn't?
I can't believe you met Neil Gaiman! How cool is that!
I have some of his graphic novels.
Posted by: Laura Tieri | June 28, 2013 at 07:34 AM
Do you like the Sandman series, Laura T.?
Thats always been one of my favorites.
My favorite novel is American Gods, and I adore all his work for children, too.
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | June 28, 2013 at 11:14 AM
I loved Coraline, but not so much the graveyard book. Must try more of his. Does this mean that you had a little adult getaway? Or, um, did you bolt leaving the girls in your rearview mirror so as to not have to deal with the crayon residue? Who could blame you. :)
Posted by: Charlotte | June 28, 2013 at 05:48 PM
Bolted, Charlotte. Bolted and molted, likea crab.
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | June 28, 2013 at 06:32 PM
Laura.....ha ha ~ The Bolt & Molt or is it Molt & Bolt
The Greek Cafe picture almost looks like a painting.....garlicky goodness.
Next time Mr. Gaiman is in town, you could be sporting the little orange number (with a little glitter thrown in your cleavage!)
Posted by: Jill James | July 02, 2013 at 09:51 AM
Does orange glittery cleavage appeal to fabulous authors?
Do you know something I dont, Jill?
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | July 02, 2013 at 12:09 PM
Ohmahgawdohmygawdohmygawd shut the front door and stone the crows you saw NEIL G my man???? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way better than meeting the President. Or, like a Hollywood Celebrity.
Jellyfish roo.
How ya doing? I'da been giddy.
Posted by: Rhonda Roo | July 05, 2013 at 07:42 PM