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Top 10 Places to Watch the Super Bowl

Joe Thomas — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:35:35 +0000

Here is our list of the top ten places to watch the Super Bowl in Grapevine this weekend. This assumes you want to watch it outside of your own home (or the home of a good buddy).

Plucker’s (preferably the patio)
Lazy Bone’s
Texas Station Sports Bar (at the Gaylord Texan)
The Flats Bar and Grill
Buffalo Wild Wings
The Tap-In
Press Box Grill
Baja Mexican Grill
Bone Daddy’s House of Smoke
Hooter’s

Crime Report January 2012

Joe Thomas — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:05:17 +0000

Here is the Grapevine Crime Report for the month of January, 2012.

Crime Type	Date/Time	Address	Description
Theft	01/02/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Property Crime	01/02/12	2500 Block SOUTHWEST GRAPEVINE PKWY	BURGLARY OF BUILDING
Theft	01/03/12	3100 Block MUSTANG DR	THEFT/TAMPER MULTICHANNEL VIDEO REMUNERATION
Theft	01/03/12	700 Block KENT CT	FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
Assault	01/04/12	3200 Block MUSTANG DR	INJURY CHILD/ELDERLY/DISABLE W/INT BODILY INJ
Property Crime	01/04/12	1700 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$50<$500
Theft of Vehicle	01/04/12	3100 Block MUSTANG DR	UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLE
Property Crime Residential	01/06/12	2100 Block GRAYSON DR	BURGLARY OF HABITATION
Theft	01/06/12	500 Block TURNER RD	FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS <5
Theft	01/06/12	2300 Block POOL RD	THEFT PROP $1500<$20K ENH
Theft	01/06/12	100 Block N STATE HIGHWAY 121	THEFT PROP>=$500<$1,500
Theft from Vehicle	01/06/12	900 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT PROP>=$500<$1,500
Assault	01/07/12	2300 Block TIMBERLINE DR	ASSAULT FAM/HOUSE MEM IMPEDE BREATH/CIRCULAT
Theft	01/07/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE
Theft	01/07/12	300 Block S PARK BLVD	CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE
Assault	01/07/12	1200 Block WILLIAM D TATE AVE	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft	01/07/12	800 Block N MAIN ST	CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE
Assault	01/08/12	800 Block S MAIN ST	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft from Vehicle	01/08/12	1100 Block BUTTERFIELD DR	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Assault	01/08/12	1400 Block PARK BLVD	ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Theft	01/08/12	1600 Block W NORTHWEST HWY	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Assault	01/08/12	2300 Block TIMBERLINE DR	ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE
Property Crime	01/09/12	500 Block N DOVE RD	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$500<$1,500
Theft from Vehicle	01/09/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft	01/10/12	1200 Block AIRLINE DR	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Theft	01/10/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Theft from Vehicle	01/10/12	400 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft from Vehicle	01/11/12	300 Block SILVER OAK DR	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft from Vehicle	01/11/12	500 Block HAWTHORNE ST	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft from Vehicle	01/11/12	300 Block SILVER OAK DR	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft	01/11/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT PROP>=$500<$1,500
Theft	01/11/12	3200 Block MUSTANG DR	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Property Crime	01/11/12	1700 Block CROSS ROADS DR	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$500<$1,500
Theft	01/12/12	300 Block W DALLAS RD	FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS <5
Theft from Vehicle	01/13/12	2400 Block TIMBERLINE DR	THEFT PROP>=$1,500<$20K
Theft	01/13/12	3100 Block MUSTANG DR	FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS <5
Theft	01/14/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT PROP $50<$500 ENH
Theft from Vehicle	01/14/12	2300 Block POOL RD	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Property Crime	01/15/12	3100 Block MUSTANG DR	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$1,500<$20K
Assault	01/15/12	100 Block E WORTH ST	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Assault	01/15/12	600 Block PARK BLVD	ASSAULT-THREATENS BODILY INJURY
Property Crime Residential	01/17/12	900 Block HONEYSUCKLE	BURGLARY OF HABITATION
Theft from Vehicle	01/17/12	3000 Block MUSTANG DR	CRIMINAL TRESPASS
Assault	01/17/12	3100 Block MUSTANG DR	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft	01/17/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT UNDER $50.00
Other Sexual Offense	01/18/12	300 Block W DALLAS RD	AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD
Theft	01/18/12	S DOVE RD	OTHER THEFT(NO FIREARMS/LICENSE PLATES)
Theft	01/18/12	1100 Block IRA E WOODS AVE	FORGERY FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT
Theft from Vehicle	01/19/12	1200 Block TAMARACK CT	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Assault	01/19/12	2300 Block POOL RD	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft from Vehicle	01/19/12	2900 Block MESA VERDE TRL	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft from Vehicle	01/19/12	1700 Block WILLIAM D TATE AVE	THEFT UNDER $50.00
Property Crime	01/20/12	1200 Block HILLWOOD WAY	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Theft	01/20/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	THEFT OF SERVICE-SECURE PERFORMANCE UNDER $20
Property Crime	01/20/12	500 Block N DOVE RD	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$500<$1,500
Theft from Vehicle	01/20/12	500 Block N DOVE RD	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft	01/20/12	2900 Block OLD MILL RUN	FRAUD USE/POSS IDENTIFYING INFO # ITEMS <5
Property Crime	01/20/12	500 Block N DOVE RD	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$500<$1,500
Theft	01/20/12	1200 Block W NORTHWEST HWY	CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD ABUSE
Property Crime	01/20/12	400 Block S MAIN ST	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$500<$1,500
Assault	01/21/12	2300 Block GRAYSON DR	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft of Vehicle	01/21/12	1400 Block TERRACE DR	THEFT PROP>=$1,500FORD FREESTYLE STOLEN FROM DRIVEWAY
Assault	01/21/12	1200 Block S MAIN ST	ASSAULT-PHYSICAL CONTACT
Theft from Vehicle	01/21/12	900 Block W NORTHWEST HWY	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Theft of Vehicle	01/22/12	800 Block E DOVE LOOP RD	UNAUTH USE OF VEHICLEUNAUTHORIZED USE OF VEHICLE
Theft	01/23/12	800 Block HANOVER DR	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Other Sexual Offense	01/23/12	DOVE LOOP RD	INDECENT EXPOSURE
Theft	01/23/12	500 Block DOVE RD	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Property Crime Residential	01/23/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	BURGLARY OF HABITATION
Theft	01/23/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	FRAUD DESTROY REMOVAL CONCEALMENT WRITING
Property Crime Residential	01/24/12	2200 Block CHURCHILL LOOP	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$50<$500
Theft	01/24/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT PROP>=$50<$500
Theft from Vehicle	01/24/12	1200 Block WILLIAM D TATE AVE	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$50<$500
Theft	01/25/12	1600 Block W STATE HIGHWAY 114	THEFT UNDER $50.00
Theft from Vehicle	01/26/12	2600 Block WILLIAM D TATE AVE	BURGLARY OF VEHICLE
Other Sexual Offense	01/28/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	WARRANT-CITY MISDINVESTIGATION
Property Crime	01/30/12	2900 Block MUSTANG DR	CRIMINAL MISCHIEF >=$50WINDOW DAMAGED

Tilted Kilt Is Closed

Joe Thomas — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:21:50 +0000

We hardly knew you.

Tilted Kilt came to Grapevine not all that long ago, but is now closed. We will speculate that the DFW Connector construction had something to do with the closing. Of course it probably did not help that there is a Hooter’s and a Bone Daddy’s near by.

Even if people wanted to go to Tilted Kilt it was almost impossible to get there. The frontage road in front of the Tilted Kilt is closed and the restaurant sits on the corner of the worst intersection in Grapevine at William D. Tate and Highway 114.

We tried driving around Grapevine tonight and were quickly reminded why we do not go out after 8 pm. Getting across Highway 114 (which basically splits Grapevine) was nearly impossible. We had to go to Southlake to get across.

Tilted Kilt leaves us with fond memories of a interview we did back in 2010. Goodbye Tilted Kilt. You will be missed.

Valentine’s Day 2012 Events and Dinners

Joe Thomas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:02:13 +0000

It is almost Valentine’s Day here in Grapevine. We’ve come up with a few ideas of how to celebrate with your sweetheart.

1. Sweetheart Wine Trail

On February 11th and February 12th from 11am-5pm. Tickets are $45.00 per person in advance (Pre-Sale for both days will end on Friday, February 10th at 12 noon) $50.00 at the door. Ticket Pick Up is at Cross Timbers Winery.

Participating Wineries: Cross Timbers Winery, D’Vine Wine, Farina’s Winery, Homestead Winery, La Bodega Winery, La Buena Vida Vineyards, and Su Vino Winery.

Event Includes: Three Tastings at each Winery, One Large Crystal Wine Glass, Food Samplings at each Winery, Premium Bottle of Texas Wine.

Further information: Cross Timbers Winery (817) 488-6789

2. Vineyard Steak House

If you are looking for a great place to have dinner, the Vineyard Steakhouse is offering up a Valentine’s menu. Here’s a look at the menu: Vineyard Steak House Valentine Menu

Located at: 1000 Texan Trail

(817) 328-6111

3. Silver Fox Steakhouse

Silver Fox in Grapevine has a Valentine’s menu available from February 10th through February 14th. The menu looks delicious. Silver Fox Grapevine Valentine Menu

Located at: 1235 William D. Tate

(817) 329-6995

4. JR’s Steakhouse

JR’s has a cool Valentine’s menu with several options available. You can check it out here: JR’s Steakhouse Valentine Menu

Located at: 5400 HWY 121 Colleyville, Texas 76034

817-355-1414

I know where we will be and we are looking forward to it very much.

Also, if you are looking for a delicious and unique Valentine’s Day treat, I hope you will check out our friends at Kinzie’s Cakes in Grapevine. They have a lot of Valentine’s sweets that you can surprise that special someone with. Kinzie’s Cakes has a special deal running for GTO readers (Hint: you can find it on our special offers page GTO Special Offers ). Enjoy!

Rainy Week Fills Lake Grapevine

Joe Thomas — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:56:35 +0000

Heavy rains over the past week filled local creeks, ponds, and eventually Lake Grapevine. Rain fell most of Wednesday evening and on into Thursday. Over 4.5 inches of rainfall were recorded over that two day period.

Parks were flooded on Thursday and closed to the public in southern Grapevine. Parr Park (seen above) and Big Bear park were the most impacted of the parks because they run along Big Bear Creek.

The lake level of Lake Grapevine had been several feet low for months, but now is about 2 feet above normal. Several boat ramps are currently closed due to high water including Katie’s Woods ramp, Sand Bass ramp, and Lake View ramps.

The rain was a big help to all area lakes.

Voting Procedures to Remain Unchanged at the CAC

Joe Thomas — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:11:34 +0000

It is very difficult to agree on a solution when you cannot agree on the problem. That was the case on Tuesday night at the City Council workshop in regard to the electioneering during early voting issue.

In a city council meeting a month ago, the issue was raised of people being “accosted” on their way to the polling place during early voting. Some of the people being accosted were not even there to vote, but rather to exercise. That is two problems, not one.

A simple solution that solves most of the problem(s) would be to have one entrance to the Community Activities Center (CAC) for voting and one entrance for everyone else using the CAC in its normal capacity. Then at least you have stopped people who are there to exercise from being approached.

Laws already exist keeping politicians and their friends from electioneering within 100 feet of the door of the polling place. If you used the south entrance to the CAC as the voting entrance then you might solve all of the problem(s) since there is parking right in front of the door.

But on Tuesday night gridlock prevailed as some council members wanted all three doors open and available for voting which would keep electioneering away from three sides of the building. Some council members wanted only one door used for voting. And some wanted things to just stay the way they are now.

As council member Shane Wilbanks put it, “It will be business as usual during voting periods.” And Mayor William D. Tate added, “The problem may solve itself.”

The main entrance to the CAC will continue to be used for both voting and as the entrance for exercising during the voting periods.

Permanent Bottleneck Coming Soon to Main Street?

Joe Thomas — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:26:21 +0000

The new Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Building came with a steep price. No, we are not talking about the nearly $14 million price tag. We are talking about the removal of one of the lanes heading south on Main Street in downtown Grapevine, Texas.

At the City Council workshop on Tuesday night, we learned that the lane on the part of Main Street near the new CVB building has been permanently removed. In place of the lane is an extended side walk and a place to parallel park two or three cars in front of the new CVB building.

So our question is:

Was the two or three additional parking spaces added worth losing a driving lane on Main Street in downtown?

Here is a quick news flash: There is a lot of traffic currently (and probably in the future) on Main Street.

Discussions also centered around removing a portion of the north bound lane in front of the J.E. Foust & Son funeral home and adding seven new parallel parking spaces there. Did we mention the traffic on Main Street?

From a pure traffic point of view, Main Street needs all the lanes it can get. We have no idea when or from where the plan came to remove the lane in front of the new CVB building, but it is a bad plan.

From an artistic (and photographic) perspective adding parking in front of buildings is also a mistake. Vehicles in front of buildings remove some of the picturesque quality.

We are having a difficult time grasping the rationale here.

Maybe we can put up a new sign near the city limits. “Welcome to the ~~Christmas~~ Congestion Capital of Texas.”

New Restaurants to Look Forward to This Year in Grapevine

Joe Thomas — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 20:18:02 +0000

Welcome 2012.

Sure we got a lot of new restaurants in Grapevine in 2011, but 2012 could be even bigger. Here are a few new restaurants that we anticipate dining at in the coming year in Grapevine.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

We have been talking about Pappadeaux coming to Grapevine for over two years. Our bet (and hope) is this is the year it finally gets complete and we can dine at the Pappadeaux Grapevine location. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen will be located off of Highway 114 in the old Tia’s Tex Mex building (near Uncle Julio’s).

Eatzi’s

Eatzi’s is scheduled to open this summer on the corner of William D. Tate and Highway 114. We just sampled a few of Eatzi’s salads yesterday. The California Cobb Salad is remarkable. We have no idea how they do it. The food is so fresh and delicious. The salad dressings are also a treat. Note, Eatzi’s is more of a takery type place, but the food is so good and we love to take food home.

In-N-Out Burger

The corner of William D. Tate and Highway 114 is going to be very busy. Not only Eatzi’s, but In-N-Out Burger will be going in across the street. Construction on the new In-N-Out building is well on its way. Let’s hope construction finishes up the William D. Tate bridge sometime soon or else very few people will be getting in and out of all these new places.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

Not surprisingly, in the same area as In-N-Out Burger will be a Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Pizza, beer, wine, sounds like the perfect place to us. The Grimaldi’s website says the Grapevine location is coming soon.

Jimmy John’s

It has been months since we heard aobut Jimmy John’s coming to town. We have no new update but expect them to be in Grapevine in 2012. This is very dangerous news for us (hint: we love Jimmy John’s and the Gourmet Sandwiches they make).