I continuously tell people that The Alamo Drafthouse has the best food out of any dine-in theater. I just assumed the food was good because of their tasty, unique dishes. Plus unlike some theaters, they will modify your meals. But the secret ingredient behind the Alamo’s delectable creations is Dusty Patek (Bar manager and creator of menu).
For the few of you who have seen Chef, Dusty is like our local Carl Casper! He has a strong passion for food and continues to push outside the box with his recipes. This shows through in his inspiring menu.
Glass Half Full, which is the bar located in The Alamo, has launched a new lunch menu with a variety of quality items that everyone can enjoy. Here are just a few of the many new choices that stood out.
Soups
A thick, hearty tomato basil soup served in a bread bowl, made from scratch.
Quite possibly the best French onion soup I have ever had. Best of all, both soups are served with a side of pasta salad that is bursting with flavor. Pasta salads tend to be bland, but the Glass Half Full changes that stereotype with some chopped cucumber, feta cheese, and whatever delicious dressing that has been tossed in.
French Onion Soup served with side of pasta salad
Salads & Wraps
All salads can be made into a wrap and you can add grilled chicken, steak, or tofu.
Beets & Oranges- Mixed Greens, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Croutons, Sherry Vinaigrette
MY FAVORITE MENU ITEM!!! Mexican- Mixed Greens, Romaine Hearts, Avocado, Jicama, Cotija, Tortilla Crisps, Red Onion, Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette. I wish I had a suitable picture to show you but, sadly, this salad was devoured before I could take one. It is recommended to add chicken, but I would be fine with just a tub as is.
Caesar- Romaine Hearts, Baby Romaine, Herb Parmesan, Cherry Tomatoes, Spiced Pumpkins Seeds. Those who enjoy a little zing to their food, will particularly love this Caesar dressing’s spicy kick.
Caesar Salad
Sandwiches
Meatball- House made Beef/Pork Meatballs served on an Amoroso Roll with Marinara, Provolone, Parmesan, Pecorino, and Fresh Basil
Italian- Capicola, Salami, and Prosciutto served on Amoroso Roll and Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Black Pepper, Dried Oregano, Oil, Spicy Cherry Pepper Relish. I mean just look at it!
Italian Sub Sandwich
Pizza/ Calzones
All pizzas can be made into Calzones. You can’t go wrong with either one of these choices.
Brussels Sprouts, Smoked Bacon, & Goat Cheese- Olive Oil, Mozzarella, Black Pepper, Parmesan, Pecorino
Pepperoni- Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino
Tomato & Basil Pesto- Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pecorino
Artichoke Spinach Pizza- Olive Oil, Garlic, Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Cherry Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Mozzarella
Artichoke Spinach Pizza
The lunch menu is served all day and you can view the entire menu at http://drafthouse.com/dfw/richardson/richardson_menu/
The romance isn’t bottled up in one little attic this time around. Cathy, who is now played by a sensual Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones), may be in love with her brother, but she’s able to heat up the television screen with ANY man she’s making love to. Sadly, that temperature is only one-sided when she is embraced with Christopher. Wyatt Nash (Pretty Little Liars) plays the stoic brother who gives a lifeless and disappointing performance. Luckily, if you keep your eyes on Cathy you might not be able to notice, and either way you still root for this disturbing relationship. An emotionally scarred Carrie is impressively performed by Bailey Buntain (Bunheads) and both Ellen Burstyn and Heather Graham reprise their roles as the children’s wicked grandmother and devious mom.
During a last minute trip to Miami, he is inspired by the cooking that started it all and decides to start up a food truck. Thus, beginning the predictable yet heartwarming road trip of father/son bonding and realizing what really makes you happy in life. Chef also showed how a “hater’s” words can also be the fuel that pushes you to succeed at your dreams.
It may sound like a lot to take in, but it is all handled in a controlled approach. You won’t ever really be on the edge of your seat in this film. The moment you almost think you’re in for some suspense, it will quickly be squashed by a reaffirming scene that guarantees everything is okay. Luckily, Mom’s Night Out’s main focus is not about the mystery or how everything can go wrong in one night. This film is sending a message, surprisingly, a spiritual one that is delivered through small doses of liberal Christian sermons. These sermons try to disguise themselves as casual conversation that somehow never feels out of place. Early in the film we meet the three women at church and you are aware this is going to be a faith-based film, geared to resonate with young parents and multigenerational families.
The acting is what saves this film from being a potentially cheesy predictable comedy. Sarah Drew does a great job embodying a frantic mother who is just about ready to explode at any minute. While Sean Astin plays a more subtle and less comedic supporting husband role. I personally enjoyed the relationship between Patricia Heaton’s character and her teenage daughter (Sammi Hanratty). The two played off each other well, and portrayed one of the more genuine arguments in parenting. Country singer, Trace Adkins, plays a biker tattoo artist that comes to the women’s rescue at their time of desperation. He fails when trying to deliver moments of laughter. But in a climactic scene that is both touching and revealing to the film’s theme, Adkins gives an effortless speech that seemingly comes from the heart as he mentions Jesus and his own mom. He explains to Allyson that she shouldn’t be so hard on herself, questioning whether or not she’s doing things right. He continues to say that Allyson’s role as a mom is not one that she chose, but was chosen for her by God.
At first the two are taken aback by the idea of raising Dido, especially since they are already caring for her cousin, Elizabeth Murray (Sarah Godson). It isn’t long before the couple fall in love with Dido and treat her as if she were their own daughter. The only difference is she is excluded from certain events that Elizabeth is allowed to attend, and she can not to eat dinner with the family when guests are in attendance. So yeah…basically she’s living the dream life. The funny thing is; Dido’s father has left her his entire inheritance so she is rich! She doesn’t need a man to take care of her, unlike her cousin who desperately is seeking a wealthy husband. Elizabeth’s father has left her nothing; therefore she is “penniless,” which apparently was a major turn off to guys back then. It’s not exactly something Elizabeth wants to publicize to her top choice suitor (Tom Felton) either.
Dido, on the other hand, has different conflicts to deal with once a romantic relationship develops between her and an outspoken young lawyer, John Davinier (Sam Reid). A union that Lord Mansfield strongly disapproves of because he feels Dido is of higher class, even though Davinier is his legal apprentice. Their romance is sweet and best of all, it isn’t rushed. It is easy to root for this couple from the moment they first meet.
