From The TRF Website:
Media Contact: Gina Rotolo
Texas Renaissance Festival
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OR
Mandy Love
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2011
CITY OF MAGNOLIA NAMED HOST CITY FOR THE TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Festival and City Agree to Three-Year Partnership With Plans to Host Local Shop Contests, Meet & Greet With Festival Artists, Performers and More!
Plantersville, Texas (April 13, 2011)—The Texas Renaissance Festival (www.texrenfest.com) has named the City of Magnolia (www.cityofmagnolia.com) its host city for the 2011-2013 festivals. During the festival months the city will be branded as the Gateway to the Texas Renaissance Festival.
As part of this partnership, TRF will work with city officials to alleviate traffic during the festival months and provide a shuttle service for fans coming to and from the festival. In addition, TRF and the city will coordinate a contest for local businesses, encouraging business owners to adorn their storefronts with Renaissance-themed décor. TRF will award a $500 prize to the best Renaissance-themed store.
"With more than 450,000 festival-goers this past year, we look to bring a lot of new faces to the area as well as drive business to the City of Magnolia," commented Terre Albert, TRF General Manager. "TRF has 50,000 campers and 2,000 employees that the festival will encourage to do business with local city business owners."
"The city is looking forward to the start of a new era of cooperation with the Texas Renaissance Festival," said Paul Mendes, Administrator for the City of Magnolia. "Each year the festival has gotten bigger and better and it's time we work together. We, the City of Magnolia, are excited to be named the Gateway to the Texas Renaissance Festival."
The 2011 Texas Renaissance Festival will be held Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday, October 8 through November 27, 2011. School Days will take place November 1 & 2, 2011. For more information, group sales and wedding bookings, please call 800-458-3435 or visit www.texrenfest.com.
The Texas Renaissance Festival (TRF) is the Nation's largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park where the sights, sounds, tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive for eight magically-themed weekends. TRF welcomes more the 450,000 guests annually and features nearly 500 costumed performers on 17 stages; 340 shoppes including international food purveyors, unique artisans, merchants and craft vendors; human-powered rides; an abundance of strolling performers and the Royal Fireworks display at dusk. The Festival is held Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday. TRF is located 50 miles Northwest of Houston on more than 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds on FM 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville, Texas. For more information, visit www.texrenfest.com.
That's cool. I've always kind of considered Magnolia the 'gateway'.... the closest grocery store to TRF is in a shopping center with the word Renaissance in its name lol. :)
Does this mean that rennies might actually be able to go places without local LEOs stalking them? :)
Quote from: Breandan on May 20, 2011, 09:32:29 AM
Does this mean that rennies might actually be able to go places without local LEOs stalking them? :)
I'll believe that when I see it. Until I hear that things have gotten safe, I will continue to pass through Magnolia without stopping while maintaining as low a profile as possible.
Zaubon
What, Z? You don't like the cavity serches given by Magnolia's finest? :o :D
Quote from: Laird Fraser of Lovatt on May 20, 2011, 01:01:35 PM
What, Z? You don't like the cavity serches given by Magnolia's finest? :o :D
"...and don't stop until you get to the back of his teeth!"
There's an obvious story here somewhere...anyone wish to relate it?
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 21, 2011, 07:52:38 AM
There's an obvious story here somewhere...anyone wish to relate it?
Robert Stack
as the agent in Beavis and Butthead Do America...I may have watched that movie 1 or 299394 times.
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 21, 2011, 07:52:38 AM
There's an obvious story here somewhere...anyone wish to relate it?
Beats me what it might be?
Besides faire, I've been to like a hundred biker rallies up there over the years, and we frequently patronize local stores and resturants etc.. About the only times I see the local PD is to say hi to them going through the 1488/ 1774 intersection.
Curious about the 'shuttle service' thing though, unless it flys I don't see how it will help the traffic jam.
I've spoken to a very few locals there in town, on a couple of occasions, and each time I mentioned we were there for Faire I was either given the suspicious, beady-eyed stare, or the eye roll with exasperated "oh, that!" and the whole list of why no one who lives and/or works in Magnolia likes "those people", or "that place". Of course, most of it really seemed to be traffic related, but I would imagine that if an alternate route were created to keep all that traffic from funneling through town, then likely tens of thousands of dollars in local business revenue every season would probably go to stores in towns closer to the interstate.
I haven't really had any run-in's with people except for the occasional strange look when we get out of the car to get gas or something to drink from the Burger King at the intersection. Still, encouraging some of the local business to participate in the decorating and themes is kinda neat, but it's one of those things where you obviously aren't going to see on EVERY store or business. The shuttle thing is alright, but like it was mentioned before, it might not help traffic. It might keep some drunk drivers off the road, so that could be a plus.
Curious as to where parking for the shuttle might be. Not a lot of spare parking in Magnolia. Can't see any of the merchants allowing any non-customer vehicles cluttering up their lots all day. AND if the parking is established outside of Magnolia proper, the city loses any economic benefit to it's stores & restaurants that drivers-thru might provide. As in, loss of sales-tax revenue.
As I said, curious.
I would guess it might be a shuttle service from the Faire campgrounds going back and forth to the Magnolia shopping and dining areas during the evening after Faire, maybe? To try and alleviate some of the problems there have been with drinking and driving, I'm guessing... Or maybe bringing people in from the hotels/motels so they don't have to drive in? Although I'm not really sure how large the traffic impact is from that...
It would be a benefit for Faire employees, as well, since I read there are around 2000 employees of the Faire, itself, and this might be a good way for lots of them to be able to go pick up things they need without having to drive into town...? I'm not sure how many of those employees actually stay in participants during the run, but I would imagine it's a pretty large number, and I know with the fire bans it can sometimes be hard on some of them to be stuck there for the whole evening.
Pure speculation, however...
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on May 23, 2011, 08:16:43 AM
I've spoken to a very few locals there in town, on a couple of occasions, and each time I mentioned we were there for Faire I was either given the suspicious, beady-eyed stare, or the eye roll with exasperated "oh, that!" and the whole list of why no one who lives and/or works in Magnolia likes "those people", or "that place". Of course, most of it really seemed to be traffic related, but I would imagine that if an alternate route were created to keep all that traffic from funneling through town, then likely tens of thousands of dollars in local business revenue every season would probably go to stores in towns closer to the interstate.
Well yeah, It's all about the traffic. If thousands of people jammed up the roads around any of our neighbourhoods every weekend for 2 months, I think we'd all get tired of it!
But I really wonder though, how many of us playtrons who daytrip through Magnolia actually do stop and patronize any local businesses besides the gas stations? I bet most just drive through. Some of the Girltorage and I frequently have breakfast at the Magnolia Diner on 1488, and I'd say 8 out of 10 times we are the only costumed folks there, I'm sure mundanes visit there too, but they are 'under the radar' somewhat to the locals.
oops, continued below....
It's a two way street though, If we roll into a business and get treated poorly simply because we're dressed funny, or are part of the traffic jam... well, I'm not too likely to go there again. And I'll tell my friends.
I hope this 'new era of cooperation' works out, I can't imagine a business not trying to take advantage of the TRF crowd. It would be nice to see some "Welcome Rennies" signs around this season.
I do know that when I'm headed to Faire my only real focus is getting there! Of course, by the time I get to Magnolia I've already driven 500 or so miles, and all I want to do is get out of the van and HUG some people!!! :D And, you know... set up camp and relax. We usually stop for gas and food on the way out, but I seldom leave the grounds unless I find that I've forgotten something crucial, because we're pretty much self-contained, and everyone I want to see and everything I want to do after Faire is right there in the campgrounds, anyway.
I do know lots of people who live much closer go back and forth from home both days, though, and I don't doubt that many of them stop at various businesses along the way. The ones that make them feel welcome, at least...
Rani, if I drove that far I'd feel the same way!
I'm not really talking about campers, or other folks who tend to be self contianed or at least organized.
I'm talking about the 'average' daytripper, be they platron or 'dane, who drive there and leave during the day. It would be fun to see the actual numbers on this, but I'd bet the vast majority of the 25-30,000 folks who come to TRF on a given day drive in from somewhere within a hundred or so mile radius from the faire, mostly from the Houston area. These are the folks that jam the roads, but in the context of this discussion I see them as ready made customers Magnolia needs to lure in, get them to make a stop at a local resturant or shop part of their day out.
Oh, no doubt! I can imagine just the restaurants alone would profit hugely from a more active participation in the event, say with a discount coupon handed out at Faire, itself... and if the local liquor stores wanted to get in on that, they might even be able to pull some customers away from the huge Spec's and such along the interstate leading in. Convenience stores could offer a free soda to people who show their tickets, which would surely sell all sorts of impulse items, as well... and grocery stores could offer last minute camping and picnic items sales during those weekends, with the "loss leaders" generating even more impulse purchases.
The revenue opportunities seem pretty wide open, from the point of view of an advertising graphic designer, anyway...
Magnolia itself is dry (or was). There are several liquor stores in the surrounding area tho.
The aforementioned Magnolia Diner is very ren-friendly & they stay open later during faire. A lot of the others stick to their regular closing times & IMO lose out on our coin.
Traffic is not the only reason they don't like us. A large minority of the older folk have a small town religious attitude about it & don't want to associate with faire folk lest they be tainted. Fine, don't want them at my party anyway.
Quote from: ravic on May 23, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
Magnolia itself is dry (or was). There are several liquor stores in the surrounding area tho.
The aforementioned Magnolia Diner is very ren-friendly & they stay open later during faire. A lot of the others stick to their regular closing times & IMO lose out on our coin.
Traffic is not the only reason they don't like us. A large minority of the older folk have a small town religious attitude about it & don't want to associate with faire folk lest they be tainted. Fine, don't want them at my party anyway.
Yeah, i've always heard it was the "old timers" that really stir up the grief about faire... it's not like it hasn't been there for more than a few decades... ;)
Well, I can see that... I face that a lot in my own family. :-\ It seems to be based mostly on a huge amount of misinformation, unless I'm mistaken, but there's no real way to combat that unless people are willing to listen... but you would think business owners would want to encourage as much commerce as possible. Of course, as odd as it seems, there are owners who would rather turn certain people away rather than do business with them, and I guess those businesses will just have to be satisfied with whatever percentage of the market share they end up with. In this economy, though, that could be the difference between a profitable quarter... and dancing with chapter 11.
Hey if I had a hunting and camping supply store that was near the faire you would bet I would be welcoming Rennies. Do people realize how much money camping rennies would be willing to spend if you hand in stock proper fire pits? extra wood? Tents? canopies? tent stakes? Heaters? Heck generator rentals? I would be willing to spend a little more than drive 45 minutes to Conroe to go to the Academy in order to get a replacement item. Especially in the current gas crunch.
If I had a cafe I'd welcome rennies, even offer a place for them to store their 'stuff' if they don't want to leave it in their car. Hey my mum might be a jerk at times, but if you know your customers preferences you can make ALOT of money by giving minor concessions.
Heck, my mum's old deli would make what they called picnic packs. They would have a deal where they had cold friend chicken, cole slaw or potato salad, rolls, plates, silver wear, cups, and 2 liters of sodas, and sometimes even apple or cherry pie, all packed in a Styrofoam cooler. All you had to do was add ice. All for say $25-30 bucks, feeds 4-6. You just run in grab it from the cooler, there is a voucher for you to pick up the ice as you leave. In and out of the store 5-10 minutes tops. How much would hungry families pay for that? Have it in the car for lunch, or waiting at the camp site?
On cold days, would take longer, but have 3 hot meals ready for pick up. 3 main entrees, 3 possible sides, sodas, and with picnic wear, packed for you in a thermal tote. How much of a headache saver would that be? Then again, you would have to take the time to think about your customers.
Maybe someone should point this thread out to the TRF/Magnolia liaison...?
"Then again, you would have to take the time to think about your customers."
It seems there is very little of that kind of thinking going on any more.
It's more like "here's what we have if you don't like it go somewhere else"
Quote from: ravic on May 23, 2011, 02:14:30 PM...
Traffic is not the only reason they don't like us. A large minority of the older folk have a small town religious attitude about it & don't want to associate with faire folk lest they be tainted. Fine, don't want them at my party anyway.
Would they have a problem with me being Druid? Has anyone determined if any Magnolians were taken in the recent rapture?
Quote from: Merlin the Elder on May 23, 2011, 03:56:12 PM
Quote from: ravic on May 23, 2011, 02:14:30 PM...
Traffic is not the only reason they don't like us. A large minority of the older folk have a small town religious attitude about it & don't want to associate with faire folk lest they be tainted. Fine, don't want them at my party anyway.
Would they have a problem with me being Druid? Has anyone determined if any Magnolians were taken in the recent rapture?
LMAO!! Well as a 'Magnolian' I have not read any news about
Rapturees LOL!
As someone who lives in Magnolia and close to faire:
I try to get everything I possibly can before we head to the campgrounds so we don't have to go to the stores in town. Personally I think the grocery stores here are awful! I go to Tomball so I can at least buy food at the Kroger there. As a Magnolian, I say "Welcome all Rennies!' and phooey and the complainers. I know the businesses here count on the surge in sales. The ones who complain or act stand-offish are not worth the effort in my opinion.
'Urban Sprawl' is making its way to this northwest end of the town. There are plans to build an over-pass at 1774/1488. 1774 should go over the intersection. Not sure when this will be finished, but all of the old buildings on the railroad side of 1774 are gone now, even the BBQ place has moved. The BBQ place was the last business to relocate and it happened earlier this month. On 1488 coming from The Woodlands, the road expansion is still underway, creeping closer and closer to the founding portion of the town.
With Urban Sprawl in mind, the attitudes here from the locals is probably going to change quite a bit. Sure there will be some cranky people, always are. But with growth coming from the south and the east all heading this way, the town is going to be busier, more housing, more people, etc. It will probably look completely different about 7 years from now.
I'm curious about many of the new subdivisions that are close to the more problematic traffic routes. Someone new to the area that is not that aware of TRF would probably be unprepared for those 8 weekends.
Cause you know that real estate agents never lie.
Well, I would not expect the "new locals" to have better attitudes. As has been said, the real estate agents likely didn't include the annual traffic mess in their pitch. So come their first traffic jam they'll be hollering "I moved out here to get away from this! " etc...
Maybe everyone living along the immediate traffic route should get discount tickets... might even create a few new rennies! :D
Quote from: Zardoz on May 24, 2011, 11:20:52 PM
Well, I would not expect the "new locals" to have better attitudes. As has been said, the real estate agents likely didn't include the annual traffic mess in their pitch. So come their first traffic jam they'll be hollering "I moved out here to get away from this! " etc...
Welll, it's sort of too late for that ideal, being away from it all. The volume of weekday traffic has taken that away over the last few years. It's not really true 'country living' in this area anymore. You have to go farther out.
I'm of the thought that a lot of the people buying/building homes out here are probably going to be from the general area (Houston/Conroe, etc) and are already aware of the festival and the traffic. We were.
Can't confirm, but I have heard talk of a hospital being built in the area and a couple of large retail stores. We'll have a whole new set of pics to post on 'The People of Wal-Mart' site lol! :D
Quote from: ravic on May 23, 2011, 02:14:30 PM
Magnolia itself is dry (or was). There are several liquor stores in the surrounding area tho.
The aforementioned Magnolia Diner is very ren-friendly & they stay open later during faire. A lot of the others stick to their regular closing times & IMO lose out on our coin.
Traffic is not the only reason they don't like us. A large minority of the older folk have a small town religious attitude about it & don't want to associate with faire folk lest they be tainted. Fine, don't want them at my party anyway.
Yep yep. You know we love those late night gatherings at the Diner.
We also hit up Rancho Grande late on some Saturday nights, and they have always given us good service and been cool with our eccentricities.
I personally don't spend too much money in Magnolia, but that is more a matter of timing than anything.
I normally stay in Spring and spend more money there on Friday night after driving down from Dallas.
If there was more than the one hotel in Magnolia I might be more inclined to do more business there.
Very nicely stated, Zardoz.
hmm, coming from smithville, tx we dont go through magnolia but now i might have to go check it out some!
Quote from: April Marie on July 29, 2011, 12:14:45 PM
hmm, coming from smithville, tx we dont go through magnolia but now i might have to go check it out some!
Don't blink :D ;D
But truthfully, this section of Magnolia is just starting to develop to this century. Nothing in the form of shopping until you get closer to The Woodlands.
There is a new assisted living center for the elderly being built and a sign posted for a new apartment complex on Nichols Sawmill. These are but maybe a half mile from 249/Magnolia Blvd.
A new Walgreens proposed for building. A new restraurant called Mo-Co's Grill.
http://www.tribunenews.com/news/2058-magnolia-economy-growing-with-new-developments.html
There's also a new Tex-Mex place where the Chinese place used to be, in the same center as The Diner. Don't know if that is the same as Mo-Co's.
Also, if you are looking up places online, the "Magnolia" postal footprint is much, much bigger than the actual city limits of Magnolia.
Quote from: ravic on July 30, 2011, 12:13:57 PM
There's also a new Tex-Mex place where the Chinese place used to be, in the same center as The Diner. Don't know if that is the same as Mo-Co's.
Also, if you are looking up places online, the "Magnolia" postal footprint is much, much bigger than the actual city limits of Magnolia.
Ravic that tex-mex place could very well be Mo-Co's. I will have to look next time I'm out running errands.
Yep, Magnolia is big, but I was talking mostly about development on the west side, where I live and is close to faire. I always expected that the east side of Magnolia would see big development first since it is next to The Woodlands, which grows daily lol.
Anyone ever googled King George Coulam? Interesting man. He basically owns the Festival and the Town. http://www.txdirectory.com/online/city/detail.php?id=101 . I also read a lawsuit where he tried to sell TRF in 2006 for $10 million. Very interesting and eclectic man our King.
Oh well. LONG LIVE THE KING!
Just to prevent any flame wars from starting, the suit is real (http://caselaw.findlaw.com/tx-court-of-appeals/1529232.html), so Hyde is not perpetuating rumours. We all know how those rumours go with the faire, especially that damned Disney one, but in this case it is legit and still going through the appellate process.
Editing to add- in case that isn't the one Hyde was referring to, there are two other suits involving George- the one involving his brother (http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl/1990_734590/renaissance-festival-target-of-11-million-suit.html) back in 1989-90, and the infamous food vendor scuffle (http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl/1985_47305/king-of-texas-renaissance-banishes-chef-from-festi.html) in '85
That is the one I was reading about. Not trying to fire anyone up. Just read about that and the looking for a wife and what not. Someone told me his brother owns Scarborough. Is that true?
As a vendor, we do visit Magnolia for food after hours. A lot of times we don't even have a chance to think about eating until after cannon, when all the food vendors are closed, lol. If this new pact could somehow cut down on traffic to speed up that process it would be great. Or to take it a step further, I believe it was Lady Stitch who mentioned the picnic packs, if a food merchant in Magnolia would offer these and deliver to the back gate at TRF, I'd take advantage of it in a heartbeat.
Someone needs to make a proposal to the restaurants...
Yeah. Great. Just what we need in Magnolia, ANOTHER mexican restaurant.
Quote from: Just Randall on August 02, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Yeah. Great. Just what we need in Magnolia, ANOTHER mexican restaurant.
Would that be 4? or 5 now?
Quote from: knarlyknot on August 01, 2011, 06:36:55 PM
As a vendor, we do visit Magnolia for food after hours. A lot of times we don't even have a chance to think about eating until after cannon, when all the food vendors are closed, lol. If this new pact could somehow cut down on traffic to speed up that process it would be great. Or to take it a step further, I believe it was Lady Stitch who mentioned the picnic packs, if a food merchant in Magnolia would offer these and deliver to the back gate at TRF, I'd take advantage of it in a heartbeat.
I don't always agree with my mum on most things, but one thing I do know is if there is a possible market for it food wise, why not take a chance on it. Heck if some one got entrenurial, they could get a food delivery service for the vendors. Only deliver food AFTER closing to the back gate, so not to take away from possibly in faire food sales. If they have their orders in by say 5PM, and paid for by Credit card, then charge say a $5-7 delivery to the back gate fee, I would bet some people would take advantage of it. /shrug just a thought
Quote from: Just Randall on August 02, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Yeah. Great. Just what we need in Magnolia, ANOTHER mexican restaurant.
No kidding!! I haven't been over there yet but I am crossing my fingers that this new place could be something other than Mex/Tex-Mex or BBQ. We need a really good steakhouse out here, that would make me super happy!
Bonnie,
We live in Magnolia also, but right now up at Bristol. Are you talking about the
"old yellow house" they just moved to the corner of 1774 and Nicholl Sawmill?
I heard it was going to be a steakhouse.
Quote from: Lady Mac on August 02, 2011, 10:47:11 PM
Bonnie,
We live in Magnolia also, but right now up at Bristol. Are you talking about the
"old yellow house" they just moved to the corner of 1774 and Nicholl Sawmill?
I heard it was going to be a steakhouse.
Really?? Oh don't tease me! :P
I have been wondering what that house would end up becoming.
Probably the best idea would be to let a food truck or two into the back so when everyone is closing up and all everyone could get a hot meal prepared on the spot. Especially since food trucks have come a long way from what they used to be lol
Quote from: JackGonzo, MD on August 04, 2011, 02:17:02 AM
Probably the best idea would be to let a food truck or two into the back so when everyone is closing up and all everyone could get a hot meal prepared on the spot. Especially since food trucks have come a long way from what they used to be lol
Yeah baby they have!
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This will be the first year the husband and I will be staying in town. TRf has some " friendly hotels listed on their website, but is there any hotels anyone would reccomend due to being friendlier towards us ren-folk? Coming back to a nasty hotel or a mean one after a day of fair would ruin it for us!
Scarlet the hotels around here are very friendly to faire goers. Why wouldn't they be? TRF is a guaranteed revenue stream for 2 months of the year. I wouldn't worry about that at all. :)
Quote from: Lady Mac on August 02, 2011, 10:47:11 PM
Bonnie,
We live in Magnolia also, but right now up at Bristol. Are you talking about the
"old yellow house" they just moved to the corner of 1774 and Nicholl Sawmill?
I heard it was going to be a steakhouse.
Lady Mac you were right!
http://www.tribunenews.com/news/2084-magnolia-tailgate-party-kicks-off-on-the-stroll.html
Mo-Co's Grill, located in the "Yellow House," is expected to hold their grand opening the weekend of the Tailgate Party on the Stroll, according to Miller. She said a VIP Reception will be held at the "Yellow House" for local and prospective businesses.
So, the aforementioned new restaurant in the same strip center as The Diner, is indeed yet another TexMex joint named "5 de Mayo".
Quote from: ravic on August 14, 2011, 12:22:21 AM
So, the aforementioned new restaurant in the same strip center as The Diner, is indeed yet another TexMex joint named "5 de Mayo".
Oh gee like we didn't have enough Mexican restaurants lol. ::) Is Magnolia going for the Tex-Mex capitol title or something? :D
As a restaurant owner, I would love to have this kind of traffic around 8 weekends a year. You would think they would jump for joy at a chance to have so many new patrons. They could offer specials for people who come and eat in garb. Make a fun event instead of dreading the incoming customers.
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on August 14, 2011, 10:53:24 AM
Quote from: ravic on August 14, 2011, 12:22:21 AM
So, the aforementioned new restaurant in the same strip center as The Diner, is indeed yet another TexMex joint named "5 de Mayo".
Oh gee like we didn't have enough Mexican restaurants lol. ::) Is Magnolia going for the Tex-Mex capitol title or something? :D
Not a chance. As long as San Antonio exists it will be the Tex-Mex capitol.
Although, thanks to so many Katrina escapees who stayed here I am finally able to find decent Cajun/Creole places to eat.
*Now if I can just find a perfect rumcake store my meals would all end perfectly*
Lol Teach, maybe Magnolia would take the title by size of city?? ;)
Quote from: *Teach* on August 14, 2011, 12:04:17 PM
Quote from: Bonny Pearl on August 14, 2011, 10:53:24 AM
Quote from: ravic on August 14, 2011, 12:22:21 AM
So, the aforementioned new restaurant in the same strip center as The Diner, is indeed yet another TexMex joint named "5 de Mayo".
Oh gee like we didn't have enough Mexican restaurants lol. ::) Is Magnolia going for the Tex-Mex capitol title or something? :D
Not a chance. As long as San Antonio exists it will be the Tex-Mex capitol.
Although, thanks to so many Katrina escapees who stayed here I am finally able to find decent Cajun/Creole places to eat.
*Now if I can just find a perfect rumcake store my meals would all end perfectly*
You just need someone coming down from Dallas to grab one from Collin Street Bakery...
Quote from: Just Randall on August 02, 2011, 10:35:37 AM
Yeah. Great. Just what we need in Magnolia, ANOTHER Mexican restaurant.
HAHAHAHA...priceless!
I haven't logged into this forum in months and I read this....funny. Just in case anyone is wondering which one of the many Mexican restaurants we have in Magnolia is the best...it's the Blue Iguana ;D
Give it a try ;)
Would love to try it. The problem is convincing the Magnolia restaurants to stay open on faire nights late enough for the participants to get there. Only an few of the non-fast food ones are willing.