I was fortunate to grow up in a place surrounded by unique and exciting places: Dallas, Texas. I didn't appreciate how special these places were until I ventured out into the world away from it. The forefront of my favorite memories of fun in Dallas, no doubt takes place in the West End Marketplace.
Many school field trips centered on this historic place that support a variety of shops and places to occupy the attention deficit minds of school children. Shops that stand out in my mind even now are the Purple Shop, the fudge factory, the gallery of 3-D art and holograms. Then of course there was the joke shop where we dared each other to purchase a sucker with the tequila worm inside. The bottom floor of the Marketplace consisted of an arcade that seemed to expanse eternity to my younger self.
The Dallas Alley, just outside the Marketplace was also filled with fun vendors, such as caricature paintings. My visits at night introduced me to specialty artists on the sidewalks. One particular man was bouncing to techno as he spray painted a colorful canvas with great speed and grace, finishing it off with a blast of flames. Watching him paint was just as artful as looking at the finished painting itself.
The alley also consisted of street vendors that would offer me a flower and tell me that I could have the flower for free if the boy next to me would give me a hug. Of course the boy obliged, but then the street vendor turned to the boy and would tell him that now he had to buy the flower. Needless to say, I never got to keep the flower, cheap high school boys.
The local restaurants within a block from the West End Marketplace add spectacular cuisine to the atmosphere of the area. The Spaghetti Warehouse is a gem to the area with a classic dining experience. The unique decor of each table setting is enough of an experience to come eat here.
As far as cuisine is concerned, it ranks far superior to any Italian restaurant I have even eaten. My many visits there have brought me mouthwatering dishes like chicken alfredo, lasagna, and of course classic spaghetti with a very spectacular homemade sauce. It is easily said that eating at this historic Dallas landmark is a legendary experience.
I have been disappointed in my last visit at the state of the Marketplace. I had brought my fiance to see the remarkable place, just as I had many other relatives on holiday here. Many of the shops were boarded up and closed. I hardly resembled the magical place I remembered in my past.
I can't help but wonder what would get people to lose interest in the West End. I have recently got news from my father that the West End is undergoing intense renovation to ensure that is magical environment may be rejuvenated. I am hopefully not alone in my excitement to return to the renewed Marketplace to further enjoy what lay waiting there to please the locals and visitors alike.
Many school field trips centered on this historic place that support a variety of shops and places to occupy the attention deficit minds of school children. Shops that stand out in my mind even now are the Purple Shop, the fudge factory, the gallery of 3-D art and holograms. Then of course there was the joke shop where we dared each other to purchase a sucker with the tequila worm inside. The bottom floor of the Marketplace consisted of an arcade that seemed to expanse eternity to my younger self.
The Dallas Alley, just outside the Marketplace was also filled with fun vendors, such as caricature paintings. My visits at night introduced me to specialty artists on the sidewalks. One particular man was bouncing to techno as he spray painted a colorful canvas with great speed and grace, finishing it off with a blast of flames. Watching him paint was just as artful as looking at the finished painting itself.
The alley also consisted of street vendors that would offer me a flower and tell me that I could have the flower for free if the boy next to me would give me a hug. Of course the boy obliged, but then the street vendor turned to the boy and would tell him that now he had to buy the flower. Needless to say, I never got to keep the flower, cheap high school boys.
The local restaurants within a block from the West End Marketplace add spectacular cuisine to the atmosphere of the area. The Spaghetti Warehouse is a gem to the area with a classic dining experience. The unique decor of each table setting is enough of an experience to come eat here.
As far as cuisine is concerned, it ranks far superior to any Italian restaurant I have even eaten. My many visits there have brought me mouthwatering dishes like chicken alfredo, lasagna, and of course classic spaghetti with a very spectacular homemade sauce. It is easily said that eating at this historic Dallas landmark is a legendary experience.
I have been disappointed in my last visit at the state of the Marketplace. I had brought my fiance to see the remarkable place, just as I had many other relatives on holiday here. Many of the shops were boarded up and closed. I hardly resembled the magical place I remembered in my past.
I can't help but wonder what would get people to lose interest in the West End. I have recently got news from my father that the West End is undergoing intense renovation to ensure that is magical environment may be rejuvenated. I am hopefully not alone in my excitement to return to the renewed Marketplace to further enjoy what lay waiting there to please the locals and visitors alike.
About the Author:
Haylee Landford has been an guest author for Land For Sale. She and her family are avid travelers to help write her articles.
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