Scrubbed By The Washboard Of The Lord

True to their word, the fine proprietors of The Dakota Tavern (SheenaVision Passim) have opened a full service kitchen to kick off 2007. Friday night Sheena stopped in for a bite. A Tex-Mex inspired simple and inexpensive offering - Jerk Chicken Quesadillas, Sirloin Burritos, range of appetizers including guacamole, queso fundido (warm and gooey multi-cheese dip with chips). The side of Mango salsa with the Quesadilla was excellent. As was the side of homemade baked Mac 'n Cheese.

El Chaperone tried to be funny and ordered the Macarena and Cheese. Sheena rolled her eyes. But the staff loved the idea and started dancing to it and thought maybe they'd do a spicy version of it and call it that. Cripes.

Today we checked out the first ever and now regular weekly Bluegrass Sunday Brunch. Sheena cannot recall the last time bruch was so much fun. Well, maybe that Saturday morning Jalapeno Pancake Breakfast during
SXSW hosted by Mojo Nixon...

Food was fun and not the typical brunch offering. When you sit down, they'll bring over a big old platter of eggs, beans, salsas, chorizo/chili, warm tortillas to make your own breakfast fajitas. Cornmeal muffins and big heap of fruit salad on the side. The size of the food heap varies depending on how many people sit down. Family style, tables pushed together. Or as some commented, like summer camp when you were a kid. Coffee and screwdrivers flowed abundantly.

Musical entertainment by Washboard Hank. The vibe was so incredibly nice. Fun bluegrass and gospel standards as only a man with a bell on his head can deliver. Very family friendly. The toddlers doing that joyful wiggly bum dance that we all seem to forget once we hit kindergarten. Dads with trucker caps reading "Pimp My Tractor" throwing their sons in the air, as Moms sipped mimosas made from bubbly kept cool on ice in a John Deere pail.



Sheena swooned.