{"id":1824,"date":"2013-02-22T12:55:43","date_gmt":"2013-02-22T17:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/?p=1824"},"modified":"2013-02-22T14:56:33","modified_gmt":"2013-02-22T19:56:33","slug":"sneak-preview-of-the-lot-in-east-dallas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallastxlofts.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/sneak-preview-of-the-lot-in-east-dallas.html","title":{"rendered":"Sneak Preview of The Lot in East Dallas"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Lot<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What many long time East-Dallasites remember as the Yacht Club is soon re-opening it’s doors to the public as The Lot. \u00a0Though the two have little in common other than their shared-address, I think many of us that drove by the vacant, run-down building day after day knew it had some real potential. It appears to have fallen into the right hands.<\/p>\n

What I had envisioned before visiting The Lot was a Katy-Trail Ice House meets Sandbar Cantina<\/a>. After taking two steps in this place I realized it was much, much more – in a good way. Take the beer garden of Katy Trail Ice House, the atmosphere of Goodfriend, plus a completely unique and surprisingly upscale restaurant and bar area (almost Cedars Social-like in a way), blend the three together and you might imagine something that resembles The Lot.<\/p>\n

According to the press release on Feb. 19th, owner John McBride, whose family previously owned and operated El Fenix explains the concept:\u00a0\u201cThe idea is to create a modern-day\u00a0third place<\/span>, giving our neighbors a new place to unwind and savor a meal that\u2019s unique and extraordinary \u2014 a place they can call their own”. In my opinion, McBride has put the right pieces in place to accomplish his vision.<\/p>\n

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Things to Do\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Adult Playground<\/span> (No Kids Allowed) – Washer Pits and Cornhole<\/p>\n

Children’s Playground<\/span> (No Adults Allowed) – Sandboxes, Chalk Boards, Oil-Drum Bulls, and Tires.<\/p>\n

Screened-in Outdoor Seating<\/span> – Laid-back outdoor atmosphere. Heaters for the colder months.<\/p>\n

Dog-Friendly Patio<\/span><\/p>\n

Outdoor Beer Garden<\/span> – Great for big-groups & happy hours.<\/p>\n

Access to the Santa Fe Trail<\/span> – Though not currently connected, it is in the works.<\/p>\n

Upscale Bar<\/span> – About 15 Beers on tap and fully stocked bar.<\/p>\n

Nice Interior Dining Room<\/span> – Though the exterior is cool, I think everyone will be blown away by the main dining room. \u00a0Casual, though much more upscale than you might expect.<\/p>\n

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Things Not Available<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Not a Volleyball Destination<\/span><\/p>\n

No Pool Tables or Shuffle Board<\/span> (RIP Yacht Club)<\/p>\n

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What Everyone is Waiting For – Pictures, Pictures, Pictures – Click to Enlarge<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n