She doesn't particularly care which store we visit, or what things we look at once we're there. She just doesn't want to be sitting idle at home.
Often, a trip to Target, Kroger or even a 99 Cent store is enough to sate her wanderlust. Yet there is one store we visit each weekend, because it is sure to delight: Central Market.
From the moment we walk in and select our balloon color (purple or green), we are off on an adventure. We sample a variety of foods on display, discover recipes to try, and savor flavors that are heretofore unknown to us. It's a trip I look forward to as soon as the weekend arrives.
The two "kitchens" are a must visit, and I think we've become easily recognized and appreciated at least at one of them. Well, TheKiddo is at any rate, and the staff is always kind enough to listen to whatever story she has to tell.
Of course, we never leave empty handed beyond the balloon. Without fail there's a loaf of bread, a hunk of cheese, the ingredients for a recipe, or some fresh produce tucked in the cart before we finally reach the back door. This week, we discovered a tasty cheddar that TheKiddo loved.
Granted, the other patrons annoy us at times with their inability to not turn the sampling stations into a buffet, and their air of superiority and pretentiousness. (Who drives a gas-guzzling luxury SUV and then snorts in disgust when I ask for plastic bags, anyway? I've got to pick up dog poop with something.) The staff, however, is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
So whether you just want to sample some food, or you want to do some serious shopping, grab the kids and head to Central Market on Lover's Lane in Dallas. Both your family and your tastebuds will enjoy it.
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