Dallas: Social

Social @ Hotel Lumen

After a 3 hour rainy drive from Texarkana to Dallas, I was ready for a good meal. I had intended to set out into the cute neighborhoods to find a unique local restaurant, but it was simply too late to go exploring. Fortunately, the Lumen Hotel has a wonderful restaurant onsite. Also, the hotel staff lured me in with a free wine coupon as I missed the wine social earlier that evening. My company does not support alcoholic tendencies, so this free wine coupon felt like a Golden Ticket.

I rolled into Social pretty late. The place was empty! Not one guest was there. I had the place to myself which was killlahhhh. I chose a corner table with my back to the wall (need to see the shooter, of course). They had several vegetarian options. None were healthy, but this isn’t a place to visit if you’re on the Subway caloric restriction plan.

Two appetizers caught my eye. The tomato soup (sans shrimps) and macaroni & cheese were about to meet their demise. Both came out piping hot. On their own, both were excellent. However, I discovered dipping a spoon full of macaroni & cheese into the tomato soup was doubly delicious. I suppose this is something they teach ladies NOT to do at debutante school. I’m not a deb and I was alone in the restaurant. I finished my meal like a heathen…and it was wonderful. My free glass of wine was mediocre, but it was free so I sucked it down like a champ.

I can’t wait to stay at Lumen again and eat at Social. My meal was only $17 (tip included) and completely within my work budget. Also, other guests did visit the bar and were seated for meals, so the place was a bit more lively at the end. Definitely go. See menu here.

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