DEBORAH CROMBIE: Hi, ya'll, I'm Debs, and although Bouchercon 19 in Dallas doesn't officially begin until Thursday, I thought, it being my city, that I would give you a head start.
First, we've had what we call a Blue Norther, so if you haven't already packed, add some sweaters. It's cold, and will be raining through Thursday.
Second, the Hyatt Regency has great views and a huge bar, but it is offset from the rest of downtown so restaurants and other attractions outside the hotel are not easily walkable. Uber or Lyft are the best options, are very reasonable, and very available.
Now, for food! Here are some restaurant suggestions.
Near the Perot Museum, casual American eclectic, nice atmosphere.
Flora Street Cafe
Near the Dallas Museum of Art. Chef Stephen Pyles is a big name in Texas dining.
This is a gorgeous restaurant! (I would not call it a gastropub!) In Klyde
Warren Park, across from the DMA and the Arts District, it's one of the highlights of eating downtown.
North Italia
Near The Henry, casual Italian, gets good
reviews, and not quite as expensive as some of the other options.
Homewood
For the foodies among us. New restaurant from our biggest star Dallas chef.
Absolutely amazing food, but comfortable atmosphere. Just a bit north of
downtown, should be just a few minutes Uber ride.
Wolfgang Puck Five-Sixty
Wolfgang Puck restaurant in Reunion Tower, next to the hotel. I haven't eaten here, but my daughter has and says it's very good. She also says if you want to see the view from the tower, you're better off having a drink in the bar than paying for the observation deck. (And it's cold. Did I mention that?)
Wolfgang Puck restaurant in Reunion Tower, next to the hotel. I haven't eaten here, but my daughter has and says it's very good. She also says if you want to see the view from the tower, you're better off having a drink in the bar than paying for the observation deck. (And it's cold. Did I mention that?)
Mesomaya
Downtown Mexican food. I haven't eaten here but it's really well-reviewed.
Fun bar and restaurant in the old Woolworth building. Good food, fabulous smoking tequila drink!
Also, anything in Bishop Arts (lots of suggestions in the Bon Appetit issue),
West Village, Uptown, or Deep Ellum will be very doable by Uber from downtown.
Now, if you want to catch up with the REDS at the conference, here are our schedules, all in one convenient spot!
DEBS:
Thursday
9:30 GOH interview by Lucy
Burdette
2:30 Jungle Reds game panel
7:00 Harper Limited Book Giveaway
and signing,
Friday
9:30 MWA Table signing, 9:30
Saturday
9:30 Show Me the Evidence panel
1:00Three Goddesses panel, with
Rhys Bowen and Caroline Todd
2:00-4:00 Librarian’s Tea (introducing
the Royal Chef)
RHYS:
Wednesday
SinC into Great Writing
workshop
Thursday
2:30 Thursday, Jungle Reds panel
Saturday
11:00 Moderator History panel
1:00 Goddesses chat
Librarians Tea 2-4 Saturday
Presenter at Anthony Awards Saturday
evening.
JENN:
Thursday
2:30 Jungle Reds Panel
HALLIE:
Thursday
11:00 Moderate WAYS TO KILL panel
(Tori Eldridge, Tracey S. Phillips, Ingrid Thoft, Carl Vondereau, and SG Wong)
2:30 Jungle Reds game show panel
7:00 Book signing/limited givewaway
for HarperCollins in Landmark D
Friday
9:30 Signing with Jungle Reds at the
MWA table in the bookroom
Saturday
7:00 Speed dating
1:00 Interview Elizabeth George
HANK:
Thursday
8:00 Guest of Honor
introductions, receiving GOH award
11:00 am
Interviewing James Patterson
2:30 Jungle Reds panel
3:30 signing
6:00 pm Opening
Ceremonies
Friday
7:30 SINC breakfast
REDS signing? Is this
when it is?
11:00 Emcee of the The
Bill Crider Awards
2:00 Signing for
Forge Books
Saturday
9:30 AM .
Hank's GOH interview-- Interviewed by Lisa Unger
10:30 signing
2:00 Librarians
Tea Opening speaker
4:30 signing after the
Tea
PM Anthony Awards
LUCY:
Thursday
930: Interview Deb!
230: jungle red game show
panel followed by signing
Friday
7:30 sisters in crime
breakfast
930: signing at the MWA booth
in the book room
Thursday
2:30 Jungle Reds panel
Friday
9:30 MWA Table signing
And as a bonus, we thought it was a nice touch that the Hyatt has named their special conference cocktail
DROP DEAD RED
-Campari
-Vodka
-Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
-House-made Simple Syrup
-Blanc de Blanc
-Luxardo Cherry Garnish
-Vodka
-Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
-House-made Simple Syrup
-Blanc de Blanc
-Luxardo Cherry Garnish
We hope to see all of you who are attending, and we'll do our best to share the fun with those who can't be here this year!
Welcome to Dallas!!
