On Thursday evening, I ate at the Eagle's Nest, which is located across the street from the high school. It is now under new ownership and Levi McKinsey has added to the menu a delicious dish of rice, and a Phillipino eggroll called a "lumpia". It is lighter than an eggroll and filled with a flavorful meat instead of vegetables. They are now open from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm every weekday. She also features "specials of the day". Students can pre-order in the morning and have their lunch ready to pick up and eat at the beginning of their short lunch period. Being open in the evenings is a big plus for our community, so show your support by eating dinner there sometime. She also has the regular favorites that have always been on the Eagle's Nest menu. Prices are very reasonable.
Another dinner option on Friday and Saturday is Smokin' Eddie's BBQ at the Noble House Restaurant. Open from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Eddie serves BBQ sandwiches (beef and pork), smoked ribs and chicken, and maybe even hamburgers (call for the complete menu!) along with choices of side dishes: french fries, green beans, baked potatoe, beans, cole slaw, break and side salad. Eddie's is a good dinner option on football nights as he can get to-go orders ready before the game!
A couple of new shops have also opened on Noble Street. Maggie Tookolo has opened a vintage store across the street from the Noble House restaurant called Aunt Toot's. She carries "shabby chic" and repurposed items -- old furniture that has been painted and refinished, antiques, and interesting handmade gift items. Maggie grew up here and has brought some neat things to Watonga that aren't available in the Country Antique store or other shops. A great place to get Christmas gifts this year!! Go by and say "hi" and show her that Watonga supports new businesses.
Next to Aunt Toot's is another new gift shop, Random Halos, owned by Angel Gibson. Not just another gift shop, Angel also carries interesting handmade crafts and gift items. I haven't spent too much time in this shop yet but will write more when I do. I did notice a very cool art drawing on a green door -- you'll have to go by and see for yourself.
The Liquid ART events are going to start up again now that Cheese Festival is over. We are planning on meeting on Saturday, November 16 at 6:30 at the Whirlwind Winery. I'll be posting our "inspiration piece" on the watonga news blog Facebook page soon. We already have several reservations but still some spots left, so call 623-4269 or the Whirlwind Winery to reserve your place, as space is limited. Don Molnar will be tending the wine store today and Saturday, so if you are out and about on Main Stree, you can stop in and let him know also if you want to come to the Liquid ART evening. The cost is a $35.00 donation to the Phoenix Circle Foundation. All supplies are provided for you to paint a picture and take it home, and the remaining proceeds go to provide an after-school art program to high school students here in Watonga. The evening is a partnership event co-sponsored by the Whirlwind Winery and the Phoenix Circle Foundation (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization). Why drive to Oklahoma City for "Wine & Palette" when you can do the same thing here in Watonga!
As I've said in a previous post, Watonga has some good things going on that we as a community can build on to attract visitors. Does everyone know about the music shows scheduled at the Roman Nose State Park Lodge in November & December? Check it out!
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