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1 week ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
Since the addition of Buc-ee's in Amarillo back in December, we can count on them to get us ready for anything. We got to celebrate Christmas the Buc-ee's way. After that, we were able to enjoy New Year's, Valentine's, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter. Whenever there is a holiday, there is something to celebrate at Buc-ee's. Here we are in the summer months, and don't think Buc-ee's is taking a break.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
It's fun watching the transformation of an empty location in Amarillo. We get to watch a place go from an empty building to it becoming full of life. That is what is happening in Wolflin Village right now. Right next to Nothing Bundt Cake sits a corner spot that has been empty for a bit. Then, word got out that MotoMedi, a Mediterranean place, was moving in. I have seen it being compared to Cava, which is one of my daughter's favorite places in Dallas.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
Amarillo is always growing. With each new business we get to experience something added to our city. A new Amarillo business is doing something few others have: bringing hope and smiles. That seems like a huge bill to fill, but I think this new location will be able to do just that. It is called Hope Village. They are scheduled to open on July 16th. Yes, this is a new place that is offering a lot. So far, we can count on Hope Village to offer food, drinks, and treats.
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2 weeks ago | 
965kvki.com | Melissa Bartlett
Only in Texas can a pit stop feel like a pilgrimage. Forget what you think you know about gas stations: this one has 120 fuel pumps, smells like fresh brisket, and sells cinnamon pastries the size of your face.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
There has been one empty building on Western Street that I have been keeping an eye on here in Amarillo. Over the past several months, there has been some work being done on it so I thought maybe, just maybe, it was getting new life. This building sits on Western next to the McDonald's off of I-40. At one point, it was where a lot of us stopped to get shoes for the family. It was down the street from my daughter's daycare, Dandi Playschool.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
When was the last time you were out and about after midnight in Amarillo? It may not be as regular as it was when you were younger, but you can bet that if you are out, you are hungry. You may have just been out and enjoyed a good show or movie. You may have had a cold one or two. Maybe your late night is because you were heading back into town from a weekend away.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
Moving to Amarillo from Chicago when I did was a weird time. I went from having many great local places for pizza. I lived in an Italian neighborhood, so the options were plentiful. When I moved here, the pizza options were mainly your choice of chain pizza places. Oh, how the times have changed. The pizza game has really stepped up in Amarillo. I can even find a few places that serve a taste of home, a Chicago-style pizza. Which really is an experience if you haven't tried one.
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2 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
The addition of Joe's Place in Amarillo offers event hosting alongside providing extra kitchen space for those in need. They had their ribbon cutting recently, and since then, they have just hit the ground running. credit: Melissa Bartlett, TSMThey have already announced a date night this month. A place to go and get away from it all with live music, a great meal, and drinks.
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3 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
If you like to travel outside of Amarillo, there is one thing you really need to do: get TSA PreCheck. It's one of those things that can save you a lot of time at the airport. I know the TSA process in Amarillo is not a major headache at all, and it's not. The problem is that you will have to travel back at some point. Just using it once at a major airport makes it worth the investment.
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3 weeks ago | 
987thebomb.com | Melissa Bartlett
If you're from Amarillo or have lived here for any length of time, you'll recognize phrases and references that might baffle outsiders. We have things that are foreign to everyone else. Some events and establishments are unique to Amarillo. There are businesses that outsiders will not get a reference for. Oh, and don't think just because some of these places are gone that we have forgotten. Nope, we will still talk about them like it was yesterday.
