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Monday, December 21, 2009

Sheraton Beachside Bar & Grill Ocean View Dining

The entrance to the Sheraton.

Beautifully landscaped.

One of the best views of the Gulf anywhere on the Island.

Winter Menu below shows great specials.

offered all day.

Beef Tips w/Egg Noodles below.
Also included a fresh garden salad.
Great portion and mouthwatering good!!

Spaghetti and Meatballs below.
Also included is a fresh garden salad. MM good!

Dining area offers a great view of the Gulf as shown below.

Dining is available either inside or out.

Really hard to beat for value and taste.

This is a real Winter Texan favorite.

Service is excellent!!! 5 star rating.

310 Padre Blvd

South Padre Island, Texas

956 761 6551

http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/Sheraton_South_Padre/so.htm?EM=EM_aa_SW_Citysearch_Sheraton_South_Padre_71409_NAD_FM

Friday, December 18, 2009

Dirty Al's at Pelican Station

Pelican Station now owned by Dirty Al's.

Open for Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Offers great views with large dining area.

One of the prettiest spots around.

Lunch special for the day posted by entrance.

Presentation was excellent and food was
delicious. However portions were a little small.
Said they had only been open for two weeks
so were still learning.

The service, atmosphere, presentation and taste
of the food was excellent but you definitely will not need
a "to go" box when you're done.
Lunch and dinner is a bit pricey with small portions.
I am told that breakfast at Pelican Station is a great value.
They are closed all day on Mondays.

2009 South Padre Island Christmas Parade

South Padre Island City Hall

Start of the Christmas parade with

lighted decorated floats.

Santa with the American flag below.

Frosty in a bubble below.

McAllen float below advertising New Years Eve.

Santa on a boat.

Acrobats on this float above

Santa and his hot air balloon and sleigh below.

This little guy had his own car in the parade.

Sweet Delites cookie handed out at parade below

How clever!!

The band below with all the instruments

decorated like presents etc. Clever idea!

Airplane on top of truck below pulling float.

Santa on top of car below.

Padre fire truck with Frosty riding on front bumper.

Car with bows.

Car with doors open going down parade route.

Police truck pulling float.

The end of a fun night and great lighted unit festive Christmas Parade on South Padre Island.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Padre Island Brewing Co beer tasting 12/18/09

Welcome to the Island brewery.

Owner and Head Brewer Markkus Haggenmiller (below)

gave us a tour and explained in detail how

they make beer on the island. He has been doing this

for 15 years!

We began brewing in 1995 with a focus and attention to detail that you will continue to see today. All of our beers are virtually handmade by our third generation brewmaster.Brewed in our traditional steam fired brewhouse in small batch quantity and made with only the finest barley malt, fresh hops, purest yeast, purified water and the simple natural methods which reflect the exceptional respect we have for the ancient art of brewing -- Prosit.

Below is a picture of the bar area with the

brewery in the background.

Mr. Haggenmiller moved here from Minnesota 15 years ago to start this business.
His dad worked for the Hamm's Brewing Company for many years
so brewing beer remains in the family.

Wall decor.

wall decor symbol.

more wall decor.

The beers they make above.
1. La Nortena Winter Ale
2. Padre Island Ale
3. South Padre Island Blonde
4. Tidal Wave Wheat
5.Speckled Trout Stout

Happy hour specials listed above.
(subject to change)

Early Bird dinner specials 4 PM to 6 PM daily
(subject to change)

The Padre Brewing Co. does an excellent job and offer some very
good Early Bird Specials.

Padre Island Brewing Co.
3400 Padre Blvd
South Padre Island, Tx. 78597
956 761 9585

www.restauranteur.com/spibrewingcompany