If it has been awhile since you and your daughter had some quality bonding time, then look at this story as your wake-up call! There is nothing better than making memories with your kids — especially when they’re old enough to be fun but not too old to spend time with you. And with the Southlake Sweetheart Dance happening this month, now’s your chance to spend a whole day exploring exciting new places with your little ones. There are so many kid-friendly spots on Main Street in downtown Grapevine, so close your eyes, pick a place and start your darling daddy-daughter outing.
Tolbert’s Restaurant and Chili Parlor
Start the night off right at Tolbert’s Restaurant and Chili Parlor. This cozy eatery provides live entertainment, a warm atmosphere and delicious offerings! You can start the meal with queso or cheese fries and then dive into dinner by ordering any one of its 19 chilis, ranging from the original Bowl of Red recipe to chile verde made with pork and green chile sauce.
Kids will love the grilled cheese, made with bacon and tomato slices. Or go all in and try one of Tolbert’s hearty burgers. But with soup, sandwiches, fajitas and fried fish, one thing is for sure — you won’t go hungry. And this dinner comes with a show. Tolbert’s often hosts live tribute acts performing everything from classic rock and country crossovers to jazz and R&B. So whether you focus on sipping up some chili or want to tap along to the music, this dinner locale is anything but boring.
A three-minute walk down Main Street will lead you to the area’s newest soda pop and candy shop: Rocket Fizz! The shop offers over 500 brands of soda including its own craft root beer and gourmet chocolate soda made with real cocoa. There’s even a KISS (yes, named after KISS the band!) drink for those who want to continue rocking during your night out.
But don’t let your sweet tooth run out before browsing the 1,200 brands of candy on display. Tropical fruit-flavored taffy as well as name brands you know and love are just waiting to be savored. For treats to go — either to take home and share with your family or to enjoy yourself later — purchase one of Rocket Fizz’s gift baskets. These also make for great Valentine’s Day gifts for little ones who love sugar, which is all of them, right?
Continue down Main Street to keep the daddy-daughter date night going at Grapevine’s Sunshine Glaze Art Studio, where you and your daughter can make whatever art your heart desires. Whether it’s pottery, a canvas painting, a beautiful mosaic or some board art, Sunshine Glaze is the place to go.
It doesn’t matter what artistic level you’re at — especially if you’re making a gift for Mom — so don’t let that stop you. The art doesn’t matter as much as the fun you have making it does. Sunshine Glaze also hosts its own daddy-daughter date nights if going with a friend and his daughter sounds fun. No matter what, you and your daughter will have a great time making lasting memories and memorable art!