Friday we made our way from Fredericksburg, through Ozona [AKA the “Biggest Little Town in the World”], and finally on to Marfa. This trip has made me fall in love with Texas all the more. Interesting towns, amazing people, fascinating culture, and weather that rivals a perfect day in San Francisco.
We arrived in the one light town of Marfa and immediately headed to the Food Shark, located across from Marfa Book Co. Marafalafels and hummus for all, it was the best mobile meal I’ve had. Houstonians are accustomed to roaming taco stands, but they pale in comparison to this Mediterranean cuisine. If you’re lucky enough to be around on a Sunday, drop by for Food Shark's surprise menu! A little bit of the Near East in Far West Texas.
The rest of the afternoon was spent shopping and staring, taking in the stunning landmark buildings and contemporary art spaces. Most everything about Marfa is unusual, yet simultaneously perfect. Quaint and quiet with a strong sense of style and an abundance of unexpected gems, Marfa couldn’t suit me any better.
One of my favorite finds was The Get Go, a well-stocked market selling everything from ShitBegone and fresh produce to local wines and sushi supplies. J literally had to drag me from the store […only after I managed to drop $40 on ShitBegone, Fresca, animal crackers, bamboo utencils, et al.] and pitifully stated, “You’d move to Marfa just so you can shop here daily.” My man knows me so well.
We picked Maiya's for dinner, just another sampling of the surprisingly exceptional food in such a remote part of our world. Maiya Keck, a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, moved to Marfa for its budding art scene and eventually opened her bistro in spring 2002. The sophisticated menu changes seasonally and the interior resembles those found in older, more urban metropolises like New York City or Chicago. Perhaps my favorite part of Maiya’s: the cocktails are made with fresh juices, which always makes me a happy girl.
Before turning in from a very long day, we attended a Star Party at the McDonald Observatory in Ft. Davis. Sadly, the night sky clouded over just as we headed for a view, but I know the stars aren’t going anywhere any time soon, and we’ll surely be back.
We're already planning our next drive to Marfa for May 1 - 5th to attend the Marfa Film Festival, which will include 30 hours of features, shorts and experimental works. Most of the screenings will take place under Marfa's wide-open sky while the others will be anchored at the Goode-Crowley theater. And I'm packing my own bike to scoot around town in an easier, greener, and more enjoyable fashion!
3 comments:
it looks so fun! and i am so jealous you got to break out your cold weather gear!!!
YEAH!! These are awesome photos! Marfa is on my list and you are my go-to girl when we finally make the journey!
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Paige: It was SO cold and windy, I can't not even begin to tell you. It was so, so cold. Especially the night we drove up to the star observatory on top of a mountain. We were all secretly glad it was too cloudy!
Erika: We'll meet you there! We did a lot in Marfa on Day 3 too....I'll post on that as soon as I have a chance. They have such neat restaurants and people there - definitely a place to see at least once!
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