Viewing by month: January 2008
Chipotle, Lewisville
Knowing Chipotle is owned by the same company as McDonald’s I have come to expect a certain level of accessibility when entering one of their restaurants. However, it’s only been recently that I’ve gone into the one located right around the corner from my house. I’m a huge fan of Taco Cabana and I don’t like change. But anyways, back to the matter at hand … the place is pretty kick ass (and accessible) for a number of reasons. For one it’s big and open. The concrete floors are easy to roll on and their tables are not so ornate that I can’t roll under them. I’ve included the picture below but basically it’s a straight poll so it’s very easy to roll under and put the brakes on. This is huge for when you’re by yourself and someone can’t help you move a chair or if you are with a group of people and no extra chair is available. The second great thing about Chipotle is the pop machines are low enough that I can fill my own drink without the worry of a spill or the puzzling stares of on-lookers. My only complaint about Chipotle is the ordering line. It’s low enough I can nearly see over it but high enough I can’t see any of the available ingredients for my burrito. From what I can see, there are also no signs stating what’s available.
Awesome Tables - Picture
Quick’n’Dirty
- Big open spaces
- Concrete floors
- Roll-under tables
- Low pop machines
- Ordering line is too high, can’t see ingredients
mikeagimp rating: 4 out of 5
The Flying Saucer, Ft. Worth
My friend Laure and I made a trip to the Ft. Worth Modern Art Museum this past Sunday and later we found ourselves driving in circles looking to get something to eat. Finally we parked the bus (Nissan Quest) and hit the streets so we could better decide on where we wanted to eat. Since it was a Sunday, there was little traffic and even fewer pedestrians so it was pretty easy to get around. I enjoy rollin' around Ft. Worth more then I do Dallas for a couple different reasons. Ft. Worth has brick paved sidewalks and some streets so it's a nice change up to feel the rumble in my hands. This style of sidewalk of course requires me to pay more attention to my wheels and what was ahead but it's easy to forget about all that and enjoy the people, the sounds and the weather. The sidewalks seem much more level as well which is a key for saving your shoulders if you plan on rollin' around most of the day.Read complete post
Wal-Mart Supercenter, Highland Village
The other day my best friend Paul was over to check out my new TiLite ZR wheelchair. (which I will be posting on soon). He took a nice look and a test ride before hopping in my now older TiLite ZRA chair. I had to roll to Wal-Mart to pick up some house supplies so of course he offered to go with and help me. Well before leaving we both looked at each other like hell yeah, you use my other chair and we'll see what we can come up with. Seemed reasonable.Paul and I find ourselves at the new Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #4240 in Highland Village rolling around, Paul five feet behind me before we make our way over to housewares to pick up toilet paper, paper towels, laundry soap, dish soap, etc. We both struggled to reach for this and that product and I can't help but notice the multiple Wal-Mart employees who are stocking shelves near us both. At least two of them and they both made eye contact (or should I say shoe contact) with me so I felt noticed. None the less, neither asked if Paul or I needed any help. Strange. My mom often tells me that this is because I look so confident wheeling around which I sorta' understand but c'mon, I think asking once is nice enough. Paul surely does not look confident. This is his first time out in public using a wheelchair! We roll off to the register, I have good piled high to nearly my chin, Paul with all the lose stuff. The young teenage girl says hello, checks us out and we're tying the bags and playing Tetris with all the goods on our laps. I look up and say "Oh I'm teaching my newly crippled friend here how to shop on his own." She responds "Oh I'm sure that is pretty important." Ouch, no offer to help us to the car?
mikeagimp rating: 1 out of 5