The Filling Station – open!

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I’m tired, I’ll let them tell it:

The original Filling Station was located at 6862 Greenville Avenue at Park Lane in Dallas, Texas. The building was an actual gas station built around 1925 and frequented by Bonnie and Clyde. In 1973 it ceased operations and was purchased by Dr. Sam Dorfman Jr. When asked why Dr. Dorfman created The Filling Station. He said, “to meet women”. It was the very first big-screen sports bar in Dallas history. There were five Filling Stations in all, one in Dallas, one in Addison, two in Houston, and one in Austin.

The new owner is Ana Saldana.. When asked why she re-opened The Filling Station, she said, “because I missed it”.

The menu looks like a typical diner, with chili, nachos, deep-fried somethings, burgers and sandwiches, and huge comfort food dinners.

And the drink menu? YES! One of the drinks in the book is still on the menu!

Grease Job

• 1 ¼ oz. vodka
• 1 1/4oz. almond liqueur
• 1 ¼ oz. cherry brandy
• 5 oz. pineapple juice
• 3 oz. OJ
• 1 lime slice
• Sugar
• Splash of grain alcohol

Pour all but lime, sugar, and grain alcohol in a blender. Blend thoroughly. Pour over ice into a large glass. Coat lime slice in sugar and float. Add a splash of alcohol.