Local goodness is all around

I know, I’m always talking about buying local, and by now I’m sure you’ve looked around your home town at the farmers markets, and local bakeries, and seen what wonderful things are around you. I’m sure you’ve also developed a relationship with a farmer, a rancher, and you know where your products come from and who your money is supporting. Right? Good!

I’ve discovered a local gem here that I’m very excited about. Coyote Drive-In.

I know the drive in is nothing new. I’m not sure why they, like so many other things have gone nearly extinct, but I’m glad to see this one. Before this, I had only been to one other drive in; the one in Guthrie OK. You know the one in the movie Twister? Yep, and guess what I saw there. That was a very creepy experience.
Anyway, back to Coyote. This place is right next to downtown.

The unfortunate thing is the hot Texas summers, but once it cools off it will be even more amazing.
There is a large concession/bar area, and before the movies start, they have music, a playground for kiddos, and a couple food trucks.

To combat the heat, they do have a bunch of Big Ass Fans which is helpful too.

The only thing they don’t have is gluten free food, but I met the owner, and he said they have ordered some. I mentioned Local Oven but didn’t want to push. He was a friendly guy with a dog so sweet it was all I could do to not get down on the ground and hug him.
This place is dog friendly as well! Next time we will have to bring the gator.

I love places like this, where you can take your whole family, have a wonderful experience, and interact as much with or as little with the public as you want. Not to mention, where else can you take a two year old to see a movie? A double feature no less? -if they can last through two movies.

I want everyone in Fort Worth to support these guys. I love that places like this exist, and on a selfish note, I want them to stay around so I can continue to enjoy them.

In case you want a reminder of more of my favorite local gems:

http://www.burgundypasturebeef.com/public_home.php – the only place I will get meat. As well as some of the nicest people you will meet.

Localoven.com – they seem to share my thoughts that if more places offer allergy friendly foods, and take it seriously, the more places I can eat and not get sick.

https://www.localharvest.org/cowtown-farmers-market-M16695 – this will tell you where you can find a farmers market near YOU too!

I hope you’ll go out now and look around to see what your towns have to offer!