Shawn M.
Yelp
Dear Los Patios:
Shame on me!
I have no valid explanation as to why it took me so long to find you. Yes, I'd seen your enticing "shop, dine, discover" sign from 410 - but was always on my way somewhere else, and never took the time to investigate.
From the moment I first pulled on to your secluded drive, though - and was actually able to bask in your beauty and serenity - I've been furious with myself for not stopping sooner.
Going forward from this point, I PROMISE to think of you first when I need to purchase a perfect gift; find an accessory or jewelry; dine in a lovely and tranquil environment; acquire a plant or floral arrangement; or just browse, on your exquisitely lovely acreage!
As Ever,
Shawn M.
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*AHEM (tries to wipe dreamy, smitten look off face)*
So here's the short and long of it:
North of 410 - tucked very neatly between Salado Creek and Northeast Baptist Hospital, and concealed by a veritable forest of graceful live oaks -is the shopping venue known as Los Patios.
I am simply astonished that no one else has reviewed this location; perhaps, like me, other people just don't realize it exists. It's not a venue that you'd go through on your way anywhere else, and since its resplendence isn't obvious from the road, why bother, eh?
Well, I'll tell you why. Imagine a mysterious, magical setting dotted with tree-lined, sun-dappled paths, and beautiful buildings - housing wonderful little boutiques with stunning merchandise...Voila: Los Patios!
I regret I didn't find my way here before Christmas (sorry, Krys, this would have been perfect for your "shop local" list!). But in the meantime, there's Valentine's Day - and even sooner, National Answer Your Cat's Question Day, National Blonde Brownie Day, Measure Your Feet Day, Australia Day and National Kazoo Day [yes, REALLY. You seriously don't think I could make these things up, do you?].
So go, meander, look, dine, buy....just save me a parking space, okay? PLEASE?? Or I'll be really miffed that I let you in on my secret!