A Unique Downtown Dining Experience

Recently I had the privilege of planning a dinner for a group of people who were in town for a conference.  Since I do not usually do things the conventional way, I planned a “progressive dinner” through the downtown for this group of about 25 people.  The diners were from all over the state of Kansas, so I thought that this would give them a great opportunity to experience downtown El Dorado and the many locations that make it unique. 

The group began their journey at Robin’s where they shopped and dined on spinach artichoke dip and hummus from Jacob’s Well.  Always the perfect host, Robin provided wine and other drinks.  From there, they traveled up Main Street to the Art Room 114.  This is one of my favorite locations in downtown because Brenda has designed this gallery so simple, but elegant with open space to hold a group of people.  Soup and salad was served while they browsed the most recent gallery show that the Art Room has on display. 

Further up Main Street, the group was greeted in front of Walter’s Flowers and Interiors with a rose petal-scattered entryway into the beautiful store where they snacked on sandwich wraps made across the street at Willie’s.  They were in awe at the beautiful displays and items in this downtown jewel.  Many left Walter’s with treasures that they purchased.   

As the evening continued, Alfredo and his staff at Fiesta Mexicana provided great ambiance and even better food as they dined on tacos and burritos.  With the large space in this restaurant, the group was able to all sit together at one large table and enjoy each other’s company.  They were finally lured away from the margaritas and queso by the sound of a live band and the smell of amazing pie in Jacob’s Well.  Here they finished off the night socializing and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere that Jacob’s Well has captured. 

While this was a very involved dinner which took over two hours to complete, this group of people will never forget their dinner in downtown El Dorado.  While this is only the second time downtown businesses have hosted a dinner such as this, we would sure like to do it more often.  If you have a reunion, office party, or a large group of friends who would like to experience a downtown progressive dinner, please call the El Dorado Main Street office.