We serve Waxahachie, TX
Posted by under
Although it is about an hour’s driving distance from Lewisville, TX to Waxahachie, TX, Martin Oaks is proud to serve Waxahachie and its surrounding communities. For a relatively small city, Waxahachie has an incredible number of historic buildings and interesting monuments. Pictured above and below, the Ellis County Court House, with its spires and intricate mason […]
Continue Reading Happy Birthday Plaza!
Posted by under
This view of The Plaza Hotel was taken from Central Park a number of years ago. I cannot remember the month I shot this photo, but it was clearly during the winter season. This landmark French Renaissance style hotel was built in the early 1900’s: first day of business was October 1, 1907. At nineteen […]
Continue Reading RIP Elio Guaitolini
Posted by under
It was very sad to see that Elio Guaitolini passed away in late July 2016. For anyone familiar with the New York restaurant scene in the last 30+ years, Elio was a much beloved figure. His charming Italian eatery on 2nd Avenue at 84th was a fixture where good food, friendly atmosphere, and attentive service […]
Continue Reading 28th Anniversary of First Night Game at Wrigley Field Coming Up
Posted by under
The very first night game played at Wrigley Field took place on 8-8-88, 28 years ago. I shot the above photo that very memorable evening. The Cubbies faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a game that, unfortunately, was rained out after three and a half innings. But the excitement of that very special […]
Continue Reading Big Sur Fire
Posted by under
The above photo of Big Sur was shot years ago near the wonderful Nepenthe restaurant. Big Sur and can serene, calm, and absolutely transporting. Today, however, more than 5,000 firefighters are risking their lives fighting a blaze which began in the area on July 22, 2016. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and […]
Continue Reading