rackmup
05-03-2002, 06:16 AM
When you first pull into the parking lot, you just know this place is different. The parking lot is clean with well defined parking spaces, all beneath the shady canopy of large trees.
The front of the building is fairly non-descript; red brick exterior accented by oak columns near the doorway. The entrance is a double door, solid oak and 10 feet tall. As you step inside, there is a foyer that has a place for umbrellas and coats. It is manned by a nice young lady who takes your jacket and provides you with a claim check. Anything else you wish to leave here will be protected in it's own locker, secured by lock and key. Tips are appreciated.
As you emerge from the foyer, you are greeted by a sedately colored gray carpeting and the sounds of balls being broken and pocketed. The 40 tables are all 9' Diamonds with impeccable green Simonis 860. Each table has a wooden rack that gives a great rack every game. The balls are polished each night and are void of scratches and gouges. Fresh Masters chalk (in traditional blue and the softer green) are at each table. When finished with your game, take a few cubes with you. It's not only allowed, but encouraged.
There is a sign posted that reads: "DO NOT TAP THE HEAD BALL TO SET THE RACK. THIS IS THE REASON YOU CAN'T GET A SOLID RACK AT THE OTHER POOL ROOMS IN TOWN. VIOLATERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE." There is even a smaller back room with six tables that is the designated "Non-Smokers" area.
The room has comfortable stools with back and foot rests, padded arms and seat. The seat is deep enough so as to allow you to sit back and relax. There are also standard chairs and tables for you to sit at while you eat.
No matter where you are playing, there is a wide rail for you to place your drink on. The rails also have built-in cues holders that safely secure your "weaponry." Beneath the rails are both hooks and a ledge, for you to hang or lay your cue case. If that isn't sufficient, the coat-check room will gladly store your case for you. Just provide them with your drivers license and case and they will be returned to you upon your departure.
In one corner of the room is the pro-shop. It is about 500 square feet and offers just about anything you could need for your game. Cue repairs are available also. Pool instruction videos are available for your personal viewing on any of the three monitors in the instruction area (a small, $5.00 security deposit is required.) Speaking of instruction, this area of the place has four Diamond tables, video monitoring and a classroom-like setting. Instruction is provided by a BCA Master Instructor and each month he invites a "guest" instructor in for a free seminar on various aspects of the game to all who wish to attend. Lessons are available one-on-one or in groups of no more than six. They are amazingly affordable too.
Upstairs is the place where all of the "action" is. Six Diamond tables, a bar and a lounge area with comfortable leather seating and a 60" television. "Stake Horses" line the rails nightly with pockets of cash as the "positioning" takes place. The action is always friendly and frequent.
Food and drinks are always available, from the coldest beer to the tenderest of steaks, the food is excellent and available 24 hours per day. The chef is recognized as one of the best in town.
The bar is huge, seats 50 or more, is made of solid oak with a granite top. 75 varieties of beer from around the world are available along with wine and mixed drinks. The stools are padded with armrests and backs for a "prolonged" stay if needed.
There are weekly tournaments as well as league play. Wednesday night is "Ladies Night" with $1.00 well, wine and draft" from 6PM-1AM. Free table time for all ladies, all of the time. "Happy Hour" is everyday from 5PM-7PM. "Two-for-one" appetizers are available during this time. Had too much to drink? They will gladly pay your cab fare to get you home safely.
For those of you that cannot frequent the pool room as often as you like because of "family responsibilities", there is a day care, separated by a wall from the pool room, where certified child care personnel are available for a very reasonable fee ($3.00 per hour, including snacks.) They offer plenty of activities to keep your children busy, allowing you to completely focus on your game. The day-care center is open from 7AM to 10PM, seven days per week and is available to anyone.
Valet parking is available each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM-3AM.
The room is full of very effective "smoke eaters" and is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This is one place where, upon your exit, you won't smell like you just stood in the center of a campfire.
The place is centrally located, with easy freeway access from anywhere in the area. I have listed directions below.
Take the long and winding road into my mind, stop and enjoy the possibility that the place could really exist and know it will, once I hit that big LOTTO jackpot.
By the way...table time is ALWAYS free for CCB Regulars.
Regards and see you soon at "Ken's Korner Pocket Billiards."
Ken (owner and dreamer of the best pool room in the Metroplex)
The front of the building is fairly non-descript; red brick exterior accented by oak columns near the doorway. The entrance is a double door, solid oak and 10 feet tall. As you step inside, there is a foyer that has a place for umbrellas and coats. It is manned by a nice young lady who takes your jacket and provides you with a claim check. Anything else you wish to leave here will be protected in it's own locker, secured by lock and key. Tips are appreciated.
As you emerge from the foyer, you are greeted by a sedately colored gray carpeting and the sounds of balls being broken and pocketed. The 40 tables are all 9' Diamonds with impeccable green Simonis 860. Each table has a wooden rack that gives a great rack every game. The balls are polished each night and are void of scratches and gouges. Fresh Masters chalk (in traditional blue and the softer green) are at each table. When finished with your game, take a few cubes with you. It's not only allowed, but encouraged.
There is a sign posted that reads: "DO NOT TAP THE HEAD BALL TO SET THE RACK. THIS IS THE REASON YOU CAN'T GET A SOLID RACK AT THE OTHER POOL ROOMS IN TOWN. VIOLATERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE." There is even a smaller back room with six tables that is the designated "Non-Smokers" area.
The room has comfortable stools with back and foot rests, padded arms and seat. The seat is deep enough so as to allow you to sit back and relax. There are also standard chairs and tables for you to sit at while you eat.
No matter where you are playing, there is a wide rail for you to place your drink on. The rails also have built-in cues holders that safely secure your "weaponry." Beneath the rails are both hooks and a ledge, for you to hang or lay your cue case. If that isn't sufficient, the coat-check room will gladly store your case for you. Just provide them with your drivers license and case and they will be returned to you upon your departure.
In one corner of the room is the pro-shop. It is about 500 square feet and offers just about anything you could need for your game. Cue repairs are available also. Pool instruction videos are available for your personal viewing on any of the three monitors in the instruction area (a small, $5.00 security deposit is required.) Speaking of instruction, this area of the place has four Diamond tables, video monitoring and a classroom-like setting. Instruction is provided by a BCA Master Instructor and each month he invites a "guest" instructor in for a free seminar on various aspects of the game to all who wish to attend. Lessons are available one-on-one or in groups of no more than six. They are amazingly affordable too.
Upstairs is the place where all of the "action" is. Six Diamond tables, a bar and a lounge area with comfortable leather seating and a 60" television. "Stake Horses" line the rails nightly with pockets of cash as the "positioning" takes place. The action is always friendly and frequent.
Food and drinks are always available, from the coldest beer to the tenderest of steaks, the food is excellent and available 24 hours per day. The chef is recognized as one of the best in town.
The bar is huge, seats 50 or more, is made of solid oak with a granite top. 75 varieties of beer from around the world are available along with wine and mixed drinks. The stools are padded with armrests and backs for a "prolonged" stay if needed.
There are weekly tournaments as well as league play. Wednesday night is "Ladies Night" with $1.00 well, wine and draft" from 6PM-1AM. Free table time for all ladies, all of the time. "Happy Hour" is everyday from 5PM-7PM. "Two-for-one" appetizers are available during this time. Had too much to drink? They will gladly pay your cab fare to get you home safely.
For those of you that cannot frequent the pool room as often as you like because of "family responsibilities", there is a day care, separated by a wall from the pool room, where certified child care personnel are available for a very reasonable fee ($3.00 per hour, including snacks.) They offer plenty of activities to keep your children busy, allowing you to completely focus on your game. The day-care center is open from 7AM to 10PM, seven days per week and is available to anyone.
Valet parking is available each Friday and Saturday evening from 6PM-3AM.
The room is full of very effective "smoke eaters" and is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. This is one place where, upon your exit, you won't smell like you just stood in the center of a campfire.
The place is centrally located, with easy freeway access from anywhere in the area. I have listed directions below.
Take the long and winding road into my mind, stop and enjoy the possibility that the place could really exist and know it will, once I hit that big LOTTO jackpot.
By the way...table time is ALWAYS free for CCB Regulars.
Regards and see you soon at "Ken's Korner Pocket Billiards."
Ken (owner and dreamer of the best pool room in the Metroplex)