I slipped off my boots last night and put on a pair of bowling shoes. One of my favorite places to blow off a little steam in Dallas is at Bowl & Barrel, the bowling alley/gastropub concept from the folks who brought you The Rustic and Mutt’s Canine Cantina.

Last night, they invited me in to bowl a few strikes (or at least attempt to) and try out their new food and beverage options. After stuffing my face with a few of their delicious bites and seeing my ball roll down the gutter a few too many times, I’m here to report back. Bowl & Barrel’s German-European infused menu will feature an even wider array of smorgas-boards, sausages, exotic shared plates, sandwiches, salads and more. In addition to these dishes, the boutique bowling alley will introduce several new cocktails to its repertoire.

Here are a few of my favorites to get your mouth watering.

Wagyu Steak & Blue Cheese Sandwich – Baguette, blue cheese mayo, watercress and ale glazed shallots.

Chicken Apple Club Sandwich – On sourdough bread with mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado, green apples and bacon.

Chicken Salad – Green cabbage, kale, ghost pepper peanuts, fruit chutney, jicama, green apple and curry vinaigrette.

Green Chili Grilled Cheese – Jalapeño cheddar bread, muenster, american & green chili gravy.

Velvet Mule –Tito’s Vodka, Velvet Falernum, ginger beer and lime juice.

French Kiss – Prosecco, St. Germain, lemon juice and house-made Grenadine.

Head in and lace up your bowling shoes because the food that fuels the party is pretty darn fantastic.