Finally, I’ve made it to the third and final installment of my Marfa travelog! Here are the second and first parts in case you missed them.
Shortly after visiting Squeeze, we drove out to the Marfa Prada boutique, located about 30 minutes west of Marfa, and about 2 miles west of a dejected town called Valentine, Texas. I’ve known about the Marfa Prada piece for a while, so seeing it in person was a bit surreal and much more of an experience than seeing it online or in photos. The Prada boutique is actually an art installation, aptly situated in the middle of nowhere, accessible only after passing through a small town that is literally falling apart. The store is stocked with actual Prada merchandise, I believe from the 2005 collection.
On Sunday morning, before returning to Dallas, we stopped by the Austin Street Cafe, which incidentally, is only open on Sundays from 8am to noon. This family-owned restaurant is situated in a beautiful remodeled house (see the website for its history). The woman who owned it was extremely hospitable, and very obviously loved her cafe and vested a lot of interest in her visitors. What a charming place – definitely a must-visit for anyone stopping through Marfa!
My boyfriend ordered the pecan waffles and I ordered the ham (prosciutto) and egg meal. So delicious – I could eat prosciutto for every meal, no problem.
August 16, 2010 at 8:15 pm
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I was wondering if you had to chance to see the Marfa Prada–I’ve always wanted to!
I loved all your Marfa photos (and am not sure why it took me so long to tell you). You’re inspiring me to want to travel within Texas!
You are almost making me homesick for Italy with that prosciutto picture.
August 16, 2010 at 9:10 pm
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I’m so glad you are enjoying them! I have never done much traveling around Texas – I have been to some of the major places and attractions in Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, but I haven’t explored any of West Texas, so this was a nice introduction to it! :) I’m hoping to go to Big Bend National Park next, which is pretty close to Marfa!
You should definitely go if you ever get a chance – I think you and Joseph would love it!
August 17, 2010 at 2:26 pm
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Really enjoyed your post and photos. Would you grant your permission to have us link to and feature your photos on our Daily Photo blog, website and/or Facebook page? We love the post on your Sunday breakfast!
August 18, 2010 at 8:51 pm
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i love it! great pix on here. come follow me xoxo
August 22, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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oh my gosh, oh my gosh. i can’t believe you got to see the prada store! i was in texas years ago and i wanted so desperately to see it, but we never got a chance to… so bummed. i’ve always heard how eerie it is… and how it’s even more so at night. so awesome.
you had an amazing trip, thanks for sharing it wish us, dear! :)