Mr. and Mrs. RJG are based in Colorado Springs. We moved here in May of 2018, after having resided in the DFW area since 2003. We lived in the area known as Northeast Tarrant, which sits northeast (and east) of Fort Worth proper. It's a suburban enclave of communities near DFW airport, and makes for a reasonably easy commute to north Dallas. As such it was the perfect place to start the Regular Joe's Guide as new restaurants popped up everywhere. The blog started in 2008 while I had a stable leadership role with AT&T that lasted until late 2016 when they divested the business unit. That same year I joined a Baltimore, Maryland based company with a global footprint. That led to a lot of Baltimore area reviews, though we continued to live in NE Tarrant. Because I no longer needed to stay in DFW, Mrs. RJG and I had wanted to return back to Colorado. Prior to relocating to DFW, we lived in Denver since we were married in 1997. And prior to that I had lived in Denver (1995-1997) and Colorado Springs (1993-1995). I grew up in Dallas (city of - NW side), left for college in 1983 and graduated in 1987 (Texas Tech - Lubbock). Moved back to DFW where I started my career: Addison (1988-1991); Carrollton (1991-1993). Also worth noting that we had a summer townhouse in Denver from 2009 to 2011 to escape the unbearable heat of Texas. I've also traveled all over the country and world for work and pleasure. My only regret is not capturing all of it since 2008 for this blog. Too many projects and not enough time. Finally in 2021 it seems we have finally been able to dedicate the right amount of time to the blog. The Baltimore run ended in May of 2022, though we hope to go back on a personal visit. As of 2025 I retired from work, giving me that much more freedom, though we'll still be eating home the majority of the time.
A few years after starting the blog, my long time friend Mr. Music began to contribute. We both shared a love for music and travel and our interests are very much alike. We first met in 1989 via a record show and have maintained our friendship ever since. He was the first of us to retire. He still lives near Denton, Texas, but his significant other gal (Lady Music) lives in Long Beach, California. Hence the focus from that area.
A few years after starting the blog, my long time friend Mr. Music began to contribute. We both shared a love for music and travel and our interests are very much alike. We first met in 1989 via a record show and have maintained our friendship ever since. He was the first of us to retire. He still lives near Denton, Texas, but his significant other gal (Lady Music) lives in Long Beach, California. Hence the focus from that area.
As the blog looked to be shuttering down in 2018, Rude Dante popped up out of nowhere and offered his services thus keeping the flame alive. I first met Rude in 1995 at the company we both worked for in Denver, and we have been good friends ever since. He is from NW Indiana, spent considerable time in Ohio - and has been a resident of Denver since 1995 (naturally enough). Rude is still in the workforce, and who knows where his travels will take him next.
The other state that gets a lot of attention is New Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. RJG try to get there at least once a year for a few days. And Mr. and Lady Music also drive through on their back and forth ventures from Long Beach to DFW.
The above will continue to evolve - this I'm sure of.
Last update: 1/1/25
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