May 29, 2015 —Dallas, Texas — The world-famous TALLYWACKERS - a bar, restaurant and entertainment smorgasbord featuring outstanding food and a handsome all male waitstaff - will celebrate its official Grand Opening on Saturday, May 30. Neither rain, high water or flooded streets will stop this party. It’s showtime!

“It’s time to let everyone know that TALLYWACKERS is open and to roll out the red carpet and spotlights for our guests,” said Rodney Duke, restauranteur and owner of the new Dallas business. “TALLYWACKERS is more than just a pretty face, show tunes and six-pack abs. Everyone should come out and try our fun restaurant concept showcasing hot men and a five- star chef that prepares food at three-star prices.” TALLYWACKERS will also collect monetary donations for the Red Cross and its disaster relief efforts in response to record-setting rainfall and flooding in North Texas.

In a few short months, the TALLYWACKERS business model has come together after securing a location at 4218 Lemmon Avenue, near Dallas Love Field and hiring a wait staff of 24 young men to serve cocktails and food. The legendary entertainer, Mark Alan Smith, has partnered with Duke to build a late-night entertainment schedule and the renowned photographer, Winston Lackey, has stepped into the chief marketing and photographer role.

TALLYWACKERS Grand Opening Schedule:

Saturday, May 30, 11am - 4pm Lunch featuring Full Menu Suggested tire: Casual Dress

Saturday, May 30, 8pm to 2am Appetizers, Cocktails and Show Suggested tire: Black Tie Optional
 

TALLYWACKERS menu features a great variety of traditional appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees as well as all-new delicious fare for the adventurous. There’s the Bobby Duke Chicken Fried Steak, named for the restaurant owner’s Dad, a Grilled Romaine Cesar Salad, a mouth-watering Ribeye and finger-licking Six Layer Double Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cake. www.tallywackers.com/menu.html

Rodney Duke extends a TALLYWACKERS invitation to all, “You can look forward to many delightful surprises at our Grand Opening. TALLYWACKERS is a place where everyone can have a good time and I hope people will stop by to help us celebrate.”

Publicity: Kris Martin, krismartinpr@gmail.com, 214-287-1068

TALLYWACKERS FAQs

Is TALLYWACKERS a gay bar? No. It’s a bar, a restaurant and an entertainment destination for everyone. There is eye-candy - for boys and girls - great food and a really good time.

Tell me about late night shows. What happens at TALLYWACKERS after 10pm?

Saturday Nights: Tallywackers Presents ...
World-Renowned Celebrity Impressionist/Singer/Comedian Mark Alan Smith

Sunday Nights: Open Mic Night with Mark Alan Smith & Paul Allen

Tuesday Nights: Show Tunes with Kourtney Paige Van Wells

Friday Nights: Dinner & Drag with Ivana Tramp & Guests 7-9pm and Vera Voz 10pm -1am

Do I need a reservation at TALLYWACKERS? Reservations are suggested for parties over 10 people. Online reservations can be made here http://www.tallywackers.com/reservations.html

Where do I park at TALLYWACKERS? Complimentary valet parking will be available daily after 5pm at the front door. Self parking is available behind the restaurant.

What are TALLYWACKERS business hours?

Lunch 11am - 4pm
Dinner 5 - 10pm
Late night menu 10pm - 2am (Appetizers & Cocktails)

Are the TALLYWACKERS waiters shirtless when they serve my food? No, waiters are fully clothed when serving food, as required by the City of Dallas Health Department.

Who are the TALLYWACKERS? More than 125 men applied for a job when we advertised for wait staff. We’ve hired college students, a former LaBare waiter, renowned entertainers and great young talent to provide you with a friendly and attentive dining experience.

What’s the origin of the word, TALLYWACKERS?

answers.com Comes from the 1800s when cattlemen had to count the heard in a cattle drive. As the cowboys rounded up the head of cattle, a person would clap together two pieces of hinged wood for every 10 head of cattle passing through the gate. It is possible a cattlemen was caught pleasuring himself on a long lonely drive.

answers.yahoo.com  In the Biblical book of Genesis, Onan was instructed to impregnate his dead brother's wife to insure the family line. Onan instead "spilt his seed upon the ground." Walt Whitman, the writer/ poet, once referred to Onan's act as “tally-whacking".

topix.com  Tallywhacker is a stick used to keep score or count objects. It was used primarily on banana boats, so if you're keeping score ... It became more famous with "The Banana Boat Song" by Harry Belafonte. “Come Mr. Tally Man, tally me banana...."