This weekend, Mrs. Turnpike Museum and I heard a rumor about a new pizza place that was part toy museum on the outskirts of Boerne Texas. Somehow we got the idea that it was going to be decorated with Barbies and Hot Wheels but as usual, we were completely wrong. It was mostly based on Star Wars but featured other film paraphernalia in the science fiction genre. Hence the “Dark Side” in the name. There were some vintage toys in cases and shadow boxes but I wouldn’t call it a toy museum.
Decorated with what I would call 1:1 scale action figures with zero point articulation, the place was more like a wax museum. Nevertheless the atmosphere was a cool place to go for any toy nerd or movie geek.
The outside of the building was a modern design and at first glance reminded me of a Borg Cube. The interior was smaller than I’d imagined it would’ve been and was a bit tight to navigate through. Especially as people were constantly stopping and taking pictures on their cellphones. It appeared that they had three areas for outside seating, but it looked like only one was decorated with a Yoda statue. Nice, but you don’t really get to enjoy the decor which is kind of the point.
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| Don't Drink and Drive, Folks. |
As for the food, unfortunately we were wanting to eat light, so I didn’t order a pizza. That’s great for my diet, but sucks for a review. You’ll have to check it out for yourself. You can let us know what you think in the comments.
We did order pizza rolls and salads so I’ll mention those. The rolls were cooked well and the marinara dipping sauce was tasty. The salad was fresh and the wine vinaigrette was well balanced. No issues.
After I ate I walked around and tried to look at the other displays. Unfortunately many were next to tables and I tried not to stand too close to someone eating while I gawked at Jedi-eating Rancors or vintage toys.
This is a new restaurant and there’s room for growth. They are constructing a lounge in a new building next to the restaurant. The waiter informed us that the theme of the bar was going to be “Predator”. That will certainly be an interesting place to slam a few drinks before you go out and fight a few intergalactic aliens.
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Wampa Wants Pizza!
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And as for Hot Wheels? I only found one. A Super Chrome Rock Buster. But I guess that’s better than nothing.
S.
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| Toys! |
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| More Toys! |
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| I don't think they serve Reeses Pieces. |
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Great Scott! That man needs more tea!
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| If you go through a Black Hole you end up in Boerne, Texas |
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| Waiting for a pizza delivery in the Dagobah system! |
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| Superman leaving on a delivery. |
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| Mrs. Turnpike posing with her buddy. |
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| Ave Maria! |
This weekend, Mrs. Turnpike Museum and I heard a rumor about a new pizza place that was part toy museum on the outskirts of Boerne Texas. Somehow we got the idea that it was going to be decorated with Barbies and Hot Wheels but as usual, we were completely wrong. It was mostly based on Star Wars but featured other film paraphernalia in the science fiction genre. Hence the “Dark Side” in the name. There were some vintage toys in cases and shadow boxes but I wouldn’t call it a toy museum. 
