The Annex at Rally

I had dinner at The Annex twice last week. I wasn’t sure dinner at a pickleball place was the move since I don’t play pickleball (sorry), but there were plenty of other people there just to eat and drink and watch people play on the outdoor courts, so I was encouraged. Another plus was that I got to wear athleisure to a nice dinner without getting any raised eyebrows.

The first time I went was with my boyfriend and we split the elotes ribs, which were insanely good, and did our own tacos. He got the chicken which he liked a lot and I did the shrimp. The chili oil and green sauce they serve on the side were *chef’s kiss.* We also each had mezcal palomas and were advised by the bartender to try with the smokier of the two main mezcal options, which was 100% the move.

We went back later in the week for my boyfriend to play in Paddle Battle. While he did that, I sat at the bar and dined solo. A weird observation is that the bar windows are giant and they leave them open to look over the outdoor courts, but they have giant fans (they don’t blow straight on you but like around you? idk) so you have the benefit of feeling like you’re eating outside while also not expiring in the July record temps. Also it somehow is NOT loud even with the games going on outside and you can hear anyone who talks to you/the music in the Annex. But about the food: I revisited the shrimp tacos and did the Rally fries, which were crispy and perfect. And of course, I had 2 more palomas.

The summary is that I’ll be back later this week. Love u, Annex.