Did you know that emmental is the state cheese? No? That’s because we don’t have a state cheese. That’s a shame, really, because Texan cheese makers are producing some really fine fromage. Taste six Texan cheeses, two wines and two accompaniments at the Dallas Farmers Market location of Scardello. This…
In case you haven’t stopped by lately, things have changed at the Dallas Farmers Market. The open-air stalls reflect the market’s new focus by providing locally sourced produce, while The Shed acts as an indoor food hall and shopping venue for purveyors who deal in all things fashionable, from bone…
The Grape’s latest iteration of their monthly wine dinner features special guest host Jason Charles of Glazers. We’re pretty sure the dinner, titled Come as You Are, doesn’t have anything to do with Kurt Cobain. Unless, that is, the grunge rocker was a fan of Italian wine, in which case…
Food trucks began to shed their roach coach image in the late 2000s as an economy on the downswing made starting or staying in the restaurant business an even tougher game. Increasingly, chefs took their talents on the road. They transformed the austere, white shells of ye olden trucks into…
Don’t leave your beards and summer-weight flannel at home — it’s American craft beer week at Flying Saucer. Each day of the week, a different brewery will be featured with special tappings and brewery guest speakers along the way. Thursday will see a Prairie Brewing vintage release, while Karbach will…
Taste of Addison returns following last year’s event, Fork and Cork. While Fork and Cork aimed for a more upscale experience, it lacked, shall we say, that certain food revelry quality so inherent to Taste of Addison. And so it is with big eyes and growling stomachs that North Texans…
While some might argue the cuisine that gave us grits and chicken-fried steak needs no interference, one of Deep Ellum’s trendiest dining additions suggests that even the tried-and-true ways of Southern food can benefit from a fresh pair of eyes. In this case, executive chef Matt McCallister of the much-extolled…
Cinco de Mayo: the day we celebrate the resurrection of our lord and savior, Queso Fresco. Mark the occasion properly with a bucket of ice cold Modelo Especial, a margarita or four and one of Capitol Pub’s many food specials ($4-$10). DJ Izz takes the stage at 9 p.m. What…
It was not long ago that eating at the mall meant co-opting the least sticky table at the food court for a slice of Sbarro. But not anymore. Malls are increasingly catering to consumers who want more from their eating experience than paper bags full of chicken nuggets. Nothing works…
Babe fans may want to keep scrolling. Nick Amoriello, chef at Kitchen LTO and Chris Rubel, guest pitmaster, will team up for LTO’s first pig roast. Eat everything but the oink for $35 per person. Catch live rhythm and blues, Southern rock and gospel as you create an even sadder…
When Uchi’s Dallas outpost opened in June, little was known about the sister restaurant that would come to occupy the second floor. Diners knew what to expect from Uchi Dallas. Its reputation, style and menu were all extensions of Uchi Austin and Uchi Houston, but less was known about the…
Children’s literacy and gender equality are two incredibly important issues worthy of ou … hey, is that wine? The fifth annual In Vino Educatis (“in wine there is learning”) will be held this Thursday at Times Ten Cellars. Enjoy a glass of fine wine, live performances and auctions, all while…
When Americano, the newest restaurant at The Joule hotel, opened in October, it replaced Charlie Palmer. Palmer’s departure signaled a shift: The space was transformed from a traditional, buttoned-up steakhouse to a relaxed, hip eatery that oozes style. The walls and ceiling are painted a brilliant shade of green, save…
It’s noon on a Sunday and all seems well at Top Knot. A man sits at one of the marble tables on the patio; his date appears to be a newspaper, a bowl of fresh fruit and a cocktail. Girlfriends catch up over glasses of freshly squeezed juice and plates…
You don’t have to be a hardcore Catholic, lighting frankincense and headbanging to the Pope’s new rock album, to enjoy a good fish fry. This Friday, the Irving Heritage Society will hold their annual fish fry and cake auction to benefit the Irving Heritage Society. So whether you want to contribute…
What do good comedy and good cuisine have in common? They each take a familiar framework and start to break things, drawing new connections as they go. But the key, of course, is that things have to be broken carefully. Too heavy a hand threatens the audience’s sensibilities; too light…
Goat cheese. Do you love it because it smells like the feet of angels, or because it tastes like cream cheese’s badass cousin? Either way, Scardello knows you can’t get enough of the chevre stuff. Their Dallas Farmers Market location will hold a casual, self-paced tasting of six goat cheeses,…
When it opened in December, Wayward Sons introduced diners to executive chef Graham Dodds’ take on modern Texan cuisine. So far so good, it seems. The menu is propelled by Dodds’ affinity for ingredients that are local, seasonal and married in unexpected ways. With dinner service under their belt, Wayward…
The Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival is this weekend and the schedule is jam-packed with all kinds of goodness. Thursday night, gets things off to a tasty start with a barbecue showdown at W.R. Watt Arena, where pitmasters from across this great state will slice and serve the very…
Rather than show up to your family’s Easter Sunday shindig with the same old hot cross buns, why not bring a slice of ginger-glazed carrot cake, grapefruit hazelnut tarts, savory curry rolls or chocolate maple biscotti? These and other edible goodies will be available for purchase at the fifth iteration…
Maple Leaf Diner was created by Michael and Debra Delaurier, two Ontario transplants who, in missing their native dishes and recognizing Dallas’ semi-untapped poutine market, opened up shop in far North Dallas. While the menu does feature a few Canadian classics like poutine and peameal bacon, diners expecting to find…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish style with copious amounts of rickets corned beef. Enjoy Capitol Pub’s extended hours, food specials and live music all weekend long. Noteworthy menu items include corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and Guinness beef stew. The Saturday morning brunch menu will also…
