Yesterday I spoke with two DFW-area food trucks about their plans to hit the streets in Big D. Gennarino’s is a Neapolitan-style friggitoria owned by three brothers from Naples, Italy. And SoCal Tacos serves up classic southern Cali tacos, burritos and salsa. Both these truck owners are enthusiastic foodies, anxiously…
Last Friday, Tillman’s posted a picture of one of its weekend specials on its Facebook page along with this description: “Fried oysters with roasted poblano polenta, sautéed spinach and tomato, and spicy remoulade for $10.00.” Strangely, that post spoke to me in some mystical unicorn way, so much so that…
The U.S. Senate has officially declared today National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. So, we all need to stop at some point and think about our annoying friends who can’t eat anything because … OK. OK. You’re not annoying. Your disease is annoying. And, honestly, we hate it for you. Since…
It’s a good week for suburban boozin’. Grapevine’s 25th annual GrapeFest begins this Thursday and lasts throughout the weekend. With Addison’s Oktober Fest covering the same days, we’re all being put in that awkward “choosing sides” predicament. But, something that might help in your decision-tree diagram is that admission is…
A new restaurant, Swig, at 1921 North Henderson, in what used to be Park, will have its soft opening this Wednesday. Peter Kenny from the Capitol Pub has created a lush, dark space with alluring seating arrangements and retro lighting fixtures throughout. The patio out back, formerly Bar Celine, is…
It’s a good time to be a lush. While we shake off the hops-induced cobwebs of Brew at the Zoo, and look forward to this weekend’s Oktoberfest, this Wednesday marks the start of the second-annual Brewtopia at our favorite demo-crazed foodie-fantasyland, Central Market. From September 14 through 27, they’ll celebrate…
Aside from overpasses, we’ve just stumbled upon the most brilliant plan for reducing city traffic and pollution. Originally from the Netherlands, these “beer bikes” can be found swerving along the roads in Germany, where up to sixteen people can sit around a table on wheels with a keg in the…
It’s Fashion Week, which means lots of impractical clothes clothes on impractically shaped people. But designers aren’t alone in their ability to turn something as functional as clothes into high art. Chefs often do the same with food, as demonstrated by the above dish — a salad from Abacus –…
Alright, so here’s how this works: You order an ice cream cone at a drive thru. Preferably soft serve. When the server leans out to hand it to you, grab the top of the ice cream. Grab fearlessly and with confidence. Maybe even smash the ice cream a little in…
In 1981, Oscar and Laura Sanchez opened their traditional Mexican seafood restaurant, La Calle Doce, in an old renovated house in Oak Cliff. Three decades and two more restaurants later, they will mark their 30th anniversary next week. I asked Laura — who whose father taught her the importance of…
Our favorite hippie ice cream makers from Vermont might have lost their minds, but they have not lost their sense of humor. Today they announced their new flavor: “Schweddy Balls.” According to B&J’s, the Saturday Night Live inspired dessert has “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and is…
Weinberger’s Deli sits in downtown Grapevine, flanked by places that give off that special “tourist trap” vibe. Fancy passenger buses drive by wrapped in splashy advertisements for the Gaylord Texas and the local wineries, their hot exhaust smelling like vacation funds. So honestly, I went into Weinberger’s Deli on Main…
The MOOOOOOSE is dusting off the old cleats for one last tussle through the line. This time, however, he’ll be on the other side with the plastic gloves on asking if you’d like white or wheat bread. Daryl “Moose” Johnston is now part owner of a new sandwich shop (of…
If I had to rank the fast food I hate the most, fried chicken would absolutely be at the top. But, Pollo Campero had been calling me softly, whispering clucking in my ear. I argued and fought with it. I told that dumb-looking mascot on the store’s sign that I…
LSU tailgaters were out in full force on Saturday, hitting Lot 14 on the south side of Cowboys Stadium before the Tigers’ first game of the season against the Oregon Ducks. This particular lot, designated for RVs, has never been so jam-packed with buses, purple and duck meat. Hiding in…
What has six thumbs and doles out little folds of joy? Hint: two of the thumbs are from Cleveland, two are South African and two are from England. Aside from their silly Facebook updates about thumbs and such, the 3 Men and a Taco food truck just got rolling in…
Chef Matt McCallister likes to keep things moving. Formerly of Stephan Pyles, he’s been hopping across the country keeping the fires hot at places like McCrady’s in South Carolina, Alinea in Chicago and Daniel in New York City. Back in Texas, one of McCallister’s current projects is serving as the…
Today the folks from the Jack Daniels Distillery are celebrating Jack’s 161st birthday by attempting to break seven Guinness World Records — a tribute to Old No. 7. The official birthday bash is in New York City, but the festivities will involve die-hard fans from around the world, even you…
See, you have to understand. This has been a long time coming. Sure, Arlington has some fine entertainment venues, but the restaurants surrounding said venues are like the high fructose corn syrup of eateries — okay in small quantities, but generally just cheap junk. Think back: When was the last…
There’s an Angry Friar holed up in a green double-decker bus near the University of North Texas in Denton. The good news is reviews indicate that he has amazing fish and chips with curry sauce. The bad news is he is, in fact, an Angry Friar. But what I can’t…
Standing at the stoplight where North Bishop Avenue meets Davis, the center of the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, Gloria’s, Cafe Brazil and Lockhart’s Smokehouse are all a stone’s throw away, assuming you have a pocket full of stones and decent aim. Just one block south is Tillman’s, Oddfellows…
The Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in central Arlington, about 2 miles west of the Ballpark, is testing a new Tower of Beer, which holds 100 ounces of brew in a tall clear cistern. Outfitted with a chill bar in the bottom to keep it cold and a simple pour spout, this…
