This Saturday might have been the worst day yet in this early spring season for farmers markets as far as the weather is concerned. Early morning thunderstorms were followed by some seriously nippy temperatures — it was a damp, cold, windy Saturday morning. Despite the weather, the more devoted farmers…

Back at the start of March we told you about the ongoing promotion at Sakhuu, which is raising money for Kidd’s Kids, a charity that gives chronically ill and physically challenged children a chance to unwind. Today is the last Monday in the monthlong campaign, so I checked in with…

Chloë Chandless is a frustrated but resigned pastry chef. Last year the Canadian-based frosting wielder posted on her defunct personal blog, Wake Up and Smell the Cake, a list of things you’re never told before becoming a chef. For reasons only known to the Internet, her list didn’t get traction…

It’s Friday if you haven’t noticed. Hopefully you have some weekend plans? If you’re still looking be sure to check out Lauren’s events guide, but don’t run out the door just yet. Let’s wrap this week up, first. This week I reviewed Joyce and Gigi’s, the new South American restaurant…

As I sit at my desk a sudden craving for pizza has overcome me. This instantly reminded me that it’s been sometime since we’ve updated our list for Best Pizza in Dallas, here on City of Ate. Things have changed a touch since we last updated that list. Even though…

If you haven’t heard, Daniel Vaughn, AKA The BBQ Snob, has recently been hired by Texas Monthly as their official barbecue editor. He joins William Breathes, the Denver Westword ganja writer, in the the ultra-elite ranks of the coolest jobs in journalism. See also: – Daniel Vaughn: The BBQ Snob…

Deschutes Brewery, the Portland, Oregon-based beer maker known for its delicious alcoholic beverages, is coming to Dallas in a big way this April. I can’t even begin to tell you about each of the places they plan to hit, but it’s one of the most comprehensive beer blitzes I’ve seen…

Pizza, beer, movies, grilled meat — the four are about to co-mingle in perfect harmony at LOOK cinemas in Addison later this month. The massive 11-screen, 1,900-seat stadium theater complex will be flanked by a Nick and Sam’s Grill and a Coal Vines Pizza, in an attempt to get potential…

While dining at Joyce and Gigi’s it’s impossible not to notice the South American influences on the menu. There are empanadas, fried yucca, churrasco and other dishes from all over the continent. One thing that is missing though, especially considering Gigliola Aguilera hails from Bolivia, is salteñas. See also: -…

Bloggers be bloggin’ about Smyth, the new cocktail den in Uptown. Whitney Filloon over at Eater says a lack of signage and an unmarked door can make the new bar difficult to find, but hunting down Smyth a challenge worth taking on. Smyth is intended to be reservations-only, but for…

Just last week we told you that Food and Wine was having a little Internet-based people’s choice chef extravaganza that featured not one, but two local chefs. Today, the magazine announced that Matt McCallister has won the Southwest region. Food and Wine didn’t say how many votes McCallister (or any…

The Dallas Film Commission posted information about a casting call on their website. According to the open casting call announcement The Great food Truck Race is gearing up for its fourth season, and they’re looking for new contestants for the show. The announcement says they’re looking for food lovers from…

Great news America. We win. A story printed earlier this year notes U.S. residents now make up the largest wine market in the world, consuming 13 percent of all that’s produced globally. That’s ahead of both France and Italy, which have historically been the biggest winos in the global market…

The sun is just above the horizon. You’re battling traffic. You need caffeine. But to actually get out of the car to get your jolt? Apparently that’s too hard for some Dallasites, or at least that’s what Seattle’s Best Coffee is banking on. Following the successful launch of a new…

Last year taco blogger José Ralat-Maldonado announced his plans to host a pretty sizable taco party. This morning he released more details about the event, and things are starting to look good. Taquerias serving up tacos at the event include El Tizoncito, Velvet Taco, Rusty Taco, Revolver Taco Lounge, Chile…

This Tuesday, Deep Ellum Brewing Co. and Smashburger are throwing a little event to launch a beer pairing program and partnership between the two companies. According to a news release, several specialty burgers at Dallas locations of the Colorado-based chain will be paired up with DEBC’s craft brews in an…

I’m certainly ready for the weekend. The weather is perfect for patio drinking, farmers market shopping, and I think there might be a parade around here somewhere, too. Don’t get too excited yet, though. We’ve got a week to wrap up first. This week I wrote about Desta, the Greenville…

Springtime in Dallas is a wonderful time, in between the ice of the winter and the oppressive heat of the summer, so grab every possible chance you can to get outside. While you’re there, get drunk. It’s what every responsible person does on a Friday in the sunshine. We’ve gathered…

If you have 10 minutes to spare you should spend it watching this TED Talk. Ron Finley is a Los Angeles resident who refers to himself as a guerrilla gardener. Finley noticed that his South L.A. neighborhood had tons of vacant lots — enough to fill 26 Central Parks in…