77 Degrees opened on the eastern end of Henderson Avenue in August, providing an open space below for a future pub: Jack and Ginger’s. It’s the third Texas location for the Austin-based group Union Venture, which will take over 5,000 square feet. What we expect out of a pub will…
When Homewood started serving brunch, some of us weren’t sure about the move. You guys already do dinner well, should you stretch yourselves with brunch? Turns out, we’re pretty glad they stretched. Brunch cocktails include a bloody mary that sounds standard with added spiced mushroom ($10), and the Reanimator with…
Southern Fried Vegan comes to Dallas from California to bring their brand of soul food for the first time. They’ll come with a menu of Southern staples and sandwich specials. Expect items such as fried “chickun,” barbecue, jambalaya, Cajun corn, beer “cheeze”-battered Beyond burgers and more. What: Vegan Brews and…
The Industry Sessions series has been going on across the United States and is making its final stop of the year in Dallas. While those of us who eat more than cook in restaurants may see chefs mentioned here whom we love and get all fan girl about, this one’s…
We had to bring in plants last week to avoid the cold temperatures but this past weekend had perfect weather for the annual Chefs for Farmers events. A farm tour — a new part of the weekend, put on by the Seed Project Foundation — took people to three farms Saturday: Profound Microfarms,…
When Deep Ellum’s Will Call relocated down Main Street to the former Independent Bar and Kitchen spot, they ended up with a new space and a new chef. Josh Farrell (you may know him from Nameless Chefs) has taken over the kitchen here, where he’s already impressing some with nearly…
A few years ago, I was meeting one of my mentors at the Rattlesnake Bar at the Ritz-Carlton. (Yeah, we can be fancy at times.) I think I ordered a Manhattan, then wings. (They were fancy wings, too.) “You really like wings,” they said. “Like, really.” Well, yeah, I guess…
Happy Halloween, Dallas. As you might be nailing down your costume, or reusing whatever you wore to last weekend’s Halloween party, some of us are throwing candy in bowls. Now, sometimes people get fancy — they may have the super-large candy bars or have some specialty chocolate. But mostly, were we…
Nearly 10 years ago when Meddlesome Moth opened, Suki Otsuki was there as sous chef, getting things rolling. Since then, she’s gone on to other things — such as Mudhen Meat and Greens — and the Design District has seen plenty of multifamily buildings go up and most of us…
Dallas has a heck-ton of restaurants, and it seems nearly all of them have people wanting to serve brunch. And that’s fine: It means shorter lines and more options. It also means a lot of crappy ones exist. When we want a place that’s worth our time and money, it’s…
Some of us remember when it was new, and man, it’s hard to believe the Texas Veggie Fair marks its 10th year in Dallas. But here we are, and here it will be this weekend. It was previously in one of our prettiest parks, Reverchon, but they’re moving east to…
You have until the end of the year to take in Capitol Pub on Henderson Avenue in East Dallas. Owners Cheryl and Peter Kenny have announced they’ll close the spot at the end of 2019. But with that, they’re also opening up a new place, Lochland’s Food and Spirits, come…
So Park and Palate happened over the weekend: If you haven’t been, we’re here to tell you it’s worth your time and the ticket cost. Relative to other food festivals in town, this one was really delightful: It wasn’t ultra-packed; Klyde Warren Park makes for a perfect setting; the selected…
When I learned Observer critic Brian Reinhart was heading to Nova for a then-upcoming review, I asked if I could crash a visit. That’s not normally something I’d do, he’s perfectly capable of eating and breaking down meals himself, plus he surely has cooler people to dine with. But he…
For a lot of us in town, we know about Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar. It has a solid jukebox, delightfully retro decor and the perfect dive bar vibe. Somehow, many still don’t know that the best part of this place comes from the slip of paper that’s clipped to the…
Last year I had this cool gig where I shot photos for a cruise line. The A/V crew was awesome, we all got along great. Until one lunch break when we were all sitting at a large table in the Windbreaker, consuming calories as fuel to go about the rest…
It’s fall in Dallas, which means we have plenty of food festivals to go around for everyone. This weekend, you can indulge while supporting a park many people love or some at least utilize occasionally. Klyde Warren Park is bringing back a major fundraiser this Saturday: The Grand Taste. The…
Dibs on Victory will spend Sunday morning attempting the title for Guinness World Records’ largest Aperol Spritz. The beverage is a top cocktail in Italy composed of Aperol, prosecco and a splash of soda. At 11 a.m. Sunday, the staff of this multilevel restaurant in Victory Park will make it…
Michelin has chosen Bullion as its first ever Texas spot for the Michelin on the Road dinner. Nov. 10, Bullion’s Michelin-star chef and owner Bruno Davaillon will join with pastry chef Ricardo “Ricchi” Sanchez and chef Michael Cimarusti of two Michelin-starred Providence in Los Angeles for a six-course dinner at…
After serving coffee for extended hours since 2008, Crooked Tree Coffeehouse closed its doors. But those doors will reopen soon as another place that will serve coffee, this time along with beer and wine and charcuterie in Fount Board and Table. “We’re operating our current business in there while still…
It was impossible to get a vehicle to Preston Road and Royal Lane on Monday morning after a tornado ripped through North Dallas Sunday evening. Streets are covered with broken electrical and telephone wires, retail stores lost windows and roofs and restaurants in the area are are closed without power…
The State Fair of Texas is showing some appreciation for the waste not/sustainability/be a good human movement in food. As part of the State Fair Cares initiative, the fair has asked its food and beverage vendors to donate leftover food items to local food pantries and shelters in the South…
