Jack and Ginger’s to Open on North Henderson Avenue

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…

Homewood’s Brunch Menu Largely Shines, Like Its Dinner Offerings

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…

You Have to Try These Duck Fat-Chocolate Cookies in Deep Ellum

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…

Halloween Candy Ranked by Your Dallas Observer Editorial Staff

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…

Our Favorite Brunches in Dallas Right Now

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…

The Texas Veggie Fair Is Back for Its 10th Year

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…

Turns Out Park and Palate Was Even Better Than We Expected

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…

This Is Why We Love Nova

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…

Rant: Do Not Take My Food

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…

Nosh on a Fine Meal While Supporting a Downtown Park

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…

Michelin Is Hosting Its First Texas Event in Dallas

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…

Unused Fair Food Gets a New Purpose with Local Food Pantries

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…