Many of you twitterers who follow Cane Rosso, Zoli’s and Thunderbird Pies witnessed an epic smackdown this July when one loyal fan of the Detroit-style pizza being served at the “ghost kitchen” of Thunderbird Pies (i.e., Zoli’s Pizza) was upset he could only order his favorite pizza Monday through Thursday.
Four years seems like such a natural number between major events. In normal times, it’s how often we elect a president, how often the Olympics pop
What a week the Texas legislature is having. Hopefully, this latest new law won’t inspire the term #TexasTaliban to start trending or images of the state of Texas with the word “Dumbf*ckistan” written over it. But, let’s not hold our breaths.
Over the last few years, açai bowls have become a health superfood craze. The bowls are prepared from pureed açai berries grown in Central and South America and served as smoothies in a bowl, topped with fresh fruits, nuts, granola, or seeds.
The fourth episode of the HBO sports documentary Hard Knocks featuring the Dallas Cowboys premiered earlier this week. It’s the tail end of training camp and the pressure is on for a few players to make the final cut, including JaQuan Hardy
Your Labor Day weekend can be full of fun whether you’re grilling at home, chowing down on barbecue, hankering for some great live music or on the hunt for a pool party.
Restaurants and bars linger at the intersection of culture and politics. Usually, we pass through, noticing little else than what’s in front of us. Other times – like recently – a quagmire evolves.
You may have seen the news that the Plano Balloon Festival has been canceled for the third time in four years, but the City of Plano isn’t taking a year off from festivities.
Wine, for a variety of reasons, has a perception problem. Too many think it’s too snooty or too bougie for informal drinking. Which is foolish.
After a highly successful event in Dallas in 2019, the World Food Championships(WFC), a high-stakes food competition, is returning to Big D for its 2021 throwdown.
Lilis Pramasurja, owner of Sugar Pine Creamery in Plano, has an “emotional attachment” to ice cream. This relationship was forged during her childhood in Indonesia, then later as she traveled around the world.
On Sunday afternoon, Gourmet Royale’s Deep Fried Seafood Gumbo Balls won Best Dish (savory) and Most Creative at the State Fair of Texas Big Tex Choice Awards. Only once before in the 17-year history of the awards has a single dish taken two trophies. (Tom Grace won the same two…
The first phase of the development opened in February and March 2021 and new amenities are continuing to open. Like the original version, The Village
Everything is bigger in Texas, and mosquitoes are no exception. This summer, Lone Star Beer has a solution that makes sure the only buzz you get is from your beer. To celebrate the launch of their agave seltzers, Lone Star Beers and CALLEN partnered
If you’re still waiting on your reservation for Apothecary, you’ll probably have better luck getting into Tanner Agar’s other concept, Rye.
With less than a month until opening day, the fair is on “all systems go,” which is great news for those of us who can’t go another year without being in the presence of Big Tex. To help those of us who plan to attend do so safely,
The Observer’s 5th Annual The Morning After Brunch is Sunday, Sept. 12. Roam around the Dallas Farmers Market while indulging in dozens of offerings from local restaurants,
Yeah, you read that right. And as soon as our gag reflex was able to get ahold of itself, we too had to peek and, sure enough, Champion Brewery Company in Virginia
The city of Celina is getting all the fun things lately. One day after learning it’s now the Halloween capital of Texas, we learn this fall it’s also hosting a huge barbecue and musical event, Troubadour Fest.
In the case of too many Uptown restaurants named for the French word for “kiss,” one of the businesses just temporarily lost the right to its name.
One of the most fun sweet treat shops in Richardson will be closing soon, and we’re pretty sad about it. You would be too if you love donuts, ice cream,
Fall is headed our way and we couldn’t be happier. (Unless cool weather got here sooner. That would make us happier.)
