Live thoroughbred racing returns to Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie this Thursday when the ponies take their post positions at 6:35 p.m. for the first race of the year. Since last season the racetrack has spent $11 million on improvements, including a remodel of Silks Dining Terraces on the…
Do you follow @blackswansaloon on Twitter or Instagram?Gabe Sanchez, the drink maker behind Deep Ellum’s most popular bar, Black Swan Saloon, may be one of the best ways to stay on top of the neighborhood’s restaurant news. When Tanoshi Ramen put their permit application up in their window, Sanchez was…
More than two hours in to the second iteration of Big Texas Beer Fest, I ran into organizer Chad Montgomery and asked him what beers he’d had so far that really impressed him. The answer shocked me: He hadn’t had a sip yet, he was so busy. Montgomery’s dedication to…
Thursday, April 11 The We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College is hosting its annual Community Cooks dinner this Thursday. Some of Dallas’ best chefs will be serving at the event, including Chad Houser, Jeff Harris of Bolsa, Jason Maddy of Oak and Matt McCallister of FT33. Tickets are…
Pearl Cup Coffee in Richardson at II Creeks shopping center is now open (2701 Custer Parkway, Ste. 917). This is the third spot for one of Dallas’ favorite locally owned coffee shops; other locations are the original at 1900 Henderson Ave. and 750 N. Paul Street downtown. Tuesday was their…
We’re living in the golden age of Texas beer. Seriously, we are — there are craft breweries popping up all around the state, our major cities are seeing growler-filling shops opening up and giving us the chance to take home brews that aren’t available in bottle or cans, and we’re…
Ever hear of Swallow Magazine? Probably not. They’ve only published two issues in the last three years. Still they’ve won a few awards for their in-depth, geographic specific food coverage. (Issue one covered the Scandanavian food scene; issue two, the Trans-Siberian railway.) I have yet to read a copy, but…
I’m reminded of the dot com internet boom every time I see the announcement of a new burger restaurant cropping up somewhere in Dallas. As Internet stocks exploded, pundits listed myriad reasons why traditional valuation methods did not apply to these new companies that had no revenue but were still…
The ninth annual Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party is this Sunday, April 21, at the Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan. You’ll need to get on your fancy-pants for this event, since you’ll be mingling with some football players, Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders and some of Dallas’…
Haystack Burgers & Barely is moving into the Richardson Heights Shopping Center, just a couple doors down from the Alamo Drafthouse that is currently under construction. Owned and operated by Richardson locals Kevin and Jenny Glavan, along with Rob and Christine Wondoloski, Haystack will open in mid-April. It will have…
Remember that whole Iron Fork thing? Last year we had a blast gathering some of the area’s best restaurants under one roof, and hosting an epic battle between two great local chefs. Iron Fork is back, and this year’s event promises to be even better than last. See also: -…
This is a stickup, see? At least that’s what I picture the guy saying. The Oak Cliff Advocate is reporting that a gunman has held up five local Burger King restaurants. Dallas police robbery detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved and have…
Love Shack of Denton and its glorious Bigfat-burgers-with-a-bigfat-egg-on-top were laid to rest in October when Tim Love decided to close the doors and revamp the space with visions of dry-aged steak and white tablecloths dancing in his head. Fast forward to now and Queenie’s steakhouse (115 E. Hickory St.) is…
I hope you didn’t miss the farmers markets this weekend. While this year’s season is still in its infancy, plenty of beautiful vegetables are sprouting at nearby farms. Greens are king right now, and this Swiss chard is a great example of garden fresh produce that beats anything you can…
In a recent New York Times Magazine, Mark Bittman endorses Taco Bell’s bean burrito. Well, not really, but he does point out that from a nutritional standpoint the “mushy beans in that soft tortilla” are a lot better than the alternatives. Bittman uses the anecdote to launch into an appraisal…
I hope you’re planning on having a nice weekend. Baseball is back, and the weather looks stellar. It’s definitely a great week to check out your local farmers market. But before you head out, you know the drill — it’s wrap up time. This week I reviewed Ascension, the chic…
You don’t walk into Henry’s Ice Cream in Plano by accident. Plano is far. You’re here on purpose. On a mission. And because you made the pilgrimage all the way out here, your expectations are stupid high. Your toddler stares at neon signage of Henry’s Ice Cream and thinks to…
Modern Farmer, a new quarterly print magazine that will hit the stands on April 15, has just recently launched an online site. The publication and site aims to cover a wide breadth of issues like the farm-to-plate movement, sustainability, global food issues, farming, chicken coops, legislation and, occasionally, photos of…
Odom’s BBQ is an interesting site. I really like it. You pull up outside, having driven past the vastly inferior Babb Bros. just a mile down the road (over the bridge of many names), and realize you have gone from the Babbs end of Singleton (nicely landscaped, trees with lights…
I have made exactly two pecan pies my entire life. You’re looking at them. Truth be told it’s all that high-fructose corn syrup most recipes call for that keeps me from baking them more often. That just may have to change though, now that pecan pies are the official state…
Arlington has added a few amenities that might coordinate well with pre- or post-game Rangers activities. We’re building off this list we created last year with a couple new spots that add a little character to central Arlington — if used car lots weren’t enough character in the first place…
Gloomy weather got you down? Need a heart-warming pick-me-up? Check out this video produced by the Natural Resource Defense Council. It highlights the four recent recipients of this year’s Growing Green Awards — an annual celebration of some pretty special food people. One of them you’ll know for sure, or…
