Remember when a husband-and-wife team planned a beer festival in Fair Park and everyone was all excited about it but then it got canceled and everyone, aside from a few told-ya-so-sayers, was bummed? Well, once again, a husband-and-wife team is organizing a beer festival in Fair Park. And, with more…
I recently spent a little time in the Town of the Cow and, as usual, I hit Zeke’s (5920 Curzon, off Camp Bowie) for what I consider to be the best fried cod in North Texas. Them’s fightin’ words, eh Dallas? Now don’t get upset. You’re both pretty. But every…
Remember this guy? Look at him, dimpling a dough round with the sharp corner of a drywall knife. Leslie Minora found his tiny bakery in Plano while researching Iraqi immigration, and I’m still thinking about him. Leslie returned from the trip with a bag full of freshly baked bread. The…
Chick-fil-A is rolling out a new Kid’s Meal, according to a recent news release, aimed at fighting childhood obesity and promoting good nutrition. Comprised of grilled chicken nuggets, low-fat milk and fruit, either in a cup for finger-eating, or pureed in a bag for squeezing, the meals tally just over…
It happens every season. It brings out the worst in most chefs and the best in few. The winner is never predictable. The loser is often a heartbreaking surprise. The Top Chef Restaurant Wars legacy held true last night — with a “battle of the sexes” twist. The claws were…
Well this should be sober. The Idle Rich Pub on McKinney is hosting its annual Irish Whiskey Tasting on Monday, January 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a casual, free-flowing event with no formal presentations or lectures. They’ll provide an information packet and a tasting guide. Smell, swirl,…
This week, the Cheap Bastard heads to Korea town looking for some soup at La Hanbat Sul Lung Tang, 2257 Royal Lane, 972-484-2002. That’s why she told us she was there, anyhow. We’re sure her visit had nothing to do with any “modeling” studios in the neighborhood. Mostly sure. Total…
Dallas’ favorite Hispanic pizza restaurant is featured in February’s issue of Success magazine, which features President Guillermo Estrada and his tips for successfully courting the Hispanic dining community. Estrada attributes the restaurant’s success to an intimate understanding of the various markets the chain operates in. “The Cuban is a different…
Jack Perkins, co-owner of Dallas burger institution Maple & Motor, appreciates that a swig of Dublin Dr Pepper is just the thing to wash down a delicious burger. Once every few weeks since he opened his Maple Avenue burger shack, someone from his restaurant has made the two-hour drive to…
It’s the New Year. Maybe one of your resolutions is to save a little scratch. But just because food is cheap doesn’t mean it’s good. Here are six spots we think do a good job of offering up the cheap eats, including this year’s winner for Best Half-Priced Food. Get…
The words Texas and spice invoke plenty of connotations food-wise — beef, heat, chili and smoke all come to mind. There are lots of ways to dice the terms, but if you say Texas Spice, it’s likely to bring to mind big and bold flavors. Farm-to-table and locavorism, meanwhile, aren’t…
I’m staring at a perfectly seared and large piece of red fish, with crisp skin and flaky white flesh, trying to figure out what went wrong with Texas Spice. It’s a decent plate, if a little ham-handed. The fish sits on a bed of black-bean and avocado purees, both heaped…
Continuing to enjoy holiday beers well after the holiday season shouldn’t make you feel like one of those neighbors who leaves their Christmas lights up through Valentine’s Day. Every day’s a holiday, and today you can crack open a special brew to celebrate (or rue) the fact that on this…
I have been chasing a corn dog for six months. I offer this as a testament to my growing insanity. Maybe not six, exactly. I can’t remember the first time I went to the Lakewood Landing, that neighborhood’s beloved dive, but I remember Nick Rallo mentioning my white whale. We’d…
According to RTTNews, Justin Moore tweeted that he was kicked out of a Dallas restaurant last week for some undesirable behavior. This report raised two questions: 1. Who the shit is Justin Moore? 2. Why would someone follow his Twitter feeds, much less report on them? Reading Moore’s tweets, however,…
Once a month or so, we invite a new lucky soul to attempt to conquer The Box. Their challenge: To create something awesome out of whatever ingredients are in the box. It’s like Chopped plus Punk’d, only less terrible. This month, Trailercakes attempts to save Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s…
Cuquita’s doesn’t look like much from the outside. Just another strip mall Mexican place, right? I paid the restaurant a visit the other day on the recommendation of a friend. I wanted an excuse to eat outside the loop, and Cuquita’s, on Josey Lane in Farmer’s Branch, promised traditional garb…
Domino’s recent trend of gourmet-ing the shit out of their food jumped to new heights recently. Introducing, from the company’s Japanese chain (via Eater), the Prestige Quattro, which is not a sequel to the Hugh Jackman film. This is the $50 (¥3,900) unbelievably fancy pizza that features four sides of…
Hostess, the Irving-based maker of beloved school-lunch snacks like the Twinkie and the Ho-Ho, is in financial trouble, according to the Wall Street Journal. A source tells the paper that the processed food giant will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this week. Hostess also owes more…
Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW’s most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he’ll check it out. Venue: Coffee House Cafe Sandwich: Challah French Toast Sandwich ($11) Bread: Two huge slices of Challah French toast Toppings: Cheddar cheese, bacon, one over-easy egg…
Along with food critic Scott Reitz, resident booze correspondent Whitney Filloon is giving Meatless Mondays a shot. They’ll both be sharing their experiences in the coming weeks. I couldn’t quite stomach the idea of tofu or any new and therefore strange meat substitutes on my very first attempt at a…
Recently we sat down Bolsa chef Jeff Harris at the new sister store Bolsa Mercado, which is a neighborhood market with unique items, Texas fare, good booze and a bevy of fresh from-scratch breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Harris grew up in East Texas surrounded by farmland, eating his grandparents’…
