I’ve stumbled upon another book written by a Texas author and released recently. Kaleta Doolin’s Fritos Pie came out late this summer, and I’ve just finished plowing through the copy that landed on my desk. The short paperback chronicles the genesis of the popular corn chip that subsequently gave birth…
The Ships Lounge is a place of order, as much as any dive bar can be. Come to the Greenville bar for a Sunday football game and happy hour starts when the game does. Not during pre-game ceremonies, not the coin toss, not the first commercial break, not when the…
There’s a little lunch spot in the Design District that’s often overlooked. The Bleu Artichoke Cafe is located at 1225 North Riverfront Boulevard, tucked inside of Found Antiques. The tight space holds about 45 diners and is only open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2. In other words: If…
It’s a good time to be a lush. While we shake off the hops-induced cobwebs of Brew at the Zoo, and look forward to this weekend’s Oktoberfest, this Wednesday marks the start of the second-annual Brewtopia at our favorite demo-crazed foodie-fantasyland, Central Market. From September 14 through 27, they’ll celebrate…
Aside from overpasses, we’ve just stumbled upon the most brilliant plan for reducing city traffic and pollution. Originally from the Netherlands, these “beer bikes” can be found swerving along the roads in Germany, where up to sixteen people can sit around a table on wheels with a keg in the…
It’s Fashion Week, which means lots of impractical clothes clothes on impractically shaped people. But designers aren’t alone in their ability to turn something as functional as clothes into high art. Chefs often do the same with food, as demonstrated by the above dish — a salad from Abacus –…
Sometime after 8 on Saturday, about two beers into the Observer’s first-ever Brew at the Zoo beer fest, I found food critic Scott Reitz standing in line for a sample of Longmont, Colorado’s Left Hand Brewery. It’d taken a few minutes to wade through the 3,000-plus people on hand and…
This week in food news, diners and their dogs flocked to patios to enjoy the cooler weather, we got the results of this year’s Big Tex Choice awards and actually found a guy who has a problem with cake balls. Read on. City of Ate Scott Reitz came across new…
Football season is here. Sure, the college teams started their games a few weeks ago, but I’m most excited to watch the pros play. Last night, because it’s close to the office and they’ve added a bar-food menu I’ve been working my way through, I watched the game on the…
I had an outdoor seat at the Screen Door for lunch today. The sun was a little warm, but there was a nice stiff breeze, perfect for lifting napkins off your table and blowing paper menus away. The One Arts group of restaurants was bustling, as workers pushed back against…
Alright, so here’s how this works: You order an ice cream cone at a drive thru. Preferably soft serve. When the server leans out to hand it to you, grab the top of the ice cream. Grab fearlessly and with confidence. Maybe even smash the ice cream a little in…
The Google-chompers gobbled up Zagat yesterday, as reported by the New York Times, the LA Times, and then everyone else. The acquisition gives the internet mogul access to a sizable restaurant database full of addresses and reviews that’s 29 years in the making, and positions the company to compete directly…
In the spirit of debate season, we’re trying to settle our grievances civilly: with scathing innuendo and name calling. The topic this time: Cake. Justin Bitner, City of Ate contributor: How did cake let things get so out of hand? It used to be so wonderfully two dimensional: cup or…
Dallas loves its half-priced food and drink deals, and we’re no different. That’s why we built the above calendar of half-price food and drink deals, listing the restaurant and time under each day. Every week, we’ll do our best to keep you up-to-date on a large chunk of weekly half-priced…
If you’ve been trying to find Dallas’ best ‘za, an event slated September 29, will afford the opportunity to try three pizzaioli’s handiwork all in one shot. Côtes du Coeur Wine Society members get in for free; the rest of us have to shell out $20. The event benefits the…
In 1981, Oscar and Laura Sanchez opened their traditional Mexican seafood restaurant, La Calle Doce, in an old renovated house in Oak Cliff. Three decades and two more restaurants later, they will mark their 30th anniversary next week. I asked Laura — who whose father taught her the importance of…
Ben & Jerry’s announced its production of “Schweddy Balls” flavored ice cream today, “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum” and flecked with big ol’ fudge balls. Sounds pretty tasty, actually. More importantly, it got us thinking, which we try to do sparingly: What other Saturday Night Live sketches…
The State Fair of Texas offers a millionty delicious fried food options, but if you’re vegan, food-wise you’re pretty much limited to sniffing second-hand funnel cake fumes.Well, fuck all that. It’s time vegans and vegetarians had a chance to join in the fun. And Jamey Scott, founder of DallasVegan.com, agrees…
Our favorite hippie ice cream makers from Vermont might have lost their minds, but they have not lost their sense of humor. Today they announced their new flavor: “Schweddy Balls.” According to B&J’s, the Saturday Night Live inspired dessert has “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and is…
The Lakewood Bar and Grill announced a permanent closure via its Facebook page yesterday. According to a short post on their wall: I am sad to say that after 18 years of serving the Lakewood area the LBG is closed! Thank you to all the bands that played and for…
It would be quite the understatement to say that Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. has recovered from the roof collapse that shut down the brewery in February 2010. In fact, the rally of community support behind the brewery after the disaster and the resulting “To Thee” series it inspired has…
Sushi & Rice Express 8131 Forest Lane 214-575-7090 Other cars in the drive-through count: 0 Wet towels air-drying right next to the drive-through menu count: 50 Drive-throughs? Good. Sushi? Goooood. Put them together and you have Sushi & Rice Express. I slow-clap my chopsticks at you, Sushi & Rice Express,…
