Got into the office a little while ago after having spent the morning comforting (meaning carrying around) an ailing cat and eating breakfast–a couple of Rice Krispies treats, but it counts.That I did, in fact, stop for breakfast is of critical importance–or so says one of the greatest press releases…
Beer. It’s what’s for dinner. Okay, not really. But some styles are so rich and mealy, they can actually satiate the most severe hunger pangs. It’d be wrong if I didn’t admit to having drunk several 5-course meals of Germany’s finest Weissbiers while visiting friends in Aachen last winter. Hmm–I…
As a rule, high-end food photography is supposed to make you hungry. Give the food some soft light, frame it carefully and from just the right distance and it’ll look even better on film than it does on your plate. But then there’s the strange alternate reality of album covers,…
Last week’s mini-tempest raised by Veggie Guy Eddie Garza’s visit to the state fair was fascinating. In amongst voices of reason were several judgmental statements, such as “have a cheeseburger; It will make you feel better” and “awww, poor ignorant meat eaters….bless their hearts…” Then there was my favorite, from…
Thai Chili397 Las Colinas Blvd. E, Irving972-831-0797All those self-sustaining, walkable neighborhoods built, or to be built, in the DFW area are supposed to make the city seem somehow, well, like a real city. But one of the original and most European developments languishes.Oh, the apartments are doing fine, as far…
Each week in ‘Knockers’ we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Pluckers 5500 Greenville Ave.(214) 363-9464 Promised Delivery Time: 60-75 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 80 minutes Scoring Summary: Entire order arriving with appropriate sides, sauces, and condiments: 20 Friendly employees with money saving…
Jack In The Box has reintroduced the Bonus Jack burger, which is a sandwich made of two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese and pickles on a triple-decker bun. For some reason, that ingredient listing is prompting a serious case of deja vu. Where in the world did they get…
You know, I had planned to further stoke the vegan-meat eater fires lit by Veggie Guy. But someone posted this question on the blog and it caught my interest.We’ve all heard it–Dallas has more restaurants per capita than New York, or than all other American cities…there are a few variations…
A hell of a lot to wade through this week, mostly thanks to the state fair.Two things before we get to the non-winners. First, I think I found a way to rid my desk of some of the accumulated junk…uh, I mean, of the highly sought after prizes, which this…
We can all come up with a list of drinks we deeply regret trying. Some of them were probably part of our repertoire at one point in time. For example, back when I was a high school n’er-do-well, groups of us sneak bottles of Cold Duck or, worse, Malt Duck…
Loft 610 Urban Restaurant and Lounge recently named Chef Tre Wilcox their new executive chef–and announced plans to open a second concept driven by the popular cook.Yes, popular: You might know him as the former Chef de Cuisine at the five-star Dallas eatery Abacus, and he was on season three…
As a kid, my parents subjected our family to a couple different themed meals on a regular basis. One was Dad’s weekly catfish and hushpuppies fry-fest. Others involved dinners at which Mom stretched a pound of meat to serve the entire table. Until my early 20s, I firmly believed you…
I’ve had Primo Brothers’ big-ass pizza delivered to my house, but I had never gone over to the actual restaurant to check out their lunch specials. Until today. They’re in the same strip mall as the dance studio where I get my crump on, so after my weekly hip-hop-video-style arms…
Dave visits Carrollton’s Tea Thyme & Tisane this week for the Obsever’s Dish review, which combines a shop celebrating tea culture and an all-out restaurant with a down-home menu.For a close-up look at the dishes, the teas and the related paraphernalia, check out this week’s Dish Extra gallery from photographer…
As it is now officially Rocktober, Oktoberfest beers are replacing summer brews on store aisles, bar coolers and tap walls. Apparently, though, not all brewers have the traditional Oktoberfest German Marzen-style amber lager in mind for this month. New Belgium, best known for Fat Tire, has introduced a new golden…
Norma’s Cafe17721 N. Dallas Tollway(at Trinity Mills)The most recent addition to the Norma’s line up just opened on Trinity Mills in North Dallas. It has a leaky roof and sterile surroundings. Inside, however, it’s a fun combination of 50s diner and Texas chic.To explain: there are padded soda fountain stools…
When you consider that most of the city’s obscenely massive steak palaces buy from the same purveyor, a comparison seems rather pointless. Unless…You see, III Forks serves prime New York strip. This will run you almost $46. Bob’s cuts corners, selling choice grade strip at the upscale rate of $35–at…
A new Wai Wai Kitchen opens next week in the space that Manow used to occupy. No solid date yet (they’re waiting on city inspectors to give them the go-ahead), but here’s something to look forward to: plenty of vegan eats, campy drink names, along with Dallas’ most rambunctious drag…
Recipe demonstrated by Chef Bryant Currie and his Le Cordon Bleu students The worst thing about a classroom is sitting at some uncomfortable desk and listening to your instructor do his best impersonation of Ben Stein talking about the downfall of the Danish empire in 1814. No need to worry…
Dallas had been on a hot streak.The scoreboard of restaurant openings vs closings had leaned heavily to the positive all spring and summer. March, for example, recorded a 10-5 result, openings vs closings. In April it was 8-3 in favor–and things continued that way, including a 15-2 July blowout.Not since…
The time has come, once again, to reflect on three months of drinking…and art.Over the summer we paired wine with the good (bacon, deviled eggs), the bad (Boca vegetable burgers), but nothing really ugly. We even tried some classic American desserts–Chips Ahoy, for example.Long, hot days gave artist Patrick Michels…
This is sad: one of the greatest packaged cookie bars ever made died without leaving a visible trace.So I can’t find an image of Nabisco’s Hey Day bar, but just imagine: vanilla wafers covered with caramel until the gooey flavor of it seeped into the cookie itself, topped with chocolate…
