Going to the State Fair of Texas is a tradition for many people. Many, many, many people. Hordes, in fact. Sometimes the best way to deal with the stress brought on by the crush of corny dog munching humanity is to down a few beers (which is true even without…
I’ve eaten a fair number of parathas. The rich, buttery breads are served at countless Indian restaurants and can be delicious if they are made properly. The breads are rolled in layers with butter or ghee, a little bit like French pastry is “turned,” resulting in flaky layers. Unfortunately, most places…
On a recent Friday evening, one when the summer heat had broken and a cool breeze ushered in the coming of fall, the dining room at Kin Kin felt practically empty. The new Oak Lawn Thai restaurant had quite a few diners, but not enough for its size. Kin Kin…
The bar at On Premise seems like a study in contradictions. The “steampunk” aesthetic, created by minimalist decor, the presence of metal gears and exposed filament lighting, is broken up by shiny, faux-gator banquettes. The crowd is equally disparate, ranging from dining families to drunk people who’ve just caught their…
Pumpkins in parking lots. Pumpkins in patches. Pumpkins on church lawns, mountains of pumpkins rising up beside the front doors of every grocery store in Dallas. The arboretum is building houses out of them. How many Jack O’ Lanterns can one city carve? (And don’t tell us you use fresh…
Americano opened last week, completing the family of restaurants that complement the Joule hotel downtown. CBD Provisions and Weekend Coffee have become as much a destination for everyday Dallasites as they are for customers staying at the hotel. Americano looks poised to draw just as many locals, if only for the…
Before I moved to Texas, pulled pork was the center of my barbecue universe. I smoked shoulders in my back yard a few times a year, serving the shredded meat on cheap white bread buns with creamy slaw. For the first few years of my barbecue endeavors I’d offer half…
Earlier this week we interviewed a spokesperson for San Salvaje, asking questions about the recent decision to close the restaurant during the evenings. San Salvaje would remain open for lunch during the week, and during evenings for private events. The move seemed strange and hardly indicative of a healthy restaurant…
Most diners visit steakhouses for, well, steak. But typically, such establishments also offer rich desserts sliced as thick as their rib eyes. Del Frisco’s Grille in Uptown is no exception. Problem is, after tucking into all that meat and potatoes, who has room for dessert? Some desserts are spectacular enough…
I’ve been in a deep fried tasting rut. For the past two years, the Big Tex Choice Awards winner has left me scratching my head. Both the deep fried shrimp boil and the deep fried Cuban roll stopped short of being delicious, and none of them came close to beating…
Come celebrate Armenia, everyone’s favorite former member of the Soviet republic, at Armeniafest. For those of you who appreciate elements of other cultures besides food, there will be folk dances, art exhibits, music demonstrations and more. For those of you who like to push past the dancers, musicians and art…
On September 28, Burger King released a new burger with jet black buns. They’re calling it the “A.1. Halloween Whopper,” with “A.1. flavor baked in” to the bun. Somehow, “A.1. flavor” makes it look like something Mordor birthed. If you took a Sharpie to a regular Whopper, you’d be treading…
Tucked into the southwest corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Audelia Road in Lake Highlands, Resident Taqueria is the passion project of locals Amy and Andrew Savoie. The couple sees their taqueria as a much-needed addition to the neighborhood. “We were keeping Mi Cocina in business,” Amy admitted, “Why not just…
Lunch is the best part of every workday, specifically because it’s not work. For whatever period of time you’re lucky enough to get away from the grind, lunch is your time to focus on sustenance and rejuvenation. It’s also time to focus on meals that will assure you’re able to…
You would think that spring would be chef’s favorite season, and why wouldn’t it be? Fresh summer produce like watermelon, tomatoes, and okra offer a multitude of culinary opportunities. But don’t be too quick to denounce fall just yet. Many of Dallas’ best chefs are really excited about what the…
The Good Local Markets previously scheduled to be held at The Green Spot will be relocated to the Lakeside Baptist Church, likely through the end of the season. Founder Sarah Perry made the decision when recently announced construction projects for the parking lot that surrounds her site threatened to disrupt…
In the not too distant past, a millennial hipster woke up with a craft beer hangover and said aloud, “On this day, I want an epic taco filled with a fried chicken leg, elevated with pineapple, copious amounts of artisanal cheese and baptized in barbecue sauce!” With that, a new…
San Salvaje mysteriously canceled dinner service “some time at the end of last month” according to a spokesperson for the restaurant, who claimed the space was frequently sourced for larger corporate buyouts and smaller private evening events. Eater reported the news last week after receiving a tip from a reader that…
The Sylvan 30 development saw the birth of its latest restaurant yesterday, when Whisk Crépes Cafe opened its doors for the first time. The weather was outstanding, and a propped open front door gave the small cafe an airy feeling. Owner Julien Eelsen was on hand, donning an apron and doling…
I’m pretty sure I’m inside an old movie’s dream sequence. Hazy light oscillates around the corners of my vision. There’s a faded blue notebook in front of me, like something you’d find in your great- grandma’s attic, that reads “Savory Psalms of Ida Claire.” A Jimi Hendrix Experience album rests…
It’s a strange little trend. Conservas, or foods preserved in cans or jars, are considered a delicacy in parts of Spain and Portugal, and their allure as a specialty food is slowly spreading. In 2014, a London design firm opened up a pop-up restaurant named Tincan in Soho, devoted to…
Normally, I don’t get very excited when concepts are announced long before they open. Uchi won the grand prize for forward-looking news releases when their PR machine started dive-bombing my inbox months before the restaurant opened its doors. The thing is, Uchi delivered, providing a top-notch dining experience in spite…
