Twisted Root Burger Co. has been running a burger “special” for the month of February. Called the “If This is Wrong… I don’t Want to be Right,” it comes with a half-pound beef patty topped cheddar cheese, a fried egg and two strips of bacon all between two glazed doughnuts…
When I was sitting at the bar at Lucia, slurping down exceptional hand-made pasta dressed in a creamy sea urchin sauce and garnished with salty, toasted breadcrumbs, I asked chef David Uygur where he got the uni. The chef gave me a sort of surprised and sarcastic look as he…
As yet another week draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your food-related weekend plans. Looks like we might have some nice grilling weather in our future, but before you scrub the rust off your grill grates, we have a week to wrap up. This week I…
Recently we wrote about four bills Republican state Senator Kevin Eltife of Tyler introduced that would open new revenue opportunities for craft breweries around the state. As the law stands now, Texas requires a clear separation between those who make, distribute and retail beer in Texas. None of those three…
This Saturday and Sunday is the Jewish holiday of Purim. What’s Purim? The short answer, “Jewish Halloween” is also the wrong answer. But there are costumes involved as well as a lot of drinking, so it’s easy to see where folks could get confused. So real quick: Purim is the…
Last week Mountain Dew announced a new breakfast drink, KickStart, and through a website offered free samples. Brown dropped mine off yesterday afternoon. Mountain Dew has been dabbling in the breakfast business recently. Recall last year, Taco Bell tested Mountain Dew A.M., which was a mix of orange juice and…
If you’re a margarita purist you’ll undoubtedly mark today’s holiday with freshly squeezed citrus and a bottle of your finest pure agave. While I’m firm devote of the au naturel camp, my editor has informed me that not everyone wants to spend their time sifting seeds out of their fruit…
This weekend’s ” target=”_blank”>New York Times Magazine has a long piece on the science of processed-food addiction. It’s the most fascinating piece of food journalism I’ve encountered in some time, and a must-read for anyone who has ever grabbed a bag of potato chips. (That would be all of you.)…
Just before Christmas, I chatted with Jan Pruitt, the chief executive officer of the North Texas Food Bank. We had an interesting conversation about the misconceptions of hunger and how food distribution has grown 300 percent over the past 15 years. Pruitt also talked about the food bank’s goal of…
As we’re well into the Lenten season, I’m sure many of you are looking for a Friday fish hook up. I’m not positive why Catholics adhere to a pescatarian diet on Fridays, and after a quick search, there’s certainly a lot of bickering about it. But, it really doesn’t matter…
On the Season Finale of Top Chef: Seattle, they told us that the season finale would be a two-part season finale. I swear, this season won’t die, you guys. At least the photographers at Bravo keep getting “I’m farting” pictures of Tom Colicchio. Everyone likes those. Enjoy…
Last night when Ten Bells Tavern posted about late night ramen this coming Saturday night, I actually had to clarify exactly what they meant. “Like, real ramen?” Yes, real ramen. See also: – Ten Best Bars Serving the Best Bar Food This could be perfect. Great perhaps. Ten Bells Tavern…
I went on a previous trip to Fort Worth where I hit three places in a day, but against everyone’s better advice I ignored Angelo’s Bar-B-Que, on the wonderfully named White Settlement Road. On Saturday I put that right. Why couldn’t they just drop the White from White Settlement Road?…
I kind of wanted to hate John Tesar for putting his fine-dining seafood restaurant in the middle of the Preston Center. While the people that live nearby are no doubt grateful, I don’t like driving that far to park near a DSW and look out the window at a guy…
If you ask chef John Tesar why he named his restaurant after the tool, he’ll tell you “a spoon is the only kitchen utensil you can’t live without.” He has a point. It’s hard to do anything with liquid in a kitchen without the dished characteristic that makes a spoon…
Have you read Gizmodo’s latest ode to the “Big D?” They just published the details of the third leg of their trip, which was sponsored by Knob Creek® and featured Seattle, San Fransisco and most recently Dallas. While it’s nice to be complimented by just about anyone, I’m worried the…
If you ever lay awake at night and ponder barbecue joints, or if you plot weekends based on slices of smoky brisket and spicy sausage, then you should definitely meet Foodways Texas. You could be a match made in meat heaven. Foodways Texas is a group of chefs, journalists, scholars…
From high-end whiskey tastings to lowbrow beer dinners, the Dallas culinary scene is perforating at the seams with things to do. From Scotch tastings to barbecue blow outs, there’s something for everyone. You can go with this or you can go with that. It’s your call. Wednesday, February 20 Today…
Rosemont, restauranteur Tracy Miller’s ode to casual but elegant breakfast and lunch, appears to have closed. A source tells City of Ate that the staff was informed yesterday that the restaurant would cease operations immediately. Miller couldn’t be reached for comment this morning, but the restaurant is locked, unlit and…
The Maker’s Mark story keeps unfolding like onion layers. The Washington Post published an article Monday that delves a little deeper into the cooperate decision to lower the proof of their popular bourbon. See also: – Makers Mark Raids the Family Liquor Cabinet – Maker’s Mark Has Changed its Mind…
Cream Tea. It’s very important to British people. That’s why I capitalized each of the two delightful words that make it up. It’s also extremely straightforward. Upon possession of English Breakfast Tea (which we just call “tea”) and acquisition of a scone (I’m not sure what level I need to…
Just when you think there can’t possibly be another Sharon Hage designed restaurant, the former York Street chef cranks out another. The next goes by the name The Lot and will open February 25 on a two-acre lot where Gaston Avenue and East Grand Avenue meet up with Garland Road…
