In the 16 years Jan Pruitt has been the CEO of the North Texas Food Bank, food distribution has grown 300% and the “ReThink Hunger” program has succeeded in providing more nutritious meals to food-insecure families across North Texas. Recently I spoke with Pruitt about the food bank’s $7 million…
It was the Smackdown that lead me to reviewing Hopdoddy. I couldn’t believe how much work the small chain put into burgers they charged so little for. Most customers will likely spend a little more on burgers topped elaborately with gourmet cheeses and toppings, but if you want, you can…
If you don’t dabble in Pinterest, consider yourself blissfully ignorant. But, let’s say you’re going to a party and need ideas on how to jazz up your eggnog. Pinterest probably has lots of suggestions. See, you get “boards” that are based on topics and you “pin” things you like to…
Havana Cafe opened on Buckner Road in East Dallas two months ago to an enthusiastic group of diners who have apparently been longing for decent Cuban food in Dallas. According to LDD’s post, one weekend evening offered standing-room only in a space that doesn’t have a lot of standing room…
Why is peppermint so ubiquitous at Christmas? Why not pistachios or rutabagas? One could essentially put two drops of peppermint extract in any edible product and BAM! It’s a new holiday product. It made me wonder about the history of peppermint and Christmas. Obviously, the movement has roots in candy…
You can put a lot of thought into making a burger if you want to. Chefs at top restaurants started a trend when they realized they could charge an arm and a leg for what was once considered cheap and pedestrian. All they had to do was make the entire…
Tapping into the burgeoning local craft beer scene, The Dallas Winter Warmer is a one-day craft beer festival on December 15 featuring some local and national craft brewers. See also: – The Dallas Craft Beer Guide – Rise of the DFW Brew Today I spoke with the architect of this…
The final part in what some are calling the Fort Worth Barbecue Trilogy, this is where I introduce characters that make no sense to the plot and kill off the leads. Either that, or it’s the conclusion of my Fort Worth road trip. Please drive outside of Dallas and get…
It was bound to happen. After falling head over heals for Peticolas’ Velvet Hammer, and swilling more than my share of Royal Scandal and Golden Opportunity (both with which I’m smitten) I’ve finally found a beer brewed by the award winning brewery that’s not for me. See also: – The…
What makes for a good cookbook? Decades ago, massive recipe compilations with detailed instructions for everything anyone could possibly want to prepare were considered mandatory components of any kitchen library. The Joy Of Cooking, Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, and How to Cook Everything, were, and still are, popular titles…
Saturday, December 8 Saturday brings the 4th Annual Holiday Market at the White Rock Local Market. In addition to the usual bounty of local produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods and other culinary treats, there will be more than 50 artists pedaling their crafty creations. The Dave Burris Group will provide…
Every once in a while someone mistakes Scott for a food expert and risks ruining dinner by trusting him to answer to a burning question. Got a question about food or restaurants? Send it via Twitter @scottreitz, email or in the comments. An email I received last week has me…
We just got word that if your name is Jim, Jimmy, James, Jamie or any other related moniker, you’re entitled to a free Sweet Jim Beam Bacon Swiss Burger today, Tuesday at any Red Robin restaurant. Seems like that could open the conversation up to some bartering. I think Jim-Bob,…
The wait is finally over. According to the Londoner’s Facebook page, the Greenville Avenue location of the popular English pub will open for business today at 7 p.m. after a small friends and family event. The new Londoner slipped into the space which used to host Rohst, the Korean fusion…
ZIP code 75208 just got a new soup delivery service. Chef and founder of Oak Cliff Soup Co., Dina Light-McNeely, trained as a classic French chef “in the old school apprentice style,” but her soup career actually started when she was about 6 years old. Her mom tells the story…
Chef Kenny Mills of Chop House Burgers in Arlington (1700 W. Park Row Drive) is busy busy BIZ-EE! Last week we reported that he’s expanding with a steak and seafood restaurant in Arlington. And today Mills signed a lease for a second Chop House Burgers, this one in Mansfield. See…
Congratulations, you’ve made it to part two of three of my Fort Worth Barbecue Road Trip, in which the venues are selected at random and the reviews don’t matter. You told me to go to Angelo’s. I didn’t listen to you. I am a dangerous rebel who does things you…
While a handful of restaurants popped up in the DFW area last month, November wasn’t nearly as busy as October for restaurant openings and closings. Read on for the full list and be sure to share tips about new and/or dead restaurants in the comments section below or at dish@dallasobserver.com…
If you’re thinking about opening up a burger restaurant in the area, you better be ready to step up your game. Another casual beer and burger joint called Rodeo Goat Ice House has opened near Fort Worth’s Cultural District and they’re grinding the meat for their burgers in house every…
In the first of a thankfully brief series, I show you the delights that could be in store for you if you brave the horrors of Interstate 20 and I-30, and issue you a challenge. Go on a barbecue road trip out of Dallas with some good friends, and try…
UPDATE: Congrats mlopez22, come and get your tickets! Torchy’s Tacos is opening up yet another taco restaurant in the Dallas area. This one’s at 9440 Garland Road, Suite 234. The newest location will feature full alcohol sales just like the SMU location that opened up back in August, and true…
If civilization does collapse on Friday, December 21, 2012, which is the day the Mayans were all like Hey guys! Earth’s gonna explode in a fiery saucer of flames and stuff!, then any remaining future humans (or any aliens stopping on the burnt husk of Earth to take a leak)…
