Texas is the top producer of wind energy in the U.S., so when Charlie Palmer decided to open Charlie Palmer at The Joule in downtown, he and the designers called upon this clean energy source for inspiration. (The design itself isn’t sustainable–they still rely on good old-fashioned fossil fuel). As…
A year ago, our once-sister paper the East Bay Express went public with stinging accusations that user review site Yelp engaged in shady pressure tactics to remove or bury negative reviews for businesses that advertised or coughed up sponsorships. Now, a lawsuit is alleging something eerily similar. TechCrunch is reporting…
Mashed Tater Parfait Demonstrated by Jason Boso of Cowboy Chow Way before we had the convenience of fast food, the pleasure of fine dining and the entertainment of hibachis, there were only saloons, general stores and cowboys making do with whatever they had in the wild, wild west. Cowboys and…
If Dr.Bell’s BBQ were a chick, she’d be a total slut. For months, all I’ve been hearing is “Dr. Bell’s is freaking awwwwesooome,” “Dude. Dr. Bell’s. You have to go there.” “You feeling sad? Dr. Bell’s will cheer you up. Won’t cost you much. Way cheaper than going to the…
At Fish Shack, location is not everything. Nor is presentation. Nor, come to think of it, is appearance, plate-arrival timing, or even the name of the place—when’s the last time you wanted to eat in a shack, anyway? What matters at the humble, gulf-style Fish Shack—what should matter at every…
It seems that the world is smaller than we think. Sometimes, like the Vatican, countries can fit into cities. I’ve even heard of entire continents thriving in parts of Texas cities.Can you guess where I’m eating?…
I read Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast once a year. It reminds me why I appreciate my not-so-secret love affair with all things edible. I picked up a fresh copy this year, and after reading a bit, I paused with the first mention of oysters. Hemingway describes his oysters, and…
Sammy’s Bar-B-Q2126 Leonard St.214-880-9064Dude Factor: 4 (figure skating) on a scale of 1 (opening ceremony background dancing) to 10 (biathlon)A buddy’s birthday lunch provided the occasion for a small invasion of a barbecue joint last week, and we settled on Sammy’s Bar-B-Q. It’s a well-hidden spot along the Maple-Routh Connection,…
No fine dining experience is complete without salmon, asparagus, mussels and foie gras. At Gordon Ramsey at Claridge’s restaurant in London, diners expect to pay the equivalent of $240 each for a table in the kitchen. This restaurant, however, isn’t that kind of pricey, perhaps because the tables simply adjoin…
“Original Cuban sandwiches come from Ybor City; everything else is just a sub.” This rather controversial statement comes to us courtesy of Andy Huse, Assistant Librarian at the University of South Florida, as quoted in Cigar City Magazine. Immediately, most readers are probably thinking, “Wait a minute. Aren’t Cuban sandwiches…
Whether it’s a morning cup of wake-up, a mid-day java jolt or a final fix of fresh-brewed for the drive home, many of us rely on our regular close-to-home/office coffee haunts to fuel us through our daily grind. And, when Roasted needs a quick perk-up but doesn’t have the time…
The combination of rainy weather and sweat pants days defeated all efforts in healthy eating, causing me to crave a fattening blast from the past: Taiwanese food. I invited my equally fed-up-with-dieting boyfriend along for a meal I presumed he would enjoy. I should have known better. May’s Ice Cream…
We’re starting to believe that there is a holiday for everything under the sun. For example, April 7 is International Beaver Day and November 19 is World Toilet Day. So does this mean that the beavers get a day off from work and party it up at the dam bar?…
Thursday night was the grand opening bash at Naga Thai Kitchen and Bar, and the who’s who of Dallas was out in full force for the event in Victory Park. Who are we kidding? We don’t know the who’s who from the who’s not, but there was a red carpet…
Picasso’s Pizza and Grill 18160 N. Dallas Parkway 972-248-0011 Promised Delivery Time: 45 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 30 Minutes Scoring summary: Getting to enjoy my sandwich 15 minutes earlier than expected: 35 Giving me a hot and spicy foodgasm: 40 Having a go-to delivery restaurant where everyone knows your name:…
In this week’s Observer, Merritt offers her take on Otaru Nippon Collection Japanese Restaurant and Lounge, the Dr. Fish-owned spot where she says the “lounge” vibe pretty quickly takes over.As if to further emphasize the scene over the food, Otaru didn’t want our photographer photographing the food (instead, these artists’…
For all that I wrote last week about seasonal beers that fall outside of the usual dark and heavy winter warmer classification, the first thing I wanted once it was safe to send Lady Hophead on a beer run … was a porter. Along with a few old favorites, she…
If you haven’t swung past Avila’s on Maple Avenue in the last week or so, you might be surprised by the sudden turn that’s left the time-honored Mexican spot looking more This Old House than Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.It’s a stirring cautionary tale of what can happen when you let…
Pairing upscale design with fine dining is as natural as having a little sushi with your sake. But there are many ways to describe the handsome restaurants in the city, from ornate and ostentatious to clever and contemporary–and here we’ve included far more of the latter. (Think more Tom Brady,…
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Nachos Demonstrated by Jose Cardenas of Cyclone Anaya’s It’s becoming more common for an athletes, both active and retired, to switch hats and become restaurateurs. For example, the Dallas dining scene has the popular sports-inspired Hully & Mo Restaurant Tap Room that was opened by Dallas Stars…
If you’re looking for organic vegetarian grub, you love iced tea and you need help with your hangovers, then perhaps this is the restaurant for you.Can you guess where I’m eating? (More clues after the jump.)…
Late one Friday we were seated for dinner in the central dining area of what seemed like a relatively quiet spot, Otaru Nippon Collection Japanese Restaurant and Lounge, located just off the Tollway. Coats off, drinks ordered, we settled in. Shortly after, we noticed the staff was not just tidying…
