Make it Bright: Local Craft Beers for the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like … the way Texas looks all year round, but a little chillier. But as we move toward Thanksgiving and big family gatherings,
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Dallas Observer Partners with Familystyle Food for a Trove of Recipes
The Observer recently partnered with Familystyle Food, a recipe blog offering easy, family-style recipes from Karen Tedesco, a professionally trained chef,
Tacolandia Recap: The Best Tacos, Plus People’s Choice Winner
Just when you think you’ve ingested enough tacos in your life to have a pretty good grasp on all the goodness that can be contained in one tortilla, you realize this is an aspect of your life – like tax fraud – you’ll never fully conquer.
Where to Get Your Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Fix in Dallas
Thanksgiving is creeping around the corner. After a year-long rest, it’s time for the turkey stuffing, potato mashing, and cornbread baking to begin again …
MoMo Italian Kitchen Remains a Lake Highlands Gem
MoMo Italian Kitchen is tucked away in North Dallas off Forest near Central Expressway and Interstate 635. It’s been a Lake Highlands Italian staple for decades but recently added a full bar.
The Tex-Mex Christmas-Light Institution, Campo Verde, Gets a Reboot (And Dusted)
Campo Verde sits on a corner spot along Pioneer Parkway in Dalworthington Gardens, a small city notable as being the motherland of the band Pantera and antsy cops on Bowen Road …
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The Finch, Set to Open Nov. 21, Will Offer Special Thanksgiving Menu
The new American restaurant, The Finch, will open Nov. 21 inside Mockingbird Station, the longtime home of Café Express. The 5,760-square-foot restaurant is a modern grill with an expansive raw bar that brings fresh seafood to landlocked Dallas.
First Look: Chicago Style Dog’s, The Newest Player in the Chicago Grub Food Scene
Chicago Style Dog’s is another entry into the Chicago hot dog scene in North Texas from a couple originally from the ‘burbs of Chicagoland but now doing business in Garland.
Veteran Seafood Stalwart Lefty’s Is a Lobster Lover’s Paradise
Way back in 1910, the Papageorge family opened their first eatery in New York City. From there, they made their way to Ohio and then ultimately landed in Dallas,
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Wines to Get You Through the Most Expensive Turkey Day Ever
Holiday planning got you down? Terrified at the cost of groceries? Overwhelmed by every story that comes shrieking over your feed, crying “The Most Expensive Thanksgiving Ever!!!”
Norma’s Cafe Continues Thanksgiving Tradition of Giving Back
The Oak Cliff location of Norma’s Café has been giving back to the local community on Thanksgiving Day for over 30 years by offering a free Thanksgiving dinner.
Tacolandia and Wold Food Championships are Top Food Events This Weekend, Nov. 10-13
Each week we like to dig around and find unique, boozy and indulgent things to get into around Dallas. It might be a festival, a social gathering of like-minded imbibers at a brewery, a special dinner or a pop-up. Here’s what we’re excited about this week. World Food Championships Centennial…
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H-E-B Confirms, Sort of, Then not, a New Store in Southern Dallas
After opening stores in Frisco and Plano recently – then announcing two more openings in Mansfield and Fort Worth – today the San Antonio-based grocer’s senior director of public affairs, Mabrie Jackson, confirmed with the …
Butterball Offers Emotional Support and Plenty of Turkey
Previously we reported on potential turkey shortages this year due to the Avian Flu virus affecting flocks of fowl around the country. Well, calm your feathers
First Look: China Blue Dumplings and Baos Tries to Spice it Up
China Blue Dumplings & Baos is a new Chinese restaurant in Plano that promises spicy traditional Chinese food. But does it deliver?
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Updates on Two Relief Programs Restaurants Should Know About
The Texas Restaurant Association wants to make sure Texas restauranteurs know about a couple of updates to funding programs.
Taziki’s Returns With a New Look and Big Expansion Plans
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is back after revamping its two North Texas locations in Plano and Southlake. The 20-year-old restaurant celebrated the re-openings with
Escondido Tex-Mex Patio Will Open at Preston Royal Next Week
Escondido Tex-Mex Patio is set to open Monday, Nov. 14 in the spot previously home to Ruggeri’s. This new restaurant is from Jon Alexis who also owns TJ’s Seafood Market and Malibu Poke. With this new concept, Alexis wanted to bring Tex-Mex …
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A Vegan and Music Experience is Coming to Dallas: Here’s What to Expect
On Nov. 12, Vegandale will be in Dallas for the first time on the sixth and final stop of their 2022 tour.
Taste Test: The McRib Might Not Be Worthy of Worship, But It’s Not Bad
Elusiveness has made McDonald’s McRib an icon with a cult-like following. It’s the D.B. Cooper of fast-food sandwiches. The fact that no one can get their hands on one right when they want it just makes people want it more. That’s why McDonald’s latest tour of its signature pork sandwich pretends…
Buc-ee’s Set to Break Ground on Biggest Location to Date
Texas’ most iconic pitstop is breaking ground on its largest location deep in Central Texas on Nov. 16.
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225 BBQ Finds New Digs at Maverick’s in Arlington
225 BBQ has found a new home. After years of serving brisket tacos and cherry bombs from a food trailer, they have found a kitchen and have even pulled out the nice dishware.