Email Author Catherine Downes

2011 Stories by Catherine Downes

• High Waisted Jeans and a Vintage Scarf

  published Jun 10, 2011

  Sarah Dee, 26. Door Girl at Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios. "I got my scarf and high-waisted jeans from a thrift store, my shoes are from Target, and I'm wearing my boyfriend's watch. I'm inspire... More >>

• The Porch Offers An Off-The-Menu Trifecta of Deliciousness

  published Jun 09, 2011

  The Porch is home to numerous off-menu items, what with their enormous, constantly changing blackboard, seasonal drinks and items that can be altered to suit diners' needs. Finding elusive bites at ... More >>

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  Wednesday WTFr: Calling All Crazy Cat People

  published Jun 08, 2011

  It's the Wednesday WTFr wherein we randomly select a photo/video/thing that makes us say those three special words.While some of you Internet savvy cat people out there may have already discovered t... More >>

• Tonight: Ssahm BBQ Truck Parks Outside of Sigel's For Wine and Kimchee-Taco Goodness

  published Jun 07, 2011

  Sigel's is getting ready to fire up its Summer Gourmet Food Truck series, which will host gourmet food trucks serving a variety of cuisines paired with Sigel's wines. I spoke today with with Jasper Ru... More >>

• Tim Byres Brings Cool Summertime Fun to the Supper Club

  published Jun 07, 2011

  Supper Club at The Kessler (presented by City of Ate) returns Wednesday with chef Tim Byres of Smoke. Byres' summer-inspired four-course-meal will be paired with four wines from California-based Wente... More >>

• There's Still Time to Get Your Razzle Dazzled

  published Jun 03, 2011

  The Razzle Dazzle Dallas Steering Committee and Cedar Springs Merchants Association joined forces Wednesday night, and hosted a wine and dog walk down the Cedar Springs strip. The wine walk -- which... More >>

• Mario Sabino's Off-Menu Pork Tamales Guaranteed to Please

  published Jun 02, 2011

  A few years back, Mario Alfano and Sabino Valle took the old Casa Blanca space on Lemmon Ave. and transformed it into Mario Sabino's Mexican & Salvadoran Restaurant. Upon entering the first set of... More >>

• All Tracks Lead to Storytime

  published June 2, 2011

  The Dallas Heritage Village presents Barnyard Buddies story time for preschoolers and their parents every Wednesday of the month, and this... More >>

• The Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat: Game-Watching Parties

  published May 31, 2011

  The Mavericks will face the Miami Heat tonight at Miami's American Airlines Arena in game 1 of the NBA Finals. While some Mavs fans will be there sporting their Dallas pride, those who didn't make the... More >>

• Revolving Doors: Restaurants Come In, and They Go Out

  published May 31, 2011

  The month of May has proven to be an eventful one. The Californian mega-chain In-N-Out Burger made its Texas debut in Frisco and Allen, The Cedars Social finally celebrated its grand opening, and plen... More >>

• Metallic Cape and Black Cowboy Boots

  published May 27, 2011

  Holly Dodson, 23. Singer in Parallels. Dada in Deep Ellum. "I'm wearing a cape from Etsy. I love vintage. I totally wish I had my mom's wardrobe from the '70s."... More >>

• Get Your Memorial Day Drink and Eat On

  published May 27, 2011

  Memorial Day weekend, a time to stock the cooler, spark up the barbecue, and hang out with friends and family. The holiday is here, and we have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long ... More >>

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  New Food Truck Ain't Nothin' but a Chowhound

  published May 25, 2011

  Food trucks have been popping up all around town, from the Green House Truck, to the Good Luck Food Truck, and the ever-so-kitschy Grillenium Falcon. Now, expect to spot another four-wheeled culinary ... More >>

• A Smoothie That Tastes Unhealthy But Isn't: What's the Secretr

  published May 24, 2011

  The folks at Jamba Juice have a gimmick up their sleeves. While the smoothie bar is known for its fruit and veggie smoothies, freshly squeezed juices and healthy snack options plastered across their ... More >>

• Makers Mark Lets You Take a Dip

  published May 20, 2011

  Tonight, The Ranch at Las Colinas (857 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving) and Makers Mark Bourbon will be joining forces and hosting a dip n' sip party. You know, the kind of party where you get tipsy... More >>

• At Tonight's Observer Tweet Up, the Blackfinn Addison Finds Out What 25-Cent Drinks Do To Our Readers

  published May 18, 2011

  If you and your liver have been IMing back and forth all day about how things just aren't how they were back in college, listen up, because we've got some good news for you and your nostalgic liver. ... More >>

• Twisted Root's Special Off-Menu Fries Should Stay Off

  published May 17, 2011

  With all the excitement surrounding the grand opening of In-N-Out Burger last Wednesday, it's only natural that competitors are looking to capitalize on the hype. That's exactly what local burger join... More >>

• Street Style: Shirtdress with Espadrille Wedges

  published May 13, 2011

  rRobyn Chauvin, 29. Ladies Shoe Salon Manager, Neiman Marcus. Uptown. "It's totally about the weather and the vibe. Tonight I'm super 'spring.' I went for comfort and style, with wedges and spring ac... More >>

• Why Do We Suspect the Vegan Black Metal Chef Makes a Mean Pad Thair (Video)

  published May 12, 2011

  Are you veganr Do you enjoy the occasional heaping bowl of pad Thair Do you have the entire Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse discographies on your ipodr Do strangers point their fingers in awe and cal... More >>

• Chipotle Serves Up a Mean Impromptu Quesadilla

  published May 10, 2011

  Here at City of Ate we heard murmurs that, despite not having it on their menu, Chipotle can actually whip up a pretty darn good quesadilla, and we had to see and taste it for ourselves. We awkwardl... More >>

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  In-N-Out! In-N-Out! OMG! Will Life Ever Be the Samer

  published May 09, 2011

  It's official, In-N-Out Burger has announced that they'll be opening its doors, and drive-thru windows, to the public at both the Frisco and Allen locations this Wednesday. The grand unveiling of the ... More >>

• You'll Cotton to This Art

  published May 5, 2011

  The Cottonwood Art Festival has been ranked one of the best art festivals in the Unites States, and provides art lovers a chance to not... More >>

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  Kelly Hightower Will Bring Authentic Mexican Flavors to the Kessler

  published May 04, 2011

  Yesterday, we had the chance to chat with Nova's chef Kelly Hightower about a thing or two -- community gardens (which he says are trending in the food community), his very own top-secret guerrilla su... More >>

• Rum, Watermelon, Now Tequila: Competitions Raise the Bar

  published Apr 29, 2011

  All this month, mixologists from Abacus, Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen, Jasper's, Shinsei. and Zea WoodFire Grill and have been competing via conjuring up delicious drinks using Ambhar Tequila. The fin... More >>

• Lisa Loeb Tells Us How She (Selfishly) Got Into The Eyewear Game.

  published Apr 29, 2011

  Last night, we had the chance to sit down with Dallas' Own '90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb for a few minutes before she played to a packed outdoor crowd at Jack's Backyard in Oak Cliff. And, literally, w... More >>