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2010 Stories by Elizabeth Bair

• Revolving Doors: All's Well That Ends Well

  published Dec 31, 2010

  As December comes to a close, it seems all is well, or at least better, as many highly anticipated restaurants made their debuts. David Uygur was back in the kitchen, plus a New York deli and the lat... More >>

• A Base for the Bubbly

  published December 30, 2010

  This Friday night, restaurants will be packed, the champagne will be flowing, and some drunk schmuck will land himself in the emergency room after... More >>

• It's Not Too Late to Make New Year's Eve Plans

  published Dec 29, 2010

  rStill don't have plans for New Year's Eve yetr You've only got three days left to plan the big night or risk spending Friday night ordering from Papa John's. On Monday, we gave you our top picks ... More >>

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  Our Top 5 Picks for New Year's Eve Dinner

  published Dec 27, 2010

  If you don't have dinner plans for New Year's Eve yet, you better make reservations soon or risk cuddling a pizza box on the couch come Friday. Some restaurants are completely booked, but we've compil... More >>

• Every Time a Bell Rings...

  published December 23, 2010

  The holidays are as much about tradition as getting soused on brandy-spiked eggnog and passing out on the couch during the final minutes of the... More >>

• Today: Holiday Breakfast Cooking Class

  published Dec 22, 2010

  Poor breakfast, it's the most overlooked meal during the holidays. Sure, you're having a huge lunch or dinner, but you're going to need something to nibble on while the kids unwrap presents and trash ... More >>

• Our Top 5 Broke-Ass Tuesday Dinners

  published Dec 21, 2010

  So you've probably spent your whole paycheck on gifts for the kids and now you're looking for ways to save some cash. Rather than going on the McDonald's dollar menu diet, check out our list of the be... More >>

• Tonight: Get Wine Drunk at Urban Crust

  published Dec 20, 2010

  For those who were at the malls in search of bargains or at the grocery store picking out a Butterball, it's time to relax tonight and have a glass -- or five -- of wine. Urban Crust in Plano is host... More >>

• This Weekend: Charitable Drinking and Holiday Shopping

  published Dec 17, 2010

  'Tis the season of charitable giving and charitable drinking. Go to Hacienda on Henderson this Sunday for Tequila for Toys: A Care-aoke Christmas, benefiting Toys for Tots. Bring an unwrapped toy for... More >>

• Tonight: Rock Out for the North Texas Food Bank

  published Dec 16, 2010

  Instead of watching 30 Rock in your pajamas tonight, go rock out for a good cause. Rock 'n' Taco is hosting Rock'n Out Hunger, a night of food, fashion, and music that benefits the North Texas Food B... More >>

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  The 10 Best Christmas Dinners

  published Dec 15, 2010

  Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighb... More >>

• Tonight: Frog's Leap Wine Dinner
  At Woodfire Kirby's

  published Dec 14, 2010

  Don't have plans tonightr Well, now you do. Treat yourself to a five course dinner at Woodfire Kirby's that features wines from Frog's Leap Winery. The menu includes diver scallops with a Chardonnay s... More >>

• Holiday Party at State and Allen Lounge

  published Dec 10, 2010

  You're probably going to a few holiday parties this year that you'd rather skip. We're trying to come up with an excuse to skip the tacky Christmas sweater party our family has every year, but unfort... More >>

• The Observer Holiday Lunch: Where Should We Eatr

  published Dec 10, 2010

  Oh, the infamous holiday office party. Every year, the members of our editorial staff put down their Blackberrys and log off their computers to join together at a nearby restaurant for our holiday lu... More >>

• Del Frisco's Exclusive Lunch Offerings

  published Dec 09, 2010

  Let's face it, business lunches suck. There's nothing more you'd rather do during your one hour away from the office than dine with coworkers or your boss, rightr You can't always avoid the dreaded lu... More >>

• Lance Rock Your Socks Off

  published December 9, 2010

  Face it, if you're the parent of a preschooler, your car is probably littered with Cheerios and your home covered in tiny, sticky fingerprints.... More >>

• Learn at Lunch Today

  published Dec 08, 2010

  No matter how busy you are at work, it's always refreshing to leave for just an hour to have lunch. Of course, if you work at our office, you're just trying to escape the noontime odors of Lean Cuisi... More >>

• Where To Find Sharon Hage Tonight

  published Dec 07, 2010

  If you're planning on staying at home tonight because, well, you just don't go out on Tuesdays, you might want to reconsider because Culpepper Steak House in Rockwall is hosting a white truffle dinner... More >>

• Vegan Cooking Class, BYOB Dinner,
  And the Best Place to Spend $90 Tonight

  published Dec 06, 2010

  If you're like us, you don't make weekend plans five days in advance, and usually not before you've recovered from your Saturday morning hangover. Instead of sharing a week's worth of events every Mon... More >>

• Christmas is for Cookie

  published December 2, 2010

  It's the holiday season again, and you're looking at your calendar and wondering just how many break and bake cookies you're going to buy for that... More >>

• Sake To Me

  published December 2, 2010

  Sometimes the best way to immerse yourself in another culture is to indulge in its libations. Here's your chance: Join the Japanese-American... More >>

• Revolving Doors: November Is a Cruel Month

  published Nov 30, 2010

  T.S. Eliot proclaimed that April was the cruelest month, but we would argue that November has been particularly unkind to some restaurants. Top Chef fan favorite Tiffany Derry found herself without a... More >>

• Hash Over: 'Tis the Season of Giving and Grease

  published Nov 29, 2010

  It's always hard to go back to work after Thanksgiving, especially if you spent the last few days chilling out in your Snuggie like we did. Before you polish off that cherry pie, check out what's happ... More >>

• Give Thanks for Dining Out

  published November 25, 2010

  You could celebrate Thanksgiving by cooking a massive meal, but do you want to spend the holiday pulling the innards out of a turkey and washing... More >>

• Laugh Test Dummies

  published November 25, 2010

  Spend an evening with a cranky old war vet, a boozy redneck and a jalapeno... on a stick! Don't worry, it's not a nightmare dinner party, but... More >>