Email Author Merritt Martin

2010 Stories by Merritt Martin

• Model Watch: Dallas' Ann Cannot Roller Skate, While Arlington's Chris Can

  published Oct 29, 2010

  Took us a while to get 'round to watching this week's America's Next Top Model -- something to do with bats, balls and boys in tight pants. And, there was the World Series. Anyway. Let's catch up:Last... More >>

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  Chef Tell: Dessert Wars vs. World Series

  published Oct 28, 2010

  I'm gonna make a bold statement, people, and hope that you won't abandon me: Last night ate a dick. See, there I was needing to recap our Dallas-centric reality shows -- including Top Chef Just Desser... More >>

• Don't Dream It, Be It

  published October 28, 2010

  What do Meat Loaf and Susan Sarandon have in common? Aside from their flowing locks, they both escaped the film-career killing that claimed their... More >>

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  Chef Tell: What's Black and White and Bitchy All Overr

  published Oct 21, 2010

  Even from the previews for last night's Top Chef Just Desserts it was clear that Heather H. had daggers for Dallas' Morgan Wilson. And from the top of the episode, she was making it clear with free ch... More >>

• Globetrot Before Clearing Customs

  published October 21, 2010

  Want to get the heck out of Dallas but aren't sure where to go? Don't worry, it's a common problem. There are so many destinations that it can be... More >>

• Social Studies

  published October 21, 2010

  "Screw 'art for art's sake.' We want art for social purpose." That's what artists of the Constructivist movement said. Or, something like that.... More >>

• Boldly Go

  published October 21, 2010

  There are some (like me) who can watch the very first season of Star Trek (aka TOS) and find themselves absolutely giddy at the... More >>

• Chef Tell: Morgan "Straight Man From Texas" Wilson Wins

  published Oct 15, 2010

  Let's just say that last night on Top Chef Just Desserts, Dallas' Morgan Wilson made quite an impression. Good, bad, sweet, saucy and everything else in between. He was even bold enough to overshadow ... More >>

• Model Watch: This High Fashion Business Is Getting Boring, But the Local Girls's Still Hot

  published Oct 14, 2010

  This week on It's All About Product Placement and Tyra, I was, sadly, bored out of my gourd -- it is officially fall, after all.But seriously, I remember those seasons of yore when the models were put... More >>

• The Dance to Freedom

  published October 14, 2010

  Most folks queuing up to see Mao's Last Dancer will do so because of the dramatic and romantic story--a young Chinese ballet dancer,... More >>

• A Texas Mystery, In Sharpie

  published October 14, 2010

  After a successful friendship lasting more than 50 years, Texas gents George Arnold and Ken Squier decided they'd test their bond and try writing... More >>

• Know the Formula For Pie?

  published October 7, 2010

  Be jealous. I'm totally getting a piece tomorrow. Actually, I'm getting several pieces tomorrow...pieces of (hopefully) delicious pie. More >>

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  Know the Formula for Pier

  published Oct 08, 2010

  Be jealous. I'm totally getting a piece tomorrow. Actually, I'm getting several pieces tomorrow...pieces of (hopefully) delicious pie. North Haven Gardens is hosting its Fall Harvest Pie Contest and a... More >>

• Q&A: The National's Scott Devendorf Talks Meeting Obama, Collaborating With St. Vincent and The Stresses of Recording

  published Oct 08, 2010

  In this week's print edition we featured The National's Saturday show at the House of Blues. But the article--concentrating mostly on the band's latest album, High Violet--offered only a glimpse into ... More >>

• Model Watch: Moving Catwalks, Masked Catfights and a Lean, Mean Winnin' Machine

  published Oct 07, 2010

  Last week, I "introduced" you to Liz, the single mom from Arlington with a penchant for bitchin'. At the top of this week's episode of America's Next Top Model, Liz was right back to her MO, bringing ... More >>

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  Chef Tell: Screams Over Ice Cream and Flaming Sideshow Sweets

  published Oct 07, 2010

  It was all stressy-stress on last night's Top Chef Just Desserts. At the start, Princess Dexter was shaving and talking about his stress. Zamboyant was concerned about the Two Faces of Dex a... More >>

• Prepare for a Journey...

  published October 7, 2010

  Used to be, Dallas Contemporary focused on just Texas artists. But then, used to be, Dallas Contemporary lived in a much different venue. Now... More >>

• Model Watch: It's a Roller Coaster Ride for These Sea Princesses

  published Sep 30, 2010

  First off, apologies: Apparently, all this time there's been another model on America's Next Top Model from Arlington, which makes three. Or, now, two. I know, rightr Clearly, she captured my attentio... More >>

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  Chef Tell: Wedding Cakes and Cliques

  published Sep 30, 2010

  At the start of last night's Top Chef Just Desserts, Princess Dexter was not really lamenting his huge blow-up -- wait, make that blow-ups, plural, because he clearly didn't remember all of them -- on... More >>

• Where They Naturally Occur...

  published September 30, 2010

  Fans of Stephen Lapthisophon shouldn't expect a sculptural installation from the winner of 2008's Wynn Newhouse Award for artists with... More >>

• Living for the Dead

  published September 30, 2010

  Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) may sound dreary, but it's actually a celebration. The Mexican holiday inspires festive remembrance... More >>

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  Chef Tell: Morgan Wilson Can't Stop a Trainwreck

  published Sep 23, 2010

  I predicted in the premiere episode recap of Top Chef Just Desserts (because, like Gail Simmons, we must always refer to it as Top Chef Just Desserts and nothing other than Top Chef Just Desserts) tha... More >>

• Model Watch: It's Makeover Time, Angels!

  published Sep 23, 2010

  For another week, we watch America's Next Top Model so you don't have to. That, right therer That's a solid. So then, to commence with the recapping.Last night's episode began with the de rigueur real... More >>

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  Top Ten Moments on Last Night's Top Chef D.C. Reunion

  published Sep 23, 2010

  Last night, the cast of Top Chef D.C. came back together to rehash the season with judges Gail Simmons, Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Eric Ripert and producer/consummate reunion host Andy Cohen. ... More >>

• Happy Birthday, Dear DADA

  published September 23, 2010

  How well-established were you when you were just 25? Remember that year? The year you finally learned not to mix your liquors, that 401Ks might be... More >>