Email Author Nick Rallo

2011 Stories by Nick Rallo

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  Presenting! Burgers Across America: A Village Voice Collaborative

  published May 27, 2011

  So, the weather cleared up in time for Memorial Day. Which means you can do the whole Bobby Flay thing. Grill, we mean. You can grill. Not embarrass local chefs by out-cooking them at their own dish. ... More >>

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  That's No Moon: It's a Food Truck

  published May 24, 2011

  This food truck is quite operational. While food trucks are inching closer and closer--please, hurry!--to being parked in the Arts District in Dallas, the Grillenium Falcon has made its way to Arkan... More >>

• And So We Go: The 24 Hour Video Race Finals Screening

  published May 23, 2011

  In a confluence of events that involved meat helmets, gorilla suits and balls, Dallas Observer's Mixmaster (hey, that's us!) made an entry into the 24 Video Race last week. The race, as the name indic... More >>

• In Honor of Supper Club: The Top 5 Meat Photos From Smoke

  published May 23, 2011

  Next month's Supper Club, our monthly dinner and music series with local chefs, is showcasing the raw meat talent of Chef Tim Byres of Smoke. Later this week, we'll post Chef Tim's menu for those lo... More >>

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  In Memoriam: the Best 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Slim Jim Commercials

  published May 20, 2011

  Maybe you've heard the news "Macho Man" Randy Savage died today in a car accident in Tampa, Florida. The story is all over Twitter and Facebook right now, and fans of his incredible character-acting p... More >>

• Picture Show: Locals Only with Bravo, Max! and Analog Rebellion

  published May 20, 2011

  Around 9 p.m. last night, the Mavericks were finishing up the first half, warm peanuts sat in a barrel at Jack Daniels Saloon, and Bravo, Max! began tuning up for Locals Only, part deux. Meanwhile, th... More >>

• Picture Show: Cary Pierce and Tiger Darrow at AT&T PAC's Patio Sessions

  published May 20, 2011

  Just before The Mavericks packed fans into the American Airlines Center and Bravo, Max! opened up Locals Only part deux (we'll be along later with photos), the AT&T Performing Arts center hosted P... More >>

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  WTFr Wednesday: The Best Wizard Painting Ever Made

  published May 18, 2011

  Welcome to Wednesday WTFr wherein we randomly select a photo/video/thing that makes us say those three special words.It doesn't matter how much it costs. It really doesn't matter. Running down the ch... More >>

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  Andrew Zimmern vs. Bear Grylls: Genitalia, Sheep Bits and Imminent Death

  published May 17, 2011

  All jokes aside, no one eats more penis on television than Andrew Zimmern. From cobra to yak penis, Zimmern is the all-time animal wang-devouring king of modern television (using the "find" tool to se... More >>

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  We Were Up All Night, Or The Mixmaster's 24 Hour Video Race Entry

  published May 16, 2011

  Several hours ago (what day is itr), a couple of Dallas Observer staffers were wearing meat helmets. With real salted, cured meats. The reason was very, very simple: the 24 Hour Video Race happened.... More >>

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  Woman Cries Over In-N-Out Burger. This is Getting Weird.

  published May 11, 2011

  Yes, it happened. Burger tears. Real ones. While some twitter-ers are retina-bursting with In-N-Out hype rage, the folks down at the freshly opened Frisco location are busting in their shorts. Cheap B... More >>

• In Case You Wanted to Head to In-N-Out Burger...

  published May 11, 2011

  In the post below, Joe warned of the shock-inducing lines to come on the End of Days In-N-Out Opening Day. He said don't be alarmed.Good advice. Writers Alice Laussade and Patrick Michels are at the F... More >>

• Iron Fork 2011: Watch Scott Romano Make a Scotch Egg

  published Apr 28, 2011

  One of the dishes that blew the judges minds at Iron Fork last night (still full, by the way) was Scott Romano's Scotch egg. A Scotch egg is traditionally prepared by hard boiling an egg, wrapping it ... More >>

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  Iron Fork 2011: Scott Romano Scotches an Egg, Wins the Chef Competition

  published Apr 28, 2011

  Eat your heart out, Bobby Flay.The pressure cooker was hissing, and sweat was dripping down Scott Romano's forehead as he cupped fresh California avocado around a soft boiled egg. Then, he dipped the ... More >>

• Want to Iron Fork With Usr Or, Here's a Forkin' Giveaway!

  published Apr 27, 2011

  All right, all right, all right...So, we got this event tonight. An Iron Fork event, if you will. A kick ass night featuring bites from local restaurants like Kenichi, Lockhart Smokehouse, Torchy's ... More >>

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  This is a Stuffed Burger: The Ron Swanson Turkey Burger

  published Apr 25, 2011

  Well played, blogosphere. On last week's episode of NBC's Parks and Recreation, Rob Lowe's muscular chest asked character Ron Swanson: "you ever tried a turkey burgerr" Swanson responded: "Is that ... More >>

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  Whiskey Folk Ramblers and Kirby Brown Kick Off DC9 At Night's Locals Only! Series

  published Apr 22, 2011

  In this week's paper, Pete wrote of a dirty secret about local music: the rallying cry ("If only people would start supporting the scene, it could grow!") is the same in every city.But the Dallas-Fort... More >>

• Join In On A Midnight Caper

  published April 21, 2011

  Come on, dudes, it's the Muppets -- getting into great capers of treasure, sword-fighting and Christmas carols. On April 22 and 23 witness as... More >>

• Better Green Up

  published April 21, 2011

  Before the Earth rips apart from a fiery blast of atomic flame in December 2012, there'll be a couple more days of inspiring Earth Day festivities... More >>

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  Dear Taco Bell: If You Build The Taco Shell Made of Doritos, People Will Come

  published Apr 13, 2011

  Dear Taco Bell, Don't keep this a secret. It needs to be out there. Surely, there's a lot on the line after the great meat fiasco of 2011, and this could save everything. Whyr Because people will c... More >>

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  Photos: City of Ate Kicks Off Supper Club at the Kessler Theater

  published Apr 08, 2011

  After we finished a light salad, touched with olive oil and fresh goat cheese, Marc Cassel entered a halo of light at the Kessler to introduce his fine meal: beef tenderloin with wild mushroom strogan... More >>

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  Photo: This Is Serious Texas Food Porn

  published Apr 07, 2011

  For Hanna Raskin's latest review, before she whisked off to allergy-free Seattle, she tackled the Flintstones-esque hunk of meat -- which you must eat without fork and knife -- at Lockhart Smokehouse.... More >>

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  Picture Show: Down Some Spring Cocktails in Dallas

  published Apr 05, 2011

  Since that little feral weather-predictor was unable to see his shadow in Punxsutawney, spring kicked off early. The last few days here in Dallas, however, the rain washed away the heat and left a chi... More >>

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  Over the Weekend: Joe Pug at The Loft

  published Apr 04, 2011

  Strand of Oaks, Joe Pug The Loft April 2, 2011 Better than: any "new Dylan" comparison you could dream up. r A year ago, in the low-lit underfloor that is J&J's Pizza in Denton, Joe Pug playe... More >>

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  Enjoy a Meat Breeze With The Bacon Inhaler at J&D's

  published Mar 31, 2011

  While Baconalia, Denny's super pork festival that features seven bacon-laden dishes including the Maple Bacon Sundae, is in full glory, we thought it'd be a swell time to let you know about the freshe... More >>