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Road Trip Barbecue Makes Traveling I-35 Less Sucky.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Dec 30 2010

On Interstate 35 between Dallas and Waco, I hadn't tried any non-chain restaurants beyond the kolache heaven that is the Czech Stop. But the last... More >>
Thai-Rrific is Thai-Ribble.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Dec 23 2010

In the mood for some authentic Thai cuisine, I came across Thai-Rrific. Ballsy name for a place in a super-rundown shopping center. Even ballsier... More >>
Crossroads Diner: Bacon Got A-Hold of My Soul.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Dec 16 2010

The overall vibe at the just-opened Crossroads Diner is less Bone Thugs Crossroads, more Britney Spears Crossroads. They serve breakfast all day,... More >>
Chicken House: The Fried Chicken Gods Answer a Prayer.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Dec 9 2010

Last week, I had some underwhelming chicken at Pope's. Since then, my fried-chicken stomach has been super pissed. After almost a week of letting... More >>
Pope's Chicken, a Not-Quite Immaculate Conception.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Dec 2 2010

I heard Pope's Fried Chicken was a rundown, super-sketchy chicken place near Carroll Avenue that even some grown men are openly afraid of... More >>
Piggie Pies: A Good Reason to Escape the Chain Gang.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Nov 25 2010

I steered clear of Piggie Pies for the longest time because of its location and name. Something about a place called Piggie Pies that's in the... More >>
Varsity Grill: Deep-fried Menu Would Go Better With Beer.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Nov 18 2010

The Varsity Grill recently opened in the same spot that used to be Coach's Burgers. Other than the name change, the decor looks exactly the same.... More >>
Sfuzzi Is Sfrikkin' Douchey but Delicious.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Nov 11 2010

Sfuzzi (Don't try to pronounce it sober. It's a drunk word.) is now open at the location that used to be Split Peas Soup Cafe. (I know, you're... More >>
Squeals on Wheels: Why Not Make a Pig of Yourself?
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Nov 4 2010

When I heard that Screen Door had just opened a cash-only food cart called Squeals On Wheels that offers a variety of meat-plus-bread... More >>
Reyes Mexican Restaurant Draws More Cops than a Doughnut Shop.
By Alice Laussade Thursday, Oct 28 2010

When I pulled into Reyes Mexican Restaurant, there were six cops walking out and another three walking in. I sat in the car for a second... More >>
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