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May 24, 2012
Dallas Executive Airport is Still Struggling. Maybe a Solar Farm Will Help?
As a nickname, "Dead Bird" hasn't fit so well since the city of Dallas' airport in South Oak Cliff changed its name from Redbird to Dallas Executive a decade ago in hopes of sparking a revival of the 67-year-old airfield, which tends to be forgotten in the shadow of DFW and Love Field. The name cha ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Ballast for Your Beer Belly
As a nickname, "Dead Bird" hasn't fit so well since the city of Dallas' airport in South Oak Cliff changed its name from Redbird to Dallas Executive a decade ago in hopes of sparking a revival of the 67-year-old airfield, which tends to be forgotten in the shadow of DFW and Love Field. The name cha ... More >>
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September 14, 2011
Brewtopia, Beer Dinners, Oktoberfest and More Ways to Build Up Your Winter Beer Gut
Spaten will be among the beers available at Addison's Oktoberfest.What with Central Market's Brewtopia beginning today, Addison's Oktoberfest starting tomorrow and several beer dinners planned for the rest of the month, there are enough brew events in the next couple weeks that your liver should ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Play With Your Big Balls, Win $5,000
We've all played Beer Pong. But tonight at Duke's Original Roadhouse in Addison the rewards -- not to mention the balls -- will be much bigger than forcing your buddy to chug a warm cup o' keg brew. At 9 p.m. will commence the culmination of a 12-week Big Balls tournamen ... More >>
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August 11, 2011
Cheap and Charitable
We've all played Beer Pong. But tonight at Duke's Original Roadhouse in Addison the rewards -- not to mention the balls -- will be much bigger than forcing your buddy to chug a warm cup o' keg brew. At 9 p.m. will commence the culmination of a 12-week Big Balls tournamen ... More >>
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June 2, 2011
Earn Your Weekend Wings
We've all played Beer Pong. But tonight at Duke's Original Roadhouse in Addison the rewards -- not to mention the balls -- will be much bigger than forcing your buddy to chug a warm cup o' keg brew. At 9 p.m. will commence the culmination of a 12-week Big Balls tournamen ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
A Super Bowl Party With a Real "Situation"
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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July 29, 2010
Kiss Me, Kill Me
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
Addison Goes Kaboom!
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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January 28, 2010
This Bud's For You, Dog
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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November 19, 2009
A Votre Sante
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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September 3, 2009
Kappa Kappa Slasha
The Unfair Park in-box is now a mess, cluttered with invites to and press releases for Super Bowl shindigs -- each, just one more reason to consider moving to Farmersville till this whole thing blows over. But our music editor insists -- nay, demands -- I share this heads-up for a February 3 "Sup ... More >>
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September 1, 2009
Revolving Doors: Where There's Smoke...
August is generally a slow restaurant month and this year was no exception. Aside from KRLD Restaurant Week madness, the surprise revelation about Lola, crowds piling into Marc Cassel's Park and the buzz about Smoke, it was one lackluster stretch.September should be even more interesting, what wi ... More >>
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July 30, 2009
A-Town Busts A Move
August is generally a slow restaurant month and this year was no exception. Aside from KRLD Restaurant Week madness, the surprise revelation about Lola, crowds piling into Marc Cassel's Park and the buzz about Smoke, it was one lackluster stretch.September should be even more interesting, what wi ... More >>
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July 30, 2009
Short Orders: Pizza By Marco, Addison
This isn't the Addison sign, but I don't carry a camera.I'll just say, straight off, that what I like about Pizza by Marco is their beverage price list. The new suburban branch of Dallas' most storied pizza joint opened not long ago along Belt Line in Addison. Here you can purchase wine by the gl ... More >>
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June 30, 2009
Revolving Doors: June Without The Swoon
Word that Sambuca decided to shutter their Addison location stirred little reaction. It had been relegated to the ranks of karaoke bar, after all. Then Omega's locked up and Fedora appeared to follow suit. Suddenly it looked as if Dallas had hit the skids.Oh, the recession cut into profit margins ac ... More >>
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June 26, 2009
Shopping Is Such Murder
Word that Sambuca decided to shutter their Addison location stirred little reaction. It had been relegated to the ranks of karaoke bar, after all. Then Omega's locked up and Fedora appeared to follow suit. Suddenly it looked as if Dallas had hit the skids.Oh, the recession cut into profit margins ac ... More >>
Dining
June 4, 2009
The Londoner serves up pub grub the way the Brits only wish they could
Word that Sambuca decided to shutter their Addison location stirred little reaction. It had been relegated to the ranks of karaoke bar, after all. Then Omega's locked up and Fedora appeared to follow suit. Suddenly it looked as if Dallas had hit the skids.Oh, the recession cut into profit margins ac ... More >>
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May 14, 2009
Handshakes And Sissy Slaps
People we'd like to shake hands with:The Addison city council, for voting to allow Sigel's to plant the 1950s-era sign, dismantled when the chain's Lemmon location closed, in the northern 'burb. Years ago I visited a spot in Lithuania where some rich guy had resurrected Soviet statues torn down when ... More >>
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May 7, 2009
10 Questions: Henry J. Gentry
Everyone in the world of ice cream knows his name. Many of the local restaurateurs do, as well, for Gentry's Plano-based company Henry's Homemade Ice Cream deals with many of the city's upscale venues.Since moving his company to Texas from Philadelphia, he's racked up dozens of awards, including fir ... More >>
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March 30, 2009
Stories Of Misconduct
Every once in awhile I wonder just why some people are keen to lavish praise on restaurant owners. Yeah, I know--the Food Network and those in the media who promote the celebrity chef idea share a portion of the blame. But many of the folks who dine regularly simply don't wish to peer behind the cur ... More >>
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March 17, 2009
Food For Thought 3.17.09
"The Irish pubs in Dallas are full of Americans who think they're Irish." (Barry Tate, quoted in a 2001 Observer piece. The then owner of The Londoner in Addison and now of the new place in the State-Thomas area was explaining the difference between British pubs and Irish pubs. Clearly Americans don ... More >>
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February 5, 2009
Accordian Party
Ennis says "Jak Se Mas"
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December 17, 2008
Pairing Off: Chicken Fried Steak
Texas should be ashamed of itself.In the old days this state produced larger than life heroes--men like James Fannin, Clyde Barrow and "Hollywood" Henderson. But now, after two from the Bush clan (three if you count Neil), a Rove and the guys at Enron, all we can cling to is our national dish.And c ... More >>
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October 1, 2008
Karl Malone and Sarah Palin Have Nothing in Common, Except This Item
Texas should be ashamed of itself.In the old days this state produced larger than life heroes--men like James Fannin, Clyde Barrow and "Hollywood" Henderson. But now, after two from the Bush clan (three if you count Neil), a Rove and the guys at Enron, all we can cling to is our national dish.And c ... More >>
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August 28, 2008
Stories To Teach
Texas should be ashamed of itself.In the old days this state produced larger than life heroes--men like James Fannin, Clyde Barrow and "Hollywood" Henderson. But now, after two from the Bush clan (three if you count Neil), a Rove and the guys at Enron, all we can cling to is our national dish.And c ... More >>
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July 31, 2008
Ballet Bites
Yum, yum, step. Yum, yum, turn.
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July 17, 2008
Paranoia Factor
Joe Rogan spouts off at the Improv
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July 3, 2008
Boom-Boom
Enjoy explosives in Addison
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June 5, 2008
The Brunch Bunch
Let the kids jam at Sweet Tomatoes
Blogs
May 9, 2008
Why the Black Crowes Won't Have Any Trouble Finding Munchies Tomorrow
Let the kids jam at Sweet Tomatoes
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January 31, 2008
Medieval Woman
Addison feels the love
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October 25, 2007
They're Doing the Mash
It's a graveyard smash
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October 18, 2007
Double Trouble
Mr. Weird has some evil for ya
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October 11, 2007
Fan's Francisco
See Pablo's many voices at the Improv
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June 28, 2007
Ya Got Trouble
See Pablo's many voices at the Improv
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June 28, 2007
Ooh, Aah
See Pablo's many voices at the Improv
Blogs
March 26, 2007
Free the Fuzz: An Unfair Park Ticket Giveaway!
See Pablo's many voices at the Improv
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October 12, 2006
Death Be Very Proud
Theatre of Death makes the end short and sensational
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August 17, 2006
Ruff Reels
Studded collars meet the silver screen
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July 6, 2006
Got Henna?
Studded collars meet the silver screen
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March 31, 2005
Make Believe
Studded collars meet the silver screen
Culture
December 19, 2002
Long Live the Poison Pen
There are two kinds of critics: those who criticize, and those who don't
Dining
November 7, 2002
Fish Not Foul
Shannon Wynne scores with downscale seafood at Flying Fish
Dining
March 28, 2002
Rack It Up
Do waitresses with big breasts receive bigger tips?
Dining
August 9, 2001
Tale of Three Cities
Dallas independent restaurants learn from Addison, eye Frisco
Best of Dallas
September 21, 2000
Best Improv Comedy Troupe
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Dining
January 20, 2000
Who knew?
Thai Orchid is an oasis in chain-restaurant-riddled Addison
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January 7, 1999
Night & Day
January 7 - 13, 1999
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June 13, 1996
Chain of foods
At Ruggeri's, Primo's, and Cafe Express, you are where you eat
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