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February 13, 2012
At Judi Restaurant and Bakery, Falafel and Samoon Make Meatless Monday a Cinch
It's Monday again, and after a few treacherous Tex-Mex experiences, I'm ready to celebrate with a meatless meal I actually enjoy. One place on the table is Judi Restaurant and Bakery, which quietly opened last summer at 850 South Greenville in Richardson. I'm surprised there hasn't been more fanfa ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
If Jews and Muslims Ate Milk and Honey's Falafel Pita, They'd Be Too Happy to Fight
Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Milk and Honey Sandwich: The Falafel Pita ($5.99) Bread: Fresh pita pulled straight from the oven Toppings: Falafel balls, Israeli sal ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
On My First Meatless Monday, Baby Steps (and No Tofu) at Fadi's
Along with food critic Scott Reitz, resident booze correspondent Whitney Filloon is giving Meatless Mondays a shot. They'll both be sharing their experiences in the coming weeks. I couldn't quite stomach the idea of tofu or any new and therefore strange meat substitutes on my very first attempt at ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
At Baboush, the Flavors of Morocco Taste Even Better with Gin and Vodka
This week I was looking something different, my palate weary from ringing in the new year with an excess of cheap California champagne. So I headed to Baboush in the West Village in search of new flavors. Situated between sushi haven The Fish and Cork wine boutique, you might forget you're in Upto ... More >>
Dining
October 20, 2011
Conquering Marrakesh with the Baboush's Condiment Kings
From the guys who brought you Medina, a new menu and a new neighborhood show a different side of Morocco.
Dining
August 4, 2011
At Ibex Ethiopian, the Dishes (and the Vibe) Are Communal
And the menus, thankfully, have numbers.
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July 29, 2011
Go Moroccan at Medina Oven & Bar's Happy Hour
Kristy YangEvery week we highlight a different restaurant happy hour food menu. This week: The Moroccan happy-hour fare at Medina Oven and Bar. Where: Medina Oven and Bar, 2304 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75219 When: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Scene: HH is available throu ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Prince Lebanese Grill: Another Good Thing from Nazareth
Lauren Drewes DanielsPrince Lebanese Grill's chicken shawarma.The city of Nazareth sits 1,000 feet above sea level in northern Israel between the Mediterranean and the Sea of Galilee. In the late evening, lamps light up this ancient city's white façade and buildings with a glow the color of ... More >>
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October 8, 2010
Magdous a Must-Do at Aatish Grill
What intrigued me most about Aatish Grill, a new Mediterranean restaurant on Trinity Mills Road, was the short chef's bio the restaurant stuck on its web site. recipemuncher"Our experienced executive chef Sami Ahmad from Dearborn, MI provides exquisite food," the write-up promised. There ar ... More >>
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September 27, 2010
Turkish Delights: Dallas Cooks Get Schooled
In Food and Culture
Photo by Hanna RaskinNevin Gezgin teaches Dallasites how to prepare Turkish dishes.Students enrolled in the Turkish American Women Association's Saturday afternoon cooking classes in Richardson learn as much about cross-cultural dialogue as the right way to roll dolmas. Trying to determine h ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
100 Favorite Dishes: Kibbi at Ali Baba Cafe
Merritt MartinAs a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can b ... More >>
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August 18, 2010
Ibex Ethiopian Cuisine & Bar: Follow that Cab
For a Taste of Africa
I was tipped off to Ibex by an airport shuttle driver who was born in Ethiopia. When I told him I'd heard there wasn't any great Ethiopian food in Dallas, he looked at me quizzically and asked "What about Ibex?" Ibex opened three months ago on the ground floor of a generic-looking office bui ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
In the Land of Milk and Honey, They Have Porn. Of Course They Do.
Milk and Honey and falafel sandwiches.Milk and Honey Jerusalem Market and Grill 420 N. Coit Road, Richardson 972-404-0704 Try: The falafel sandwich Don't try: Thinking too hard about what makes the girlie mags kosher I went to Milk and Honey because I heard the Richardson café put pickles ... More >>
Dining
June 3, 2010
Cedars Mediterranean Mezza: Lots of Choices, but Mostly Mediocre
Milk and Honey and falafel sandwiches.Milk and Honey Jerusalem Market and Grill 420 N. Coit Road, Richardson 972-404-0704 Try: The falafel sandwich Don't try: Thinking too hard about what makes the girlie mags kosher I went to Milk and Honey because I heard the Richardson café put pickles ... More >>
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May 19, 2010
Biryani Bash: Chameli Restaurant vs. Chaat Cafe
Our winner: Chameli Restaurant's chicken biryani You can tell a great dish or cuisine by the many legends and fuzzy stories surrounding its beginnings. Today, we offer such a meal, one that comes from humble origins and yet has satisfied kings and presidents alike. Biryani is a long-grain ri ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Izmir Market and Mediterranean Deli vs. Fadi's Mediterranean Grill: Hummus Hoedown
Delectably creamy, nutty and decidedly vegan, the simple plate of hummus has taken its place on mainstream plates across the globe. And why not, the dish is relatively low in fat and calories, and serves our need for detoxifying agents. This is a bonus after a 3-day bender. Nutrition aside, ... More >>
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August 25, 2009
Veggie Guy: Park
Presentation is not necessarily up market at Park.The guys at Park are awfully proud of their wine list. It is pretty impressive. They even go as far as denoting which wines are organic, produced by women (what's that all about?), and which are vegan. But while they can "get you drunk," as our w ... More >>
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May 7, 2009
Continental Fare
Presentation is not necessarily up market at Park.The guys at Park are awfully proud of their wine list. It is pretty impressive. They even go as far as denoting which wines are organic, produced by women (what's that all about?), and which are vegan. But while they can "get you drunk," as our w ... More >>
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April 30, 2009
Veggie Girl: Food From Galilee
All of this in Snider PlazaIt wouldn't be the media if there weren't a cursory reference to the recession, so here goes: Order the vegetarian Maza Tray for dinner at Food From Galilee, and your $12 will have you eating like a veggie queen (or king) for a week. Can't beat that, especially if you'r ... More >>
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April 2, 2009
Veggie Girl: Eatzi's
A hat tip to the writers of Dude Food, who this February ensured that good ol' meat-eatin' men could dine successfully at Eatzi's. So, it turns out, can veggie-eating types. Eatzi's is one of those Oak Lawn institutions whose charming perks have given it staying power. It could be the outdoor ... More >>
Dining
March 12, 2009
Galilee Grill Delivers Buffet-Line Salvation
A hat tip to the writers of Dude Food, who this February ensured that good ol' meat-eatin' men could dine successfully at Eatzi's. So, it turns out, can veggie-eating types. Eatzi's is one of those Oak Lawn institutions whose charming perks have given it staying power. It could be the outdoor ... More >>
Dining
September 4, 2008
Cheap Hookah
In its own way, Al Amir is smokin’
Dining
November 15, 2007
Review: Sultan Café in Richardson
Skip the food and fire up a hookah instead
Dining
May 4, 2006
Thank Heaven
Irving's Kasbah Grill replaces lukewarm 7-Eleven hot dogs with great Moroccan fare
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Family-Oriented Belly-Dancing Scene
Ciro's Continental Restaurant and Club
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Buffet
Fadi's Mediterranean Grill
Calendar
September 23, 2004
Dolma Days
Mediterranean Festival has more than hummus and grape leaves
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Café Izmir
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Café Izmir
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Lesson on the Middle East
Ali Baba Café
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Pappadam (That's Right, Best Pappadam)
Buddha's Special at Cosmic Café
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Middle Eastern Grocery
Worldwide Food Inc.
Dining
July 18, 2002
Chick Pea Smirk
Café Izmir founder dares to ask the question, "got hummus?"
Dining
May 2, 2002
Dinner in a Pinch
It's hard to fill in the gaps at Lalibela
Dining
February 14, 2002
Tent Chic
Tabouli's found a gimmick, and it works
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Basha Mediterranean Restaurant
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Hummus
Ali Baba
Best of Dallas
September 21, 2000
Best middle eastern restaurant
Basha Mediterranean Restaurant
Dining
July 27, 2000
Finger food
Be a kid again and bring a bib to Ghion
Dining
June 25, 1998
Four-point-oh
Bistro A scores straight, solid grades
Dining
February 19, 1998
Hole-in-the-wall treasure
Tasty Greek is disheveled, but the food cleans up
News
November 20, 1997
The cats of war
The co-founder of an exotic cat sanctuary loses everything, but did the punishment fit the crime?
Dining
October 16, 1997
A wreck of a rec room
Cozy's shows there isn't much in a name, after all
Dining
July 24, 1997
Keeping the pita puffed
Hedary's Lebanese Oven & Grill offers reverent interpretations of ancient dishes
News
May 22, 1997
Going for the jugular
The battle over a North Texas sanctuary for wild felines grows cattier by the day
Dining
March 6, 1997
Involuntary takeout
But then, who needs ambiance when you've got Ali Baba's terrific Middle Eastern?
Dining
November 7, 1996
Play it again
When Marrakesh's novelty wears off, its Moroccan flavors will endure
Dining
March 28, 1996
Adventures in dining
Sahara provides a welcome oasis in Dallas' dining desert
Dining
December 28, 1995
Essential Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Oasis offers delights in a 7-Eleven ambiance
Dining
August 10, 1995
Turkish delight
Cafe Istanbul offers an exotic bazaar
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