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Andrea Grimes

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2011

    Dallas' Five Best Bloody Marys

    ​I once had a delicate morning beverage made with the water strained from the pulp of summer tomatoes, vodka infused with rosemary and a hint of citrus. The drink was crystal clear with a faint rosy hue, and it tasted like a fresh garden tinged with the warm burn of alcohol. It was understated ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2011

    The New Editor Of the New Eater Dallas Really Likes Smoke. And Texans. Awkward.

    Patrick MichelsAndrea Grimes slides right into her new role at Eater Dallas​Eater Dallas, the local arm of the Curbed Network's popular restaurant blog, went live today. Only officially a few hours old, the site already contains plenty of content to catch up on. We put down our PBR-stained M ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    I Want to Ride My Bicycle, or: On Days Like Today, It Pays to Be Car-Free in Big D

    Andrea GrimesThe dog days of winter: the scene in Deep Ellum this morning​To the Dodge Ram driver who was futilely spinning his wheels on the Woodall Rodgers Freeway exit ramp this morning; the Lexus driver who locked her brakes and whirled her car across Maple Avenue; and the Ford 150 driver who ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2011

    DART's Back on Track, Mostly, And Dallas PD's Very Happy You Stayed Home Today

    Andrea Grimes​Dallas Area Rapid Transit sends word: It's back in action! For the most part:DART Rail is resuming and all three lines are operating on 30 minute headways. This will continue for the rest of the day. Buses are operating but slowly due to road conditions. All non-24 hour HOV lanes re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Maybe With Their Powers Combined, Dallas Animal Services Can Be "Compassionate"

    Photos by Andrea GrimesThe newly banded wrists of a few DAS employees: "Compassion" is the new name of the game.​I stopped by Dallas Animal Services over on Westmoreland Road this afternoon to check out the facilities in anticipation of the long-awaited and long-delayed Humane Society of the Unite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2010

    Dean Fearing Listens to Andrea Grimes.
    Oh Man, We'll Never Hear the End of That.

    ​In an open letter to chef Dean Fearing, City of Ate contributor Andrea Grimes this week asked "Dean Fearing, why don't you make your won Bloody Mary mix?" Fearing now has a tortilla soup, tomato juice and V-8 answer at his namesake restaurant at the Ritz Carlton. "It's kind of one of those ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2010

    Listomania: Top Five Music-Related Halloween Costumes... For Your Cats.

    Keyboard Cat is too easy! Try Cat Garth Brooks, instead.​So, Halloween's closing in, and you have to choose a costume. It's tough, isn't it? The clock is ticking--and if you don't choose something remarkable then the night is a big suck pile.Then, there's your pet. Do you dress it up for the occas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    Foods the FDA Should Recall

    Andrea GrimesVegan Activists Protested Factory Farms In Egg-streme Heat​The recent food recalls of eggs and beef (and their subsequent protests) got us thinking about food recalls that would better serve humanity. Herein, we provide a list of foods that should be taken off the market. One is worse ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    I'd Like My Pina Colada Improvised, Please.

    Andrea Grimes, my Skinny Pina Colada and the cast of Dallas Comedy House's Megaphone Show​As many of our Internet-savvy readers have figured out by now, Andrea Grimes is back at ye ol' Dallas Observer. After less than a week back on the beat, Grimes and I had enjoyed way more than one alcoholic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2010

    Over The Weekend: Vanilla Ice at Trees

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2008

    Dallas, A "Vacuous Wasteland" Filled With Hot Chicks With Douchebags

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Girl on Bottom

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2007

    Fahrvegupdate: A Christmas Miracle

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2007

    Grimes Time Radio Show

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Wet 'n Wedgie

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 27, 2007

    Oh, and She Loves Ya Like a Sister

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 19, 2007

    JFK Killing Gets Second Life Treatment; JFK Not So Fortunate

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2007

    She's Got The Look. And Probably a Mortgage and Car Payment.

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 11, 2007

    Make Your Ears Pretty

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2007

    Dallas Moms are Nothing if Not Industrious

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2007

    Be a (Posh) Metal Head

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2007

    Peso What?

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 30, 2007

    Breaking Wind

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2007

    Wait, the Observer Has a Softball Team?

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2006

    "Eat 'em up, fuckers!"

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2006

    The Girl Can't Help It

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2006

    Tryout City

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 23, 2006

    Bits and Class

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 17, 2006

    Skin Infection or Rock-Hard Abs? Hmm.

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2006

    Impatience is a Virtue

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2006

    A Girl on Top Needs Her Beauty Sleep

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2006

    Goodbye Girls

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2006

    We're In The Soul Patrol

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • News

    August 24, 2006

    On Top of Her Game | Tickin' T.O. | Stomp | True Morality | Oily Ole | God's Big Tent

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2006

    The Waiting Game

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2006

    Walk the Walk

    Vanilla IceMay 21, 2010TreesBetter than: watching Are You Smarter Than A Fifth-Grader? reruns while loaded up on whippets.Andrea GrimesThe Iceman.​Friday night, all the popular kids you wished you knew in high school but who never left whatever crappy suburb you're from found a babysitter, got dre ... More >>

  • Music

    August 10, 2006

    New Music Tuesday

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • News

    July 13, 2006

    Own Goal | Skin-Deep

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2006

    Karma Police

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    May 22, 2006

    Get Snippy

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2006

    Death and Destruction at the Belo Mansion!

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2006

    From "The News So Breaking It's Broken" Desk

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2006

    From the Highland Park Teen Affairs Desk

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    April 3, 2006

    Death Cab for Frat Guys

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2006

    Open Letter # 19328471

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • News

    March 30, 2006
  • Blogs

    March 21, 2006

    Drinking on the Blog

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2005

    Party Paws

    Tuesday, August 15, at Club Dada

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    September 22, 2005
  • Calendar

    September 1, 2005
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