Anthony Bourdain

Casey's Hot, but Tré's on Fire

Tré Wilcox: Under -- and Over -- Fire

Strike Tré, You're Out

Casey at the Palate

Casey Thompson: Mile High!

Casey Thompson is Through the Bullshit

Dishing It Out

I Make An Amazing French Toast. So Where's My Cooking Show?

Zagat's Great News for Fearing

Dean Fearing, who clearly needs to work on his knife skills Dean Fearing's eatery in the Ritz-Carlton has been the recipient of myriad kudos from the likes of Frank Bruni in The New York Times (who called it "overwhelming," but in a good way) to Esquire, which, couple years back, hailed it as its ... More >>

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 >>

Salad Creations

It's Still Just Salad

The Colors of Katrina

Burkholder shows the blues...and other hues

Review: BayGrill in Frisco

A long way from the shore, Frisco's BayGrill does fish (mostly) right

Light Dining

No Reservations is sweet and savory fare. Without the foam.

Dining Divine

No Reservations is sweet and savory fare. Without the foam.

Just Beachy

You can almost hear the surf pound at the Cape Grill

No Reservations

Change is on the menu for Pretty Girls Make Graves

End of the World

Americans may have tasted all there is to taste

Tipping Is Not A Place In China

But It Is Pretty Damn Confusing, Even For The Servers Themselves. A More Than You Ever Want To Know Primer...The restaurant industry might be one of the shadiest in the country. It is populated by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Jason Sheehan, after all. But mainly this is due to the highly conte ... More >>

In Park's Kitchen, Prodigal Son Marc Cassel Makes His Return

The trendy spot is destined for success, though its menu is still a work in progress.

I Think I'm Cooking Japanese

The trendy spot is destined for success, though its menu is still a work in progress.

Veggie Guy: Mexican Comfort Food

​The On The Range piece about Machacado con Huevo last week brought back some old memories from my childhood. I was born and raised in South Texas by immigrant Mexican parents. My mother was from Guanajuato, and my father migrated from San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Mom's home cooking mostly entailed e ... More >>

Dallas' Top Chefs Express Themselves Through Something Other Than Food: Their Tattoos

​The On The Range piece about Machacado con Huevo last week brought back some old memories from my childhood. I was born and raised in South Texas by immigrant Mexican parents. My mother was from Guanajuato, and my father migrated from San Fernando, Tamaulipas. Mom's home cooking mostly entailed e ... More >>

Top Fantasies Involving Top Chef Judge Eric Ripert

www.bravotv.comEric Ripert​Just look at him. He is so lovely. His silvery hair is perfection. His French accent is startling considering the time he's lived stateside. And the way he cooks a fish...my word.Used to be, I'd see Ripert pop up on an Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations or as a guest on ... More >>

John Tesar: From Self-Destructive
To Brilliantly Creative

Photo by Robert Bostick​With the crush of talented wizards working magic in Dallas kitchens, it pays to know just who is behind the saute pan at your favorite eatery. To help you keep track, City of Ate brings you Three-Course Meal, a three-part chat with some of the best, most inventive chefs ... More >>

Reading List: Four Food-ish Books to Complete Your Summer

​It's not just students who feel rushed to finish their summer reading lists in the last few weeks of August: Adult readers who've lugged the same books back and forth from the pool are hurrying their way through the novels and memoirs they had every intention of reading this season. But for ... More >>

Part 2: Chef John Tesar on Fatherhood, Sushi and Anthony Bourdain's Drinking Skills

Photo by Robert Bostick​In part two of our continuing three-part chef's series we asked chef John Tesar a few questions while we visited with him at Dallas Fish Market. Chef Tesar was more than happy to discuss the birth of his son, Kim Pierce's secret spot and Anthony Bourdain's drinking habi ... More >>

From an Old Trove of Recipes,
Cottoning To a Tasty Oil

Photos by Elaine LinerBooklets like these from American food and appliance manufacturers were favorites among young "homemakers" in the first half of the 20th century.​My mom saves everything. When I helped her move last month, I begged her to jettison the trunks and boxes and tubs of old pape ... More >>

Eating Asian in the Big Apple: The Highs, the Lows, the Many

Bone Marrow at Prune​Having been on a business trip in New York for the last two weeks, I thought, surely I'd be off blogging duties. However, the man had different ideas for me, with a seemingly innocuous send-off of, "Have a safe trip. Send in anything interesting you might find." Crap. See ... More >>

Chef Tell: Cooking for Buzz and Beyond

​First of all, TV fans, let me just throw you a cyber fist bump and wish you all a happy 9.02.10. Donna Martin graduates!But seriously, last night was the last set of "normal" challenges before the Final Four set off to cook their way through the finale. It was tense and yet surprisingly lackluste ... More >>

Paperpack Writer: Keller Man in Running
For Spot in Bourdain Book

Anthony Bourdain​A Keller resident who's entered an online essay contest sponsored by Anthony Bourdain is hoping he understands good writing as well as he gets good cooking. Otto Borisch has collected more than 1,000 votes for his essay on "What does it mean to cook well?," making his entry t ... More >>

At Least Nigella Lawson Loves Big D

Houston gets Anthony Bourdain, and Dallas gets Nigella Lawson. Roughly half the City of Ate crew says, "Go, Dallas!" Guess which half.​Big-name food stars, like most sane travelers, have pretty much steered clear of Dallas this summer: While Houston hosted Anthony Bourdain, and the University ... More >>

Chef Tell: Mise en Place and Celebrity Chef Double Whammy

​First off, I was on vacation last week so apologies for the lack of Top Chef All Stars recap. And while we're on the subject of last week, yes, I need a vacation from my vacation and DANG! that was one amazing showdown by eliminated chef Jen. Also, I appreciated that Tom acknowledged that a chef ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain Liked Our BBQ-Gate,
For Some Reason

​It's a fair bet there's not too much overlap between Anthony Bourdain and Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Leslie Brenner's lists of what they liked best in 2010. According to a recent feature story, Brenner this year thrilled to grilled mussels and escargot fritters. Bourdain enjoyed t ... More >>

For Local Food Bloggers, It's A Holiday Wrap

​Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's is the triathlon of Where To Eat for food blogs. Bloggers have every cuisine covered, from salty duck to eggnog ice cream. On the upside, this should be the last round of Where to Eats until February. Between lists, post-Christmas foodies are reviewing 2 ... More >>

Chef Tell: Finally.

​Real quick, here's a breakdown of last night's Top Chef All Stars so I can get to the point (the real point): There was no Quickfire. The chefs woke up at the ass-crack and drove to Montauk for a four-hour fishing trip. They were split into four teams of three and the goal was to catch as many fi ... More >>

Chef Tell: The Big Italian Challenge at the Big Italian Restaurant

​Last night was a big night. A big family night. A big Italian family night. As much as I love me some Tre and Tiffany, I was rooting for Fabio big time. If I had the money, I'd want Fabio to record an audio book for me of his own stories.But before we got any sign of garlic or pasta, there was th ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain Sort Of Responds to City of Ate Post

The question of whether an awards competition designed to confer legitimacy upon food writing should honor a writer who doesn't have an editor, discernible code of ethics or known identity has reached Anthony Bourdain -- and he's seized upon the occasion to condemn food writers everywhere. ​C ... More >>

Elephants Never Forget, and We Won't Forget What's Her Name...Hanna

​There's an elephant in the room. Or maybe at the Dallas Farmers Market. Read on. City of Ate For her next-to-last Dallas review, Hanna Raskin visits Park and finds the dishes overwrought, misleading and inconsistent -- and drowned in lemon juice. Alice Laussade describes the food at Szechwa ... More >>

Foie Gras: Cruel To Eat, Too Delicious Not To

Force-feeding a duck for foie gras.​I have a friend who likes to say that the cuteness of an animal is directly proportional to how delicious it is. I see his point: rabbits are adorable and also excellent braised in white wine. Lambs are beautiful, whether they're frisking through a meadow or ... More >>

Iron Fork 2011: Watch Scott Romano Make a Scotch Egg

Nick RalloA judge cracks into Scott's Scotch egg​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 in sausage and breading, then deep frying the ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain's Coming to the Majestic

​This just in: Chef, novelist (and Bone in the Throat is highly recommended) and TV-show host Anthony Bourdain's booked a gig at the city-run Majestic Theater in October, with tickets going on sale this Friday. The full release follows, but long story short: "Bourdain will spend the evening sharin ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain is Coming to Dallas. Where Should He Eat?

​Here's a day to throw on the calendar: October 27, when chef-turned-author-turned-TV-star Anthony Bourdain will sharpen that other knife in his block, speechifying, at the Majestic. Tickets go on sale Friday, so if you're keen on hearing Bourdain filet half the talent on the Food Network and ... More >>

In-N-Out v. Whataburger, the Wine Wisdom of Andrew Chalk, and More from the Week in Dallas Food Yammering

​This week in Dallas blogs, more people tried to settle the debate between Whataburger and In-N-Out, a restaurant in Pennsylvania banned volume-challenged five-year-olds, and a place that looks like a tattoo parlor produced some damn good lamb shank. Read on. City of Ate Alice Laussade staged ... More >>

El Bulli is Dead; Long Live El Bulli, At Least in Your DVR and the Back Issues of Esquire

Ferran Adria Portrait, by Sergi Pons ​When Anthony Bourdain cruises through town this fall for his City of Ate-sponsored gig at the Majestic, he's guaranteed to one or two questions about the meal I watched him eat on last night's No Reservations: a 50-or-so-course palate-fuck at El Bulli, Fer ... More >>

Everybody Must Get Boned by Meddlesome Moth's Bone Marrow

​In an episode from last year, Anthony Bourdain described bone marrow as his "desert-island" dish. Maybe when he comes to town in October, we'll rent some sort of City of Ate van and kidnap the food writer (black hood and all) and chuck him toward the door of the Meddlesome Moth. "Dude, get the bo ... More >>

Before Anthony Bourdain Visits Dallas, He Chats with City of Ate About Bad Food Critics and Evil Truffle Oil

​Anthony Bourdain comes to Dallas this Thursday, visiting the Majestic Theater to share what will no doubt be candid and curse-filled insights into his life's work, travels and food. Since City of Ate is sponsoring the event, I spoke to Bourdain recently, asking about his new show, the food sc ... More >>

"I Am a Whore," and Other Things Anthony Bourdain Said in Dallas Last Night

​Not even Game 6 of the World Series could keep local food fetishists from getting their Anthony Bourdain fix last night. The author-speaker-cook-TV-host-and-more took the Majestic stage to a nearly packed house last night, for a talk and Q and A sponsored by City of Ate. (Read my interview wi ... More >>

Bourdain, Baseball and Pizza Pizza Pizza: This Week in the Dallas Food Scene

Cane Rosso's Magherita ​What a week in food, with celebrity interviews, a ton of pizza and a popular blogger take down. This week I reviewed Dough Pizzeria Napoletana. I noted that most diners seemed to be enjoying their meals but couldn't find a VPN certificate hanging on the walls. It turne ... More >>

Anthony Bourdain's Playlist: Sippin' on Gin and Juice, and That Better Be Fresh-Squeezed

Anthony Bourdain Facebook​Anthony Bourdain's recently put his favorite music in an iTunes Celebrity Playlists. And what does a playlist say about a person? Everything. It's their soul on paper. Bourdain isn't necessarily shy though, case evidence being his current media scuffle with Paula D ... More >>