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100 Favorite Dishes, No. 2: The Turkey Sandwich At Bolsa Mercado

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. The turkey sandwich is undoubtedly one of the most boring creations to be housed betwe ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 3: Chicken Shish Kebab At Pepper Smash

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Way back in February I blogged about a mystical chicken sandwich I've had in other cit ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 4: Babaganoush At Baboush

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Typically, babaganoush is about a point or two higher than hummus on the boring scale ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 5: Tortilla Soup At Fearing's

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. You have only seconds after the bowl arrives to take in the garnishes lying in the bot ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 9: Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich At Highland Park Pharmacy

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. When Gretchen and Sonny Williams bought the Highland Park Pharmacy in 2006, they agree ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 11: Scallop Ceviche At Stephan Pyles

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Ceviche may be one of Dallas' most abused dishes. Until a recent meal at Stephan Pyles ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 12: Berkshire Pork Belly with Japanese Plum At Sharaku

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Let's not get sucked into semantics of Kurobuta versus Berkshire when discussing this ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 15: Zanata's Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Should you find yourself in need of a trip to downtown Plano on a three-day weekend yo ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 27: The Fried Chicken Sandwich At Union Bear

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. My chicken sandwich list is weeks old, but I'm still on a chicken sandwich binge. Stuf ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 28: Hummus and Super Bread at Pepper Smash

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Before dining at Pepper Smash, the comic-book-themed-cocktail-den-restaurant-monster w ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 29: Tom Kha Gai At Bambu

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. Every time I've cooked with kaffir lime leaves, I've purchased big, thick, tough folia ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes, No. 31: The Crispy Duck At Bangkok City

To prepare for this fall's Best of Dallas® 2012 issue, we're counting down (in no particular order) our 100 Favorite Dishes. If there's a dish you think we need to try, leave it in the comments, or email me. I still regret my decision sometimes, when I sat at the table at Bangkok City and orde ... More >>

Love and a 45: Fate Lions Talk Favorite Wax Tracks

Fort Worth five-piece Fate Lions just dropped a new three-song 7-inch and and are celebrating with a show at the Kessler on Friday. With that in mind, I asked guitarist Jerko Dabelic and singer/guitarist Jason Manriquez about some of their favorite 45s growing up. Jason Manriquez Barry Manilow "A ... More >>

Bambu: This Friendly, Authentic Thai Spot Gets a Kiss on the Cheek.

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Amuse Bouche at El Tizoncito

​​As 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 be eaten on ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Soba Sampler at Tei An

​As 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 be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Chocolate Cake at Al Biernat

Kristy Yang​As 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 be eaten ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Double Cheese Potato Cakes At Red's Patio Grill

​As 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 be eaten on the che ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp and Chicken Curry Clay Pot At Mai's Vietnamese Restaurant

As 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 be eaten on the cheap, ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shredded Pork Sandwich at Mojitos

​ As 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 be eaten on th ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Fried Green Beans at Local

​As 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 be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Rex's Lobster Roll

​As 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 be eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp and Grits at Screen Door

​As 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 be eaten on the ch ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: La Vaca Loca Taco at Good 2 Go Tacos

​As 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 be eaten on the ch ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Apple and Berry Crisp at Salum

​As 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 be eaten on the ch ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lunch Express at Dream Café

Merritt Martin​As 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 be e ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Jasmine

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Jasmine 4002 Belt Line Road, Addison972-991-6867 Promised Delivery Time: 45 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 45 minutes Scoring Summary:128 menu items to choose from: 30 Be ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Oliver's Eatery

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Oliver's Eatery 4727 Frankford Rd972-818-5445Promised Delivery Time: 25 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 15 minutes Scoring Summary:Speed Racer type delivery: 40 Extra crac ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Domino's Pizza

dominos.com/Patrick MichelsMy Domino's order: even hotter in real life. But online, the pizza was less like a greasy sponge.​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Dominos.comdelivered from 4420 Gaston Ave.Promi ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Papa John's Pizza

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Papa John's PizzaDenton (2 locations)Promised delivery time: 30 minutesActual delivery time: 26 minutesScoring summary:All important phone courtesy: 9.7 Speed of delivery ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Nara Pizza & Oven

localism.com​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Nara Pizza & Oven3716 Belt Line, Addison972-488-3663Promised delivery time: 40 minutesActual delivery time: 27 minutesScoring summary:Beating--nay, crushin ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Pluckers

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Pluckers 5500 Greenville Ave.(214) 363-9464 Promised Delivery Time: 60-75 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 80 minutes Scoring Summary: Entire order arriving with appropr ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Brother's Pizza

Something's wrong with this picture.​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Brother's Pizza 4151 Travis214-219-5200 Promised delivery time: 50 minutes Actual delivery time: 90 minutes The ScoreActually experien ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Mango Thai

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Mango Thai Cuisine4448 Lovers Lane214-265-9996Promised delivery time: about 45 minutesActual delivery time: 48 minutesFriendliness of the guy on the phone: 11Ease of perso ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Panda's Restaurant and Bar

Patrick Michels​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Panda's Restaurant & Bar3917 Cedar Springs Rd214-528-9999214-528-3818214-526-3333Promised delivery time: 30-45 minutesActual delivery time: 28 minutesDi ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Oak Cliff PIzza

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Oak Cliff Pizza & Pasta1315 W. Davis St.214-941-8080Promised delivery time: 50 minutesActual delivery time: 56 minutesScoring SummaryEase of telephone communication: 2 ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: New Big Wong

Patrick Michels"Using the moon's gravity, we'll slingshot you back to rendezvous with the dumpling here."Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.New Big Wong2121 Greenville Ave214-821-4198Promised delivery time: 3 ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Oriental Lite Restaurant

Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Oriental Lite Restaurant14925 Midway, Addison972-788-2288Promised delivery time: 45 minutesActual delivery time: 31 minutesScoring:Quick and easy ordering: 6Surprisingly exte ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Amico's Pizza & Pasta

Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Amico's Pizza & Pasta4032 Cedar Springs214-520-1331Promised delivery time: None stated, and I didn't think to ask.Actual delivery time: 29:35 Phone friendliness: 20Not st ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Texan Steak

Patrick MichelsHere's a hot cooking tip for summer! Don't put Styrofoam in the microwave. Use the grill instead...Texan Steak4817 Ross Avenue214-521-7999Promised delivery time: 45 minutesActual delivery time: 35 minutesNovelty of concept: 15No menu online, or discernible storefront on street: -20Hel ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Campisi's

Campisi's 5405 W. Lovers Ln 214-350-2595 Promised delivery time: 45 minutes to an hour Delivered in: 54 minutes The Score Phone friendliness: 7.5 Order efficiency: 9 Delivery Squeezed in just before the buzzer (sort of): 7 Temperature of Eggplant parmesan and spaghetti: 9 Flavor and sauce: 9.5 ... More >>

How ‘Bout Them Knockers: Picasso's Pizza and Grill

Merritt Martin Clean, timeless design. Picasso’s Pizza and Grill, 7215 Skillman St., 214-553-8100 Promised in: about 40 minutes Delivery time: 30 minutes The Score: The Phone: Enthusiasm: 7 Suggestion of dessert: 9 Payment, etc: 11 The Delivery: Enthusiasm: 15 Degree of Difficulty: 7.5 Minute ... More >>

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