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Our Favorite Chicken Soups in Dallas, for That Hangover or Those Flu Symptoms

Get that lady some soup.​A search on Amazon.com for "Chicken Soup for the Hungover Soul" quickly reveals that there is no such title in existence (I smell an e-book opportunity!), most likely because no one wakes up with a pounding headache and the taste of bad choices lingering in their mouth ... More >>

How Hot Do You Want That?

I tried to muster my most serious face, looking the waitress at Bangkok City, the Thai place on Bryan Street, straight in the eye. "Native Thai spicy, please." I'd ordered the crispy duck, a roasted half bird, fried until crisp and served with chili peppers onions and crunchy fried basil leaves. ... More >>

The Hangover Part II: Didn't We See This Already?

Sometimes imitation is not flattery.

West Meets East and Comes Back
With a Full Stomach

All photos by Kristy YangAt the Food Court in Thailand​I've been away for the past few weeks tending to some family stuff in Asia and have been a tad too busy to do any blogging. I'm sure the editor's ulcer will be relieved to know that I'm back now with my one measly post a week. While away, ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp Cocktail
At TJ's Seafood Market

Photo by Steven Doyle​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, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Champagne and Brie Soup
At St. Martin's Wine Bistro

​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: Brunch at La Duni

Photo by 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 ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Brisket Tacos at Mia's

​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: Cuban Sandwich
At Jimmy's Food Store

​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: Especial De Tacos At Tacos El Viajero

​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: Black Bean Dip At Gloria's

Jesse Hughey​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 eat ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lomo Norteño
At Veracruz Cafe

Photo by Jesse HugheySomwhere in here is a dish Jesse swears is really good. (We think he's just angling for an iPhone.) Luckily, his sense of taste is better than his vision.​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Enchiladas
At Avila's 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 ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pollo Con Mole
At Carolina's Mexican Cuisine

​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: Fried Tofu with String Beans in Lemongrass Sauce at Caravelle Chinese and 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 ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Hamburger at Adair's Saloon

​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: Truffle Butter Popcorn at Tillman's Roadhouse

​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: Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs at Hattie's

​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: The Steak Bomb
At Kenny's Burger Joint

Photo by Steven Doyle​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, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lacquered Chinese Duckling at Five Sixty

​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: Pork Carnitas
At Matt's Rancho Martinez

​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: Carne Asada Plate
At Taqueria El Fuego

​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: El Aragón at Tortas La Hechizera

​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: Shaved Ice at May's Ice Cream

​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 Dishes: Fried Port Salut Cheese at The Porch

​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: Brisket Sandwich at Maple & Motor

​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 >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: 4th Quarter Review

​Once Izmir captured all but two points in a stunning performance earlier this year, the Knockers leader board became a race of also-rans...or also-also-rans in this particular three month span.It was, without question, the most lackluster quarter in the storied history of How 'Bout Them Knockers. ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Sushi World

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Sushi World1001 Ross214-999-6050Promised Delivery Time: "between 15 and 20 minutes" Actual Delivery Time: 20 minutes Scoring summary: Easy online ordering: 0 Estimated d ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Greenz

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Greenz 2808 McKinney Avenue214-720-7788Promised Delivery Time: "between 12:00 and 12:40" Actual Delivery Time: 12:25 Scoring summary: Easy online ordering: 20 Estimated ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Pizza Xpress

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Pizza Xpress3355 Trinity Mills972-307-6600Promised delivery time: 35 minutesActual delivery time: 29 minutesScoring Summary:Handily beating promised time, though by not en ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Qdoba Mexican Grill

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Qdoba Mexican Grill 6505 W. Park Blvd.,  Plano972-403-7372 Promised Delivery: 60 minutes Delivery Time: 45 minutes Scoring Summary:Finally having Mexican food del ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Hunan Express

Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.​Hunan Express 2025 Cedar Springs 214-754-4747 Promised Delivery Time: 30-45 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 40 minutes Scoring Summary: Efficiency of delivery: 10 ... More >>

Short Orders: Thai Chili

Anselm27The bustling sidewalks of Las Colinas.​Thai Chili397 Las Colinas Blvd. E, Irving972-831-0797All those self-sustaining, walkable neighborhoods built, or to be built, in the DFW area are supposed to make the city seem somehow, well, like a real city. But one of the original and most European ... More >>

Veggie Guy: Bengal Coast

​The only thing worse than listening to Coldpay is listening to Coldplay on the sitar. Unfortunately, that's the kind of crap you'll hear while dining with your hot date at Bengal Coast.Yes, vegans can score hot dates, too...sometimes.Bengal Coast is a South Asian fusion restaurant located on the ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Piggie Pies Pizzas & Pasta

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Piggie Pies Pizzas & Pasta 5315 Greenville Suite 120 B 214-821-OINK Promised delivery time: 45 minutes Actual delivery time: 35 minutes Scoring Summary The promise ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Pizzarella

​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Pizzarella2155 Marsh Lane, Carrollton972-416-3333Promised delivery time: 40 minutesActual delivery time: 40 minutesPhone order doubling as identity/data-mining center: -12 ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: 2nd Quarter Review

At the end of March it looked as if Quesa-D-Ya's and its 94 points would stay on top all year long. Then, two weeks into this quarter, a City of Ate staffer ordered from Izmir Market.Bye-bye, Quesa-D-Ya's. At least until the playoffs.For the most part, May-June proved to be strong months. Besides Iz ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Sushi Zushi

Sushi Zushi3858 Oak Lawn AvenueDallas, TX 75219214-522-7253 Promised delivery time: 45 minutesActual delivery time: 26 minutes Plucky, aptly-named tele-server: 9 pointsZippy delivery: 10 pointsFood temp: 10 pointsTentacle tenderness: 8 pointsPoints deducted for timid tuna: 2 Total Score: 90 Overa ... More >>

How 'Bout Them Knockers: Yumi To Go

Yumi To Go5200 Lemmon Ave.214-528-9864Promised delivery time: 25 minutesDelivered in: 21 minutesThe ScoreCojones of phone order guy: 20Driver beating the odds: 65Degree of difficulty: 9 (no one likes driving on Oak Lawn or Maple)Stoicism of driver: -8Bonus because he had reason for suspicion: 4Thai- ... More >>

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