Brooklyn (New York City)

Amanda Thatcher, Highland Park Grad and the Late Prime Minister's Granddaughter, is the Darling of the British Press

In the wake of Margaret Thatcher's death last week, the Morning News took the opportunity to plumb its archives to remind us of the British prime minister's surprisingly strong ties to Dallas. She was something of a regular here, making frequent trips to Highland Park to visit her son Mark and her t ... More >>

Forget Solitaire Quarters. Make a Game of Drinking by Your Lonesome Beer-snob Self.

I went to the Meddlesome Moth on a whim yesterday for the Wednesday special tapping, without having looked up the beer to be featured. It turned out to be Left Hand Chainsaw Ale, about which I knew not a thing. I was about to Google it, and then decided it would be interesting to drink it blind and ... More >>

Here's the Updated, Official Beer List for BrewFest

See also: Buy Tickets to BrewFest It's happening tomorrow, rain or shine. Over 250 beers will be flowing for our BrewFest beer party in the Arts District. ICYMI, doors open at 6:00 p.m. for VIP and and 7:00 for General Admission (it's 21 and up obviously), and there'll be food and music from Cody ... More >>

Untapped Festival

Saturday, September 8, at Trinity Groves

Lighting Bolt

Tuesday, August 28, at Sons of Hermann Hall

Highland Park Will Be Having None of Your Tacky Artificial Grass, Thank You

Highland Park's city council has decided to ban fake plastic grass from the town's front yards, a scourge which according to one city official has overtaken at least three (3) properties. The Morning News reports that council members voted on the new ordinance on Monday. Artificial turf will stil ... More >>

Penthouse Pets: Going to Church at the Stoneleigh Hotel

"If you are here tonight, it's because you know somebody. You came here with a friend. And don't go put this on Facebook, don't Instagram this. Just put your phone away and have a good time." A trip to The Stoneleigh Hotel is always a pleasure. The art deco grandeur has been fully restored, thanks ... More >>

Danny Rush and the Designated Drivers Do Violitionist Sessions, Talk About STDs and Section 8 Housing

See also: Daniel Folmer strikes a balance with Brown and Blue The new Danny Rush and the Designated Drivers Violitionist Session is up now, featuring three songs from the Denton group, as well as a thoroughly entertaining interview, in which leader Daniel Folmer and his band talk about the new albu ... More >>

Smoke Out of the Holy Grail, Ride a Flying Saucer or Just Sit at The Common Table For Summer Beer Events

Summer is just about upon us, and with it lighter session beers, wheats and wits. And while those can be complex, satisfying brews, it's still nice to take the occasional break from them for richer (and more alcoholic) choices. Or maybe that's just my too-tolerant liver talking. A few events on t ... More >>

The Best Way to Waste Your Day Today: Peruse the Winners of Savuer.com Best Food Blogs

Yesterday Saveur.com, the gourmet food, wine and travel magazine, announced its 2012 Best Food Blog Awards winners. Courtesy warning: perusing the finalists and winners could easily waste your entire day and create an insatiable need to spend excessive money at Central Market, as well as on travel a ... More >>

So Why Did the Dallas Country Club Really Set Off Fireworks Last Night?

Over on the News' ice cream blog, Robert Wilonsky reports that North Dallas was baffled last night by an unexpected firework display, allegedly to help celebrate the new clubhouse at the Dallas Country Club. But we all know that a little clubhouse opening isn't enough to warrant fireworks in the Pa ... More >>

Delta Spirit's Matt Vasquez: "I Will Always Want God To Exist. I Want To Believe There's a Place of Infinite Mercy."

Brooklyn via Southern California band Delta Spirit have certainly spread their wings over the course of three studio albums. Managing to go from the lo-fi, alt-country stylings of their 2008 debut, Ode to Sunshine, to their new, shimmering, self-titled offering while still sounding very much like th ... More >>

Coconut Water Tastes Like Bed Bath & Beyond

In 2009 the New York Times ran an article describing a trend taking over the city. Various shops were selling young coconuts, with undeveloped shells, liberated of their tops and served with drinking straws. "I think it's stylish, it's pretty," said a Brooklyn shop owner who was selling cases of coc ... More >>

Haint Valentine’s Day

The World/Inferno Friendship Society

Wednesday, February 1, at House of Blues

Marquee Grill's Seasonal Affective Disorder

Tomatoes in winter dull the spotlight in Highland Park.

Bistro 31 Sets Highland Park Buzzing

Simple Mediterranean-inspired plates designed for Park Cities palates.

How Restaurants Should Fight Dallas' Dining ADD

​In this week's paper I tackle Bistro 31, the new Highland Park restaurant by Lombdardi Family Concepts. While researching the story, I spent time reading about Bistro 31 and the other restaurants in the group on well designed websites for each location. One line on Bistro 31's website stood out: ... More >>

Real Estate, Big Troubles

Thursday, November 17, at Dada

Pterodactyl

Thursday, November 17, at Hailey's Club in Denton

Pterodactyl's All Time Top Five Brooklyn Bands ***Venue Change!***

In this week's paper edition of DC9 at Night, Chris Parker effectively details the sonic evolution of Brooklyn's Pterodactyl. In fact, when describing the splendid craziness that is the band's recently released third album, Spills Out, as "still somewhat woolly with subtle spiky slashes of guitar ... More >>

Sore Losers and Mind Spiders Among First Round Of Bands Announced For SXSW 2012

​Considering that pre-South by Southwest bash 35 Denton announced its first round of performers last week, I guess it makes sense, then, that the Austin fest would announce its own first round of performers this week -- and that their list is indeed larger than 35 Denton's list of 17 names, clocki ... More >>

Occupy Wall Street Plus Halloween: My Cunning Plan for a Little Political Compassion

​Great trick-or-treaters last night on my street. Some years we just get kids from the block. They're great. But last night we got spillover from the Halloween gala on Swiss Avenue a block away. When that happens, we get an even bigger window on the festival. Got me thinking. Check me on this ... More >>

Last Meals Don't Have to Precede Death, But They Probably Require Friends and Family

Flickr​Writing about last meals is nothing new. Food writers have often riffed on the theme. But last meals are usually framed as an end-of-life treat. A thoughtful article in the Sunday Times takes a different look at how we dine and asks: What would you order as a last meal if cancer change ... More >>

Won't You Be Our Neighbor?

Winstar Hosts Another Nathan's Qualifying Contest This Weekend, Now With a Prize for Top Women's Finisher

Patrick MichelsThis weekend, Adrian "the Rabbit" Morgan looks to improve on his 20.5 hot dog performance at Winstar last year. With less than a month left before this year's Nathan's Famous hot dog eating championships at Coney Island, just a handful of qualifying contests remain for big eaters hop ... More >>

Famed Brewery Accuses Eno's Pizza Tavern of Logo Infringement

Sara KerensEno's Pizza Tavern​There's a battle brewing, and it all centers around a logo that may or may not be inspired by a famed craft beer supplier. Brooklyn Brewery owners took to their blog today to accuse an Oak Cliff pizza joint of logo infringement. The brewery claims that Eno's Piz ... More >>

Tune In or Tune Out Your Date at Brooklyn Jazz Café

​If you're looking to try a new date place, head over to the Southside on Lamar area and go to Brooklyn Jazz Café for food and entertainment. I've been hooked on the place since I first experienced the jazz cafe at its old location in Oak Cliff when it was near Hattie's. The regulars at Brook ... More >>

How Much Do Packers Like Highland Park?

​The Green Bay Packers were supposed to practice at SMU. Yeah, not so much. Instead, they wound up using the Highland Park Scots' relatively new indoor practice facility, which, from the looks of this glowing press pack, is worth every penny of the $4.5 million spent. From The Packers' Official Te ... More >>

Javelin

Thursday, January 13, at PM Lounge

Small Black, Class Actress, Sextape

Saturday, October 30, at The Cavern

Beer Genius

Addison, The Common Table, Meddlesome Moth And Central Market To Keep Beer Lovers Busy

Bavarian attire strongly encouraged but not required at Addison Oktoberfest.​With Oktoberfest and other fall styles hitting shelves and taps and a slew of beer-related events on the horizon (not to mention the chance to try deep-fried beer), it is starting to be a good time of the year to be a sud ... More >>

Summer Brew Smackdown II, Plus Open Tasting At Plano Ginger Man

Photos by Jesse HugheyBrooklyn Sorachi AceTemps have been over 100 degrees for days, and there's no relief in sight. No relief, that is, unless you count a cold glass of beer. As mentioned last time we looked at summer thirst-quenchers, crisp pilsners, IPAs and farmhouse ales are much more appealin ... More >>

Breweries Whose Best-Known Beers Are Also Their Least Interesting

​Ask for a Shiner in any Texas bar and you're almost certain to get a Shiner Bock without any need to clarify, despite the array of other brews offered by the Spoetzl brewery under the Shiner name. In fact, Shiner Bock is so synonymous with Spoetzl that many casual beer drinkers may not even be aw ... More >>

Titus Andronicus Tries To Right The Ship

Richardson Theatre Centre And Onstage in Bedford Present More Jewish Comedy Than You Can Shake A Shiksa At

Hash Over: New Year's Eve Brings Out Champagne Toasts, Party Favors And Bands

​As you probably know by now, the decade comes to an end this week, and just about every restaurant or nightclub in town has some kind of New Year's Eve celebration planned for Thursday night. But let's say you're thinking beer budget shindigs... First of all, sibling pubs The Old Monk, The Idle R ... More >>

Hophead: Warmers, Porters And Stouts To Make The Season Merry And Dark

Jesse HugheyRahr Whiskey Warmer​While last week's Hophead focused on just a very few of the great Christmas beers available this time of year, this week's is a more general look at winter seasonal beers along with beers that are well suited to drinking by the fireplace or in a warm pub escaping th ... More >>

Strokes of Beauty

The Mint is Heavy on Fusion and Light on Spice

The Liar's Mask

Onstage plays with Pinocchio

Closet Cases

Read between the lines, people!

Come and Get It!

ONSTAGE won't wear out its welcome

Not Like Beckham

Brooklyn undergoes a transplant

By The Book

The Eyes Have It

Who Needs PR?

Mofongo's pretty good--as long as you avoid the signature dish

User friendly

Cafe Highland Park brings The Bubble down to earth