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The Overserved: There's A Patio in Dallas For Every One of Us.

Looking For a Patio To Sit On This Weekend? Check Out The Overserved's Handy Guide.

Spring Fever is casting her spell and I can already see the telltale signs. We all find excuses to quit a little earlier and our patio-dwelling hours get a little longer. But there is more to the Art of Patio than a nice deck and outdoor seating. Indeed, you can match one for every mood, so this spr ... More >>

Victor Tango's Chef Greg Bussey on Evolving in the Kitchen and the Best Korean Food In Town

Victor Tango chef Greg Bussey is a chef's chef. By that, I mean so many other cooks in Dallas mention Bussey's tables as one of their favorites to dine at. After meeting the soft-spoken, quick-to-smile chef, it's easy to understand why. After attending the California Culinary Academy, Bussey spent ... More >>

Prepping For The Super Bowl: This Week In Dallas Eats

This Sunday, Americans will eat more food than on any other day, with the exception of Thanksgiving. On Super Bowl Sunday we shamefully watch others with the sports skills we wish we had, and use excessive amounts of food to comfort ourselves for our own lack of stamina and hand-eye coordination. No ... More >>

At Much, Much Bigger Joule, a Recording Studio, New Charlie Palmer, Underground Spa and, Finally, Return of Mercantile Mosaics

Via David KirkpatrickA look at one of the Merc's mosaics before it was removed​For close to two years we've written here and there (and there and there and ...) about Tim Headington's slow-but-sure downtown takeover via The Joule's expansion, which, we recently learned, is the reason the Praetoria ... More >>

Five Lunch Ideas for National Boss Day

​Officially, yesterday was National Boss Day. But for most of the working world, any day this week would work for excessive, strategic ass-kissing. If you forgot to get your boss that bottle of liquor, don't sweat it. We've got you covered. Here, our five best ideas for a lunch worthy of any b ... More >>

Highlights from the DIFFA Dallas Burgers & Burgundy Event

Burgers and wine. Isn't that enough?! Kidding. There were actually a lot of really cool reasons to attend this delicious event for DIFFA Dallas held at One Arts Plaza, besides the food and drink opportunities. First of all, it gave quite a few local chefs the opportunity to do one thing and do it ... More >>

The Best Food and Faces From the Food for Thought Charity Dinner at the Tower Club

Photos by @foodbitch"Mooooooose!"​Saturday night's third annual Food for Thought charity event at the Tower Club brought out a slew of celebrity chefs, a few local celebrities and me, in my fancy pants. Put on by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Food for Thought centered around small ... More >>

Five-Sixty's Patton Robertson on What Dallas' Dining Scenes Needs -- and Doesn't Need

Patton Robertson​In part one of this week's Three Course Meal, we gave you a look at Patton Robertson, executive chef at Five-Sixty and his thoughts on the national food scene. In today's second installment, the chef shares his views on what the Dallas dining scene looks like from 560 feet in ... More >>

Iron Fork 2011: Scott Romano Scotches an Egg, Wins the Chef Competition

Scott Romano's finished--and winning--dish: a play on steak and eggs. See more photos of the food and people at Iron Fork 2011.​Eat your heart out, Bobby Flay.The pressure cooker was hissing, and sweat was dripping down Scott Romano's forehead as he cupped fresh California avocado around a soft bo ... 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 >>

Want to Iron Fork With Us? Or, Here's a Forkin' Giveaway!

Check out our calendar for more event details.​All right, all right, all right...So, we got this event tonight. An Iron Fork event, if you will. A kick ass night featuring bites from local restaurants like Kenichi, Lockhart Smokehouse, Torchy's Tacos and much, much more. This kick ass Iron Fork ... More >>

Chromeo and Erykah Badu Set To DJ Rio Room's Grand Opening Tomorrow Night

Chromeo and Erykah Badu, together at last.​Back in August of 2009, the uptown ultralounge known as Suite closed down its operations -- and rather suddenly, you may recall. But the club's Travis Street location wasn't vacated for too long: Back in February of this year, the space was up and running ... More >>

Let The Battle Begin!

Chromeo and Erykah Badu, together at last.​Back in August of 2009, the uptown ultralounge known as Suite closed down its operations -- and rather suddenly, you may recall. But the club's Travis Street location wasn't vacated for too long: Back in February of this year, the space was up and running ... More >>

Score Half Price Tickets To Iron Fork Today

​Maybe you've noticed the suggestive ads we've been running in the paper that feature a lady fondling a fork with her lips, but we figured it was time to remind you once again about our upcoming Iron Fork competition, happening on Wednesday, April 27 at Fashion Industry Gallery (1807 Ross Ave. ... More >>

Today, At Least, Downtown Dallas's Super Bowl Hustle and Bustle Lacks Both Hustle, Bustle

Photo by Patrick MichelsCold pigeons outnumbered cold people in Downtown Dallas this afternoon.​Somebody get on the horn to Jerry Jones (or Tom Leppert or Phillip Jones) and tell him to send in those gazillions of folks who are supposed to be handing over their wallets to downtown merchants, bar o ... More >>

Celebrity Barkeeps Michael Martensen and Eddie "Lucky" Campbell Plan Downtown Watering Hole

Dallas' thriving craft cocktail scene will soon have a downtown outpost, courtesy of local celebrity barkeeps Michael Martensen and Eddie "Lucky" Campbell. The pair has begun renovations on the Main Street space previously occupied by Dr. Bell's BBQ in the 1400 block of Main Street. While the cockt ... More >>

The 10 Best Christmas Dinners

Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.​Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>

What, No Marshmallow-Topped Yams?
Thanksgiving Menus for the Non-homebodies.

​Thanksgiving is just under three weeks away, which means it's high time to choose recipes, draft a shopping list and find the roasting pan. Or, alternately, make reservations. For folks without nearby relatives or an inclination to cook, a number of local restaurants are serving up Thanksgiving ... More >>

Blythe Beck on Cooking With Love and Loving New Kids on the Block

Courtesy Central 214​Yesterday, we brought you a short profile of the unflappable Blythe Beck, executive chef at Central 214. Today, we asked Beck to finish a few sentences for us. Tomorrow, she shares one of her naughty recipes. (Note: Beck's words are after the ellipses.) My friends say I ... More >>

Samar Makes Esquire's Cut,
But Is Dallas Not As Trendy as it Thinks?

Samar​The accompanying text for Esquire's much-hyped list of best new restaurants is finally online, which means eaters can now follow author John Mariani's logic for anointing Samar a top 10 stand-out (He was apparently smitten with the patio, hookah selection and "women in painted-on blue jeans ... More >>

Scott Romano Dresses Up a Crispy Duck Breast

Photos by Robert BostickScott Romano​In visiting with Scott Romano, executive chef at Charlie Palmer at the Joule, we found out he enjoys his pigs. When visiting the restaurant you should consider the vast array of charcuterie offered by the downtown restaurant, but as today's recipe indicates ... More >>

Gig Alert: The Ace McNeely Memorial Concert/Fundraiser at Sons of Hermann Hall on Sunday

​Back in mid-September, when the Ace McNeely Foundation was announced as a response to the death of 30-year-old area musician, sound engineer and music teacher Ace McNeely, we passed along word that an eight-hour memorial and benefit concert was in the works, so as to help the fledgling foundation ... More >>

Chef Scott Romano on Pork, His Favorite Tacos and the City's Best Dive Bars

Photo by Robert BostickScott Romano​Yesterday, we brought you a profile of Scott Romano, executive chef at our favorite downtown restaurant Charlie Palmer at The Joule. Today we toss a few questions his way, and tomorrow demonstrates how to make one of his dishes. We don't know which dish yet, ... More >>

Scott Romano: Going Whole Hog
At a Downtown Jewel

Photo by Robert BostickScott Romano​Since the Observer recently named Charlie Palmer at The Joule the city's Best Fancy Restaurant in this year's Best of Dallas issue, we thought now would be a good time to get a look at the man behind the kitchen, executive chef Scott Romano. Like many of th ... More >>

Craft's Jeff Harris on East Texas Barbecue
And The Delights of the Offal

Photo by Robert BostickCraft's Jeff Harris​(Yesterday, we brought you a profile of Jeff Harris, executive chef at Craft in the W Hotel. Today, we throw a few questions at the chef and tomorrow bring you a how-to on one of the restaurant's dishes.) CofA: What is your ideal meal? Harris: Somet ... More >>

Five Misleading Food Terms

Don't be mistaken, these are fried nards.​I was recently seated at Charlie Palmer near a group of seemingly-sophisticated diners (I was listening in on their conversation about the best way to get to Tanzania until Jon Voight showed up and I refocused my eavesdropping). They were working their ... More >>

Restaurant Week: Better Make Those Reservations Quickly

​Today's the official start day of KRLD Restaurant Week's reservation season, a surprisingly meaningless date to some of DFW's most serious gourmands. Although the list of 132 participating restaurants was officially unveiled today, prospective diners who accessed the list through the Open Ta ... More >>

Top 5 Bathrooms In Dallas Restaurants

Photos by Patrick MichelsThe john at Neighborhood Services: Just like being back at home, if the kids ever remembered to refill the ice in the sink.​Normally we roll out a Top 10 list in this space. But, quite honestly, we stalled somewhere around number six.Yet bathrooms are surprisingly importan ... More >>

Peanut War

Photos by Patrick MichelsThe john at Neighborhood Services: Just like being back at home, if the kids ever remembered to refill the ice in the sink.​Normally we roll out a Top 10 list in this space. But, quite honestly, we stalled somewhere around number six.Yet bathrooms are surprisingly importan ... More >>

10 Questions: Terri Provencal

Provencal (second from left) with Kenneth Craighead, Stephan Pyles and Carmaleta WhitelyThe chair of Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation for North Texas is busier than ever these days as she prepares for the big fundraising dinner.Since 1988, annual events in up to 20 cities around the country ha ... More >>

Wolfgang Puck soars high with Five-Sixty

Provencal (second from left) with Kenneth Craighead, Stephan Pyles and Carmaleta WhitelyThe chair of Share Our Strength Taste of the Nation for North Texas is busier than ever these days as she prepares for the big fundraising dinner.Since 1988, annual events in up to 20 cities around the country ha ... More >>

10 Questions: Tyler Florence

After 14 years on the Food Network and a small shelf full of cookbooks bearing his name, Florence is a true celebrity chef. But now he makes baby food. Yes, the man People called the "sexiest chef alive," host of Food 911, How to Boil Water and now Tyler's Ultimate recently started a line of or ... More >>

10 Questions: Brandt Evans

Brandt Evans (left) with his Rockwall chef Scott CoffmanHe refers to Blue Canyon Kitchen as his dream, an opportunity to create something distinctively American--a fusion of the country's traditions and regional flavors.Before his Cleveland restaurant began raking in awards, Evans worked as Charlie ... More >>

Food For Thought 2.9.09

Luisita Lopez Torregrosa"Not so long ago, Dallas was a culinary wasteland, save for its famous barbecue. But in recent years, celebrity chefs like Nobu Matsuhisa, Tom Colicchio and Charlie Palmer have planted their flags in Dallas, joining a fresh crop of hometown talent." (Luisita Lopez Torr ... More >>

Downtown Dallas at the Crossroads

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

A Tough Year for Local Restaurants Sputters to an End

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Go Go Gourmet

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Soley's blend of French-Italian Makes for an Awesome Saturday Night

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Man Behind Dallas Fish Market is Now Planting a Steak Downtown

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Bull Ring

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Review: Charlie Palmer at The Joule

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Dallas Likes It Expensive and Often

The city's effort to clean up downtown could cost us important parts of history.

Victory: That Gasoline Smell...

2007 started with the scent of napalm in the morning

Strike Two

What's in a name?

Wine Obscenities

Drink up with lower mark-ups

Missing Joules

Downtown resort shifts gears

Colombo's Big O

Downtown resort shifts gears