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Chick-fil-A Inc.

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    The Universal Food Shame Scale

    Damn. Eating that freezer burrito made you feel like an awful human being. But, exactly how awful? Wish there was a way to know exactly how much shame you should feel when you eat a horrible, awful food? Wish. Effing. Granted. Above is our very helpful, very scientific Universal Food Shame Scale: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2012

    On Meatless Monday, Defending Chipotle

    Nearly every time I knock the food at a chain restaurant, a few commenters jump to and tell me why chains are great. Often those comments brand me as a chain-hating snob who only wants to eat trendy food, served by a waiter with bad facial hair and a fedora. But that's not true. Mostly I just want t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Chick-fil-A Courts Your Babies, As Long As They're Straight

    Chick-fil-A is rolling out a new Kid's Meal, according to a recent news release, aimed at fighting childhood obesity and promoting good nutrition. Comprised of grilled chicken nuggets, low-fat milk and fruit, either in a cup for finger-eating, or pureed in a bag for squeezing, the meals tally just o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Looking For Dallas Sports Bars With a Little Less Asshat

    Frankie's is fun, but weekends are a shit show​ Football season is here. Sure, the college teams started their games a few weeks ago, but I'm most excited to watch the pros play. Last night, because it's close to the office and they've added a bar-food menu I've been working my way through, I watc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2011

    Free Chick-fil-A. Need We Say More?

    Liz SmithLooking ridiculous: a small price to pay for free chicken.​Well, actually, we do need to say more. There's a catch to this free chicken -- there's always a catch. Come this Friday, everyone's favorite Christian-valued fast food chain will be celebrating Cow Appreciation Day, a quasi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2011

    Now Trending in Deep Ellum: Former Rockers Opening Clubs On The Streets They Once Played

    ​Most musicians who make it big had to start somewhere. For every sold out arena show or big festival slot, there were at least a couple of open mic nights in empty, seedy dives. For many area rock stars and former rockers, those dives were on Elm, Main and Commerce streets in Deep Ellum -- often ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2011

    Fried Pickles: A Vegetarian's Solace in a Meat-Sodden City

    ​ Dallas, I've been feeling a little bit left out. You've been great to me so far: The bars are plentiful; my rent is cheap; my boss sent me on assignment to a strip club. Everything should be awesome, right? Not quite. Frankly, eating's been a little bit of a problem. Here's the thing a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Arlington Rep. Bill Zedler Wants To Hear All About Your Abortion

    Rep. Bill Zedler just has a few questions about your legal medical procedure.​In the latest piece of depressing women's health news from the Texas Legislature, The Dallas Morning News reported today that the House has voted to deny state funding to public hospitals that either perform "elective a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Really Chick-fil-A? Daddy/Daughter Date Night?

    Chick-fil-A isn't OK with working on Sundays, but they do seem to be OK with dads dating daughters. June 18, the day before Father's Day is Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night. So, if you're currently dating your dad, know that starting at 5 p.m. that day, 70 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Dall ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2011

    Please Feed the New Guy: Wherein You Tell Me What to Eat in Order to Feel Like a Texan

    The author reacts to the Chick-fil-A sauce selection.​Here's the deal: I'm new in town. I was brought in to slowly turn Richie Whitt into a love-advice columnist. It's going well so far, I think; he hasn't kneed me in the groin since late Tuesday.I've learned over the years that the best way to ge ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Chick-Fil-A Goes Green, but Keeps the White Napkins

    Chick-fil-A's first store designed to meet environmental design standards, opening this week in Fort Worth, will feature energy efficient appliances, low-flow restroom fixtures and a cistern for plant irrigation, but the fast food chain's still isn't ready to institute unbleached paper napkins.  ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Chick-fil-A's New Phallic Shaped Coupon Might Rub Some Customers the Wrong Way

    Sure we're dickin' around about the shape of the coupon, but the shake's probably decent.​ Maybe the marketing folks behind Chick-fil-A's new banana pudding milkshake campaign have a keen sense of humor or we at City of Ate have the mentality of a teenage boy, but we're pretty sure you'll agree t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2011

    Tomorrow: A Condiment Revolution and Free Fries at Chick-fil-A

    Apparently you need an instruction manual to open the new Heinz ketchup packet.​ The folks at Chick-fil-A (multiple locations) are giving away free food, and you don't have to dress like a cow or make online reservations, though you do have to jump through one hoop to score this deal. Head to any ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Get a Free Breakfast at Chick-fil-A

    Liz Smith​Finally, there's a Chick-fil-A promotion that doesn't require you to dress like a cow, although we would gladly sport udders for free food any day. The fast-food chain is debuting a new menu item on January 10, but this week you can try the new Spicy Chicken Biscuit for free. We can ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    Chick-Fil-A Faces Questions Over Antigay Ties

    ​Chick-Fil-A, which has more outlets in Texas than any other state, has come under attack for allegedly partnering with an organization Advocate.com calls "Pennsylvania's largest antigay, anti-marriage equality group." According to an Advocate report, Chick-Fil-A is sponsoring two Pennsylvani ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 2, 2010

    Park It At Parker

    ​Chick-Fil-A, which has more outlets in Texas than any other state, has come under attack for allegedly partnering with an organization Advocate.com calls "Pennsylvania's largest antigay, anti-marriage equality group." According to an Advocate report, Chick-Fil-A is sponsoring two Pennsylvani ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    Raising Cane's Gives the Finger
    To Greenville Avenue

    ​Raising Cane's (multiple locations) www.raisingcanes.com Dude Factor: 7, or House's cane, on a scale of 1 (Michael P. Fay) to 10 (Caine). We had never darkened the door at a Raising Cane's until the new Greenville Avenue location opened, tempting us with its promise of "chicken fingers" on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Chick-fil-A: Dress Like a Cow, Eat a Chicken

    No way those udders are real. He's had work.​If you see an unusual number of cows roaming around on two legs this week, it isn't mad cow disease. Many a joyous bovine will be throwing off their sandwich boards in elation this Friday, July 9, when Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will be cele ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2010

    Lebron James Eats for Free: Five Food Bribes That Might Work

    Wanna bribe us? Keep the food. Try this instead.​A recent University of Texas at Dallas release that was ostensibly about T-shirts raises an interesting food issue: Explaining why he'd decided to display 300 commemorative T-shirts in a university building, Dean J. Michael Coleman said, "Free ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2010

    A New Day Dawns

    Noah W. BaileyHistory is upon us.​Chick-Fil-A's Spicy Chicken SandwichDude Factor: 10, or Foghorn Leghorn, on a scale of 1 (Camilla), to 10.A few weeks back it came to our attention that Chick-Fil-A was taking reservations for free VIP samples of its new spicy chicken sandwich, a fact that sent wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2010

    Spring Break in Allen, Texas: A Wild Romp to Eat Mor Chikin

    Steven Doyle​Spring break is running rampant across the country as college students everywhere plan beach vacations to party with fellow students. Copious amounts of binge drinking, casual sex and other activities are typically on the slate and will be the subject of nostalgic conversation for yea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 8, 2009

    At Tonight's Found Footage Festival, Big Ambition and Little Talent Make for VHS Gold

    Nick Prueher, left, and Joe Pickett, the touring kings of forgotten VHS.If, after years of YouTube, unintentionally funny strangers just aren't that funny anymore, there may be only one cure, and -- lucky you -- it's stopping in town tonight at the Lakewood Theater.The Found Footage Festival is a co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2009

    Bob Sambol's Got Quite the Stake in the City Landing the College Football Hall of Fame

    Here's an interesting little fact left off the two press releases announcing the city's efforts to lure the College Football Hall of Fame from South Bend, Indiana, to downtown Dallas: It was all Bob Sambol's idea. Seriously. But the namesake of Bob's Steak & Chop House on Lemmon Avenue figured, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2008

    PETA's Stopping By For a Bite at Brinker Shareholder Shindig Tomorrow

    Here's an interesting little fact left off the two press releases announcing the city's efforts to lure the College Football Hall of Fame from South Bend, Indiana, to downtown Dallas: It was all Bob Sambol's idea. Seriously. But the namesake of Bob's Steak & Chop House on Lemmon Avenue figured, ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 24, 2008

    Salon! Salon!

    The Bath House celebrates accessible art

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2008

    How to Totally, Absolutely Get Your Fill of Chick-fil-A

    The Bath House celebrates accessible art

  • Calendar

    December 27, 2007

    Not So Wild

    MTV takes over the Majestic

  • Calendar

    June 29, 2006

    PraiseFest

    KLTY says, "Our concert is an awesome concert"

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2006

    Barney for Sale! (Well, Kinda.)

    KLTY says, "Our concert is an awesome concert"

  • Calendar

    January 5, 2006

    Beard on Tap

    The Cavern is officially a no-shave zone

  • News

    December 1, 2005

    Hotel Katrina

    While the feds fumble, hurricane survivors find relief thanks to a Dallas hotel owner and friends

  • Calendar

    October 20, 2005

    Farm Fresh

    While the feds fumble, hurricane survivors find relief thanks to a Dallas hotel owner and friends

  • Calendar

    July 14, 2005

    We Heart Harry

    While the feds fumble, hurricane survivors find relief thanks to a Dallas hotel owner and friends

  • Calendar

    February 3, 2005

    B-Ball Wizards

    They have smiles and skills

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2004

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    They have smiles and skills

  • Calendar

    March 25, 2004

    Have a Cow, Man

    Beef is what's for dinner at the Ultimate Cowtown Cookout

  • Calendar

    July 10, 2003

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Beef is what's for dinner at the Ultimate Cowtown Cookout

  • Dining

    November 28, 2002

    Horton Heard What?

    Find out Who's Who at Romano's latest venture

  • Best of Dallas

    September 26, 2002

    Best Root Beer Float

    Prince of Hamburgers

  • News

    November 29, 2001

    Letters, November 29

    Aginners for Schools; Chick-Fil-A, Pt. 2; Mountain Folk

  • News

    September 14, 2000

    Busy Signal

    Want some service for that nice, cheap Sprint phone? Take a number.

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