Economic Crisis

Happy Fifth, Suckers!

Bolsa's Half-Price Wine And $5 Cocktails Make Us Very Happy

Merritt MartinThe Recession, one of Bolsa's specialty cocktails.​Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Bolsa, 614 W. Davis St., 214- ... More >>

Our Best Aunt

Merritt MartinThe Recession, one of Bolsa's specialty cocktails.​Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Bolsa, 614 W. Davis St., 214- ... More >>

Today In Music News: A Mother Gets Charged, Carly Smithson Gets Fallen and The New Kids Get Economical

Your daily dose of national music news for Monday, June 22, 2009... A Minnesota mom was charged a $1.92 million dollar fine for illegally downloading songs from Kazaa. Way to go record industry--alienating record buyers is the best way to get people to buy your product. Former members of Evane ... More >>

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

A sneak peek at the new-and-improved Dallas skyline, if you look close enoughI'll leave it to Sam to interpret the convention center hotel documents that went online Sunday in advance of the city council's Economic Development Committee's jam-packed meeting this morning. (Takeaway: Open by Jan ... More >>

At The Car Show, Yeah

Visit the cars you dream of someday owning

Today In Music News: Chasing Pavement, Bowie To Blame

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, January 14, 2009... It looks like another legendary band could be getting back together--if a promoter can cough up enough dough. Yep, this time it could be indie legends Pavement who could be on the reunion trail. I like to see they aren' ... More >>

Coming (At You) Soon

Jeffrey Katzenberg's cure-all for an ailing movie economy, in all three dimensions

This Just In: Arena Football and Your Dallas Desperados Need a Timeout

When even football can't survive, we're officially in a recession. The Arena Football League - home to your Dallas Desperados - announced this morning that it has canceled its 2009 season because - you guessed it - shitty financial times. Actually, I believe the official wording is "suspending the ... More >>

Thai one on

Two strip-mall restaurants offer decent, basic Southeast Asian fare