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Ethnic Cuisines

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2009

    Short Orders: Veracruz Cafe

    Veracruz Cafe408 N. Bishop214-948-4746Expectations are a bitch. When me and my date talked about going to Veracruz Cafe in Bishop Arts, somehow my mind conjured images of Spanish wine and olives, chorizo and Manchego cheese...Which is weird since I've traveled in both Spain and Mexico and scoff when ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    10 Questions: Samir Dhurandhar

    Nick & Sam's celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Ten years of prime beef, pan-seared foie gras and such, all cooked under the direction of an Indian chef.Dhurandhar has been cooking pretty much all his life. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and apprenticed in New York b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    On The Range: Chili Con Carne

    Given the popularity of chili, this was probably inevitable.Chili con carne, better known as chili for short, was named Official State Dish of Texas back in the late 1970s. Why chili and not barbecue or steak? According to Paul Burka, political writer, food guru, and all-around reside ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2009

    On The Range: Bar-Mex (Nachos, Chips And Stuff Like That)

    Most of us--well, most non-Hispanics, anyway--have been eating nachos for many years without a clue as to where the term originated. You see, in Tejano culture, "Nacho" is merely the nickname for Ignacio, a rather common name in Spanish-speaking households. And according to Robb Walsh and his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2009

    Veggie Girl: Kalachandji's

    Our new feature searching for vegan and vegetarian dining options in Dallas--both at restaurants committed to the cause and regular, meat eating places.Being vegan is supposed to do lots of lovely spiritual and gastrointestinal things to you. You're supposed to feel lighter and healthier, for one. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2009

    Happy Independence Day, Buckaroos

    Earlier this year, Cowboy Chow rolled out its recession menu. Today, prices plummet even lower in honor of Texas Independence Day. Yup, it has been 173 years since the Lone Star state broke from Mexico and declared itself a republic. So Cowboy Chow is offering tacos for $1.73 each. Chef Jason Bo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Skillman Wok/Border Express

    Photo from: Donna Cooks, a Dallas food blogSkillman Wok18900 Dallas Parkway972-248-0808Promised delivery time: 40 minutesActual delivery time: 30 minutes (on the dot)The ScoreKnieval-like daring-do of ordering Tex-Mex from a Chinese kitchen: 35Implied authenticity of a franchise called Skillman Wok: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Chewing The Fat: Wednesday Ground 'Round

    Here are some of the leftover bits from the past few days. Officials in Marin County, Calif., are considering the potential benefits of turning food waste into an energy source. The city already does something similar with sewage, but adding food apparently assists the process, according to St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Roti Grill

    Roti Grill 4438 McKinney Ave., Suite 100 214-521-3655 (Ordered through Diningin.com) Promised Delivery Time: 60 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 50 minutes and the driver got lost The Score:Outsourced call center efficiency (only problem was that the Canada-based representative misspelled my street, t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2009

    Appetite For Instruction: Hummus

    Demonstrated by Praveen Sachdev of Cosmic Café Henry Rollins once called it "sex in a bowl." A deceptively simple paste of chickpeas and seasonings, hummus seduces the palate with layers of rich, complex flavors. Simply put, this Mediterranean staple has the power to comfort the soul and quicken ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Chef House

    Chef House 4028 Cedar Springs Rd Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 528-2122 Promised Delivery Time: 35-45 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 30 minutes and that's with being lost The Score: Questionable brown sauce leaking from the bag : 2 Lost delivery guy turns out to be a hippie look alike: 30 And he was ea ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2009

    Update: Beer And Cheese Pairing Canceled

    The Mozzarella Company's beer and cheese pairing mentioned in yesterday's Hash Over post and scheduled for this evening has been canceled in anticipation of tonight's Chicago-like weather forecast.

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    Open Sesame

    It's no mystery that we're a fan of sweet treats around these parts. And thanks to our last Best of Dallas issue, it's also no mystery that we dig on the Natsumi gelato. We've given props to the organic partially-organic gelato purveyor for hand-cranking flavors that taste so much like the real thin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 21, 2009

    Words To Live By...

    "Why is cheese delicious on Italian food, but when you melt it on Chinese food, it's disgusting?" (Jason Jones, The Daily Show)

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Cliff Notes

    There's a new executive chef in the kitchen at the Belmont Hotel's Cliff Café. And she's been busy. Robin Gill Lacy has already revamped the café's menu, and her experience as prepared foods team leader at Whole Food Markets and culinary research and development coordinator at Veria Natural Welln ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Nandina Asian Tapas & Sushi

    Nandina 5631 Alta Ave. at Greenville Ave. 214-826-6300 Promised delivery time: 45 minutes to an hour Delivered in: 30 minutes The ScoreOnline menu: 0 Ease of phone communication: 10 Delivery speed: 15 Making 3 a.m. sushi delivery possible: 20 Complete and total Basil-o-Rama: 12 Non-traditional me ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2008

    Randy James' Top 10...Well, Top 3, Really...Foods In Fresno

    Taking a break from his duties as radio personality and producer of the popular Bo & Jim morning show on Lone Star 92.5, Randy James found himself in California.Fresno, California.Actually, he is spending the holidays with family there. Yet he still consented to providing City of Ate with a Top ... More >>

  • News

    December 25, 2008

    Christmas Comes More Than Once a Year for Mexicans

    Taking a break from his duties as radio personality and producer of the popular Bo & Jim morning show on Lone Star 92.5, Randy James found himself in California.Fresno, California.Actually, he is spending the holidays with family there. Yet he still consented to providing City of Ate with a Top ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    Ten Years In A Hole (In The Wall)

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2008

    Maybe These Two Frisco Women Could Be the Next Food Network Stars

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2008

    You Dim Sum, You Lose Some

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2007

    Cook on New Year's Eve? By Which You Mean "Drink," Right?

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 20, 2007

    The Cooking World is Tré's Oyster

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2007

    Come for the Food, Stay for the Fresh Purified Water -- Still and Sparkling!

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2007

    Video: 'Idol' Constantine Creeps Us Out

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 17, 2007

    Fuera del Clóset in Cedar Springs

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2007

    Naples Staples

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • News

    July 19, 2007

    Tom Hicks' Folly |Jesus and Harry Potter| Tonex's Naked Truth |Missing the Mark

    Like most worthwhile "hidden gem" ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n' Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile--very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian ... More >>

  • News

    July 19, 2007

    Sooner or Later

    Rule No. 1 for putting Dallas rap on the map: Avoid skating rinks

  • News

    July 12, 2007

    Boy Blunder

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2007

    R.I.P., Mother of Thai Food

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • News

    March 8, 2007

    ¡Ask a Mexican!

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • News

    December 14, 2006

    ¡Ask a Mexican!

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2006

    Holiday Feast

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2006

    Tutto Tootles

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2005

    Hooray Beer

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Calendar

    July 21, 2005

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2004

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Is baseball's youngest general manager man enough to rebuild the Rangers?

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Family-Oriented Belly-Dancing Scene

    Ciro's Continental Restaurant and Club

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Raw Deal

    Blue Fish

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Greasy Spoon

    Gold Rush Café

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Cup of Coffee

    Kostas Cafe

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Comeback

    Tipperary Inn

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Convenience-Store Decor

    Flash Mart

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Shepherd's Pie

    Tipperary Inn

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Mexican Fast Food

    ZuZu

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2004

    Dolma Days

    Mediterranean Festival has more than hummus and grape leaves

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2004

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Mediterranean Festival has more than hummus and grape leaves

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2004

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Mediterranean Festival has more than hummus and grape leaves

  • Calendar

    May 27, 2004

    This Week's Day-By-Day Picks

    Mediterranean Festival has more than hummus and grape leaves

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