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Grand Marnier

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    May 25, 2012

    The Dram Brings a Bit of Class to Henderson Avenue's Late-Night Scene

    There are a lot of things that irritate me about clubs (long lines in the girls' bathroom, aggressively flirty dudes in Tapout tees), but the thing I hate the most is shitty, expensive drinks. Fourteen dollars for a poorly mixed gin and tonic made with well liquor that's guaranteed to produce a han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2012

    Let's Get Together and Fix the Mimosa

    What the hell happened to the mimosa? What could actually be a light, delicate and refreshing morning drink has become the booze of choice for those so hungover they can't choke down anything else without booting. And with very few exceptions, they're consistently terrible. (Maybe it's because they' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2011

    Dallas' Snappiest Desserts, In Photos

    Samantha GuzmanBolsa's "Chocolate Thingy" with almond brittle and Grand Marnier Anglaise: more in the slide show.​We're mostly savory animals at the Observer. We like our fried things, cheeses and big burgers. In the last year, we've sent food photographers to shoot Dallas' meats, tacos and ch ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 28, 2011

    Mesa: Bringing Veracruz to Oak Cliff

    Mesa's rustic version of Mexico doesn't bring the heat, but it stays true to its roots.

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    July 22, 2011

    Celebrating the Day the Margarita Died (In the City That Killed It)

    ​Sunday is National Tequila Day, a "holiday" Dallasites can celebrate with extra exuberance as residents of the city that fucked up margaritas forever. Mariano Martinez birthed the margarita machine here, 40 years ago, after a frightening opening night nearly handed him his ass. Turns out his ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 12, 2011

    Flippin' Out Crepes Will Help You Celebrate Bastille Day, Even If They're Not Sure What It Is

    Monica Berry​So Bastille Day is coming up, on Thursday, July 14. And you actually have options on where to celebrate in Dallas. You could grab your beret and head to Bastille on Bishop in Oak Cliff. The Alliance Francaise of Dallas and the French American Chamber of Commerce are partnering u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2011

    Cibus: Try the Half-off Pizza and Drink Specials, if You Can Find a Cool Seat

    ​Happy Eating brings you tips on the best deals on local restaurants' happy hour menus. Just like its North Park neighbor Kona Grill, Cibus has made some changes to its happy hour selections. Where: Cibus, 8687 N. Central Expressway, No. 1608 (in NorthPark Center mall). When: 4-7p.m M ... More >>

  • Dining

    June 2, 2011

    Dragonfly: It's a Beautiful Meal

    Life is a cabaret at Hotel ZaZa's joint.

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2011

    The Pyramid Goes Retro With Season's Special Menu

    Young chefs may have mastered foams and liquid nitrogen, but many of them are stumped by the classical dishes that once formed the core of kitchen repertoires -- or so claim The Pyramid's back-of-the-house veterans. ​"I have chefs who've been here 32 years," executive chef Andre Natera explai ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Liquered-up: Holiday Treats for the Non-Frat-House Set

    Grandma always said she bought Jagermeister during the holidays for cooking, not body shots. Yeah, right.​Sigel's in Addison is putting together a line-up of liqueurs for its upcoming Holiday LiqueurFest that's rarely seen outside frat houses. The store's serving Baileys, Kahlua, Jagermeister ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    A Natural Touch Boosts Deep Eddy Above the Wretched Flavored Vodka Market

    ​Sweet tea vodka has its detractors, but few can make a better case against the typically artificial-tasting drink than a tea manufacturer. "You look on the backs of the bottles; they use high-fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, red dye number five and rotgut vodka, pardon my French," says ... More >>

  • Dining

    April 22, 2010

    Arcodoro & Pomodoro Goes Fancy, but the Fundamental Remain Solid

    ​Sweet tea vodka has its detractors, but few can make a better case against the typically artificial-tasting drink than a tea manufacturer. "You look on the backs of the bottles; they use high-fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, red dye number five and rotgut vodka, pardon my French," says ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 14, 2010

    The Salvadorian Restaurant, Mario Sabino's, Suffers From An Identity Crisis, Lost Between The Sameness Of A Local Chain and The Authenticity of a Mom-And-Pop Shop.

    ​Sweet tea vodka has its detractors, but few can make a better case against the typically artificial-tasting drink than a tea manufacturer. "You look on the backs of the bottles; they use high-fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, red dye number five and rotgut vodka, pardon my French," says ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 22, 2009

    Girl Drink Drunk: Matt's, Lakewood and David Cross

    David Cross can work a room, and work over a heckler.​I met with girl drinkers Marla, Melissa and my sis Tracy for a night of comedy and cheesy appetizers. And drinks. Of course there were drinks. We were all geared up to see the partly-cloudy comic with a side of soapbox, David Cross. Unfortunate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2009

    Handle The Proof: Which Liquors Burn?

    auntcrazy.com​You still see a flaming shot every once in awhile. For the most part, however, bars wisely consider the close proximity of of fire and alcohol to be a generally bad idea.Why? An Australian bar owner related a story about the time some riotous types ordered a round of B-52s and excite ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2009

    Short Orders: Avanti Neighborhood Bistro

    Avanti Neighborhood Bistro5001 Addison Circle, Addison972-386-7800Duck confit consists of meat cooked in its own fat. The French developed a simple process rendering it perfect for storage over those occasional periods of foreign occupation. Merely by ramming it into a crock also packed with fat, du ... More >>

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    December 25, 2008

    Board-Game Casino

    Avanti Neighborhood Bistro5001 Addison Circle, Addison972-386-7800Duck confit consists of meat cooked in its own fat. The French developed a simple process rendering it perfect for storage over those occasional periods of foreign occupation. Merely by ramming it into a crock also packed with fat, du ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 31, 2008

    Faking It

    Avanti Neighborhood Bistro5001 Addison Circle, Addison972-386-7800Duck confit consists of meat cooked in its own fat. The French developed a simple process rendering it perfect for storage over those occasional periods of foreign occupation. Merely by ramming it into a crock also packed with fat, du ... More >>

  • Dining

    October 20, 2005

    Sweet and Lowdown

    What is a good margarita?

  • Dining

    July 28, 2005

    An Uneven Slope

    An Uneven Slope: Inconsistencies make for an unpredictable ride at Walnut Hill Grill

  • Dining

    July 18, 2002

    Chick Pea Smirk

    Café Izmir founder dares to ask the question, "got hummus?"

  • Dining

    February 21, 2002

    Margarita Mix

    What is top shelf?

  • Dining

    November 15, 2001

    Heavy Metal Nosh

    The Mercury stands tall above its food court neighbors

  • Dining

    October 4, 2001

    Endurance Test

    Arthur's has had more than its share of restaurant trials

  • Dining

    March 22, 2001

    Tarnished Silver

    Disparity finds a home at The Silver Room

  • Dining

    November 23, 2000

    Urban Modesty

    Jeroboam has it all

  • Dining

    April 27, 2000

    Lo-lo-lo-lo-Lola

    This place positively croons

  • Dining

    February 10, 2000

    Cold wind blows

    Tramontana gets some small tweaks. It needs bigger ones.

  • Dining

    September 17, 1998

    Food play

    Nana Grill's new chef toys with compelling flavors

  • Dining

    May 21, 1998

    Service with a frown

    A mediocre menu and lackluster service take the fine out of the dining at Mel Hollen's

  • Dining

    July 24, 1997

    Keeping the pita puffed

    Hedary's Lebanese Oven & Grill offers reverent interpretations of ancient dishes

  • Dining

    September 12, 1996

    No questions

    Ignoring food trends, Arthur's does it like it always has--with a flourish

  • Dining

    June 27, 1996

    French lesson

    With Dallas' French cuisine in decline, Chez Gerard offers a survival lesson

  • Dining

    September 14, 1995

    The French master

    Guy Calluaud's latest eatery on Lovers Lane shows off a stunning palette of cuisines

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