Grapevine

Local 13-Year-Old Now Holds Guitar Hero World Record. Or Does He?

How About a Father’s Day Worth Celebrating?

GameStop Makes a Fistful of Money, Then Watches Stock Plunge

Oh Look, A New Punk Venue Opening In Grapevine

Spring In Your Step

Celebrate Nicholas Altobelli's CD Release This Friday in Grapevine

Since we're on the topic of CD release parties already: You may recall a few months ago when I wrote about this local, young, up and coming alt-country singer/songwriter, Nicholas Altobelli. Basically, I stumbled, quite literally, into The Cavern one night and was taken aback by Altobelli's way-beyo ... More >>

Picture Shows: The Pretenders at House of Blues on Friday Night, The Jonas Brothers Movie Premiere

Drew WilliamsChrissie Hynde and The Pretenders stoppd through town on Friday night for a gig at the House of Blues, and somewhere in the crowd--or, from the looks of it, everywhere in the crowd--Observer photographer Drew Williams was in attendance, documenting the event for a slideshow, which you c ... More >>

Ain't No Mountain High

The musicians behind Mount Righteous' feel-good amp-less ensemble aim to get you on their level

Extreme Grape

The musicians behind Mount Righteous' feel-good amp-less ensemble aim to get you on their level

Review: Bob's Steak & Chop House

Bob's brings the beef to the 'burbs

Wish List

Bob's brings the beef to the 'burbs

Join The Wine Train

Bob's brings the beef to the 'burbs

So Blue

These musicians have the blues, but they're happy to be here

Take a Joke

These musicians have the blues, but they're happy to be here

The Main Thing

Grapevine packs a full weekend

Wine and Vine

Grapefest celebrates 20 years

Ridin' Dirty

Grapefest celebrates 20 years

Old Salts

Grapefest celebrates 20 years

It's What's for Dinner

Grapevine wrangles a beefeater

Rollin' in Grapevine

Grapevine wrangles a beefeater

Wine Graft

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Open Arms

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Town Down

Where can I take people to see the real Dallas?

Grape Escape

Go ahead and stomp

Hot Stuff

Highland Village is full of hot air

Incredible Journey

Bid the butterflies adieu

Half-Cocked

Half Shells Seafood Grill

10 Questions: Jon Bryan

Patrick MichelsHell with all this 'mixologist' talk. After 16 years behind a bar, Bryan calls himself an inebriation specialist.The Grapevine's longstanding early shift bartender--he signed on in 1998--knows most people in the joint by name...or he will, if you show up again. His casual, chatty and ... More >>

GameStop Banking On "Used Product"

Grapevine-based GameStop this morning reported its first-quarter '09 financials, which look pretty nice on the surface: Total sales were up 9.2% to $1.98 billion, and net earnings jumped 13.4% to $70.4 million. Among the reasons cited for the increased income: the release of the Nintendo DSi and suc ... More >>

A Loaded Plan

Grapevine-based GameStop this morning reported its first-quarter '09 financials, which look pretty nice on the surface: Total sales were up 9.2% to $1.98 billion, and net earnings jumped 13.4% to $70.4 million. Among the reasons cited for the increased income: the release of the Nintendo DSi and suc ... More >>

Who Has The Time?

I'm curious about the thought process restaurateurs go through when plotting their web presence. 'A picture, logo and marketing blurb on the main page. Maybe a link to the menu. Ooh--how 'bout a photo gallery. OK, let's stick the address here under "contact" so it's out of the way. Think that's it.' ... More >>

Near DFW Airport, a Proposed Development That's Part Theme Park, Part United Nations

A "snapshot" from the World Villages of Grapevine, because, look, we've never met a conceptual rendering we didn't love.If you have time for a quick trip 'round the world this morning, check out the home page of World Villages of Grapevine -- home of the alleged $70-million indoor ski jump announced ... More >>

The Big Texan

A "snapshot" from the World Villages of Grapevine, because, look, we've never met a conceptual rendering we didn't love.If you have time for a quick trip 'round the world this morning, check out the home page of World Villages of Grapevine -- home of the alleged $70-million indoor ski jump announced ... More >>

Grapevine Uncorked

A "snapshot" from the World Villages of Grapevine, because, look, we've never met a conceptual rendering we didn't love.If you have time for a quick trip 'round the world this morning, check out the home page of World Villages of Grapevine -- home of the alleged $70-million indoor ski jump announced ... More >>

Mount Righteous

Open Your Mouth EP (Self-released)

Dallas's Most Authentic Dive Bars

Pull up a stool, order some cheap whiskey and don’t forget to duck when the beer bottles fly

3,000 Pounds of Pie and A Roomful of Sales Reps: The Recipe for One Sweet World Record

Photos by Patrick MichelsIf not for the pies, a roomful of people in white plastic ponchos might have seemed strange.​Stepping into the big white tent next to Grapevine's Embassy Suites, the first thing you noticed last night was that it smelled great inside. The air hung thick and fruity, and as ... More >>

Watch: Mount Righteous -- "Suburban Homesick Blues"

Just came across the above video for Mount Righteous' song "Suburban Homesick Blues," which--let's see here, wasn't on 2008's When the Music Starts or on 2009's Open Your Mouth EP, so...--certainly appears to be a brand new track, presumably from the band's upcoming full-length, due out here in the ... More >>

Hop Onto The Dallas Lilith Fair Bill. Or Maybe Open For The Rocket Summer.

​A couple interesting items in the inbox this morning for local musicians looking to add some high-profile gigs to their resume. So, hey, might as well pass 'em along, yeah?First up a chance to open for The Rocket Summer on Friday, February 26, when Bryce Avary stops on by the Granada Theater to c ... More >>

Liverpool Pickin'

​A couple interesting items in the inbox this morning for local musicians looking to add some high-profile gigs to their resume. So, hey, might as well pass 'em along, yeah?First up a chance to open for The Rocket Summer on Friday, February 26, when Bryce Avary stops on by the Granada Theater to c ... More >>

DC9 Live at El Sibil, Ep. 10: Mount Righteous

And if YouTube is more your flavor, here's your link.Our weekly video segments here on DC9 tend to be quieter, stripped-down affairs. But there wasn't a chance our tenth taping over at El Sibil was going to go that way last week--not with nine-piece Mount Righteous armed with with megaphones and a f ... More >>

Art Of The Wine Taste

And if YouTube is more your flavor, here's your link.Our weekly video segments here on DC9 tend to be quieter, stripped-down affairs. But there wasn't a chance our tenth taping over at El Sibil was going to go that way last week--not with nine-piece Mount Righteous armed with with megaphones and a f ... More >>

Bedtime Story

And if YouTube is more your flavor, here's your link.Our weekly video segments here on DC9 tend to be quieter, stripped-down affairs. But there wasn't a chance our tenth taping over at El Sibil was going to go that way last week--not with nine-piece Mount Righteous armed with with megaphones and a f ... More >>

BYOB: Taking a Guided Tour
Of Grapevine's Wineries

​North Texas has "poor clay soil, high humidity and really warm nights," in the words of a tour guide at Delaney Vineyards, but that hasn't stopped a few entrepreneurs from trying to jump start a wine tourism boom in Grapevine. Grapevine, home to seven wineries, has hosted an annual wine fest ... More >>

Starboard Lights

​North Texas has "poor clay soil, high humidity and really warm nights," in the words of a tour guide at Delaney Vineyards, but that hasn't stopped a few entrepreneurs from trying to jump start a wine tourism boom in Grapevine. Grapevine, home to seven wineries, has hosted an annual wine fest ... More >>

Big Notes on the Big Screen

​North Texas has "poor clay soil, high humidity and really warm nights," in the words of a tour guide at Delaney Vineyards, but that hasn't stopped a few entrepreneurs from trying to jump start a wine tourism boom in Grapevine. Grapevine, home to seven wineries, has hosted an annual wine fest ... More >>

Stomp Then Sip

​North Texas has "poor clay soil, high humidity and really warm nights," in the words of a tour guide at Delaney Vineyards, but that hasn't stopped a few entrepreneurs from trying to jump start a wine tourism boom in Grapevine. Grapevine, home to seven wineries, has hosted an annual wine fest ... More >>

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 >>

25th Annual GrapeFest Starts Thursday, the Same Day as Oktoberfest. Decisions, Decisions.

Grapefest​It's a good week for suburban boozin'. Grapevine's 25th annual GrapeFest begins this Thursday and lasts throughout the weekend. With Addison's Oktober Fest covering the same days, we're all being put in that awkward "choosing sides" predicament. But, something that might help in yo ... More >>

Let It Snow

Grapefest​It's a good week for suburban boozin'. Grapevine's 25th annual GrapeFest begins this Thursday and lasts throughout the weekend. With Addison's Oktober Fest covering the same days, we're all being put in that awkward "choosing sides" predicament. But, something that might help in yo ... More >>