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May 10, 2012
The Fieri Effect
Local restaurants try survive the crush of customers that follows a visit from Food Network's frosted-tip rainmaker.
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May 7, 2012
Win Free VIP Tickets To Iron Fork
Update: We've selected two winners based on funny: BeSly, who offed Paula Deen by stuffing her with icing using a CO2 charged ISI Gourmet Whip, and Tyler Kitchens, who takes issue with Giada's pronunciation of LEE-MUN-CHELL-OH. If we can't get a hold of them we'll dial up some new winners. Thanks fo ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
Maple and Motor, Il Cane Rosso Get the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Treatment in April
Burgermeister Jack Perkins announced via Facebook yesterday that the Food Network will be airing the Maple and Motor-featured episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Monday, April 9, at 9 p.m. The gloriously douchey (But somehow still lovable? No? Just me?) Guy Fieri tore through Dallas in late ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Taste Europe in Arlington. Guy Fieri Did.
A few weeks back, when Guy Fieri and the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives crew stencil-painted the metroplex, tracking their movements was sort of like tracking a spiky-haired, loud-mouthed Santa. But when I heard they filmed an episode at a spot that I've driven by no less than 100 times and never once ... More >>
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December 27, 2011
Jay Jerrier of Il Cane Rosso on Guy Fieri, Naples and Making Peace with Yelp
In one quick year, Il Cane Rosso has become the most esteemed pizza joint in Dallas. Owner Jay Jerrier discovered this style of Neapolitan pizza while on a trip in Naples with his wife in 1995 and has worked diligently to bring the same pizza experience to Dallas. Recently Guy Fieri and the Diners, ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
Guy Fieri Also Marked His Territory at Afrah in Richardson. Somehow That's Less Annoying.
AfrahAfrah RestaurantAmidst his stops at Dallas' well loved "dives," Guy Fieri and his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives crew filmed at the Middle Eastern restaurant Afrah in Richardson last week. Brothers Ayad, Youssef and Nabil El-horr, who co-own and manage the restaurant together, init ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Guy Fieri Just Marked His Territory at Il Cane Rosso
Il Cane RossoMaple and Motor, you're not alone. This morning Il Cane Rosso posted this on their Facebook page: Cane Rosso is CLOSED at lunch today for a private Holiday Party. We will re-open for dinner at 5pm! Come down and try some of Deep Ellum Brewing Company's beers AND a Lockhart Bur ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Fieri Sightings, Burgers, Puffy Tacos and New Openings: The Week in Dallas' Food Scene
Ugh, indeed. I'm definitely still the new guy. I don't know how I can be described as anything but the new guy when you take into account my antics at the Loon last night. Apparently they pour their drinks with a heavy, heavy hand, and I was the last to know. The weekend is here, though, an ... More >>
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December 7, 2011
Guy Fieri Sightings: Lunch at Chop House Burgers in Arlington, Then Dough Pizzeria for Dinner
Dough Pizzeria DallasAs Scott wrote about last week, Guy Fieri is in town to shoot episodes for his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives at Maple and Motor and Pecan Lodge. We caught word that they also filmed at Chop House Burgers in Arlington yesterday. I called Chef Kenny Mills today. "I'm ... More >>
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December 2, 2011
Maple and Motor and Pecan Lodge to be Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
This burger will likely be featured on the Food Network soonJack Perkins' Maple and Motor burger mecca will be closed for lunch next Thursday. A recent post to the restaurant's Facebook page has scarce details about the closure: We will be closed for lunch Dec 8. I'll tell you why later. T ... More >>
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December 2, 2011
Pig Parts, Happy Endings and More: The Week in the Dallas Food Scene
I'm thinking the cool and damp weather warrants a pot of hearty braised lamb shanks and lots and lots of red wine. Or maybe I'll get around to making my first pot of chili since moving to Texas -- anything to counter the clouds and mist that looks down-right Xanax-inducing. But first there's ... More >>
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November 21, 2011
100 Holidays Ranked By Deliciousness
Known: Thanksgiving is one of the best food holidays ever. So, where do the other 99 holidays we could think of rank? We're so glad you asked. 1. Day After Thanksgiving: All the food, none of the family. Plus you get Leftovers Sandwiches. Choose to deny that this is the best food holiday of all foo ... More >>
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November 17, 2011
Postcard from Texas Meth Country
In one East Texas town, a new brand of meth lab has business -- and the occasional house -- booming.
Blogs
October 28, 2011
"I Am a Whore," and Other Things Anthony Bourdain Said in Dallas Last Night
Not even Game 6 of the World Series could keep local food fetishists from getting their Anthony Bourdain fix last night. The author-speaker-cook-TV-host-and-more took the Majestic stage to a nearly packed house last night, for a talk and Q and A sponsored by City of Ate. (Read my interview wi ... More >>
Dining
October 27, 2011
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana: VPNot
Preston Hollow's newest Pizzeria makes decent pizza, but it's not as authentic as the menu claims
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October 14, 2011
At Mama Connie's Diner, All You Need is $5.35 and an Old Man to Light the Way
via Oak Cliff PeepsOther people eating breakfast for lunch count: 5 Level of weirdness felt when "Let's Get It Started" by the Black Eyed Peas played on the speakers in this old-school diner: 4 out of 5 I'm drawn to open restaurants with deserted parking lots like Glee is drawn to sucking. L ... More >>
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September 2, 2011
Eat Street: James Cunningham Celebrates Street Food ... Not Here, Of Course
Eat Street host James Cunningham lets food serve as the real star of his show.Eat Street leads with one of its many trump cards when it starts out each episode with chrome-domed host, James Cunningham, just taking up some space on a city sidewalk, shooting the breeze. Cunningham may have been ... More >>
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June 3, 2011
Lettuce Wrap Up: Of Miami BBQ Sucks, Douche-bars, and Magnums
Utopias. A really expensive beer.There was plenty going still going on with In-N-Out and food trucks this week, but I think we all need some time off. Instead, Dallas blogs have soda-and-burger paintings, fighting words about sous-vide and sweaters, and Miami spurting some nonsense. Read on. Cit ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
A Guy's Guy: Food Network's Fieri is Awesome, Dude
Food NetworkYou go, Guy.There may be no other Food Network personality worthy of not just one but, count 'em, two Screen Bites reviews than Guy Fieri. Already the raucous center of a previous appreciation of his kitchen-bound program, Guy's Big Bite, which single-handedly proved that Fieri p ... More >>
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May 20, 2011
Emeril's Road(kill) Show
Don't give a damn if he ain't got that "Bam!"The food television world has officially tilted off its precise axis. Emeril Lagasse, the original food television über star, the Spencer Tracy of all cathode-ray cuisine -- in his new program, The Originals with Emeril -- has been officially stri ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Top 7 Most Irritating Food Commericals
Ritz Hey Guy, how 'bout never driving your exhaust spewing Ritz truck near our food. Capeesh? It's been a long day. You're at home watching Top Chef. After three-to-four minutes of actual show, you get an ad blitz (Yes, this scenario implies you don't have TiVo).There's the ad where Burger King's ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
Valentine's Gift Ideas For Foodies (By Base)
Jack HarnerBecause romantic sports metaphors never go out of style.Valentine's Day. It's about love and romance and red dye #5. It's about making your sweetheart feel special. But, more than that, Valentine's Day is about trading gifts for lovin'. To make things easy this year, we've put together ... More >>
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February 6, 2011
Guy Fieri Takes a Big Bite Out of Super Bowl XLV
Eric Garcia We're combing through the massive influx of photos from the Super Bowl parties, and we caught this gem from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri. He was among a whole slew of celebrities at the Maxim Super Bowl party at Fair Park in Dallas, but one of the few to nearly t ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Kitchen of Champions
Eric Garcia We're combing through the massive influx of photos from the Super Bowl parties, and we caught this gem from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host Guy Fieri. He was among a whole slew of celebrities at the Maxim Super Bowl party at Fair Park in Dallas, but one of the few to nearly t ... More >>
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January 31, 2011
Super Bowl Week: Charities Ride the Hype
Dallas is going to see more than an infestation of football fans this week. In honor of the big game, groups are putting their best philanthropy out there. The Event: Leading Ladies Spectacular The Cause: Genesis Women's Shelter This year, the Leading Ladies' philanthropy spilled over into t ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Couch Potato: What Is It With This Guy?
Matthew McConaughey (left) and Guy FieriEverything about Guy Fieri is big and boisterous, and has been that way ever since he walked off a winner in the Food Network's second season of the Next Food Network Star. His voice's volume and rasp call to mind an overworked cattle-auctioneer. His sh ... More >>
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December 14, 2010
Think Cupcakes Are Over? Tell it to Gigi.
Photos by Kristy YangGina "Gigi" Butler: With God and frosting on her side, anything is possible.Dallas' love affair with cupcakes continues. The force is strong in those miniature desserts, and a new aspirant has thrown its hat into the oven. And after having met the queen bee of the newest ... More >>
Blogs
November 12, 2010
Making a List: Who's Been Naughty
Or Nice on the Web?
Gosh, and we wonder why meat-eaters so often make fun of vegans.As any web editor will tell you, the best way to up the "viewage" is a daily list. People love lists. Five Ways to Hack a McRib and Six Things to Do with Disturbing Halloween Candy proved this theory. My pitch for Top Five Sauces ... More >>
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October 27, 2010
Eat for a Cause -- Other Than Being Hungry,
We Mean
Put your money where your mouth is. Various Dallas eateries are supplying food and drink for a cause. Read on for details of this week's charitable happenings. The place: Texas Motor Speedway/Asphalt Chef The cause: Speedway Children's Charities and Mario Batali Foundation Pork, gulf shrim ... More >>
Dining
June 17, 2010
Avila's and Mextopia: Good Tex-Mex Must be in the DNA
Put your money where your mouth is. Various Dallas eateries are supplying food and drink for a cause. Read on for details of this week's charitable happenings. The place: Texas Motor Speedway/Asphalt Chef The cause: Speedway Children's Charities and Mario Batali Foundation Pork, gulf shrim ... More >>
Blogs
February 19, 2010
Judge Has Ordered the Gutted Avila's on Maple Be Returned to the Way It Was By Today
Ricardo Avila with Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives last yearThe legal wrangling over the fate of Avila's on Maple Avenue will continue this afternoon at the George Allen Courts Building: Judge Ken Molberg has ordered Ricardo Avila appear in his courtroom at 1:30 p.m. To many, Ricardo's t ... More >>
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February 19, 2010
In the Matter of Avila v. Avila
Spike Johnson"Heartbreaking." "Painful." That is how Anita Avila describes the fight over the restaurant on Maple Avenue she and her husband opened in January 1986. In the end, she says, all she wants is for the restaurant to reopen with her once more running the operation, as she'd done before h ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
The Fight Over Avila's Results in Lawsuits, a Gutted Restaurant and a Sad Family Feud
The inside of Avila's on Maple Avenue, four days after Ricardo Avila cleaned out the restaurantI've been trying to keep up with the dramatic doings at Avila's on Maple Avenue via SideDish for the past week, which hasn't been easy -- especially following today's item concerning the beloved restaur ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
A Look Behind the Scenes at Avila's, Which Is Easier When the Walls Are Stripped
Robert WilonskyIf you haven't swung past Avila's on Maple Avenue in the last week or so, you might be surprised by the sudden turn that's left the time-honored Mexican spot looking more This Old House than Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.It's a stirring cautionary tale of what can happen when you let ... More >>
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November 17, 2009
Pho From Home: Finding Perfection
In Pho From Home we seek out the variety of pho--authentic, Texified, good and bad--available in restaurants, starting in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and winding all the way around the Dallas area.I am staring at a forty-paged PDF file on my laptop. My mother, who lives in Ho Chi Minh City, ... More >>
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October 20, 2009
Dude Food: Avila's
Noah W. BaileySeriously, Avila's, somebody could have parked there.Avila's 4714 Maple Ave.214-520-2700Dude Factor: 8, or "Nuevo Laredo", on a scale of 1 ("Stays in Mexico") to 10 ("El Paso")A wise man once said "don't shit where you eat, kid." Whoever built Avila's blatantly ignored his adv ... More >>
Blogs
July 1, 2009
On The Range: Flautas & Taquitos
From street vendor snack to the frozen food aisle.On The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.Sometime toward 3 a.m., when the drinking is (usually) winding down and serious munchies coming on, almost anything will make for a snack, providing it releases th ... More >>
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June 8, 2009
Popular For Being Popular
Kalandrakas via FlicrPlease forgive the rambling nature of this rant. It's Monday, there's no sign of the "Knockers" post due at 11 a.m., nor of some other stuff. I have a nice sunburn from the FC Dallas game. And on Saturday afternoon I waited in a 30 minute line, just so I could order one of Twist ... More >>
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June 1, 2009
10 Questions: Melissa D'Arabian, Food Network Contestant
When contestants for the upcoming series of The Next Food Network Star were announced, she was labeled the 'stay at home mom.' Indeed, the Keller resident tends to four young children--which, of course, means cooking three meals a day, just about every day of the week. Producers for the show ap ... More >>
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May 26, 2009
10 Questions: Jeff Harris of Craft
Harris is so new, the restaurant website still lists Zappola as chef. So here's the interior, instead.When chef Anthony Zappola left for Craft in Los Angeles, the restaurant promoted Harris to the top spot.Formerly sous chef in Tom Colicchio's Dallas outpost, Harris arrived from Craft New York ... More >>
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January 27, 2009
Dude Food: Baker's Ribs
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>

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