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Tom Leppert Brings People Together

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Crow to Leppert: That Convention Center Hotel "Will Be a Huge Loser."

DFW Airport's Great! (But, a Suggestion.)

Laura and George Bush Haven't Bought Their Dallas House, Are Methodist

Portus 2008, Not Nearly As Exciting as a Good Match of Quidditch

In Dallas, a Meeting of Methodists, With SMU and Bush Library on the Agenda

Whatever Happened to That Presidential Library Disclosure Bill, Anyhows?

At the Anatole, John Carmack Got Gamers Quaking in Their Booties

Anti-Hotel Folks Make Their Case, to Which Developer Jack Matthews and the City Offer a Weary "Whatever"

Spirit In The Sky

The Hilton Anatole's sky-soaring restaurant Nana recently hired Russell Burkett as its new Wine Steward. This puts Burkett in charge of more than 600 selections of wine from the 27th-floor restaurant's varied and sophisticated wine collection. He will also provide ongoing wine education and progr ... More >>

Veggie Girl: Nana

It only took one vegetarian to convince Nana chef Anthony Bombaci to draw up a meat-free tasting menu. "They made reservations, they told us they were vegetarian and they paid for their food," Bombaci recalls. "And we served them meat." After their visit to Nana, Bombaci got a letter--"snail mai ... More >>

Steve Says

Forbes gives his election opinion

High-Class Ballin'

Don’t worry, it’s for fur-friends and charity

Green Reads

Don’t worry, it’s for fur-friends and charity

Demanding Answers as the Dallas Convention Center Hotel Moves Forward

As Mayor Tom Leppert pushes for a convention center hotel, critics demand more details and less tax money. At least, those who haven't been silenced do.

Denim Challenge

DIFFA reworks denim for charity

Missing Joules

Downtown resort shifts gears

Eat, Drink And Watch Traffic On Stemmons

Stephen P. Karlisch Nana's view is even better in color. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Nana at the Hilton Anatole will offer its monthly wine and food flight trio, Friday Night Flights. For $20 per head, plus tax and tip, you can sample three of the bar's fine wines paired with scallop ce ... More >>

So, See, Super Bowl XLV Really Is Coming to Dallas -- Fair Park and Downtown, Even

The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee this morning issued this joint media release, along with the National Football League, announcing venue selections for "16 key events" that'll be associated with Super Bowl XLV. Dallas and Fort Worth each get five; Arlington, four (including, ahem, the g ... More >>

Like a Virgin: How One So-Called "Bad Girl" Became a "Beautiful Young Lady"

The central question posed in this week's cover story is this: Can teaching rebellious young girls how to become old-school "ladies" save them from a cycle of teen pregnancy and poverty?Teen pregnancy is a riddle in Texas, a state that has the second-highest teen birthrate in the country behind Cali ... More >>

Sure, There's QuakeCon in August. But Sure to Be All the Rage? Id's Long-Awaited Rage.

For about a year, this is all folks have seen of id's new Rage, which will likely debut at QuakeCon.At last year's QuakeCon, held at the Hilton Anatole, id Software's John Carmack made a few announcements considered quite major at the time, among them word that the Mesquite-based developer was looki ... More >>

Major League Gamers Are Back at the Hilton Anatole, and They Ain't Playing Around

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

Paradise Leashed

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

Run, Run Rudolph!

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

Seasons Eatings

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

Seasons Eatings

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

A Skosh Of Scotch

Kimberly Thorpe"James ClouD," left, with Major League Gaming competitors Michael Green and Brenna Pierson, both 24​The Major League Gaming Pro Circuit has rolled into Dallas: Yesterday, scores of gamers (and their parents) checked into the Hilton Anatole, where the competition is being held this w ... More >>

Appetite For Instruction: Seared Scallops With Garlic, Chile And Cilantro

Recipe Demonstrated by Chef Anthony Bombaci of Nana ​I'm not too familiar with the feeling of winning a prestigious award, unless you count a participation ribbon in every sport I've ever played or beating out all the other 5th graders in my English class to win the weekly spelling bee. It's pro ... More >>

Commonwealth of Good Hair

Recipe Demonstrated by Chef Anthony Bombaci of Nana ​I'm not too familiar with the feeling of winning a prestigious award, unless you count a participation ribbon in every sport I've ever played or beating out all the other 5th graders in my English class to win the weekly spelling bee. It's pro ... More >>

Talk Nerdy to Me: The Media Grill Bar Gets Techy Chic

Courtesy of Media Grill Bar​The Hilton Anatole recently ditched the seedy, carpeted den that was the Crocodile Disco--the once notorious dance spot that had its heyday in the late 70's--and welcomes a truly state-of-the-art nightspot. Located near the hotel atrium's main entrance, the glitz of t ... More >>

Oh Condi, Condi

Courtesy of Media Grill Bar​The Hilton Anatole recently ditched the seedy, carpeted den that was the Crocodile Disco--the once notorious dance spot that had its heyday in the late 70's--and welcomes a truly state-of-the-art nightspot. Located near the hotel atrium's main entrance, the glitz of t ... More >>

Duck and Cover

Courtesy of Media Grill Bar​The Hilton Anatole recently ditched the seedy, carpeted den that was the Crocodile Disco--the once notorious dance spot that had its heyday in the late 70's--and welcomes a truly state-of-the-art nightspot. Located near the hotel atrium's main entrance, the glitz of t ... More >>

Rockets, Hookahs and Flamin' Hot Cheetos: Lighting A Fire At QuakeCon 2010

Photos by Patrick MichelsYears from now, they'll all be talking about that epic QuakeCon back when hookahs were still legal in Dallas.As Master o' Doom John Carmack wrapped his keynote sermon yesterday evening, the old familiar QuakeCon rhythm began drumming back to life, tap-tap-slurp, in the dim a ... More >>

From QuakeCon 2010, Proof That Sometimes It's Better Not to Sell Your Raffle Ticket

​Until Saturday, only a few thousand folks had taken a look at the Vimeo offering titled "Quakecon 2010: Attendee Blunder of the Year." But that number skyrocketed after AutoBlog, then Jalopnik, took a closer peek at the contents of the video, which was filmed at the Hilton Anatole a few days ago. ... More >>

Nana for a Song

​Until Saturday, only a few thousand folks had taken a look at the Vimeo offering titled "Quakecon 2010: Attendee Blunder of the Year." But that number skyrocketed after AutoBlog, then Jalopnik, took a closer peek at the contents of the video, which was filmed at the Hilton Anatole a few days ago. ... More >>

The 10 Best Christmas Dinners

Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.​Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>

Run for the Bells

Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.​Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>

Let Nana Cook for Your Nana

Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.​Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>

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 >>

Craig James, Now a Hall-of-Famer (at SMU)

​I went over to The Hilltop's website this afternoon to look for something unrelated and espied this announcement: "SMU announces the newest inductees into its Athletics Hall of Fame." At the top of the pops: running back Craig James of the Pony ExcessExpress. No word whether his former agent, She ... More >>

Taking a Swing at Childhood Obesity

Last week, we told you where you could eat well and do good on a budget. This week, it's time to stop being so stingy. ​The Event: The Annika Experience: Dinner & Golf Outing with Annika Sorenstam The Cause: ANNIKA Foundation The Place: Park Cities Club; Dallas National Golf Club If your pin ... More >>

Live Stream a Movie About the 11,000-Pound "Kinetic Sculpture" Now Hanging in the Anatole

What you see above is a 47-second sneak peek at a sneak peek of a film Wired.com shot at the Hilton Anatole during the installation of Reuben Margolin's "kinetic sculpture" Nebula, which was hung at Harlan Crow's hotel back in October. Reason I mention it: Wired shot about 100 hours' worth of footag ... More >>

These Cats Can Really Swing

What you see above is a 47-second sneak peek at a sneak peek of a film Wired.com shot at the Hilton Anatole during the installation of Reuben Margolin's "kinetic sculpture" Nebula, which was hung at Harlan Crow's hotel back in October. Reason I mention it: Wired shot about 100 hours' worth of footag ... More >>

Mayuri Makes a Move

​Earlier this month, Mayuri, "one of the oldest Indian restaurants in the DFW area," according to its owner Lalith Thota, moved from its location at Highway 114 and O'Connor Boulevard, where it had been serving diners for 14 years. Mayuri now serves its "typical ethnic Indian food," including ... More >>

Eight Foodie Events for Your July 4th Weekend

Justin Terveen​Fourth of July weekend, a time to grab a lawn chair, stock the cooler and sport American flag swag. We have a list of local spots that will be celebrating the long weekend by offering up fun, holiday-themed events. On Friday, Nana, the upscale restaurant in the Hilton Anatole (220 ... More >>

Exploring Texas Rangers' Options as Wheelin' and Dealin' Begins at Hilton Anatole

Photo by Sam MertenThe scene yesterday afternoon in the lobby of the Hilton Anatole.​Likely bracing for the departure of free-agent hurler C.J. Wilson, the Texas Rangers have already inked former Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan to a two-year, $14.5 million contract and announced Neftali Feli ... More >>