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May 2, 2012
10 Big Show Announcements: M83 at Palladium Ballroom, One Direction at American Airlines Center and More
M83Thursday, October 11, at Palladium BallroomThis must be some kind of record. The three most anticipated shows coming to town in the next year belong to M83. The two taking place at the Granada Theater later this month are sold out already. I wonder how long it will take for these tickets to disap ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Revenge of the Nerd: They Might Be Giants at the Granada
They Might Be Giants Granada Theater Thursday, February 2 When nerds sell out a show, you know you're in for it. Scanning the crowd at the Granada last night, I could tell there were quite a few folks paying babysitters until 11 p.m., who were maybe a bit pudgier than when they first got into the N ... More >>
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January 27, 2012
Developer Behind 1401 Elm Redo Says Plans Call For "Early March" Construction Start
So, maybe you noticed: On Monday we checked in to see how progress, or whatever, was going with efforts to redo 1401 Elm Street. That's the George Dahl-designed building Mike Sarimsakci was going to spruce up with $30 million in TIF money from Dallas City Hall. Except, turns out, the Turk's parte ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Turk Who Was Going to Redo 1401 Elm Now Has Big Plans For the Very Big 500 S. Ervay
This morning I called Karl Zavitkovsky, head of the city's Office of Economic Development, about something more or less related when he mentioned the "Turkish Trump." Say what now? Ah -- turns out, he thought we wrote this piece about Mike Sarimsakci, the developer who came to the city with big p ... More >>
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November 22, 2011
Café Istanbul, a Staple on Lovers, Gets a Makeover (Photos)
Café Istanbul has been in the Inwood Village Shopping Center on Lovers Lane for over 15 years, but this summer regulars found their go-to Mediterranean spot closed for renovations. When the restaurant reopened in mid-October, customers returned to a more slightly modern vibe, with new dark wood acc ... More >>
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November 26, 2010
Chef Kelly Dennis: Regrets, She's Had a Few, Friends, A Reason to Cook
Jenny BlockOn Wednesday, we gave you the goods on Kelly Dennis, executive chef at Bliss Café and Elixir Bar. Today, we asked Dennis to finish a few sentences for us. Later today, she shares one of her sweet recipes. (Note: Dennis' words are after the ellipses.) My friends say I'm... a rare type ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
KRLD Restaurant Week: Curious Omissions
Now that the 2010 KRLD Restaurant Week list of participating establishments has been officially released, reservations and plans are busily being made all over Dallas. This year's list includes a staggering 130 participants, and it seems that there are fewer places not choosing to participate ... More >>
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June 25, 2010
In Liverpool on July 4, Reds Supporters Are Declaring their Independence from Tom Hicks
Dallas Cowboy by Kit NelsonTexas Rangers fans know, sooner or later, Tom Hicks will no longer own the club -- probably not before the trade deadline, not in time to get Cliff Lee, but some day. Soon. Ish. And besides, for now, there's an 11-game win streak to cushion the blow; even better when it ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Bijoux Chef Mark Young Takes His Smoked Prawns With Heirloom Tomato Through Its Paces
Photos by Sarah Johnson Smoked Prawns with Heirloom Tomato and Pancetta Vinaigrette Demonstrated by Mark Young of Bijoux Dallas' Bijoux is a restaurant hidden away at Inwood Village located at Lovers Lane and Inwood Road. No, seriously, it's really hidden away. On our first visit there, we walke ... More >>
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December 29, 2009
The Night Before New Year's Eve, Deep Ellum Gets Another Bar and Live Music Venue
From La Grange's Facebook page So, it is the Continental Club or La Condesa? You be the judge come tomorrow.A very good Friend of Unfair Park was in Deep Ellum last night and noticed the sign: The King Bucks and The O's at La Grange on December 30. Turns out, tomorrow is opening night for the lat ... More >>
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December 17, 2009
Stephan Pyles is Back in Fine Form -- Again -- With Samar
From La Grange's Facebook page So, it is the Continental Club or La Condesa? You be the judge come tomorrow.A very good Friend of Unfair Park was in Deep Ellum last night and noticed the sign: The King Bucks and The O's at La Grange on December 30. Turns out, tomorrow is opening night for the lat ... More >>
Music
October 29, 2009
They Might Be Giants
Saturday, October 31, at House of Blues
Blogs
October 20, 2009
If All Goes According to Plan (Commission), Deep Ellum Will Be Bursting With New Joints
LaGrange is but one of a handful of new joints slated to open on Elm Street before year's end.While perusing the City Plan Commission agenda for Thursday I stumbled across some further good new for Deep Ellum: Two more joints are inching closer to opening on Elm Street, both right across the stre ... More >>
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October 20, 2009
Three New Venues Coming To Elm Street?
On a walk down Elm Street while heading to last week's Slowride Reunion at Elm Street Tattoo, I noticed that the doors were open at 2826, and a few people were buzzing about. The club isn't yet open, mind you--but owner Frank Maldonado, a couple booking agents and some artists who were working on ... More >>
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August 27, 2009
Top 10 Reasons The Dallas Suburbs Rule
austrini, via FlickrAllen at its most scenicTake a look at that grid of little boxes. Just like East Dallas, really--with newer homes and fewer trees. And no backyard chicken farming.Just this afternoon we received a note from Brian Rudolph, urging us to visit his Holy Grail Pub (an Old Monk spin ... More >>
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August 24, 2009
Sloppy Seconds: A Case of the Mondays
In this back-to-school edition of Sloppy Seconds, we're recapping a hectic week that saw complications both technical and interpersonal as the City of Ate crew went about its business. Still, from wine classes to a little meta-analysis, last week saw plenty of learning opportunities for devotees ... More >>
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June 30, 2009
Revolving Doors: June Without The Swoon
Word that Sambuca decided to shutter their Addison location stirred little reaction. It had been relegated to the ranks of karaoke bar, after all. Then Omega's locked up and Fedora appeared to follow suit. Suddenly it looked as if Dallas had hit the skids.Oh, the recession cut into profit margins ac ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
Walking In The 'Burbs
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
News
May 29, 2008
Fix The Streets Or Build A $500 Million Hotel. Seems Like A No-Brainer
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
Music
May 1, 2008
Kelly and Kim Deal Faced Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle Together in The Breeders and With Addiction at Home
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
Blogs
April 24, 2008
Women's Chorus of Dallas Doo Doo Doos Its Way Into Our Hearts
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
Calendar
February 28, 2008
Educational Giants
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
News
January 24, 2008
Wah! Wah! Wah!|Living in the Past|Corrections for 1/17/08
Not that I socialize much, but when I returned from my stint in Europe, two questions--approaching from different perspectives, but essentially the same--kept popping up in conversation: "are you glad to be back?" and "do you miss it?"Neither is easy to answer. Every city has its own set of positive ... More >>
News
November 30, 2006
Anna Nirvana
Falling in Love-40 with a tennis temptress
Home Entertainment
September 21, 2006
Our top DVD picks for the week of September 19
Falling in Love-40 with a tennis temptress
Dining
March 17, 2005
Mid-Rift Crisis
Where can you find belly dancing in Dallas?
Best of Dallas
October 14, 2004
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Café Istanbul
Music
July 15, 2004
They Might Be Giants
July 17-18
Music
October 10, 2002
A Little Respeto
How Maná won the war for its reputation--without even trying
News
September 12, 2002
Civil Disservice
Ted and Laura team up, which is a deeply unnatural thing
Music
December 28, 2000
Crit and Shap 2000
The worst of the worst
Culture
September 28, 2000
Abstract Rebel
To achieve the stillness and symmetry that define his art, Hermann Sigg had to burn a big bridge
Best of Dallas
September 21, 2000
Best local tour of the Middle East
Worldwide Food, Inc.
News
December 17, 1998
Joe Bob in Bloom
John Bloom has taken his alter ego, Joe Bob Briggs, and gone Hollywood. But watching America's favorite drive-in movie critic on television these days, a new character is emerging: John Bloom himself
Music
December 4, 1997
Deck the malls
This season's Christmas album offerings
Dining
August 10, 1995
Turkish delight
Cafe Istanbul offers an exotic bazaar
Music
December 1, 1994
Roadshows
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