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April 6, 2012
White Denim - The Granada - 4/5/12
White Denim, Hundred Visions, Soviet The Granada Thursday, April 5 White Denim has a history of stealing the show for me. I first saw them what feels like one million years ago at Pastime Tavern. The Internet tells me this was actually 2009: I got there early to catch openers PVC Street Gang, but a ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
We Gave Trailercakes a Big Box of Crap and They Made Us Two Glorious Cupcakes
Can Dr Pepper Ten and Red Vines equal crazy-delicious?Once a month or so, we invite a new lucky soul to attempt to conquer The Box. Their challenge: To create something awesome out of whatever ingredients are in the box. It's like Chopped plus Punk'd, only less terrible. This month, Traile ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
Can Trailercakes Save Katy Perry and Russell Brand's Marriage? Probably.
Somehow, Trailercakes will turn this box of crap (and Jack Daniels) into two awesome cupcakes.Welcome to the return of The Box. Last time, The Grape's Brian C. Luscher turned our box of crap into a badass quail egg terrine. This time the cupcakers at Trailercakes will get a chance to turn a b ... More >>
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December 16, 2011
City of Ate's Holiday Gift Guide
Get lit with this drinking fountain from Nostalgia Electrics. It's getting late. There are only eight shopping days left before Christmas. If you're doing your shopping online, you should blow off work the rest of the day and get to it. We've compiled a list to guide you. These unique items w ... More >>
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September 14, 2011
Un-Fried at the Fair: Brain Freeze, Frogurt and Sweet Tea Pickles
Frozen yogurt, why have you not fried yourself?We've talked a lot about the fried food coma the State Fair of Texas will be offering up this year, and we figure it's time we mention a couple of new vendors who are stepping up the unfried fair fare. (If only to ask them why they have yet to fr ... More >>
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August 18, 2011
What Exactly Do the Cowboys Have in Running Back Felix Jones?
Is Felix Jones the man? Or just the man until DeMarco Murray becomes the man? Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said this week on his weekly radio show that he considers the fourth-year running back one of the keys to Dallas' season. "I expect Felix to have a really good season," Jones said. "A ... More >>
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August 3, 2011
Velvet Taco Blogging Frenzy: Don't Believe the Hype
Bloggers be crazy. Myself included. Pegasus threw up a headline yesterday announcing that the much-hyped Velvet Taco restaurant (destined to become a soul-sucking chain) is open. The story itself says the restaurant will open this weekend, and links to a series of other stories drinking the PR Ko ... More >>
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June 28, 2011
Hooray for the Red, White and Blue. Now, Pass the Tums.
Should you be the sort to stick blueberries and strawberries on top of a pound cake and call it patriotic, or arrange crudités so they look like fireworks, get out now. Realize that blue cheese isn't as terrifically blue as everyone likes to say it is, so we ask that you stop crumbling it on top ... More >>
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June 17, 2011
Whitt's End: 6.17.11
Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Jason Terry's voice is still hoarse from all the partying and cigars, but yet we're already peeking at 2012. Problem: The Mavs aren't a team built for the future, but rather the here-'n-now ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Pat Bertoletti Claims Major League Eating's Wingstop Title With, Officials Say, 288 Wings
Photos by Patrick MichelsTop-ranked eater in the world Joey Chestnut ate 8 pounds of wings in 12 minutes last night -- good enough for third place.Last night at Victory Plaza, Major League Eating finally made good on its promise to bring the country's top eating talent to Dallas for a wing-eating ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Whether City Hall's Worried or Not, Another Taxi Drivers' Strike Starts Today
Photos by Patrick MichelsAt least 200 cabbies marched around the reflecting pool at City Hall this morning to kick off another strike over preferential treatment for CNG-powered cabs.While that box of files might've stolen their thunder this morning, at least 200 sign-toting cabbies were back at Dal ... More >>
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December 2, 2010
Heard Through the Grapevine: Who Deserves Credit for Great Dining Finds?
Who cares how you know? Just tell us where the good stuff is.Is restaurant scouting an open source activity? That's essentially the question underlying local barbecue blogger Daniel Vaughn's frustration with Dallas Morning News critic Leslie Brenner's new list of the top barbecue joints, an ... More >>
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November 10, 2010
Somtimes a Pickle is More Than Just a Pickle
Taking a cue from pickle-happy high-end chefs, a few fast food chains are reassessing the role of the once-humble dill. The obligatory pickles slapped on burgers by the nation's leading chains have long been thin, watery afterthoughts. But Wendy's this week announced its planned line of prem ... More >>
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October 1, 2010
Taco Cabana Commemorates National Taco Day with Street Taco--Wait, Isn't Every Day National Taco Day?
In the last few years, the taco has become a mad scientist's laboratory. Many well-intentioned Vincent Prices -- whether from south of the border or homegrown -- have sought to elevate the taco, fusing it with disparate parts. Their experiments are to be commended; the masses that have dipped ... More >>
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September 29, 2010
When Beef, Cheese and Bacon Go Wrong: Reviewing the State Fair Fried Goods, Part Two
Photos by Stephen MaskerThe chicken BLT. Why?City of Ate this week set out to sample all the new fair foods that didn't make the Big Tex competition finals. Here, part two of our deep-fried review. Check out part one here, and see more food in our opening week slideshow. 1. Chicken BLT It's ... More >>
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September 16, 2010
Cool Aid Pickles a Refreshing Alternative
To Fried Food at State Fair
As Dallas Observer's Cheap Bastard, Alice Laussade, so eloquently put it in this week's cover story, fried food at the State Fair of Texas might have jumped the shark, thanks to Mark Zable's fried beer. Zable's creation won this year's Big Tex Choice Awards' Most Creative prize. The annual fried- ... More >>
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August 19, 2010
Square Burger: Big D Knows Great Burgers. Now, So Does McKinney.
As Dallas Observer's Cheap Bastard, Alice Laussade, so eloquently put it in this week's cover story, fried food at the State Fair of Texas might have jumped the shark, thanks to Mark Zable's fried beer. Zable's creation won this year's Big Tex Choice Awards' Most Creative prize. The annual fried- ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
18 Foods That You Look Stupid Eating
Justinsomnia.orgTime to enjoy your fruits, just maybe different ones?Right now, it's hot as hell outside. There's no stopping it: You're going to sweat and look uncomfortable. There's lots of options, of course, you could walk around without a shirt, wear breathable socks, or consume a series of ... More >>
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February 23, 2010
Today In Music News: Drake Love Him Some Kanye, Johnny Marr Gets His Ax Back And Xiu Xiu Love You In That Special Way
Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, February 23, 2010...Drake says the new Kanye West album will be "the best hip-hop album of the last 10 years." Sounds like someone has been drankin' the Kool-Aid!Johnny Marr got his prized guitar back after it was stolen 10 years ago.Xiu Xiu ... More >>
Music
February 4, 2010
Our North Of The Dial Scribe Signs Off
Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, February 23, 2010...Drake says the new Kanye West album will be "the best hip-hop album of the last 10 years." Sounds like someone has been drankin' the Kool-Aid!Johnny Marr got his prized guitar back after it was stolen 10 years ago.Xiu Xiu ... More >>
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November 10, 2009
Cowboys at the Halfway Point: Who's Your MVP?
Since Deion isn't the MVP, then who?The Dallas Cowboys are 6-2. Your glass of blue Kool-Aid is more half-full than half-empty. Wade Phillips is Coach of the Year, Tony Romo's in the Pro Bowl, Keith Brooking is Badass of the Decade and you've got the Cowboys penciled in for Super ... More >>
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November 9, 2009
Damm Cancer
Hate to bring the room down in the wake of Cowboys 20, Eagles 16, but I'm sitting here crying. Tears streaming down my face. Off my cheeks. Onto my keyboard. I shit you not. A year ago I was introduced to one of the bravest, most courageous men I've ever met. Steve Damm was, like a lot of us ... More >>
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October 22, 2009
Rick Perry: Crazy or Crazy Like a Fox? Guess Which We Pick.
Hate to bring the room down in the wake of Cowboys 20, Eagles 16, but I'm sitting here crying. Tears streaming down my face. Off my cheeks. Onto my keyboard. I shit you not. A year ago I was introduced to one of the bravest, most courageous men I've ever met. Steve Damm was, like a lot of us ... More >>
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May 5, 2009
Nuggets-Mavs: Irrationally Optimistic Game 2 Preview
Danny Bollinger Dirk Nowitzki has a case of the old-school Bird Flu. Certain that my prediction of Thuggets in 5 is spot on, my head is bursting with pride. But desperately wanting my Mavericks to pull the upset, my heart is breaking with pain. Before tonight's pivotal Game 2 at De ... More >>
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March 12, 2009
Girl Drink Drunk: ANTM Edition
In the quest for girl drink knowledge, I looked, this time, to my past--to the bottles that I remembered (from high school, mind you) containing a deceptively refreshing alternative to yucky, stinky boys' beer.Ladies, remember the dawn of Sprite-like malt beverages? Yeah, well so do I. Before I ... More >>
Blogs
January 5, 2009
Toldja the Cowboys Should've Hired Norv Turner
A week into the healing process, how are your wounds? Mine are as raw and nasty as today's weather. Had lots of Cowboys-related thoughts while examining Dallas' autopsy and consuming Wild Card Weekend. Like: *Special teams coach Bruce Read was fired. Better late than never, I guess. *Jason Gar ... More >>
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November 20, 2008
The 10 Worst Sports Mascots of All-Time
It was the worst of times. It was the best of times. In that order. There is a God. One who, of course, loves sports. And one who, when peering through the hole in the roof, hates what the Dallas Cowboys' ridiculous mascot does to his favorite team. In other words, Rowdy has been banned. ... More >>
Calendar
June 12, 2008
Fear Factor
Stupidity reigns at Nokia
Blogs
May 28, 2008
This Just In: Dallas Moving to Arlington.
Stupidity reigns at Nokia
Blogs
December 20, 2007
"Booty Juice," By Popular Demand
Stupidity reigns at Nokia
Dining
November 22, 2007
South Dallas Café
Stupidity reigns at Nokia
Calendar
April 26, 2007
Baby Love
The Modern goes all night with Pretty Baby
Music
January 4, 2007
Pool Queue
Which music personalities are heading for the great recording studio in the sky? Our intrepid critic predicts.
Music
May 18, 2006
The Court and Spark, Brothers and Sisters, Pink Nasty
Wednesday, May 24, at the Cavern
Culture
May 12, 2005
Mat Finish
The Wrestling Season takes a strong hold on tough teen issues; Den of Thieves steals time
News
November 11, 2004
Surrender Now!
My prediction: That's the advice McKinsey's going to give the council
Dining
August 19, 2004
Think Pink
Do any wines go well with summer heat?
Calendar
July 1, 2004
Happy Campers
Summer lovin' with Wet Hot American Summer
Dining
September 18, 2003
Eddie's Red Adventure
Eddie Merlot's is a cliché with elegance
Dining
January 16, 2003
Beer Bust
It's better to come to BJ's with a thirst than an appetite
Film
October 18, 2001
Blood Brothers
Albert and Allen Hughes deliver a sensuous but grisly message From Hell
News
October 11, 2001
Terrorist's Cookbook
A manual tells terrorist recruits how--and why--they should wage unholy war
News
February 22, 2001
More, Please
Quick, someone buy the county's juvenile authorities a copy of Oliver Twist
Film
September 28, 2000
Gender Bent
Michelle Rodriguez puts the grrr into the bludgeoning Girlfight
Best of Dallas
September 21, 2000
Best place to buy juice
Whole Foods Market
News
November 4, 1999
Buzz
Welcome to our world; Service with a smile; Working for a living
Culture
June 24, 1999
Cool your eyes
The art world's take on things past can be groovier than the original
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December 3, 1998
Buzz
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August 1, 1996
Hot Dish
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November 2, 1995
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