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February 1, 2012
Tto Tto Wa Bistro and the Arrival of Korean Fried Chicken
While researching Tto Tto Wa Bistro, the subject of this week's review, I read everything I could on an Asian delicacy that's become a personal obsession: Korean fried chicken. The earliest reference I could find to the stuff served in the States was in John T. Edge's book Fried Chicken, published ... More >>
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October 28, 2011
Dallas' Five Best Pizzas
Kristy YangTwo weeks ago we picked up the phone and asked Mayor Mike Rawlings for his five favorite slices in Dallas. He was eager to play along and gave us some decent picks, but now it's time for City of Ate to get in on the fun. Broken down by category, these are City of Ate's five favori ... More >>
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August 5, 2011
Eno's Pizza Tavern: Good Pizza Deals Abound, If You Can Restrain Yourself
Kristy YangThe TraditionalLet Happy Eating guide you to some cheap eats as we highlight local restaurant happy-hour menus. This week we're in Oak Cliff nibbling on some wafer-thin pizzas at Eno's. Where: Eno's Pizza Tavern, 407 N. Bishop Ave. When: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday The Scene: Served ... More >>
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August 2, 2011
Mango's Noodle House: A Bit Pricey, but If You're Already in Farmers Branch...
Kristy YangMango's Noodle House is not my, nor your, parent's kind of pho place. The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs reverberating from the speakers tipped me off. The restaurant's contemporary décor matches the music, but the food isn't quite as progressive. That's not to say that the presentation isn't p ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
Go Moroccan at Medina Oven & Bar's Happy Hour
Kristy YangEvery week we highlight a different restaurant happy hour food menu. This week: The Moroccan happy-hour fare at Medina Oven and Bar. Where: Medina Oven and Bar, 2304 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75219 When: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Scene: HH is available throu ... More >>
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July 22, 2011
Saigon Block's Big Fish Story: You Want How Much?
Photos by Kristy YangThree years have gone by since Saigon Block first opened to mass crowds, and although the hysteria has died down, it continues to be a must-go destination for fans of the restaurant's two most popular dishes: the indulgent seven courses of beef and the beastly baked whole ... More >>
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July 19, 2011
Pho is for Lovers? We Thought it Was Good for a Cold.
Photo by Kristy YangPho is for Lovers bahn mi: Tasty pig, great bread.Pho is for Lovers. I'm still on the fence about that name. Given the restaurant's location at Lovers Lane and Greenville Avenue, it's clever and cute. On the other hand, I normally associate pho with Vietnamese mothers, nas ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
Five Asian Lunch Options to Add to Your Rotation
Kristy YangChosun's beef shortrib lunch box.The boyfriend recently was moved to a different position at work, one with a shorter lunch break. So we decided to check out some of the quicker and better Asian-restaurant lunch deals around the Dallas area. Along with our own personal lunch spots ... More >>
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July 8, 2011
Walking the Wok at Asian-American's Birthplace
Kristy YangR&G Lounge's humongous Dungeness crab. We'd hate to see the one that got away.(Here's part two of travelin' woman Kristy Yang's Walk the Really Long Wok from the Bay Area. Coming up shortly, something about Asian food closer to home. Check out last week's California Wok here.) San ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Filipino Food: At Least One Reason to Envy California
Photos by Kristy YangFilipino-style pigs feet. Yes, you will love them.(Walk the Wok correspondent Kristy Yang has been taking some very long walks lately, so we thought we'd have her tell us about Asian food elsewhere. Presumably, City of Aters do step out of the In-N-Out line now and then a ... More >>
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June 29, 2011
Screen Door Eclectifies Southern Comfort
Kristy YangScreen Door's chef David McMillan presents a new twists on Southern dishes, or Southern twists on old dishes, perhaps.Eclectic, per Merriam-Webster: Composed of elements drawn from various sources. At a menu-revamp unveiling last night, that is the word Screen Door's chef David ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
For the Yupster in You: Cheap Sushi at Kona Grill
Kristy YangHappy Eating brings you details on happy hour food deals. This week and next, we're checking out all the several happy hour changes at North Park Mall, starting off with the immensely popular Kona Grill. Where: Kona Grill, 8687 N Central Expy # 1722 Dallas, TX 75225-4500 When: Mon ... More >>
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June 8, 2011
Nammi's Vietnamese Food Truck: A Bit Pricey, but Convenience is Key
Kristy YangThe Nammi food truck officially got rolling (poor pun intended) last week to much Internet fanfare. Social media was abuzz for the traveling Vietnamese food truck specializing in banh mi and Asian-influenced tacos. I was able to check out the colorful vehicle last Thursday and walk ... More >>
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June 2, 2011
Happy Hour Prices Let You Test the Waters at Ocean Prime
Kristy YangCan't quite swing a full dinner at Ocean Prime? Try the happy hour fish tacos for $8 instead.Let Happy Eating point you to the best happy hour food menus around. This week, we're getting our fancy on for considerably less at Ocean Prime. Where: Ocean Prime, 2101 Cedar Springs R ... More >>
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May 23, 2011
1 Plus Chicken Equals a Burning Belly. In a Good Way.
Kristy YangGo ahead and take a big bite, tough guy. It's just chicken.There are spicy foods, and then there is 1 Plus Chicken. Holy moly. I'd been meaning to try the Korean fried chicken joint for some time, and the opportunity finally presented itself this weekend. It's situated next to t ... More >>
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May 16, 2011
Eating Healthy at Asian Markets: All You Need is Willpower and a Taste for the Unusual
Bitter melon is good for what ails you, if you can stand it.As exhibited by my tribute to junk foods post last month, I don't always have the best buying habits whenever I make my Asian grocery store visits. Fortunately, aside from the occasional evil treats, Asian market aisles can also harb ... More >>
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April 8, 2011
Go Ahead, Boss Us Around. We Looooove It. Oo, Yeah.
You controlled the media this week by telling us where to eat and what to eat when we get there. Besides that, a (pseudo)-scandal (allegedly) breaks out at Maple & Motor, and Denton gets some love. Read on. City of Ate In her last-last-last review for the Dallas Observer, Hanna Rakin gets h ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
Picture Show: Down Some Spring Cocktails in Dallas
Kristy YangVang Vieng-Thai spiced rum (Mekhong rum), muddled green papaya, mint and ginger beer at MalaiSince that little feral weather-predictor was unable to see his shadow in Punxsutawney, spring kicked off early. The last few days here in Dallas, however, the rain washed away the heat and lef ... More >>
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March 25, 2011
Food Porn, Knorks, Facelifts and Awards -- Stuff Happens
This week in blogs, City of Ate and Alice Laussade were named James Beard Award finalists. And then some other stuff happened. Whatevs... City of Ate As Alice Laussade assured us before, B.E.E. is capable of serving delicious, choose-your-own adventure enchiladas. Hanna Raskin fills up on Te ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Rolling in Dough at Noodle House
Photos by Kristy YangNoodle House's custom-made dough-roller.It's 1 pm when I receive a phone call from an anxious voice on the other end of the line, asking me where I am. It's Sky Kuo, owner of Plano's Noodle House, and he's wondering if I am still coming by to snap pictures in the restaura ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
J Black's: Crazy or Quiet, Same Bar, Different Day
Kristy Yang Each week, this blog will be highlighting a different restaurant happy hour food menu, keeping you informed of what deals there are out there. This week, we visit an uncannily quiet (which isn't exactly a bad thing) J. Black's. Where: J. Black's 2409 N. Henderson Ave. When: ... More >>
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February 8, 2011
b.b.bop Rice Bowls: There's Asian Fusion and There's All Over the Asian Map
Photos by Kristy YangOutside b.b.bop's new location at Lovers and Greenville.b.b.bop Rice Bowls confuses me. The Carrollton-based restaurant opened a Lovers Lane/Greenville location recently, and several friends on separate occasions suggested I try it. Admittedly, when I heard about the concept, ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Lemongrass' Khoa Nguyen Demonstates an Easy, Greaseless Vietnamese Seafood Crepe
Photos by Kristy YangLemongrass' banh xeo with seafoodAs I teased in last week's Pho from Home post, this week we're visiting Lemongrass' kitchen with owner Khoa Nguyen where he'll teach us how to make their popular banh xeo. Banh xeo, or Vietnamese crepe, is known to be delicious but notor ... More >>
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January 14, 2011
Hair-Cooked, Popcorn and Yogurt (Our Last Hair Pun, Promise)
No. 2 in our photo series "Guys You Don't Want as Waiters if You Don't Like Hair in Your Food."If hairy chicken, beer-flavored popcorn and frozen yogurt on hiatus should have anything in common, it's only this week in Dallas blogs. City of Ate Hanna Raskin found a hairy situation at Saint An ... More >>
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January 7, 2011
Picture Show: The Amazing Pies of Dallas
Kristy YangMecca Restaurant's Lemon Meringue. Jealous? See the full slideshow. Not sure if you've heard, but pie is totally the new cupcake. Yeah, it's everywhere, dude. The New York Times even wrote about it, saying New York and San Francisco are centers of pie innovation. Not to be out deli ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
Why is American's Admirals Club Fare Not Fit For an Officer -- Or Anyone Else?
Kristy YangThe scotch is free once you get inside the Cathay Pacific Lounge in the airline's home of Hong Kong.For those fortunate enough to have airline-club access this busy holiday traveling season, the question must be asked: Why is the food selection at DFW-based American Airlines Admira ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
Venturing Out for a Bibimbap Bender
In Koreatown
Kristy YangTree House's bibimbap, a perfect blend of textures and flavorsI found myself on a bibimbap bender last week after my friend Sam had recommended two of his favorite restaurants in Koreatown. In the spirit of holiday overindulgence, I felt justified in visiting both places in the sam ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
The Grape's Happy Hour Eats Won't Squeeze Your Wallet
Kristy YangWho says too many Dallas restaurants serve mussels?Each week, Happy Eating will highlight a different restaurant happy hour food menu, keeping you informed of what deals there are out there. This week we spotlight the happy hour menu of one of Dallas' most beloved bistros. (For i ... More >>
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December 9, 2010
Sake Balm Sushi Lounge: Not Many Raw Options, But Priced Right
Kristy YangTuna "doma" towerWith the holidays upon us, money is tight. What better time than now to take advantage of the many happy hour food specials available throughout the city? Several Dallas restaurants are feeling the pinch, too, and are offering up great discounted food specials to ... More >>
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November 30, 2010
JS Chen's Crab Fried Rice: Tackling
The Mythical Beast
Photos by Kristy YangMaybe tackling JS Chen's prodigious crab fried rice the day after Thanksgiving wasn't such a great idea, after all. Wanting to refresh our palates from turkey and stuffing bombardment, boyfriend and I took a breather from our half-hearted Black Friday shopping to pay a ... More >>
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October 22, 2010
Bad Burgers, Hookahs, Vegans
and Other Things You Love on the Web
This week: Alice Laussade explains why candy corn sucks.As the city descends into crisper temperatures and adopts an orangey hue, seasonal ingredients are rolling into grocery stores while local chefs and food fans are reacting accordingly. So what else is new? Dallas Morning News Leslie Bre ... More >>
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October 15, 2010
Ba Le in Garland Lays It on Thick
It always surpsrises me when I return home from Vietnam a few pounds lighter. Keep in mind that the nation still is a third world country, and the general mindset of the Vietnamese isn't as diet-fanatical as it is here. Although I've traveled back to Vietnam quite frequently over the past decade, th ... More >>
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September 9, 2010
100 Favorite Dishes: Brunch at La Duni
Photo by Kristy YangAs a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others ... More >>
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September 8, 2010
Naga Thai is a Rare Winner in Victory Park
Photos by Kristy YangDespite living down the street from the restaurant, I'd never ventured into Naga Thai. There are only a handful of Thai restaurants at which I will eat, and something about a Thai restaurant in Victory Park created images of high-priced, bastardized ethnic food in my mind ... More >>
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August 10, 2010
Lemongrass' Take on Asian Defuses
The Dreaded F-Bomb
Photos by Kristy YangLast week, I had the pleasure of being proven wrong. For the majority of my food-seeking life, I've had an aversion to Asian restaurants of the fusion variety. Deep Ellum's Lemongrass restaurant rocked my prejudice to the core. Wanting to find a satisfying Asian meal wi ... More >>
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July 30, 2010
Sloppy Seconds: Unexceptional food at the Common Table
Sara KerensThough this may look great, we were not impressed.This week's Dallas food blog coverage is a sampling of Vietnamese feasts and uncommonly bad food, a stolen can of Whoopass and stale popcorn, an elaborate post-Gospel Last Supper and vegan barbecue, and more highlights. Check ... More >>
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July 23, 2010
Organic Burgers, Fried butter and Everything in Between
Photo by Jose Ralat MaldanadoThe Pyramid Restaurant's Andre Natera was this week's media darling.This week's Dallas foodie coverage is an assortment of organic, frozen and fried foods, dried and proscuitto-wrapped figs at the height of fig season, fancy Finnish foods and a battle at the Pyramid. ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
David Uygur Flexes His Mussels To Win Bastille On Bishop Cook-Off
Photo by Kristy YangA beret and an accordion -- can't get more French than that, right?As you can see in our slideshow, Go Oak Cliff and Alliance Francaise De Dallas celebrated Bastille Day yesterday with a Francophile street festival featuring crepes, wine, a mussel cook-off, French maid obstacl ... More >>
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June 22, 2010
The New Cupcake? Wasn't the Old One Already Perfect?
Kristy YangWith flavors changing daily, come to Breadwinners on a good day, and you might be lucky enough to score a brownie ball.First, they said it was the whoopie pie. Then, it was the glamorous macaron. Most recently, cake balls are the frenzy. So, which exactly is the new cupcake? Despit ... More >>
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June 8, 2010
Tucked Away in the Hidden Depths of an Irving Strip Mall is a Real Japanese Find
Kristy YangJalapeno RollThis was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a very long time. It started with a recommendation. I've received quite a few of those. However, this one came from my brother, who is even more the adventurer, dare I say critic, than I am. It takes quite a bit to ... More >>
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June 1, 2010
Omi Korean Grill and Bar Gets Props for Location and Atmosphere but its Food Fumbles
I found myself on an eating mission last week with Cathy, my ever present best friend in gluttony. After some random driving around, we found ourselves at the Super H Mart shopping center in Carrollton. It was destined to be, as we have had a long overdue date with Omi Korean Grill and Bar. Hav ... More >>
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April 20, 2010
For Asians in Dallas, There's No place Like Home--Other Than an Asian Market
Last week, my friend Rona hosted her parents who where visiting from Maui. They were staying for the whole week, and being of Filipino descent, they wanted to know where the nearest Asian supermarket was. And when my aunt from Taiwan arrives next month, she will be asking me to take her to the neare ... More >>
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February 22, 2010
At May's Ice Cream, A Heavy Helping of That Old Taiwanese Flavor
Photos by Kristy YangSpicy beef noodle soup at May'sThe combination of rainy weather and sweat pants days defeated all efforts in healthy eating, causing me to crave a fattening blast from the past: Taiwanese food. I invited my equally fed-up-with-dieting boyfriend along for a meal I presume ... More >>
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February 16, 2010
A Chinese New Year Tradition: Family and Dumplings at Jeng Chi
Photos by Kristy YangI haven't enjoyed Chinese New Year, aka Vietnamese Tet, since I was a child, when there was nothing to worry about except counting the monetary contents of the shiny red envelopes given to kids as part of a good luck ritual by their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and fa ... More >>
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February 9, 2010
Pho From Home: Ngoc Suong
Photos by Kristy YangBun ChaAfter a positive dining experience at the Super H Mart last week, I asked my mother if she was up for joining me on one more food expedition before she leaves town. She said yes, but any early excitement she held for Grimaldi's pizza or Rise No. 1 baguettes soon dissip ... More >>
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February 2, 2010
Pho From Home: From Saigon Kitchen to the Super H Mart and Back
Photos by Kristy YangSoup at Saigon KitchenIs it safe to come out? Someone's writing sure did bring about a lot of ire last week, but I've always felt food, like puppies and babies, is a unifier not a divider. So let's get started again. Like many food finding expeditions I've had in the past w ... More >>
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January 4, 2010
Another Year At City Of Ate
We understand City of Ate is an, um, unusual blog.The Dallas market was already well-served, when we started up, by outlets breaking news tidbits, speculating on rumors, providing forums on topics of the day and such. So we conceived of a 'magazine-style' blog--a venue for recurring articles, som ... More >>
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November 20, 2009
And The Winner Is...
Well, I'm running a bit behind with this, largely because Kristy Yang just came in from Vietnam with a bottle of...of...what the hell am I drinking?It's been a busy week on the blog, too. A number of comments worthy of mention--and several deserving of a decent prize. So we had arranged for this ... More >>
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