Lisa Garza

Chef Burning Questions: Lisa Garza of Sissy's Shares Her Favorite Cookbooks and Meals

Each week (or thereabout) we ask a local chef three burning questions about their favorite culinary reads, food shames and best (or worst) meals. Today we chat with the proprietress of Sissy's Southern Kitchen and Bar, Lisa Garza, who has small library of cookbooks, but swears off some foods. What ... More >>

John Tesar's Spoon Looking for Workers. Ugly People Need Not Apply.

UPDATE: John Tesar's publicist called, letting us know he was not happy with our suggestion that he's screening for uggos. He's not, the publicist said. Tesar uses head-shots in order to keep names and faces straight among his job applicants. OK, then. Anyhoosy, here's the post that pissed him off. ... More >>

Saturday's Food for Thought to Feature Chefs, Celebrities, Charity and Now, a Coupon Code!

If you're looking for somewhere different to dine this Saturday night, consider the sky. This year's Food for Thought dinner will be held at the Frontiers of Flight Museum near Love Field. In addition to the dishes prepared by celebrity chefs like Tre Wilcox, Tiffany Derry, Michael Ehlert, Lisa Garz ... More >>

Jeffery Hobbs Leaves Sissy's To Pursue Own Interest

Strauss Marketing, the Public Relations firm that represents Sissy's Southern Kitchen and Bar released an announcement today detailing a new lunch service that will begin September 18. The release describes pickled gulf shrimp, herb poached snapper and a New Orleans-style muffaletta but it neglects ... More >>

Oak, Sissy's, Javiers, Tacos: This Week In Dallas Eats

What a hot week. Monday started with news of a fire at the Panda Express in NorthPark Center. I just got off the phone with an employee there and they told me the location would be reopening this weekend. Greasy shopping mall egg rolls will be back to normal soon. With that out of the way, let's wra ... More >>

Spring Vegetables, Spring Festivals and Lots of Tequila: The Week In Dallas Eating

More festivals this weekend. The 6th Annual Real Texas Festival kicks off today. I wasn't around for it last year, but Nick Rallo was and he gave the event a ringing endorsement. There are worse ways to spend your time than sampling barbecue from entrants chasing a $500 grand champion prize. Things ... More >>

Sissy's Serves Up Southern Charm the Texas Way: By the Bucket

Get your bow ties ready: Garza's debut dresses (and tastes) the part.

Spring Is Here, and It's Time to Say "Yes."

Spring Is Here, and Summer's Coming: This Week In Dallas Grubbing

If you went out for lunch today, you're well aware that spring is here. Summer probably isn't too far off, which has me thinking about crab shacks, lobster rolls and other things near the shore. Maybe that's why I decided to review Sea Breeze Fish Market and Grill. The Plano restaurant has no surf o ... More >>

Chop House, OcaTaco and More Openings and Closings in February

February was a busy month in the Dallas food scene. The highly anticipated Off-site Kitchen finally opened its doors, along with a handful of other eateries. Read on for the full opening and closing slate and be sure to share tips about restaurant openings or closings in the comments section below ... More >>

Knox-Henderson Keeps Shedding Restaurants

Just three weeks ago, we reported that Horne & Dekker had closed abruptly, on the heels of other failed restaurants in the area. H&D, Redfork and Alma all closed in less than a year, and I wondered if Knox-Henderson was a tough neighborhood for the service industry. Or maybe their food just sucked. ... More >>

Lisa Garza Chooses Her Employees Based On Looks. Guess What? So Does Everyone Else.

Yesterday morning, Pegasus ran a story criticizing the hiring practices of Lisa Garza as she ramped up for the opening of Sissy's, her new Henderson Avenue fried-chicken joint. The story focused on a request in Garza's job posting that instructed prospective front-of-the-house staff to submit a pict ... More >>

Sundown Rises, Lumi Goes Dark and More Openings and Closings from a Busy January

January proved to be a busy month in the Dallas food scene. The highly anticipated Sundown at Granada opened its doors, along with a handful of other eateries. Read on for the full opening and closing slate, and be sure to share tips about restaurant openings or closings in the comments section be ... More >>

What Do You Put On Your Fried Chicken?

Lisa Garza's Sissy's Southern Kitchen & Bar is coming. Press releases have been teasing the open of Uptown's newest soul-food source for the past few weeks now. A post on the Eats Blog got me thinking not so much about fried chicken itself but fried chicken condiments ... The duo will also make its ... More >>

The Birth of Bistro 31, the Death of Heart Attack Grill and More Movement from Last Month in Dallas Dining

Catherine DownesThe V Spot Cafe opened on Henderson.​October has been a busy month for restaurant owners in Dallas, with many restaurants opening and some closing their doors for good. Some notable additions to the city include Vegan café, V Spot and Alberto Lombardi's latest project, Bistro ... More >>

The Best Food and Faces From the Food for Thought Charity Dinner at the Tower Club

Photos by @foodbitch"Mooooooose!"​Saturday night's third annual Food for Thought charity event at the Tower Club brought out a slew of celebrity chefs, a few local celebrities and me, in my fancy pants. Put on by the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Food for Thought centered around small ... More >>

Hack Saws and Fried Guacamole. Who Else is Proud to be a Texan?

​ This week in food blogs, a Dallas chef milked cows and wielded a hack saw to win $10,000; El Bulli closed; and we gave you an arsenal of excuses to eat and drink. Read on. City of Ate If you're looking for Ethiopian food that is as nonthreatening as it is tasty, Scott Reitz suggests Ibex E ... More >>

Food For Thought, Young Dallas Lawyers' Food-Centric Benefit, Brings Out Big-Name Chefs This Weekend

Tiffany Derry​The Dallas Association of Young Lawyers hosts its third annual Food for Thought on Saturday at The Tower Club, where guests can buy goodies in the silent and live auctions and sample fare from a number of top-notch local chefs and restaurants. The event is a benefit for Big Thou ... 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 >>

Come On, Eat Fancy

In Case You Missed It, Dallas Was the "City" in Last Night's Chefs vs. City on Food Network

​Dunno why Food Network never sent out a heads-up that last night's episode of Chefs vs. City -- a sorta-kinda culinary Amazing Race pitting Aaron Sanchez and Chris Cosentino against two comers -- took place in Dallas. Good thing the 6-year-old who lives in my house likes to wrap up his Sundays wi ... More >>

Greenhill School Grad, Class of '88, Among the Latest Batch of Project Runway Contestants

Mila Hermanovski​Good Lord. Here we go again: Project Runway, which just ended its lifeless run on Lifetime, returns January 14 and brings with its two homegrowns. One's 40-year-old Mila Hermanovski, who boasts what's clearly become the favorite hairstyle among locally grown reality-TV show contes ... More >>

Thinkin' 'Bout Food

10 Questions: Jeffery Hobbs

He's come a long way since he first learned to cook, helping his mom both in the garden and kitchen.Hobbs (left) with Liza Garza and Gilbert GarzaHobbs' resume includes stints at Celebration, Hotel St. Germaine, Toscana, and the Riviera, where he worked alongside chef David Holben. In his first exec ... More >>

Cook Like An Almost TV Star

Ever wondered what reality TV stars are like without the creative editing? You can get up close and personal with Suze's Lisa Garza, a The Next Food Network Star finalist, as she opens up the Suze kitchen for Spring Cooking Classes.You can opt for private one-on-one classes or private group classes. ... More >>

A Tough Year for Local Restaurants Sputters to an End

Lisa Garza's Top 10 Kitchen Gadget Purchases of 2008

People may poke fun at her striking bob, but none disparage Lisa Garza's skill in the kitchen. This year the sometime singer and sort of restaurateur gained fame nationally as a contestant on The Next Food Network Star and locally through tons of media buzz.Whether she makes it big time or--dare we ... More >>

Gilding the Lily at Oscar de la Renta

Things More Interesting Than The Next Food Network Star: Kidney Stones, Greggo and Jessica Simpson!

Matthew Tully Really Loves His Wife. And, Now, Hates Reality Television.

Food For Thought? Nah.

Jesus, Lisa Garza, Just Win This Goddamned Thing Already

We Really, Really Want to Root for Lisa Garza. Just Remember: "Approachable."

We Can't Curb Our Enthusiasm for Lisa Garza's Performances on Food Network

Lisa Garza Offers Her Take on the Surreality of Reality TV

I Make An Amazing French Toast. So Where's My Cooking Show?

Lisa Garza Requests the Pleasure of Your Company Sunday Night

Lisa Garza, Who Might Be The Next Food Network Star, is on Fire

"Food Network Doesn't Have a News Show." But a Dallas Woman Could Be Its Next "Star."

I Keep Saying We Need to Eat at Suze More Often ...

Former Screen Door Chef Takes Reins at Dali Wine Bar & Cellar

The Dorm From Hell

Black mold, broken toilets and leaking ceilings can make life miserable at UTD's Waterview Park. Then there's the crime.

Yo' Edamame

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