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Lisa Garza

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2012

    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 >>

  • Dining

    April 19, 2012

    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.

  • Music

    March 29, 2012

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

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

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 15, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 26, 2012

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    July 8, 2010

    Come On, Eat Fancy

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2009

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    June 18, 2009

    Thinkin' 'Bout Food

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2009

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2009

    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 >>

  • Dining

    January 1, 2009

    A Tough Year for Local Restaurants Sputters to an End

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2008

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 26, 2008

    Gilding the Lily at Oscar de la Renta

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 10, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2008

    Food For Thought? Nah.

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2008

    Jesus, Lisa Garza, Just Win This Goddamned Thing Already

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2008

    Lisa Garza Offers Her Take on the Surreality of Reality TV

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2008

    Lisa Garza Requests the Pleasure of Your Company Sunday Night

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 29, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • Dining

    April 10, 2008

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

    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 >>

  • News

    April 28, 2005

    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.

  • Dining

    April 12, 2001

    Yo' Edamame

    What are the trendiest foods in Dallas today?

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