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April 16, 2012
Driftwood, Chef Omar Flores' Oak Cliff Seafood Joint, Opens Tuesday. Here's a Sneak Peek.
It's been a long time coming for Driftwood (642 W. Davis). The seafood spot in Oak Cliff was supposed to open months ago, but electrical and plumbing issues kept setting them back. Finally, last week, Chef Omar Flores and owner/operator John Baudoin planned a soft opening for family and friends -- ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
Oh My Cod: A Dying Breed Means Your Fish and Chips May Soon Get More Expensive
OMC!!!I headed over to the Libertine Bar this weekend to indulge in their weekend fish and chips special with a few cold Boddingtons. The move was a preemptive measure based an article published in The New York Times this weekend, which hints that cod fisheries could be in trouble. The story ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
King Tackles a Prez's Redrum
OMC!!!I headed over to the Libertine Bar this weekend to indulge in their weekend fish and chips special with a few cold Boddingtons. The move was a preemptive measure based an article published in The New York Times this weekend, which hints that cod fisheries could be in trouble. The story ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Q&A: Erasure Synthmaster Vince Clarke Talks Collaboration with Frankmusik On New Album
A video clip from Erasure's 1992 performance at the Apollo in Manchester, UK Andy Bell and Vince Clarke have been writing pop songs together as Erasure since 1985, and they remain, to this day, one of the most successful British pop acts of all time thanks to their highly positive and creative nat ... More >>
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September 15, 2011
The Fun in Dysfunction
A video clip from Erasure's 1992 performance at the Apollo in Manchester, UK Andy Bell and Vince Clarke have been writing pop songs together as Erasure since 1985, and they remain, to this day, one of the most successful British pop acts of all time thanks to their highly positive and creative nat ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Four Area Shows Tonight That Will Help You Get Your Early Weekend Started Off Right
Not a bad early start to the weekend tonight, as both local and national talent serve up some tasty music this evening.
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February 16, 2011
Honey Mussels Elsewhere, not Dallas
Honey Mussels, a specific strain of mussels named for their amber shell and unique flavor, may be garnering culinary popularity as they make their way to U.S. cities, popping up in places like New York, but they don't seem to have made it into Dallas -- yet. The mussels originated in Britis ... More >>
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January 26, 2011
Tonight, Tonight: Eric Johnson at The Granada, Sick of It All at The Loft and The Ink Couch at Andy's Basement
Quite a diverse collection of musical options available in the area this Wednesday evening. Choose wisely.
Blogs
December 15, 2010
The 10 Best Christmas Dinners
Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Lady of the Lens
Avoid a holiday dinner disaster by dining out.Sometimes it's better to leave the cooking to someone else, and we can't think of a better day to stay out of the kitchen than December 25. It used to be hard to find anywhere open besides the neighborhood Chinese joint, but times have changed. ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
Tonight, Tonight: Mumford & Sons at House of Blues, Appleseed Cast at The Loft, Circle Pit at The Cavern, Cruel Hands at The Nightmare and The Dwarves at the Double Wide
Featuring some big names both old and new, it's just another crazy busy musical Thursday evening...
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November 3, 2010
Tonight, Tonight: Bonjay at Rubber Gloves, Never Shout Never at the House of Blues and Redstone Hall at The Aardvark
A rather low key collection of shows highlight this hump day evening. Choose wisely.
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August 6, 2010
Engine Brakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. Or: The City Wants Big Rigs to Turn It Way Down.
This is what it sounds like when a diesel-powered big rig hits the brakes -- or, more to the point, the compressed engine brakes that release compressed air stored in the exhaust valves to slow down the vehicle. Got that? No? Try this, then. Or: The Straight Dope! Or maybe you've heard of the Jak ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Mmm, That Milk Tastes Like Coffee!
Dtrap via WikimediaAn Autocrat coffee milk.When we were just knee-high to a grasshopper, Granny and Mamaw would make us special drinks that made us feel like grown-ups. As the 'dults drank from the ever-ready pot of hot coffee, we'd get a tiny cup containing milk, sugar and really, just a splash ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Hibiscus May Have Changed Chefs, But Our Opinion About Its Food Remains The Same
Dtrap via WikimediaAn Autocrat coffee milk.When we were just knee-high to a grasshopper, Granny and Mamaw would make us special drinks that made us feel like grown-ups. As the 'dults drank from the ever-ready pot of hot coffee, we'd get a tiny cup containing milk, sugar and really, just a splash ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Sea, Sail, Snap, Shutter
Dtrap via WikimediaAn Autocrat coffee milk.When we were just knee-high to a grasshopper, Granny and Mamaw would make us special drinks that made us feel like grown-ups. As the 'dults drank from the ever-ready pot of hot coffee, we'd get a tiny cup containing milk, sugar and really, just a splash ... More >>
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April 12, 2010
If Movie Tickets Aren't Expensive Enough For You, Just Wait for Gold Class Cinemas
Steven MillerOur paper in Seattle ran this slide show when Gold Class Cinemas opened up there in the fall of 2008.Not sure what to think of this press release that just landed in the in-box -- the one that says come May 7, I'll be able to buy a ticket to Iron Man 2 that'll only cost ... what the ... More >>
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March 29, 2010
Hash Over: Easter is Coming, a Time of Spritutality, Renewal and Brunch
www.sfgate.com Another holiday is upon us, City of Aters. It's that time of year when you put on your Sunday best, dye perfectly good eggs, receive a basket full of goodies from an over-sized bunny, and of course, stuff yourself with food until you feel like you're about to explode, among othe ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Eye For An Eye: Why Don't Mexicans Strike Back Against Racists Who Attack Them?
www.sfgate.com Another holiday is upon us, City of Aters. It's that time of year when you put on your Sunday best, dye perfectly good eggs, receive a basket full of goodies from an over-sized bunny, and of course, stuff yourself with food until you feel like you're about to explode, among othe ... More >>
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November 11, 2009
First Look: Bruno Davaillon's Menu At The Mansion
An old shot of the new chef. I...um...forgot to bring my camera last night.Chef Bruno Davaillon is eager to know what Dallas wants for dinner. At least that was the sentiment echoed by the wait staff and marketing department last night at a media dinner at the Mansion on Turtle Creek.The Mansio ... More >>
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August 13, 2009
Up, Up and Away
An old shot of the new chef. I...um...forgot to bring my camera last night.Chef Bruno Davaillon is eager to know what Dallas wants for dinner. At least that was the sentiment echoed by the wait staff and marketing department last night at a media dinner at the Mansion on Turtle Creek.The Mansio ... More >>
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August 9, 2009
In Maine, a Dallas Wedding as Allison V. Smith and Barry Whistler Tie the Knot
Occasional Dallas Observer photographer Allison V. Smith and the namesake of the Barry Whistler Gallery on Canton Street were hitched Saturday evening at Allison's family vacationland in Maine. Just read all about it in The New York Times, which has a lovely photo of the couple as well as a few f ... More >>
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July 9, 2009
Mind's Eye View
Occasional Dallas Observer photographer Allison V. Smith and the namesake of the Barry Whistler Gallery on Canton Street were hitched Saturday evening at Allison's family vacationland in Maine. Just read all about it in The New York Times, which has a lovely photo of the couple as well as a few f ... More >>
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June 29, 2009
Hash Over: Corn Dog Throwdown, Sevy's Wine Dinner And Free Subs For Charity
At least two City of Ate contributors plan to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday the way our forefathers would have wanted: by throwing down (and hopefully not up) at The Libertine Bar's Brass Knuckle Corn Dog Beatdown. The 15-minute bout, limited to 25 gluttonous idiots brave gurgitators, will ... More >>
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May 7, 2009
10 Questions: Henry J. Gentry
Everyone in the world of ice cream knows his name. Many of the local restaurateurs do, as well, for Gentry's Plano-based company Henry's Homemade Ice Cream deals with many of the city's upscale venues.Since moving his company to Texas from Philadelphia, he's racked up dozens of awards, including fir ... More >>
Dining
January 22, 2009
Neighborhood Services
Goods things here are worth waiting for
Calendar
January 15, 2009
Love Stories
Guys can earn major points with Almost, Maine
Blogs
May 27, 2008
Post-Memorial Day Video Hangover
Guys can earn major points with Almost, Maine
Dining
April 10, 2008
Review: Nonna
Clean, minimalist, delicious and sort of Italian
Culture
February 21, 2008
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts in Almost, Maine
Also: Young lovers bore in Kitchen Dog's Trestle
Blogs
July 30, 2007
The Write Advice
Also: Young lovers bore in Kitchen Dog's Trestle
Calendar
June 21, 2007
To-Go List
Patricia Schultz plans your road trip
Blogs
March 27, 2006
Wall of Apathy
Patricia Schultz plans your road trip
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Challah
Empire Baking Company
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Fresh Seafood Market
TJ's Fresh Seafood Market
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best Fishmonger
TJ's Seafood Market
Film
December 27, 2001
Setting Son
In the Bedroom, a couple's anguish turns to rage turns to rational madness
Calendar
December 13, 2001
New Year's Eve Guide
Don't be caught at home when 2002 arrives
Music
April 6, 2000
You Slaid me
On the road in his Dodge Dart, Slaid Cleaves is the last of the traveling troubadours
Calendar
September 2, 1999
Cat Scratch Fever
What's new pussy cat? (meow, meow, meow)
Dining
August 26, 1999
Hash Over
Order in the cork
Culture
May 20, 1999
That Gothic thing
11th Street Theatre Project paints two very different family portraits in Southern Rituals
News
December 31, 1998
Highway roulette
In Texas, more people die in truck crashes than any state in the country. It's not an accident.
News
July 23, 1998
Getting dumped
Despite shoddy science, bad economics, and catastrophic health risks, a West Texas border community may become the nation's nuclear dumping ground
Dining
April 2, 1998
Grand hotel
The Adolphus' French Room offers courses in dining elegance
Dining
August 28, 1997
Ramblin' toque
Chef Avner Samuel turns up for another 15 minutes of culinary fame at Okeanos
Music
May 8, 1997
Out of the past
Slaid Cleaves finally molds his influences into the shape of his own voice
Dining
April 11, 1996
Seaworthy
Lefty's handles the big bugs adroitly
Culture
October 26, 1995
Sea of sap
21st Century Road Gang smothers On Golden Pond in sweetness
Film
January 12, 1995
Personal best
From a year full of startling and memorable movies, here are our favorites
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