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April 27, 2012
Chrysler's Back. Government Works. Fairies Aren't Real.
Wonderful story for an old Detroit homeboy in today's New York Times chronicling the incredible comeback and stunning success of Chrysler. Since emerging from bankruptcy and repaying all of its government loans, Chrysler Group LLC has leaped ahead of global competitors, according to the Times: "On ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
Another Texas Icon's Caught Between Dublin Bottling Works, Plano-Based Dr Pepper: Big Red
The set-up at Maple & Motor. For now.Ever since Jack Perkins got his Dublin Bottling Works soda fountain at Maple & Motor, well, let's say I've had way too many cane-sugar soft drinks in recent weeks. (May I recommend mixing the Tart-N-Sweet Lemonade, Cherry Limeade and Dublin Lemon-Lime ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
Central Market's Chocolate Festival: A Guide
Central Market's annual chocolate festival starts today and lasts through February 14. Some of the best chocolatiers from around the world will make appearances over the next few days and, as always, there are some interesting back stories. If you can fight through the crowds, don't take lightly the ... More >>
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October 11, 2011
At Central Market, Everything You Need to Know About Cheese, And Then Some
Since October is National Cheese Month, it's fine time to "Meet the Cheeses" at Central Market, where, in addition to their standard vast collection, they're hosting a few classes. For the industrious cheese devotee, Allison Hooper is in town to host a class this Thursday, October 13, from ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Here's One Way to Keep Main Street Garden Nice and Tidy: Shoot a National Nerf Ad
Photo by Anna MerlanIf you were were strolling through Main Street Garden late this afternoon, perhaps accompanied by Angela Hunt and a homeless acquaintance or pausing to let your dog take a leisurely crap on its spacious green lawns, you may have seen a group of increasingly sweaty teenage boys ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Ascent Lands in Fort Worth
Photo by Anna MerlanIf you were were strolling through Main Street Garden late this afternoon, perhaps accompanied by Angela Hunt and a homeless acquaintance or pausing to let your dog take a leisurely crap on its spacious green lawns, you may have seen a group of increasingly sweaty teenage boys ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
Tasti D-Lite to Open 25 Stores in DFW
The area developer for Tasti D-Lite, the frozen dessert chain that became a low-cal sensation when it opened in New York 23 years ago, says he isn't worried about opening stores in a city dominated by yogurt shops. "Let me tell you something," says Francisco Gomez-Palacio, a former telecom e ... More >>
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September 7, 2010
Military Appreciation Cook-Off Needs More Participants, Natsumi Kitchen Opens at Farmers Market, Wine and Cheese Pairing Class, and More
Just because summer is over doesn't mean barbecues and cookouts are no more until next summer. We mean, come on, this is Texas, any time is barbecue time. On October 2, The Dave Kenoly Show on CNN Radio 1190 AM, will be host its First Annual Military Appreciation Cook-Off to -- obviously -- ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
Mozzarella Company Slices
Through Cheese Competition
A chile-filled winner from Mozzarella CompanyPaula Lambert's Mozzarella Company had another strong showing at this year's American Cheese Society competition, the artisanal cheese industry's version of the Academy Awards. Nearly 1,500 cheeses were entered in the annual competition, which inc ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
The Key to Good Cheese? You Gotta Love Your Goats. (No. Not That Way.)
Hanna RaskinHow could you not love a face like this? When a dish transcends its components, its circumstances and a critic's expectations, it's almost invariably described as "made with love." The treacly sentiment may or may not hold true in the kitchen, but a recent tour of goat dairies in ... More >>
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May 18, 2010
Art Attack: PETA's Planning to Protest Outside Dean Foods Meeting at DMA Tomorrow
Just a heads-up: A few minutes ago, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent word and posted this press release noting that tomorrow morning, it's planning to picket the Dean Foods shareholders meeting at the Dallas Museum of Art -- and picket it hard.As in: Sure, they're bringing signs ( ... More >>
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January 27, 2010
Days Gone Bite: Frito Bandito
I had a Frito Bandito eraser. I can still hear that leering, gravely voice. And the song--oh, I remember the song.At least I remember the second version. Frito-Lay introduced the animated Mexican bandit to advertise Fritos in 1967. He wore a sombrero and a couple of six-shooters, sported a gold t ... More >>
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December 28, 2009
Monday's Unverified Fact About Philadelphia
Michael Stern/RoadfoodThe 'Boys host la fee verte on Sunday afternoon. A "fact" about the team from "foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy Philadelphia":During road trips, the Eagles play Scrapple--a game where they identify bits of snout, intestine, ear, trotter and tail in their breakfast dish. Th ... More >>
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October 7, 2009
At the Dallas Market Center This Week, Walmart, Sam's Club and Others Are Shopping for Christmas 2010
Patrick MichelsThis week's Fall Toy Preview is a private show up on the Dallas Market Center's 12th floor, but there are signs all around the building.For a few days in mid-October last year, the 12th floor of the Dallas Market Center buzzed with anticipation over the big new offering from the to ... More >>
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June 23, 2009
First Look: Creme De La Cookie
The food biz is risky. Dallas is an incredibly competitive market when it comes to restaurants, and given the current economy, it's tougher than ever before to make a go of a place while everyone is cutting back on pretty much everything. Starting a new food business requires much in the way of wi ... More >>
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May 28, 2009
Eye Candy
The food biz is risky. Dallas is an incredibly competitive market when it comes to restaurants, and given the current economy, it's tougher than ever before to make a go of a place while everyone is cutting back on pretty much everything. Starting a new food business requires much in the way of wi ... More >>
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April 28, 2009
Food For Thought 4.28.09
"This is a journey, and we still have work to do, but expanding our sourcing of beans from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms and partnering with the Gates Foundation represents significant steps." (Steve Yucknut, vice president of sustainability, announcing Kraft's intention to increase coffee be ... More >>
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March 25, 2009
Food For Thought 3.25.09
"Because it sells, food companies are slapping it on anything. And consumers believe natural equals nutritious. Actually, it's a bit like Alice in Wonderland. It means what I want it to mean." (Julie Miller Jones, professor of food safety and nutrition at College of St. Catherine in Minnesota on th ... More >>
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March 24, 2009
Food For Thought 3.24.09
"We're going to chew them up on corporate brands. And we're just going to keep driving corporate brands." (Steven Burd, president of Safeway--parent of Tom Thumb and Randalls--speaking on the importance of store brands as leverage against the large food companies. Some grocery chains have been cutti ... More >>
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March 19, 2009
As General Motors Tries to Move Cars Off the Lot, It Turns to One Local Saturn Dealer
Saturn of North Texas managing partner Jim Smith in one of two G.M. national ad spotsJim Smith's been a hard man to track down this a.m. -- though, seeing as how he divides his time between his three Saturn dealerships (in Irving, Lewisville and Plano), that's completely understandable. (And, as a f ... More >>
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March 9, 2009
Food For Thought 3.09.09
"The contribution of third-party audits to food safety is the same as the contribution of mail-order diploma mills to education." (Mansour Samadpour, a Seattle-based food safety consultant, commenting on the fact that, with government inspectors under greater pressure due to cutbacks and other issue ... More >>
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February 17, 2009
Food For Thought 2.17.09
Bill Kennedy, Cleveland Plain Dealer"The burden is on the company to make sure they are complying with any local, state and federal regulations that apply to food manufacturing. Naturally, that's not reassuring to the public. But we don't have people driving up and down roads looking for places like ... More >>
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January 22, 2009
Food For Thought...
"A lot of people have left the category. Also a lot of young people have not entered the category, so these ads may help Coke both recruit new, young consumers and recruit some lapsed consumers." (Beverage Digest editor John Sicher, clearly excited over the soft drink company's new marketing campai ... More >>
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September 11, 2008
Cultured Bites
Prep for Puccini with Paula
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July 29, 2008
Hertz So Good
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June 26, 2008
GM CEO Rick Wagoner's Visit to Dallas in July Just Got Much More Interesting
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June 20, 2008
House of Blues’ Cambridge Room Now a Garage
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December 14, 2007
Getting Lit Whilst Touring the Bright Christmas Lights of Highland Park
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October 26, 2007
Will Toy Industry Keep Fall Show in Dallas "Long-Term"? Maybe ...
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September 25, 2007
Boning Up in Fort Worth, Baby
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July 17, 2007
Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming in Highland Park
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May 29, 2007
Belo Market Value
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April 11, 2007
Baby, You Can't Drive Their Car
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February 20, 2007
Wherein Mark Stuertz Asks Paula Lambert: "What's Your Stinkiest Cheese?"
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November 21, 2006
"Eat 'em up, fuckers!"
Prep for Puccini with Paula
Home Entertainment
May 25, 2006
Next Big Things
The five biggest attention-getters at E3.
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May 4, 2006
Richie Rich Round-Up
The five biggest attention-getters at E3.
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April 24, 2006
Fair Park is the New Baltic Avenue
The five biggest attention-getters at E3.
Best of Dallas
September 25, 2003
Best Radio DJ
Skip Cheatham, KKDA-FM (104.5)
Best of Dallas
September 26, 2002
Best (Men's and Women's) Shoe Store
Nordstrom at the Galleria
News
December 27, 2001
Down by the Old Mill
A band of East Texas environmentalists takes on a polluting paper plant and proves that might doesn't always make right, even in a company town
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Place to See Pets Run Wild
Off-Leash Dog Park at Mockingbird Point
Best of Dallas
September 20, 2001
Best Kids' Clothing Store
Kid Biz
Music
November 9, 2000
Mojave 3 / Joe Pernice
Excuses for Travellers (4AD/Beggars Banquet) / Big Tobacco (Ashmont/Spunk Records)
News
October 26, 2000
All Quiet on the Eastern Front
Did a business deal with Bell Helicopter doom a resolution to recognize the Armenian genocide?
News
July 6, 2000
Software and hard time
Texas prisons take a byte out of crime with a computer rehab program
News
April 22, 1999
Pay up?
Dan Morales' pal faces questions over his demand for millions in tobacco-suit fees
News
October 16, 1997
Damage control
A deadly accident in a pit at Texas Instruments sent lawyers and flacks scurrying, but the company's response may put it deeper in the hole
News
August 22, 1996
Blind-sided, again
Al Lipscomb assures us that he has no idea what's going on
Dining
November 9, 1995
Hot Dish
Al Lipscomb assures us that he has no idea what's going on
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