Mikal Beth Hughey

Last Night: Wolf Parade at Palladium Showroom

Hophead: Lone Star Vs. Stroh's

Mikal Beth HugheyThe comment thread in the April 14 10 Questions with Jim Schutze, the Dallas Observer's "investigative curmudgeon," got City of Ate thinking about his hometown brew, Stroh's. "Some people cry for the Old Country. I cry for Stroh's. Many's the Stroh, many's the Stroh. Oh, Stroh's!" S ... More >>

Hophead: When Pairing Beer, The Sommelier Is Helpful...Sometimes

Mikal Beth HugheyGreat Brewers recently launched its "Beer Sommelier," an online program that purports to pair beers to a variety of meats, grains, vegetables, cheeses, breads and sweets. "Masterfully select the best beer styles to pair with any dish," the Web site boasts. With the Libertine Bar's B ... More >>

Kids Eat The Darnedest Things: SodaStream Homemade Soda

Mikal Beth HugheyCarbonating water with the SodaStream machine.  We hear lots of things in this office, such as last week's notice of a "New and Fun Drink Idea:" the SodaStream home soda maker. Well, while the idea of making soda at home was new to me, it's not exactly a new idea to the world, ... More >>

Hophead: Prost In Plano

Mikal Beth Hughey​A liter a day keeps the doctor away. --Old German proverb (at least according to the Bavarian Grill's Stein Hour menu)Along with a handful of other local eateries, the Bavarian Grill in Plano is in the running for GermanDeli.com's designation as The Best German Restaurant in Amer ... More >>

Hophead: Does The Right Beer Glass Matter?

Mikal Beth HugheyLibertine Bar owner Simon McDonald serves Leffe, Hoegaarden and Duvel ales in their corresponding glasses.​The importance of serving wine and spirits in the correct style of glass is pretty well established. Order a Cognac at even the most laid-back of bars and it's unlikely that ... More >>

Last Night: Anvil At House Of Blues

Anvil, MitraTuesday, January 26, 2010, at House of Blues, DallasBetter Than: The school-cafeteria-grade pizza House of Blues sells for $5 a slice. Mikal Beth HugheySteve "Lips" Kudlow at House of Blues Tuesday, January 26, 2009. Check out our slideshow from the show right here. ​ Vibrator guitar. ... More >>

Ranking Special Offerings From Ska And Dogfish Head, Plus Beer Festival News

Jesse Hughey​Thanks to my generous in-laws, Lady Hophead and I headed to the Meddlesome Moth Monday night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. Her mother and stepdad offered to take us to a much fancier restaurant, but we felt the Moth, with one of the best beer selections in Dallas, was a f ... More >>

Stein Hour at Bavarian Grill Proves Germans Can Get Happy Too

Mikal Beth Hughey​Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details and why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Bavarian Grill, 221 W. Parker Road in PlanoWhen: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays thr ... More >>