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May 25, 2012
How Dallas Chefs Grill: The Tools, the Meat and the Techniques
We tracked down a few Dallas chefs to get a little insight on how a Memorial Day cookout in their backyard might look, taste and smell. From grills and smokers to favorite cuts of meat, plus some tips for the novice, let their words serve as inspiration as grilling season officially begins this week ... More >>
Dining
January 19, 2012
The State of Dallas Dining, As Told By Its Chefs
Starring Stephan Pyles, John Tesar, Katherine Clapner, Kent Rathbun, Teiichi Sakurai and a dozen other local chefs.
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January 13, 2012
Try All Five Local Breweries and Support Texas Brewers at March Beer Dinner
Just days after Texans celebrate the state's Independence Day on March 2, drinkers can support its independent brewers and try offerings from all five of the DFW area's functional breweries. (That number won't be five forever, but more on that later.)Corey Pond at The Common Table says Rahr & ... More >>
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October 10, 2011
Do Deviled Eggs Really Need To Be This Popular?
I distinctly remember my first encounter with deviled eggs. I was at a Penn State football game, probably eight years old. I was nearing double-digit eggs before I realized I'd gone too far. To me the snack will always be a tailgating food, but to bars and restaurants, deviled eggs seem to have b ... More >>
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October 7, 2011
Chef Mike Smith on The Green Room, The Beard House and Rumors of Ghosts
The Common Table chef Mike Smith has been kind enough to play along with us this week in our Three-Course Meal series. In Part One, he divulged some of his favorite hangouts and dives. In Part Two he imparted knowledge gained after two decades in the restaurant business. And today, in the final p ... More >>
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October 6, 2011
Common Table Chef Mike Smith on His Favorite Local Resturants and His Go-To Burger
In part one of our interview, we talked with Common Table chef Mike Smith about running a successful restaurant. Now, in part two of of three, we discuss the Dallas restaurant scene and some of his favorite off-duty places. Tune back in tomorrow for part three. What are your three favorite restaura ... More >>
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September 27, 2011
Mike Smith, The Common Table's Newish Chef, Is Reshaping a Once-Doomed Menu
"Good Beer, Uncommonly Poor Food." The headline did not leave a lot to be desired when Hanna Raskin penned a scathing review of the gastro pub last summer. Browning lettuce in salads and greasy stringy pork crowned a menu described as ranging from unpleasant to horrific. Owner Corey Pond un ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Upcoming Beer Events, With Varying Degrees of Relevance To St. Patrick's Day
Thank God we thought better of the notion of giving up beer for Lent. Not only would "grouchy and mean-spirited" be an understatement in describing what our attitude would be if faced with more than a month without a pint, but we'd miss some great events coming up -- not to mention the Meddlesome ... More >>
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January 3, 2011
The Next Head Coach of the Dallas Cowboys Will Be ...
Garrett Top. Unless of course, Jason Garrett pulls a Cliff Lee and spurns the metroplex. Make no mistake, the Dallas Cowboys' interim head coach is suddenly a hot commodity as other NFL teams' permanent head coach. In the wake of a 5-3 second half he has some real leverage now. How's th ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
Drink Discounts At The Libertine Make Being A Rake Even Easier
Jesse HugheyLibertine Bar co-owner Simon McDonald, with a few possible beer choices. Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: The Libe ... More >>
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June 15, 2010
Matt Reddick Named Head Chef At The Libertine Bar
Matt ReddickThe Libertine Bar may have earned last year's Best Bar Food award with Rosanne Dileo heading the kitchen, but owner Simon McDonald is trying to look at her departure to LaGrange as an opportunity. Matt Reddick, formerly of Nonna, starts work tomorrow."The big thing is that he's traine ... More >>
Blogs
October 16, 2008
Yeah, About the Meridian Room? It's Reopening Next Month.
Matt ReddickThe Libertine Bar may have earned last year's Best Bar Food award with Rosanne Dileo heading the kitchen, but owner Simon McDonald is trying to look at her departure to LaGrange as an opportunity. Matt Reddick, formerly of Nonna, starts work tomorrow."The big thing is that he's traine ... More >>
Blogs
February 27, 2008
Star Struck
Matt ReddickThe Libertine Bar may have earned last year's Best Bar Food award with Rosanne Dileo heading the kitchen, but owner Simon McDonald is trying to look at her departure to LaGrange as an opportunity. Matt Reddick, formerly of Nonna, starts work tomorrow."The big thing is that he's traine ... More >>
Blogs
February 24, 2008
Last Night: F6 Gallery's Anniversary Party
Matt ReddickThe Libertine Bar may have earned last year's Best Bar Food award with Rosanne Dileo heading the kitchen, but owner Simon McDonald is trying to look at her departure to LaGrange as an opportunity. Matt Reddick, formerly of Nonna, starts work tomorrow."The big thing is that he's traine ... More >>
News
March 1, 2007
Oscar Oversight
Never fear, we won't let the Academy Awards ignore sports
Blogs
February 12, 2007
Puck Me
Never fear, we won't let the Academy Awards ignore sports
News
September 7, 2006
Icy Hot
Maybe this girl should name her next cat Mike Modano
Calendar
March 2, 2006
Rolling History
Take a trolley ride in black and white
Dining
February 5, 2004
Grazing Pains
Does grass-fed beef really taste better?
Dining
January 2, 2003
Mystic Chords of Memory
The Burning Question crew looks back at 2002
Dining
August 8, 2002
Ronco Busting
Are any kitchen gadgets worthwhile?
Dining
June 6, 2002
Thomas by Numbers
You can almost smell the character at 2900--and that's a good thing
Dining
December 6, 2001
Chef George P. Loves Big D
Former Voltaire chef speaks out. Read on.
Dining
August 9, 2001
Stink Kink
Italian Cowboy has pooped out
Music
April 2, 1998
Out Here
Italian Cowboy has pooped out
Music
March 13, 1997
Pill poppin'
Tablet calls it quits
News
October 10, 1996
Video downs
Grand Prairie's horseless Lone Star Park offers the seedy side of the sport of kings
Dining
August 22, 1996
Pub worthy of the name
Thomas Avenue Beverage Company offers a friendly drink and exceptional food
News
April 18, 1996
Juvenile Injustice
When Ron Carpenter's nanny got busted, his 3-year-old daughter did the time

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