Morocco

One Year Out: An Interview with Jack MacDonald of Jack Mac's Swill and Grill

Jack Mac's Swill and Grill opened on Preston Road in North Dallas last year, right on the heels of the explosion in the local craft beer movement. Jack and Amy MacDonald's restaurant has a strong local focus that supports not only Texas breweries, but wineries and distilleries as well. The drinks ar ... More >>

The Restaurant Formerly Known as Private | Social is Now Serving Edible Art Created by Chef Najat Kaanache

In January we all learned that former Top Chef contestant, Tiffany Derry, excused herself from the cooking duties at Private | Social. It appears the restaurant owners used Derry's departure as an opportunity for a bit of reinvention. This trendy spot on McKinney Avenue has tweaked its name, hired a ... More >>

The Mediterranean Diet Is Hip (Again): Here are Five Places to Find Your Tabbouleh

The Mediterranean diet was bolstered by a study recently released by the New England Journal of Medicine. The report concludes not only that a diet based on olive oil, nuts and fish can prevent cardiovascular disease but that it's more effective than the previously recommended low-fat diet. See als ... More >>

11 Spots to Eat Before a Stars or Mavs Game, an Updated Game Plan

Now that they have their checkbooks all sorted out, the boys are back in town and on Saturday night the Stars face off against the Edmonton Oilers. Or someone. I actually have no idea. When they traded Shane Churla, I bowed out gracefully (although he is still with the organization). Regardless, w ... More >>

The Bowery, the New Hot Dog Joint on McKinney, is Open (Photos)

The Bowery on McKinney, in the charming old house that used to be Lumi, had a low-key opening this weekend. This upscale hot dog restaurant is the brainchild of three blossoming restaurateurs: Richard and Tiffanee Ellman of Oak and John Paul Valverde, part owner of Campo. For all involved, it's an ... More >>

SNACK is Open on Henderson (Photos)

From the outside of the building, you might recognize tell-tale remnants of the old facade of Horne & Dekker: the patio with its big garage door to the rest of the dining area, the bar that runs the length of the place. But once inside, the similarities end.

Hid In 2612: A Pop-Up Bar That's Hidden, Sure, But Not Quite Worth Seeking

​"This right here is the epitome of a hipster palace," my boyfriend so eloquently put it. We had just stepped through the front doors of Hid In 2612, a blink-and-you'll-miss-it pop-up bar located at 2612 Commerce in Deep Ellum for just four nights. The brainchild of bartenders -- excuse me, ... More >>

At Baboush, the Flavors of Morocco Taste Even Better with Gin and Vodka

This week I was looking something different, my palate weary from ringing in the new year with an excess of cheap California champagne. So I headed to Baboush in the West Village in search of new flavors. Situated between sushi haven The Fish and Cork wine boutique, you might forget you're in Upto ... More >>

Oak Now Open in the Design District (Photos)

Oak opened recently in the Design District, just across the street from the Meddlesome Moth. Owners Tommy DeAlano and Richard Ellman hired Plan B (Bolsa, Cedars Social) to create a beautiful, relaxed and upscale space with a menu for the refined foodie. Executive Chef Jason Maddy has worked aroun ... More >>

Dick Whittingon Kicks in a Panto

Smoke Guns and Cap'n Crunch at Four Lounge, the Cocktail Lounge for the Wizard in You

The barman procures a large glass jar from underneath the bar and pours in a few ounces of Sobieski vodka, followed by fresh-squeezed lime juice. Hickory chips are scooped from a glass jar and loaded into a hand-held smoking gun, then ignited with a small torch. Smoke fills the jar and infuses the ... More >>

Conquering Marrakesh with the Baboush's Condiment Kings

From the guys who brought you Medina, a new menu and a new neighborhood show a different side of Morocco.

See Addison, See the World

Garlic and Yogurt, Together Forever at Baboush, the Subject Of This Week's Review

Sara Kerens​One of the first restaurants I patronized in Dallas after taking my job at the Observer was Medina, the Mediterranean restaurant in Victory Park. I had no clue where to eat and another staff writer recommended it. So there I was, eating lamb and vegetables and hummus with my new fr ... More >>

Terilli's Returns, Along With a Slew of New Restaurants

​The month of August has been a busy one for restaurant owners and foodies alike in Dallas. Numerous restaurants opened their doors, and some notable openings include that Lower Greenville phoenix, Terilli's, and chef Nico Sanchez's Mexican joint Meso Maya. Read on for the full scoop on rest ... More >>

Go Moroccan at Medina Oven & Bar's Happy Hour

Kristy Yang​Every week we highlight a different restaurant happy hour food menu. This week: The Moroccan happy-hour fare at Medina Oven and Bar. Where: Medina Oven and Bar, 2304 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, TX 75219 When: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Scene: HH is available throu ... More >>

Three Upcoming Beer Dinners, And A Chance To Attend One For Free

Boulevard Saison Brett, one of the beers featured in the Libertine Bar's beer dinner tomorrow night​Three of Dallas' premier beer bars have planned three very interesting beer dinners in the next few weeks, including a chance to meet the founder of a leading American craft brewery, a unique beer-v ... More >>

Of Gods and Men: A Tale of Madness, Monks and Martyrs

Make Your Way to Medina for a Dreamy Night Moroccan Style

Marrakesh Chicken Breast​If you're in the Victory Park area the intimate space at Medina Oven & Bar makes it a good choice for a date.  My date and I ate there after Dallas' recent snow and ice storm while it was still too cold to eat on the patio. The hostess sat us at a small table as far ... More >>

What's the Right Culinary Way to Celebrate MLK Day?

​Valentine's Day means chocolate, Thanksgiving means turkey and Martin Luther King Jr. Day means somebody gets in trouble for serving fried chicken. Last year, the Denver Public Schools issued an apology for putting "Southern-style chicken" and collard greens on its cafeteria menu under the h ... More >>

What, No Marshmallow-Topped Yams?
Thanksgiving Menus for the Non-homebodies.

​Thanksgiving is just under three weeks away, which means it's high time to choose recipes, draft a shopping list and find the roasting pan. Or, alternately, make reservations. For folks without nearby relatives or an inclination to cook, a number of local restaurants are serving up Thanksgiving ... More >>

Addison Goes Global

Chef Tell: Cooking for Buzz and Beyond

​First of all, TV fans, let me just throw you a cyber fist bump and wish you all a happy 9.02.10. Donna Martin graduates!But seriously, last night was the last set of "normal" challenges before the Final Four set off to cook their way through the finale. It was tense and yet surprisingly lackluste ... More >>

Cedars Mediterranean Mezza: Lots of Choices, but Mostly Mediocre

Food Biz Is On The Uptick If Restaurant Openings Is Any Measure

​Tacos, tacos, tacos. That should be the theme of this month's Revolving Doors. With Rusty Taco finally opening their doors, the Austin-based Torchy's Taco making a move to Dallas this summer, and Fuzzy Tacos and Urban Taco adding more locations, that's all anyone can talk about lately. Well, we ... More >>

Uptown Pizza with a Moroccan Flare

​Farnatchi 3001 Knox St. 214-219-7200 www.farnatchi.com Promised delivery time: 45 minutes Actual delivery time: 30 minutes Interesting appetizers including Turkish meat pie: 40 Pricey pizza toppings: -10 Homemade desserts: 30 Faster delivery than Domino's: 30 Total Score: 90 Living nea ... More >>

Echoes and Reverberations: Without You, I'm Nothing

"Well, I was passing by a pawn shop in an older part of town, something caught my eye and stop and turned around / I stepped inside and then I spied in the middle of it all, was a beat up old guitar hanging on the wall / 'What do want for that piece of junk?' I asked the old man / He just smiled and ... More >>

And The Winner Is...

It was an unusually frantic week at City of Ate, thanks in part to those [expletive deleted]'s at Lazare, but more to our own tedious blogging software, which one day decided--all on its own--to block all comments.Still, we had a lot to work with. And if we were giving away prizes, these fine folks ... More >>

Continental Fare

Pop Quiz, Music Snobs!

What the hell happened with music in 2008? Well, let's see if you know.

African Immigrants Find Unity Missing At Home On Dallas Soccer Field

Review: Moroccan Lounge Medina Oven & Wine Bar

Found Your Beef

Thank Heaven

Irving's Kasbah Grill replaces lukewarm 7-Eleven hot dogs with great Moroccan fare

Rocky IV

Tangerine finds new digs

Fresh Fruit

Boustani imports Moroccan flavors

Press Kits

Here comes the son

Best New Restaurant

Iris

Legal Eats

Savory is a neighborhood restaurant without pretensions

Hip Hugger

Stolik is too cool for its own good

Avant-Gorge

Cafe Modern is a comfortable respite from modern art

Blur

Think Tank (EMI)

Of Flies and Damsels

Dragonfly works to avoid the bug zapper

Temple Tempest

Buddha Bar gets a new name

End of the World

Americans may have tasted all there is to taste

Hibiscus Itch

New restaurant to hit Henderson Street

Heavy Metal Nosh

The Mercury stands tall above its food court neighbors

Yo' Edamame

What are the trendiest foods in Dallas today?

Suze Does

It's all about romance

Who am I this time?

The Bistro inches through incremental evolution