Mother's Day

Pecan Lodge: The Best Thing in the History of Time Brings Harmony Back to a Marriage

Long-time readers of this blog will remember the irrepressible mischief of my wife, Richard (not her real name). Well, one of the greatest regrets of our marriage is that I took her to Pecan Lodge one time on an off-day. It was good, but not great. She was unimpressed. I had been one time before tha ... More >>

If You Really Love Your Mother, You Should Blow Off Mother's Day Brunch

Ah, Mother's Day -- the one day of the year that actually surpasses the restaurant dog and pony show that is Valentine's Day. According to the National Restaurant Association, it's the busiest restaurant day of the year. If you don't believe them just ask anyone you know who works in the industry if ... More >>

But Is Any of it Painted by Monkeys?

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Spoon Opens for Lunch and Brunch Beginning May 12, and Chef John Tesar Promises to French My Mom

Two highly important pieces of information for you: 1) May 12 is Mother's Day. Get it tattooed on your forehead. 2) Spoon Bar & Kitchen will open for lunch and brunch on Sunday, May 12. If you want to win Mother's Day, consider hooking The One Who Made You up with Mother's Day brunch at Spoon (a.k.a ... More >>

Chef Tim Byres' Cookbook, Smoke: New Firewood Cooking, Released Today

Chef Tim Byres of Smoke has a new cookbook out today. Smoke: New Firewood Cooking is a simple story about a boy, smoke and meat, highlighted with some beautiful photography by Jody Horton. In addition to recipes and cooking methods, there's a section for the more industrious cooks, like how to build ... More >>

Cane Rosso White Rock Is Opening Tonight

Jay Jerrier sent word this morning that they're firing up the big white oven at the new Cane Rosso White Rock (7328 Gaston Ave.) tonight for the first night of official pizza business. "Seeing as it is raining and temps are supposed to drop down into the 40s with high winds, it seemed like a really ... More >>

Becki Howard: "I've Learned That Booking Only Bands You Love Isn't Always the Most Fiscally Responsible Thing To Do!"

Becki Howard's role might be more behind the scenes nowadays, but she's done her fair share in the spotlight over the years, playing violin on three Paper Chase albums, and performing live with The Crash That Took Me, Sarah Jaffe and, more recently, Bethan. It's likely her passion for performing, ... More >>

Mother's Day in Dallas: A Survival Guide

Mother's Day is only behind Valentine's Day in terms of craziest days to eat out. Choosing almost any other day of the year would be probably provide a better experience, but mom gets what mom wants on this day. I prompted Chris Jeffers, co-owner of Smoke, one of the best brunch spots in the city, ... More >>

Central Market Passport France Starts Today, Includes Classes from Bruno Davaillon

Never take for granted the greatness of Central Market. In a region that is often criticized for its lack of culinary elegance, CM is our state's playground for the at-home chef. Heck, even the pros love it. Today begins Passport France at all Central Market locations. Through May 22. wines, chees ... More >>

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Etsy Steps Out of the Virtual World

The Sights and (Awful) Sounds of the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon

I've had a bone to pick with the Rock 'N' Roll Marathon, and not because it blocks off streets in my neighborhood or benefits Susan G. Komen. It's because, unlike other marathons that happen throughout the year, there are awful cover bands playing at full volume on a fucking Sunday morning in my nei ... More >>

Wanted: A Bar That Doesn't Blow On New Years

There's a slew of press releases in my inbox about New Year's Eve menus from various local restaurants. I haven't written about any of them for a simple reason: Dining out on New Years Eve is invariably terrible. It's almost certainly No. 2 behind Valentine's Day for the worst day of the year to pat ... More >>

100 Holidays Ranked By Deliciousness

Known: Thanksgiving is one of the best food holidays ever. So, where do the other 99 holidays we could think of rank? We're so glad you asked. 1. Day After Thanksgiving: All the food, none of the family. Plus you get Leftovers Sandwiches. Choose to deny that this is the best food holiday of all foo ... More >>

Second Floor Freshens Up Brunch Cocktails

Kevin MarplePrickly pear margarita​Bloody Marys and mimosas are, clearly, classic brunch drinks. But if you're a frequent bruncher, the usual suspects may be becoming a bit of a snooze. I'm a brunch fan myself, which is why my ears pricked up when I heard the Second Floor is offering a prickly ... More >>

The Lodge's Jose Luis Nieto On the Challenges of Cooking at Gentlemen's Club

The Lodge's chef Jose Luis Nieto...He's the guy in the middle. No, the middle, we said.​This week, Three-Course Meal catches up with Jose Luis Nieto, executive chef at The Lodge. Who are you? I'm 41 years old and was born in Jalisco, Mexico, the place where I believe the best Tequila in the ... More >>

Because the Man Who Raised You Deserves More than a Tie

Father might know best, but he still gets crappy gifts.​My dad hates Father's Day. He hates making a fuss. He's one of those dads who thinks if you can't appreciate him every day, don't waste the effort on Father's Day. He's also one of those guys who says, "Oh, I don't need any presents. I ha ... More >>

What Went Wrong for the Mavericks in Game 1? Let's Start With the Non-Starters

​On Mother's Day, the Mavericks' reserves combined to score 86 points. In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Mavs' entire team managed only 84. Granted the Miami Heat are a bitch defensively. They are quick and fast and long and they did a fantastic job of chasing the Mavericks off the 3-point li ... More >>

The Most Memorable "Fights" in Dallas-Fort Worth Sports History

​When the Lakers' Empire imploded on Mother's Day in Dallas, it did it in surreal style -- under a barrage of 20 Mavericks' 3-pointers, and punctuated by cheap-shot thuggery from Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum. Was thinking about Bynum's chicken-shit elbow to an exposed J.J. Barea. Other t ... More >>

Can You Tell Chicken Salad from...That Other Thing?

Arby's chicken salad sandwich: Just right -- if you're a whale.​It is on like Donkey Kong! Don't get too crazy about this, kids, but Arby's has just unleashed a throw-down with Subway. I am so on this. See, they are both promoting their seasonal chicken salad sandwiches. And now Arby's has a ... More >>

More Things You Shouldn't Give Your Mom This Mother's Day

A gift for the constipated mom who likes gnats.​She boned someone, got super fat, made your whole body from scratch and then successfully shot you out of her lady parts. And to thank your mother for all that, you give her a Hallmark card and call it even? No. No, you do not. You're an adult n ... More >>

Seven Albums That Will Have Mom Thinking You Put Thought Into Her Mother's Day Gift

Don't forget, ungrateful and forgetful children: Mother's Day is this weekend.Fortunately, though, it's still two days off. And, if you're pressed for a gift idea or two, you still have time to pick up one of these special musical options for the lady who brought you into this world.

Mom's Greatest Hits: Ten Songs Mom Jammed While Driving

​With Mother's Day almost upon us, we can't help but look back on the days when mom schlepped us kids around in the station wagon, minivan or what-have-you. While we were in the backseat losing french fries in the seat creases, getting chewing gum stuck to the back of mom's headrest and picking on ... More >>

Because Mom is a Lone Star Great Too

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The Worst Kitchen Gifts for Mom on Mother's Day

​It's a little bit sexist to assume that your mother is yearning for a kitchen gadget this Mother's Day. It's also a bit forward of us to assume that's what you're planning on getting her. Not that a gadget gift doesn't have hit potential -- kitchen goodies last longer than flowers, are less f ... More >>

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Night Moves: Three Dance Parties and The Crystal Method

Ray and Peter LekCrystal Method DJ set at The Lizard Lounge​These dance parties may not be for your Mother (are Mother's Day references over?), but it made for another busy weekend for our favorite night club dudes, the Lek Brothers. On Friday night, at the new Viper Lounge in Deep Ellum, JV & ... More >>

Whitt's End: 5.7.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Newy Scruggs is on vacation next week from 105.3 The Fan, which means two things: 1. I'll miss my pawdnuh. 2. At least one of the days I'll be joined by a very special, very familiar mys ... More >>

Giveaway: Three Pairs of Tickets to See Eluvium, Sleep Whale and Benouit Pioulard at The Loft on Sunday.

Eluvium combines minimalist electronic, piano and shoegaze music. Among mastermind Matthew Cooper's connections to the area is a remix of "So Long Lonesome" by Explosions In The Sky. Cooper's latest album Similies, which was released on Temporary Residence, includes more traditional songwriting and ... More >>

Make a Meal for Mamma

I'm Done Shopping For Mom

Oh Condi, Condi

Bugs For Mom

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Dig, Mom, Dig

Five Bizarre Food Commercials...Starring Mom!

From Combos "Man-Mom" Ad​Mom always knew what to feed us, and on Mother's Day we grown-ups celebrate that. But we can't forget those moments when you, Mom, devised new ways to get us to eat better--and the products that assisted in this war against all-things-Little Debbie. In honor of Mother's ... More >>

Mama's Big Houses

Roaring For Mom

Art Behind Bars

Mama's Boy

Here's to Her

Take Mom on a Swiss tour

Sunday Roars

All the mamas in the den say "yeah"

Look Mom, Rich People

Take a Mother's Day tour on Swiss

Mother's Grub

Jim Loves Moms

Brickman pounds out Disney for Mother's Day

Tsunami!

A wall of Bush slams into Dallas