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  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Chef Tre Wilcox on Masks, March Madness and the Perks of Being a Private Chef

    Walking towards the back of Marquee to interview Tre Wilcox, I spot him having a rather intense conversation with a guy in a suit about the menu. I grab a seat in a plush booth and wait. No more than a minute later he starts to walk over, but gets interrupted twice by two other employees with just a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2011

    3 Men and a Taco: The Midnight Taco Train Straight Outta South Africa

    3MenandaTaco.comA truck with lots of crazy tacos.​What has six thumbs and doles out little folds of joy? Hint: two of the thumbs are from Cleveland, two are South African and two are from England. Aside from their silly Facebook updates about thumbs and such, the 3 Men and a Taco food truck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2011

    Chef Tell: Fondue, Feasting with Fallon and a Fond Farewell

    ​It's cool people, Dallas' final cheftestant, the last vestige of Lone Star love, still stands. I'm just going to go ahead and tell you that now. But I'm not pleased with Tiffany Derry. No, save her smile, her performance last night was no where near impressive. Details? Of course. Follow me.For t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2011

    Green Bay's Charles Woodson Goes Long on Price With His Wine

    ​Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson has been making the rounds this week, sharing his winery's TwentyFour Cabernet Sauvignon with Dallas drinkers. Woodson's already appeared at Ocean Prime, Veritas and Kenichi. Celebrity wines aren't unusual: Martha Stewart, Lil Jon, Peggy Fleming ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 7, 2010

    Ace Chefs

    ​Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson has been making the rounds this week, sharing his winery's TwentyFour Cabernet Sauvignon with Dallas drinkers. Woodson's already appeared at Ocean Prime, Veritas and Kenichi. Celebrity wines aren't unusual: Martha Stewart, Lil Jon, Peggy Fleming ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 26, 2010

    Hash Over: RA Sushi's Tournament Tuesdays, Free Chicken Fingers, Pad Thai Wednesdays, Half Off Wine, and more

    ​It's finally happened! The two worlds of sushi and video games have finally joined forces and become one...but only for one night a week during the month of August. RA Sushi will kick off Tournament Tuesday next week on August 3. Every Tuesday night from 11 p.m.-1 a.m., hardcore (or softco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 19, 2010

    Hash Over: Flavors of Passion Awards, Russo's Pizza Eating Challenge, Grape Wine Dinner, Bread Winners Turns 16, and More

    ​Sure, the Oscars have already passed and the Emmys are still a couple of months away, but that doesn't mean award season is taking a breather. This Thursday, July 22, the Flavors of Passion Awards will celebrate world class excellence in Latino cuisine. The Flavor of Passion Awards will reco ... More >>

  • News

    June 24, 2010

    Come On, Get Happy! We've Found 50 Local Bars That Will Help You Do Just That.

    ​Sure, the Oscars have already passed and the Emmys are still a couple of months away, but that doesn't mean award season is taking a breather. This Thursday, July 22, the Flavors of Passion Awards will celebrate world class excellence in Latino cuisine. The Flavor of Passion Awards will reco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 18, 2010

    Top 10 Overlooked Culinary Vacations

    Flickr user ^riza^It's a long way, but the rendang is worth the trip.​Anyone with the means can travel the villages of Tuscany, visit tasting rooms in Napa Valley or hit Belgium's chocolate shops. In fact, certain places are so well known as culinary destinations, even those with only the faintest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Monday's Unverified Fact About Oakland

    ​The 'Boys host the godless, mother-hating horde from the bay area on Thanksgiving. Something you may not know about the Raiders' home town...Although people immediately think of Napa Valley, Oakland has an even more impressive wine-making tradition. Labels such as Thunderbird, Night Train and MD ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Oh, Thank Heavens, 7-Eleven's Making Its Own Wine. Just, Ya Know, Don't Call it "Cheap."

    ​Dallas-based 7-Eleven's had a few proprietary wines on shelves for some time, among them Sonoma Crest and Thousand Oaks, but today comes word that the convenience store's actually in the private-label business thanks to a partnership with its Japanese sibling, Seven-Eleven Japan. And, whoa, Yosem ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Appetite For Instruction: Farmer's Market Burger With Grilled Onion Relish

    ​Recipe demonstrated by Amy Green, 2nd place in Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest Football season is in full swing. With football season comes game day food, and what's the best game day food? Burgers...and of course, hot dogs and chips. But let's focus on meat patties today. Amy Green r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2009

    Hophead: Brooklyn Brewmaster Says In Food Pairing, Beer Is The Answer

    Jesse HugheyBrooklyn Local 1 with honey-pepper salmon.​Brooklyn Beer brewmaster Garrett Oliver's visit to Whole Foods yesterday afternoon was first and foremost a cooking demonstration with beer pairing suggestions. But as Oliver described how the flavors of each brew complemented each course, he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 5, 2009

    10 Questions: Todd Lincicome

    Todd Lincicome, right, shows off a few bottles of Al Biernat's finest winesThe city now boasts several experts so versed in wine they have passed a good chunk of the master sommelier exam. But for years, Lincicome studied the subject, offered recommendations and built a reputation almost without pee ... More >>

  • Film

    August 7, 2008

    Not Quite Ripe

    Send it back: Bottle Shock's corked

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2008

    Get a Cru

    Take a Stags Leap this Thursday

  • Dining

    July 5, 2007

    Missing Joules

    Downtown resort shifts gears

  • Blogs

    June 13, 2007
  • News

    December 9, 2004

    Seductress of the Saints

    Inside the mind--and suitcase--of Sandra Bridewell, religious charlatan

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004
  • Dining

    October 7, 2004

    Vine Cuts

    Can cheap bastards find good wine?

  • Dining

    August 7, 2003

    Free the French

    Jeroboam makes a transition

  • Dining

    May 8, 2003

    On the Money

    Into the Glass is right on target

  • Dining

    August 29, 2002

    Rinse Cycle

    Dakota's drying out after unwanted waterfall

  • Dining

    August 15, 2002

    Romano Flies Solo

    Eatzi's founder breaks from Brinker International

  • News

    July 26, 2001

    Something about Stephan

    After 25 years in Dallas' restaurant jungle, Stephan Pyles has come out respected and rich. How does he stay so clean?

  • Dining

    July 12, 2001

    O'Dowd's Goes Flat

    Last call at the McKinney Avenue pub

  • Dining

    January 4, 2001

    Jumping Fish

    A new gig for Marc Haines

  • Dining

    July 6, 2000

    Hash Over

    Cork screw; Bunny rumba; List Watch

  • Dining

    September 17, 1998

    Hash Over

    Cork screw; Bunny rumba; List Watch

  • Dining

    August 20, 1998

    Busting big shoes

    Revamped Seventeen Seventeen may overfill its considerable footwear inheritance

  • Calendar

    July 23, 1998

    Bottoms up!

    Revamped Seventeen Seventeen may overfill its considerable footwear inheritance

  • News

    July 16, 1998

    Whine capital of Texas

    A rigged wine contest peels away Grapevine's grandiose label as the Napa Valley of Texas, revealing instead another cheap import

  • Dining

    April 16, 1998

    Hash Over

    A rigged wine contest peels away Grapevine's grandiose label as the Napa Valley of Texas, revealing instead another cheap import

  • Dining

    February 26, 1998

    Fog is lifting

    Fog City Diner clears a clouded focus

  • Film

    August 17, 1995

    Heavenly stroll

    Alfonso Arau spins a lovely gossamer fable in A Walk in the Clouds

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