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British Beverage Co. Isn't Bad, but It Isn't British

Let's get a few things out the way up front. If you're looking for a nice bar in Uptown, British Beverage Co. is perfectly good. The beer selection is gargantuan; it's relatively well-priced, with Velvet Hammer for $5 or so; the bar is very attractively laid out and decorated; the menu has a nice se ... More >>

A Love Letter to the Libertine's Cocktail List

Dear Ms. Libertine (or is it Mr.?), Hi. You probably don't me, but I know you pretty well. (At least I thought I did.) I've patronized you many times over the past four years, and consider you one of my Old Faithfuls for tasty bar food, especially on Tuesday nights when you so kindly slash your ... More >>

Take It Over-Easy: Coffee House Cafe's Breakfast Sandwich Scores

Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW's most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he'll check it out. Venue: Coffee House Cafe Sandwich: Challah French Toast Sandwich ($11) Bread: Two huge slices of Challah French toast Toppings: Cheddar cheese ... More >>

The Full List Of Beers You Can Pour Out In Memory of Timbo

Here's to you, Timbo. RIP.​Timbo, the Dallas Zoo's oldest gorilla, died yesterday in surgery at the age of 49, and we're still bummed by the news. Even though we didn't know her personally, we still plan to mourn her the same way we've marked the deaths of friends, family members and celebrities a ... More >>

Oak Cliff Gastropub Nova Opens, Softly

Jesse HugheySalmon and hummus small plates at Nova.​Last night, as Rob Shearer at Go Oak Cliff reported, North Oak Cliff added yet another restaurant to its roster as Nova, at the former location of Kavala (1417 W. Davis St.), had its soft opening. Our hopes were high for the self-proclaimed gastr ... More >>

Top Five Surprises In DFW Stadium Food

Patrick MichelsAre you buying what he's selling? Or are you waiting for the cart?​Seattle has ballpark sushi, San Francisco spawned a garlic fry renaissance, and the world can thank St. Louis' Gateway Grizzlies for the Krispy Kreme burger. But there was a time when Dallas ran on the cutting edge o ... More >>

Mind's Eye View

Last Night: Pinback At The Loft

Electric Company

The Melodica Festival returns with music to quicken the pulse and blow your mind

Scene, heard

New releases from Last Beat, Darlington, Centro-matic, and Lift to Experience; Black Sabbath tribute night

Scene, heard

Rubber Gloves puts on the kitchen mitts; Ronnie Dawson's no zombie; and American Bedouin sets down stakes

Worth the wait

After a brief affair with Austin, the annual Melodica Festival comes back home

Scene, heard

Centro-matic docs; Daisy Radio rocks; North Texas Music Festival drops; The Groobees cop; And so much more

Buzz

Hillbilly deluxe

BR5-49 represents the conscience of the new Nashville

So close, yet so far away

Americans don't understand why Quebec wants to secede