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April 17, 2012
Kanye West's "Theraflu," Explained
America loves hip-hop music, but we don't always understand the meaning behind the message. We love to dance awkwardly to "Rack City" in the comfort of our homes while throwing imaginary ones in the air, but seldom take the time to break down a song line by line to derive its true meaning. That's ... More >>
Blogs
November 18, 2011
Last Night: Morrissey at SMU McFarlin Auditorium
Better than: Staying home and watching the Morrissey: Live in Dallas DVD Morrissey crooned the lyrics of The Smith's "I Know It's Over" to a packed SMU McFarland Auditorium last night "...tonight is just like any other night" he sang, as three security guards escorted a shirtless man up ... More >>
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October 26, 2011
Human Face of the "No-Kill" Movement Barks at Mayor, Council Over City's New Task Force
Nathan WinogradWoke up this morning to find the in-box filled with missives from friends and fans of a man named Nathan Winograd -- "the de-facto face of the 'No Kill' movement," as Huffington Post called him last year, referring to efforts to stop animal shelters from euthanizing strays. Winogra ... More >>
Blogs
May 23, 2011
Tonight's Concert Options Have A Distinct International Flavor...
There's quite a bit of an international flavor to the musical offerings in our area this evening, which is one of the more interesting Monday nights we've seen in a while.
Blogs
May 9, 2011
Six Letdowns at the James Beard Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards
Bite us, Jimmy.Not sure if you guys heard, but this year City of Ate picked up a nomination from the James Beard Foundation Journalism Awards for Group Food Blog, and I was nominated in the Humor category for a feature story we did on fried hamsters. Awesome! We City of Aters were so excited, ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Details On Two Beer Fests, Tactical Tasting, Stone Brewing Co. Events And More Beer Quick Hits
Lots of Brews News and Brews Clues to drink in after the jump.For starters, Flying Saucer on the Lake has announced the lineup for its spring beer festival as well as an opportunity to taste Brewdog Tactical Nuclear Penguin. There's a beer festival a-brewin' in Plano. The Common Table is tapping ... More >>
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January 21, 2011
Mmmm. Delicious, Delicious Bunnies at Five-Sixty.
There's only one thing we think when we see a video like this: "Yummy bunny." All right, so maybe that particular video wasn't intended to be food porn, but this one definitely was, right? C'mon. It's a bunny. Humping a balloon. That bunny is so hilarious it deserves to be eaten. Oh, PETA, ... More >>
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December 23, 2010
Ho, Ho Yourself, Tubby
There's only one thing we think when we see a video like this: "Yummy bunny." All right, so maybe that particular video wasn't intended to be food porn, but this one definitely was, right? C'mon. It's a bunny. Humping a balloon. That bunny is so hilarious it deserves to be eaten. Oh, PETA, ... More >>
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November 16, 2010
A Carnivore's Guide to Spiral Diners' Holiday Cooking Class for Vegans
yumsugar.comPETA's Favorite SodaGuess I should have been a bit more sensitive to my surroundings. But it wasn't until I stepped out of my car that I realized I had dressed in leather boots and a wool-blend sweater to attend a vegan cooking class called "Holiday Fixins" at the Spiral Diner & ... More >>
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September 1, 2010
Whaddya Know, A Breast Cancer Campaign That's About Lives, Not Boobs
It's hard to say if anyone anywhere really gets to have his or her cake and eat it too, but it's especially frustrating to me when women are asked to support good causes that also ask them to get behind demeaning stereotypes and objectification. (Looking at you, PETA.) This often happens in conju ... More >>
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June 29, 2010
Lion-Serving Restaurateur is King of the Bungle
What kind of fool offers to serve Americans lion burgers? Bet he resembles this extinct species.Food lovers, many of whom aren't inclined to get worked up about disallowed goals, have saved their World Cup-related outrage for an act of culinary one-upmanship that unfolded last week in Arizona ... More >>
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June 23, 2010
Beef Jerky Outlet: Herbivore's Nightmare, Carnivore's Dirty Dream.
Beef Jerky Outlet 4441 Bass Pro Drive #500 Garland 972-203-2337 Try: cherry cheesecake popcorn Don't try: Buffalo Bob's kangaroo jerky In Garland out by the Bass Pro, there's a beef jerky outlet creatively named Beef Jerky Outlet. There, you'll find a beef jerky shop clearly created by som ... More >>
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May 18, 2010
Art Attack: PETA's Planning to Protest Outside Dean Foods Meeting at DMA Tomorrow
Just a heads-up: A few minutes ago, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent word and posted this press release noting that tomorrow morning, it's planning to picket the Dean Foods shareholders meeting at the Dallas Museum of Art -- and picket it hard.As in: Sure, they're bringing signs ( ... More >>
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May 4, 2010
After the Rain, The Other Bandshell at Fair Park
Justin TerveenSorry, but after that PETA item down below, I just wanna look at rainbows. And I need look no further than our old pal Justin Terveen, who grabbed this shot yesterday evening out the window of his loft. Says Justin, "Easily the most perfectly shaped rainbow I've ever seen."
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April 15, 2010
The Humane Society and big agriculture slug it out over animal rights
Justin TerveenSorry, but after that PETA item down below, I just wanna look at rainbows. And I need look no further than our old pal Justin Terveen, who grabbed this shot yesterday evening out the window of his loft. Says Justin, "Easily the most perfectly shaped rainbow I've ever seen."
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February 16, 2010
The Dallas Zoo Wants to Reassure You: This Gorilla Escape Wasn't Like the Last One
Flickr user: Dallas1200amMaybe you heard: On Saturday, Tufani, a 19-year-old female gorilla at the Dallas Zoo, got out of her holding area at the 2-acre Jake L. Hamon Gorilla Conservation Research Center. It was nothing as dramatic as the Jabari rampage in '04, which prompted PETA to demand the U ... More >>
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April 14, 2009
Dude Food: Rosita's Restaurant & Catering
My eyes! My eyes!Rosita's Restaurant & Catering4906 Maple Ave.214-521-4741Dude Factor: 8, or "Cantinflas" on a scale of 1 ("Carlos Mencia") to 10 ("Cheech Marin")Looking to try something new for a cheap and fast lunch, an amigo and I decided to try out Rosita's. The joint is just minutes from th ... More >>
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March 31, 2009
Re: FYI, Read This ASAP. OMG!
The following is a prime example of my curse here on Earth. A fleeting thought sprouts into a mild observation, only to bloom into a thesis that eventually flourishes into a blog item with sports branches. My apologies ... Got a text the other day, the salutation of which was LOL ... More >>
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January 27, 2009
Dude Food: Baker's Ribs
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
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November 13, 2008
Doesn't Grow On Trees
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
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September 23, 2008
DFW CEO Jeff Fegan Needs His Space And Will Pay Handsomely For It
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
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July 23, 2008
Probably Not Our Last Item About Jenny the Elephant, Just Sayin'
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
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July 21, 2008
Jenny, Jenny, Who Can You Turn To? Why, Angela Hunt, Actually.
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
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June 30, 2008
Some Locals Are Very Concerned About Jenny As She Plans Move to Mexico
Baker's Ribs2724 Commerce St.214-748-5433 Dude Factor: 8, or Hank Hill, on a scale of 1 (Kahn Souphanousinphone, Sr.) to 10 (Boomhauer). Honestly, before last Friday I had never been to Baker's Ribs, AKA the place I once referred to as "that joint next to Angry Dog that smells good but always look ... More >>
News
August 30, 2007
Wat Up, Dawg?
Michael Vick derails his career, divides the races and, hopefully, opens our eyes
Blogs
August 27, 2007
Dog Eat Dawg
Michael Vick derails his career, divides the races and, hopefully, opens our eyes
Dining
March 8, 2007
Survival Skills
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
Blogs
March 7, 2007
It's Bloody Bone-in Hot Out There
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
News
February 1, 2007
Houses That Go Oink | The Cock Crows
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
Blogs
January 30, 2007
A Horse is a Horse is a Horse, Of Course
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
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November 24, 2006
~~Black~~ Good Friday
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
Blogs
September 20, 2006
Sit 'Em, Cowboy!
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
Calendar
August 24, 2006
She's With the Band
Park Cities Prime tickles the umami receptors
Music
April 6, 2006
Pretty Girls Make Saves
Indie rock teams up with a baseball videogame. Really.
Calendar
March 9, 2006
Unused Paintings
George Lacy's work is all new
News
September 9, 2004
Basic Instinct
Plus: Move Over, Swifties; Thanks A Lot, Pal
Calendar
June 24, 2004
Cannibal Carnival
Make Them Die Slowly tastes like chicken
Calendar
March 25, 2004
Piece of Cake
Payback could be sweet
Music
February 5, 2004
10,000 Maniacs
Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure & Unknown Recordings (Elektra/Asylum)
Music
July 24, 2003
Jane's Addiction
Strays (Capitol)
Film
February 20, 2003
Gale Farce
Kevin isn't the only thing Spacey in this overlong death-penalty drama
Dining
July 11, 2002
Reality Bites
Authentic cuisine requires trust, vigilance...and a trip overseas
Film
August 3, 2000
Jerry rigged
Bruckheimer's Coyote Ugly pours a lethal cocktail
News
July 20, 2000
Mr. Fixit
"Ex-gay" minister Randy Thomas prays to put gays and lesbians on the straight and narrow
Calendar
March 2, 2000
Send in the clowns -- or not
Cirque Eloize ain't another white-trash circus. It's French-Canadian.
News
February 3, 2000
Fur flies
A Dallas-based anti-fur group is targeted in a free-speech battle
News
August 13, 1998
Buzz
A Dallas-based anti-fur group is targeted in a free-speech battle
News
June 4, 1998
Pelted!
When an animal rights activist came up against Neiman Marcus, she had more than some dead fur to contend with
Dining
July 10, 1997
Wake-up call
That hotel feeling interrupts a steak dinner at Delaney & Murphy
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March 2, 1995
Letters
That hotel feeling interrupts a steak dinner at Delaney & Murphy
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