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May 3, 2012
Hattie's: The Restaurant That Runs on Moms
"It's not my first choice, but it's my first choice when my mother's in town." My friend issued those words when I asked her about Hattie's, the subject of this week's review. Hattie's will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this fall. When researching the restaurant I asked tons of people what the ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
The Cheap Bastard's Ultimate Guide to Eating like a Total Cheap Bastard in Dallas
For this week's cover story, Alice "The Cheap Bastard" Laussade provides an extensive and profane guide to, as she puts it, her "favorite restaurants in Dallas where cheap meets delicious (without meeting diarrhea)." It follows. Drive-Through Deals White Rock Coffee 4216 Abrams Road The Starbucks d ... More >>
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December 1, 2011
Picture Show: The Winners of the 2011 MasterMinds Awards
It's on the stands and on-the-webs now: the finalists of our second annual art awards (the MasterMinds). That's right, we've named 'em, and it's all a big ol' countdown to our fancy pants Artopia party on Saturday at the Dallas Contemporary. If you're not going to that, shame on you. Shame. Anyway ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
The MasterMinds Finalists: Part Three
Winnowing down Dallas' growing, dynamic community of artists to three MasterMinds involved some tough choices. The process was like lining up at a vast buffet prepared by an outstanding chef: too many wonderful selections and too little room on our plates. On the way to naming the winners, our judge ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
The Year in Meat Photos and The Best Meat Photo of 2011
Patrick MichelsA Chicago dog at Wild About Harry'sThere's a fairly standard lunch routine here at Observer headquarters: meander around staffers offices and cubicle like brain-hungry zombies until a restaurant decision is made. Often, it's tacos. Even more frequent: the consumption of meat ... More >>
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November 28, 2011
The MasterMinds Finalists: Part One
Winnowing down Dallas' growing, dynamic community of artists to three MasterMinds involved some tough choices. The process was like lining up at a vast buffet prepared by an outstanding chef: too many wonderful selections and too little room on our plates. On the way to naming the winners, our judge ... More >>
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October 13, 2011
Dallas' Five Best Burgers
Sara KerensPicking the best burger is a bear. It's not that the work isn't fun -- my waistline is a testament to my enthusiasm -- it's just that there are so many types of burgers to choose from. Is the burger served at a top-end steakhouse better that what you'd pull out of a greasy paper sa ... More >>
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October 5, 2011
The Barack Obama Show Hits Dallas
Our Sara Kerens was on the Love Field tarmac when President Obama arrived yesterday; revisit that moment via this slide show. Then hop on over to the White House website, where all three of the president's Tuesday speeches are preserved -- not only his Eastfield College American Jobs Act remarks, ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Challenging Culinary Icons and Jonathon's Oak Cliff, The Subject Of This Week's Review
Sara KerensMy first few weeks here felt somewhat rudderless. I had a handful of recommendations from folks back home, some ideas from commenters on this blog, and some hints from folks in the office. Lots of these recommendations have turned into memorable meals (Bryan Street comes to mind). ... More >>
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August 4, 2011
Diving Into Dallas' Ethiopian Scene and Ibex, the Subject of This Week's Review
Sara KerensWhile I was here for my job interview a while back the heat had me on the lam. I was holed up in my hotel, trying to avoid a stroke, and found an article in D discussing Dallas' Ethiopian restaurants and how the volume here compares to New York and Los Angeles. The D.C. area, wh ... More >>
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July 11, 2011
The 20 Best Dallas Concert Photos of the Year (So Far, Anyway)
Sara KerensMy Chemical Romance at House of Blues in MayHere we are at the midway point of the year, or something. The heat's at blow-torch temperatures, The Rapture's well on the way (not the 2012 one), and DOMA's gonna rear it's wicked head soon.In honor of this half-year-ish thing, we'd like to ... More >>
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May 27, 2011
Presenting! Burgers Across America: A Village Voice Collaborative
Katharine ShilcuttTouche, Houston Press.So, the weather cleared up in time for Memorial Day. Which means you can do the whole Bobby Flay thing. Grill, we mean. You can grill. Not embarrass local chefs by out-cooking them at their own dish. You could do that though, if you wanted. Anyway, it' ... More >>
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April 29, 2011
Photos: A Look At Dallas' Great Mac 'N' Cheese Destinations
Sara KerensAt Deep Ellum's Anvil Pub, chili, mac and cheese makes every time "Hammertime." In the grand tradition of the pie- and taco-photo-tours we've taken around Dallas, today we draw your attention to our latest visual gutbuster: The Greatest Mac 'n' Cheese in Dallas. Over the past few weeks, w ... More >>
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September 30, 2010
Fried Beer To Cross State Fair Lines and Go National
Sara KerensFried beer has started its march to the sea, with the much-publicized snack scheduled for a second outing at Savannah's 27th annual Oktoberfest this weekend. "Believe it or not, fried beer will be available," the Savannah Morning News reported today. Fried beer has not been universal ... More >>
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July 15, 2010
Dish Extra: Los Cabos in Addison
Sara KerensCheese and onion enchiladas $8.99This week's Dish column covers Los Cabos: the Mexican that all you Oklahomianians love. You can read Hanna Raskin's full breakdown of the ritzy, downright sexy Mexican food (and see if she enjoyed it's steamy qualities) her writeup Los Cabos: Okie-Mex i ... More >>
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July 8, 2010
Dish Extra: Perry's Steakhouse and Grille
Sara KerensFried Asparagus appetizer: $15.95Continuing the tradition of manifest destiny's from Houston to Dallas, Perry's Steakhouse and Grille is the focus of the week's Dish Column (in good ol' fashion print). While Perry's didn't journey on a lawnmower, they did import three-decades-old Houst ... More >>
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February 12, 2010
Review and Gallery: DISH
DISH's pan seared salmon with house cured salmon potato cake, french beans and citrus butter In this week's Observer, we take a look at DISH on Cedar Springs Road, a new spot that's generous with the ambiance and capitalization, but, Elaine says, short on attention to the food.It photographs well ... More >>
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January 11, 2010
Top 10 Jinxed Restaurant Locations in Dallas
Sara KerensSure, they're having a good time in the new digs for now. But so was Craig T. Nelson when he moved into the Poltergeist house.Like the sirens of Greek mythology, certain locations call out to passing restaurateurs, luring them in. Sometimes the space pays off for a year or so--but it's ... More >>
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December 10, 2009
Review and Gallery: Urban Crust
Sara KerensIn this week's Observer, Dave's love letter to Plano Dish review is takes a look at suburban Urban Crust, which he says is aptly named in spirit at least, if not in address.The upscale pizza is just a part of the appeal -- the vibe in the dining room and the frozen bar upstairs help co ... More >>
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December 3, 2009
Review and Gallery: Hacienda On Henderson
Sara KerensIn this week's Observer, Dave takes a few visits to Hacienda On Henderson, where a great patio and a happening location serve as backdrops for the troubled kitchen's Tex-meh cuisine.Though all is not well in the house of Hacienda, Dave writes that a recent visit suggested changes were ... More >>
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November 19, 2009
Review and Gallery: Geisha House
Sara Kerens This week Dave takes a trip to Japan, or something like it, with a few visits to Geisha House, where sushi, oyster shooters and, yes, real chopsticks come together under one roof. As he writes, some visits to the Uptown spot left him more inspired than others.The furniture's bound to ... More >>
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November 13, 2009
Review and Gallery: Smoke
Sara KerensIn this week's Observer, Dave gets back to barbecue with a visit to Smoke, the Oak Cliff spot alongside the Belmont Hotel, opened in August by Bolsa's Chris Zielke and Chris Jeffers.Beyond the food, the place has style -- Chris Jeffers' snakeskin coat at the grand opening left no doubt ... More >>
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November 6, 2009
Review and Gallery: Loft 610
Sara Kerens In this week's Observer, Dave checks out Loft 610, the new home of chef Tre Wilcox of Top Chef, Iron Chef and, you know, Abacus fame.For more shots of the Plano would-be destination, check out this week's Dish slideshow by Sara Kerens.
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October 30, 2009
October's Best Food Photography on City of Ate
Sara KerensDragonflyWe mentioned Dave's trip to C.T.'s Real Deal BBQ in South Dallas yesterday, where he dove into some mean brisket and fried catfish -- and you'll find the rest of those shots in this week's Dish slideshow. Herein you'll also find dishes fit for carnal temptation sandwiched betwee ... More >>
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October 29, 2009
Review and Gallery: C.T.'s Real Deal BBQ
Sara KerensIn this week's issue of the Observer, Dave gets his fill of southern surf 'n' turf at C.T.'s Real Deal BBQ, where bail bondsman-turned-restaurateur Corey Toney's scrap with the city over renovations seems like small news next to the fried catfish and hickory-smoked meats.For more extre ... More >>
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October 23, 2009
Review and Gallery: York Street
Sara KerensYork Street's windy meadows chicken, thyme-roasted on East Texas pinto beans stew This week Dave visits York Street in East Dallas, where Sharon Hage bucks tradition across the board, from the restaurant's location and signage, right on into the kitchen.For a three-course feast for the ... More >>
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October 19, 2009
Review and Gallery: Dragonfly
Sara KerensAre we reading too much into the presentation if we see two bat signals drizzled onto the plate? If you haven't caught it already on a street corner near you, check out Dave's column in this week's paper, with his take on Dragonfly, the classy spot at the Hotel Zaza that's easily got t ... More >>
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October 8, 2009
Gallery and Review: Urbino Pizza e Pasta
Sara KerensOne of four -- count 'em, four -- salads on Urbino's menu.This week Dave visits Henderson Avenue's new Urbino Pizza e Pasta, where owner David Pedack delivers to his neighbors in an electric ZAP car, but the friendly waitstaff make a visit in person worthwhile.For a look around the new ... More >>
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October 1, 2009
Review and Gallery: Tea Thyme & Tisane
Sara KerensChili Rellenos with shrimp, rice and black beans Dave visits Carrollton's Tea Thyme & Tisane this week for the Obsever's Dish review, which combines a shop celebrating tea culture and an all-out restaurant with a down-home menu.For a close-up look at the dishes, the teas and the re ... More >>
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September 10, 2009
Review and Gallery: Carolina's Mexican Cuisine
Sara KerensCamarones a la Mexicana, grilled jumbo shrimp with stir fried vegetables and riceThis week Dave heads over to Carolina's Mexican Cuisine, where the Mi Cocina co-founder has stepped back out into the spotlight with a striking patio, an intricate mole and a ceviche subtle enough that you ... More >>
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August 28, 2009
A Look at Lola, and August's Best Food Porn
Sara KerensIn this week's paper, Dave gives Lola a hello, goodbye as the decade-old Uptown spot prepares to shutter later this fall. The full set of photos from our photographer's trip to the restaurant are here in this week's Dish Extra slideshow.The Lola photo set caps off a fine month in food ... More >>
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August 14, 2009
Review and Gallery: Hula Hotties
Sara KerensIn this week's Dish column, Dave takes a tropical holiday across the river to Oak Cliff, where Hula Hotties fits right in among its Bishop Arts District neighbors.To get a feel for the place, and a look at the flower-topped food the kitchen turns out, check out the photos in this week' ... More >>
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August 6, 2009
Review and Gallery: Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen
Sara Kerens This week Dave somehow manages to find a parking space outside (or--gasp!--walks to) Lumi Empanada and Dumpling Kitchen--"a good neighborhood spot" he says, and you can read more about it in his review.To scope out a couple of the dishes and drinks, though, mosey over to Sara Karens' ... More >>
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July 31, 2009
Review and Gallery: Cobb Switch Barbecue, Plus the Month's Best Food Porn
Sara Kerens This week's review tackles Cobb Switch Barbecue, the new Carrollton joint that's all about the carne.As if Dave's writing didn't already paint you a vivid picture of the place, we've got our weekly photo gallery from Sara Kerens up now as well.Finally, as a special end-of-month treat, ... More >>
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July 23, 2009
Review and Gallery: Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen
Sara Kerens Dave takes us Park Cities slumming this week, with a visit to Kent Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen, where locals pony up for a big-ticket taste of high-concept comfort food.Check out more shots from the Kitchen's kitchen, and its bar and dining room, in this week's Dish Extra gallery.
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July 16, 2009
Review and Gallery: Masaryk
Sara Kerens Masaryk gets Dave's attention in this week's paper, with an industrial hum as the kitchen turns out one similarly flavored mod-Mex dish after another--"fresh and interesting," he writes, as long as you stick to a single course.For a look around the place, and some close-ups of a few of t ... More >>
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July 2, 2009
Review and Gallery: Cadot
Sara Kerens This week, Dave ventures up to Cadot, where a pair of cooks have teamed up in the kitchen to inspire flashes of brilliance, and the beginning of one of the more promising restaurants in town...even though a few lowlights went pretty low.Check out more photos from the kitchen, and out in ... More >>
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June 23, 2009
PETA Goes With Blood, Not Sex, To Dramatize Seal Hunt Protest Downtown
Sara KerensUndaunted by the mighty Canadian consulate downtown, the PETA protesters stand their ground.When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals came to Fort Worth earlier this month, they parked a woman in a cage, nearly naked and painted up like a cat, on a sidewalk downtown. So imagine our ... More >>
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June 23, 2009
When PETA Protests Seal Slaughter, Dallas Sends Recipes
Sara KerensPETA's simulated seal killing method is not recommended when making seal brain fritters.In our wildest dreams, we never thought a seal hunting protest would be worth noting on City of Ate--but the comments on our coverage of PETA's downtown demonstration this afternoon has taken on a dist ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Review and Gallery: Salum
Sara Kerens In this week's paper, Dave checks out Salum, where the lobster to beef tenderloin are complemented but not overwhelmed, and there's plenty to recommend, even if you go for the smaller portions.For plenty more shots of what the restaurant's got to offer, you can check out this week's phot ... More >>
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June 12, 2009
Review and Gallery: Central 214
Sara KerensIs that lobster under all that crust?In this week's paper, things get real as Dave drops some Wilfred Owen on a Central 214 waitress -- but after unleashing phrases like "naughy kitchen" and "quest for world culinary domination," chef Blythe Beck may get the best lines.Check out more shot ... More >>
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June 4, 2009
Review and Gallery: The Londoner
Sara Kerens This week Dave encounters a swingin' good time at The Londoner in Uptown, where the menu faithfully recalls the Indian-influenced parade of a proper British pub menu--even if it's a little too adventurous for the average happy-hour Uptowner palate.You can check out more photos from The L ... More >>
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May 29, 2009
Five Sixty Offers Five- And Seven-Course Tastings
Sara KerensThe view from under Dallas' one big ball. No "fromunda cheese" jokes, please.Wolfgang Puck's numerically named fine dining phallus, Five Sixty , is now offering five- and seven-course tasting menus to showcase the Asian-influenced fare that just might rescue Reunion Tower. The five-course ... More >>
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May 28, 2009
Review and Gallery: Nori Sushi Bar and Grill
Sara KerensPassing up the Red Lobster cheddar biscuits and Outback blooming onions, Dave makes his way this week to Nori Sushi Bar and Grill and finds reasonable seafood in Northwest Dallas.For more shots from the restaurant -- including a sushi-rolling demo you can even (sort of) follow along with ... More >>
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May 14, 2009
Review and Gallery: Red India Bistro & Lounge
Sara KerensIn this week's Dish column, Dave tackles Addison's Red India Bistro & Lounge, where fusion reigns supreme and chop suey is miraculously resuscitated. You can read all about it here.For a look at the trendy and, yes, red interior, check out our slideshow from photographer Sara Kerens.
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May 7, 2009
Review and Gallery: Nick & Sam's Grill
Sara KerensIf there's one thing we love three of here at City of Ate, it's...no, we're lying. There's something wrong about sandwiches named for the act of quickly cleansing one's bowels.In this week's paper version of City of Ate, Dave enjoys the scene at Nick & Sam's Grill, and really tries to ... More >>
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April 30, 2009
Review and Gallery: Inca's
Sara KerensDave is really in his element for this week's review of Inca's, the home-style Peruvian strip-mall spot in Carrollton. He finds plenty to recommend, and you can read all about it here.To get a look at Inca's -- more than the mask on the wall featured in this week's paper -- check out Sara ... More >>
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March 27, 2009
Review and Gallery: DiTerra's Urban Italian
Sara KerensFor his review this week, Dave tries eating where the waiters eat, with a trip to DiTerra's Urban Italian.Thanks to photographer Sara Kerens, we've got plenty more close-up shots of their food, flattering lighting and all, in our slideshow here.
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February 27, 2009
Review and Gallery: Cibus
Sara KerensIn this week's review, Dave takes on Cibus, Alberto Lombardi's cozy Italian spot in Northpark.For more shots of the restaurant, its cooking staff, its meat and its gelato, you can salivate over photographer Sara Kerens' work in our slideshow here.
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February 5, 2009
Review and Gallery: Fruia's Tre Amici
Sara KerensIn this week's issue of the Observer, Dave Faries visits Fruia's Tre Amici, the self-styled steakhouse "with Italian flair." Check out his review here.As an added bonus for food porn fanatics, we present a gallery of photos from the restaurant, as seen through the lens of Sara Kerens. You ... More >>
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