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March 17, 2009
iNeed March Appness
Red Knight Learning SystemsI have an iPhone. I have an infatuation with March Madness. See, what I need/want/crave is a union of the two titillating entities. Like, perhaps, a 3D basketball shooting game App! Anyone? Okay you, Dallas Observer Jill Of All Trades Sarah Johnson, take it away ... ... More >>
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October 30, 2009
And The Winner Is...
It is truly weird when City of Ate stories pop up in other venues, often without context. For instance, our Top 10 on foods to fry for next year's state fair somehow ended up in a Baltimore paper's blog, where some people show surprising scorn for things Texan.These cross-posts, or whatever they' ... More >>
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December 21, 2009
How 'Bout Them Knockers: 4th Quarter Review
Once Izmir captured all but two points in a stunning performance earlier this year, the Knockers leader board became a race of also-rans...or also-also-rans in this particular three month span.It was, without question, the most lackluster quarter in the storied history of How 'Bout Them Knockers. ... More >>
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January 4, 2010
Another Year At City Of Ate
We understand City of Ate is an, um, unusual blog.The Dallas market was already well-served, when we started up, by outlets breaking news tidbits, speculating on rumors, providing forums on topics of the day and such. So we conceived of a 'magazine-style' blog--a venue for recurring articles, som ... More >>
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February 4, 2010
Appetite for Instruction: French Kiss Cocktail Demonstrated by Ryan Kreps of RA Sushi
Sarah JohnsonEvery mall, grocery or drugstore you walk into is decorated with red and pink hearts. Little kids are writing "will you be mine" on their Dora the Explorer-themed cards. Husbands are frantically making last minute dinner reservations, while wives are buying expensive lingerie. A ... More >>
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February 18, 2010
Make Cyclone Anaya's Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Nachos Yourself, and You Can Call Them By Any Name You Want
Photos by Sarah JohnsonJumbo Lump Crabmeat Nachos Demonstrated by Jose Cardenas of Cyclone Anaya's It's becoming more common for an athletes, both active and retired, to switch hats and become restaurateurs. For example, the Dallas dining scene has the popular sports-inspired Hully & Mo Res ... More >>
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March 12, 2010
How 'Bout Them Knockers: Border Express/Skillman Wok
Sarah JohnsonBorder Express/Skillman Wok 18900 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 109 Dallas, TX 75287 972-248-0808 Fajita salad at my door within 15 minutes of ordering: 35 Eating jumbo wontons without having to order Chinese: 20 Super cheap Mexican food that doesn't taste super cheap: 30 Total: 85 Some ... More >>
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March 12, 2010
Risking Fire and Certain Death, We Learn to Leap From the Flambé That is Bananas Foster
Sarah JohnsonBananas Foster Recipe Demonstrated by Chef Chris Hughes of Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood Do you own a bowl? Do you have ice cream in your fridge? Do you have a banana and orange lying around your kitchen? Do you have liquor store that you can drive or walk to? Do you own ... More >>
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March 18, 2010
Making Brie Pastries with Casie Caldwell of Greenz Salads
Sarah JohnsonWe've all had those moments when we're going to scream if we have to look at one more spreadsheet or spend another minute in our walls-closing-in-on-us cubicle. Or we're going to go all Office Space on the copier if it decides to eat another very important document. This is when ... More >>
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March 25, 2010
Date Night Done Right with the Cedar Plank Salmon
Sarah JohnsonCedar Plank Salmon Demonstrated by Jaime Corona of The Place at Perry's The babysitter is booked, the suit is ironed, the little black dress is dry cleaned, and the DVR is set. One thing is missing -- where do you go for date night? You want something that doesn't play the top 40 hi ... More >>
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April 2, 2010
Cafe Brazil Offers a Safe Harbor from DWI Checkpoints, Also Some Tasty Crepes
Sarah JohnsonEl Gordo Crepes Demonstrated by Luciano Lopez of Café Brazil Richardson There are certain restaurants, bars and hole in the wall-type places that we consider our second home, or even our actual home because we frequent them so much. The place we like to go after a long day to gra ... More >>
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April 9, 2010
National Fondue Day is Only Days Away and the Cheese is Ready to Melt
Photos by Sarah Johnson Wisconsin Trio Fondue Demonstrated by Ron Meola Here at City of Ate, we love food, and we love random, wacky holidays that celebrate food. Not too long ago we celebrated National Pancake Day with a free stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP. We're anxiously counting the da ... More >>
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April 15, 2010
Learn How to Love Your Own Belly With a Taste of Pork Belly Steamed Buns
Photos by Sarah Johnson BBQ Pork Belly Steamed Buns Demonstrated by Chef TJ Lengnick of Shinsei Finally, the cold weather has gone back into hibernation. Skies are bluer, people are sipping cocktails and downing beers on restaurant patios. We thought this season would never come -- you know, wi ... More >>
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April 22, 2010
Ditch the Burgers and Dogs for Something Unexpected at Your Tailgate Party
Photos by Sarah Johnson Flash Cured Yellowtail Albacore Demonstrated by Chef Marcos Rodriguez of Bolla You don't always have to think inside the box when it comes to grilling or cooking out for a barbecue or tailgate party. Why not ditch the burgers and hot dogs and experiment for a change? Ye ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
How to Make Flash Cured Yellowtail Albacore
Sarah Johnson presented the recipe as demonstrated by Chef Marcos Rodriguez of Bolla in appetite for instruction this week, but now we have a full, Emeril-size photo version for you to copy (or drool on) over in our slideshow. Enjoy.
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April 29, 2010
Kent Rathbun Chips in With a Recipe for a Cheesy Appetizer
Photos by Sarah Johnson Maytag Blue Cheese Chips Demonstrated by Chef Kent Rathbun of Jasper's Does the name Kent Rathbun ring a bell? You may know him from the many Dallas restaurants he owns and operates like Jasper's, Abacus and Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen. Before gracing us with his presen ... More >>
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April 30, 2010
How to Make Maytag Blue Cheese Chips, Picture Version
Photos by Sarah JohnsonMaytag Blue Cheese Chips as demonstrated by Chef Kent Rathbun of Jasper's.Earlier this week, Sarah Johnson reported in Appetite for Instruction the recipe for Maytag Blue Cheese Chips as demonstrated by Chef Kent Rathbun of Jasper's. As a follow up, we have a complete picto ... More >>
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May 3, 2010
From the Muddy Banks of Forney, Slipping and Sliding Through the Warrior Dash
Chelsea LeiberWe begin this week where we spent most of last week: at the Warrior Dash in Forney, where my fellow warriors and I spent the weekend traversing 14 obstacles from hell. We worried about parking, since that seemed to be an ongoing issue, but once we arrived it wasn't a problem at all. ... More >>
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May 5, 2010
Five Ritas To Get You In Sync with Cinco De Mayo
Sarah JohnsonIn celebration of Cinco de Mayo, the day the Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, City of Ate has decided to compile a short list of unusual margaritas that Dallas restaurants have to offer. Sure, we could of went the salsa route, but that doesn't involve alcohol ... More >>
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May 6, 2010
Bijoux Chef Mark Young Takes His Smoked Prawns With Heirloom Tomato Through Its Paces
Photos by Sarah Johnson Smoked Prawns with Heirloom Tomato and Pancetta Vinaigrette Demonstrated by Mark Young of Bijoux Dallas' Bijoux is a restaurant hidden away at Inwood Village located at Lovers Lane and Inwood Road. No, seriously, it's really hidden away. On our first visit there, we walke ... More >>
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May 7, 2010
How to Make Smoked Prawns with Tomato, Picture Version
Photos by Sarah JohnsonThis week's Appetite for Instruction featured a smoking awesome recipe for Smoked Prawns with Heirloom Tomato and Pancetta Vinaigrette as Demonstrated by Mark Young of Bijoux. You can read Sarah Johnson's recipe here, but in the mean time see our mammoth slideshow "how to" ... More >>
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May 10, 2010
Work up an appetite for the Super Bowl with NFL Dinner Series; Attend Backyard Braising Class and $30 Dinners at Landmark
Sarah Johnson Chef Kent Rathbun and the Taste of the NFL are partnering up again with a new event called Taste of the NFL Dinner series. This will be a string of culinary events leading up to next year's Super Bowl XLV and the annual Taste of the NFL's Party with a Purpose. The dinner series will ... More >>
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May 13, 2010
Sweets for Your Sweet Tooth: Bread Winners' White Chocolate Berry Cake
Photos by Sarah Johnson White Chocolate Berry Cake Demonstrated by Cara Vasquez of Bread Winners We recently decided that Appetite for Instruction needs more sweets in its life. Sure, we've dabbled here and there over the past year in the baking department, but not enough to satisfy our City o ... More >>
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May 20, 2010
For This Week's Appetite for Instruction, Sushi Purists Need Not Apply
Photos by Sarah Johnson Beef Tataki Roll Demonstrated by Chef Atsushi Koda of RA Sushi Sushi, sushi, sushi. You either love or hate the Japanese concoction of seaweed, rice, and whatever else is thrown in there. If you're fond of it, then you'll be happy to know that Appetite for Instruction is ... More >>
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May 21, 2010
Top 10 High-End Stoner Dishes
Ok, focus. Must...focus.The recent NY Times chronic-le about weed smokage in the kitchen was not shocking, to say the least, but it did spur a few imaginative thoughts: Do we have "haute stoner cuisine" in Dallas? Why is haute such an annoying word? The idea behind the Times' haute stoner cuisi ... More >>
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May 27, 2010
The Thrill of the Grill From Brazil
Photos by Sarah Johnson Grilled Lamb Chops Demonstrated by Domingos Noronha of Fogo de Chao Brazil is known for many things other than producing Victoria Secret supermodels. It has elaborate festivals, beautiful beaches,and here at City of Ate we thank the country for introducing us to churrasc ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
Chef J Chastain Shows Us How to Make Polish Stuffed Dumplings While We Try To Avoid Making Bad Polish Jokes
Photos by Sarah Johnson Crab Pierogi with Saffron Jus Demonstrated by Chef J Chastain of The 2nd Floor We decided to visit CoA friend and AFI regular guest Chef J Chastain of The 2nd Floor restaurant for this week's Appetite for Instruction. If you remember he's demonstrated the kabocha squash r ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
Hash Over: Arcodoro & Pomodoro's Strawberry Festival, Naga Thai Travels Back to the Roaring Twenties, Lone Star Park's Fiesta, and more
makeitdo.wordpress.com Strawberries. Who doesn't love the bright red fruit that pairs well with champagne, can be used to make a milkshake, and goes great with almost any breakfast dish? You'd have to be mad not to love the strawberry.Or allergic. Arcodoro & Pomodoro agrees with us because th ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Summertime and the Drinking is Easy (And Frequent)
Photos by Sarah Johnson Big Daddy Cocktail Demonstrated by Stewart Jones of Abacus City of Aters, we've decided to take a break from food recipes because its summertime. And summertime, with it's pour-a-gallon-of-sun block-all-over-me-right-now temperatures, should be celebrated with a cocktail ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
Appetite for Instruction: Fromage Blanc and Strawberry Confiture from The Grape
Photos by Sarah Johnson Fromage Blanc and Strawberry Confiture Demonstrated by Brian Luscher of The Grape You might know The Grape from its Texas Monthly fame for having the number one burger in Texas (which caused its burger sales to skyrocket, of course). Maybe you know the bistro from attendi ... More >>
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June 24, 2010
AFI: Chimayo Market Corn at Blue Mesa Grill
Photos by Sarah Johnson Chimayo Market Corn Demonstrated by Cosme Alcantar of Blue Mesa Grill During the months of May and June, Blue Mesa Grill has been celebrating seasonal fruits and vegetables by hosting the Corn and Peach Festival. The Southwestern-inspired restaurant chose two local fa ... More >>
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June 25, 2010
How To Make Chimayo Market Corn at Blue Mesa Grill, Picture Version
Photos by Sarah JohnsonSarah Johnson reported in this week's Appetite for Instruction on how to slather corn with beautiful chipotle-ancho mayo and cotija cheese (try not to claw at the screen, you'll only damage a nail), as demonstrated by Cosme Alcantar of Blue Mesa Grill. To further your des ... More >>
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July 1, 2010
AFI: Pollo al Ladrillo with Mojo de Ajo at La Duni
Photos by Sarah Johnson Pollo al Ladrillo with Mojo de Ajo (Argentinean Butterfly Grilled Chicken) Demonstrated by Julia Lopez of La Duni For today's Appetite for Instruction, we're going to travel down to Argentina for our recipe, or at least, to La Duni at NorthPark mall. Chef Julia Lopez ... More >>
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September 15, 2010
100 Favorite Dishes: Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich at Ye Shire Tavern
Sarah Johnson As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular order. Some are little known, others celebrated. Some are pricey, others can be ea ... More >>

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