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March 23, 2012
Spring Is Here, and Summer's Coming: This Week In Dallas Grubbing
If you went out for lunch today, you're well aware that spring is here. Summer probably isn't too far off, which has me thinking about crab shacks, lobster rolls and other things near the shore. Maybe that's why I decided to review Sea Breeze Fish Market and Grill. The Plano restaurant has no surf o ... More >>
Dining
March 22, 2012
Years Later, Sea Breeze is Still (Lobster) Rolling
Coupling a fish counter with a restaurant is the best path to freshness.
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February 17, 2012
Victor Tango's Fried Ipswich Clams: This Ain't Long Jong Silvers, Matey
When I was a kid, I thought clams were irregular, long rubbery strips of sweet protein covered in cornmeal breading. It wasn't my fault. Even though I grew up on the Eastern Shore, my parents grew up in central PA. They weren't seafood people, so most of the seafood meals from my early youth were ea ... More >>
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February 6, 2012
Mardi Gras Oak Cliff 2012 Promises a Little Workout and Lots of Gluttony
MardiGrasOakCliff.comWith the Super Bowl out of the way, our attention now turns to the next excuse to eat, drink and be gluttonous: Mardi Gras. The non-profit organization Go Oak Cliff is hosting the third annual Mardi Gras Oak Cliff February 18 and 19 with several different events planned ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
The NFL Conference Championship Food Menu
FlickrIt's time Ater's. We've been watching the playoffs since the wild cards, and the championship games are this Sunday. We've been blogging about potential menus and discussing them in the comments, but now it's time to execute. If you want to put on an awesome spread to get you through th ... More >>
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January 4, 2012
Introducing the NFL Playoffs of Food
I've been looking forward to this series of posts since mid-fall, when our new Sportatorium folks joined the City of Ate fray. You see, I can think of no more perfect marriage than sports and food. And I consummate this union every year with an annual football-themed degustation. Before you skewer ... More >>
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November 18, 2011
Blu Cloud Restaurant and Lounge: Now Open in Deep Ellum
Donte Everett, Blu CloudBlu Cloud Lounge and Restaurant opened for lunch this week at 2604 Main Street in Deep Ellum, with chef Kenneth Wilson at the helm. "He is southern Louisiana cook," says Blue Cloud rep Samuel Jackson. "And has been in the industry for about 20 years. He specializes i ... More >>
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September 13, 2011
Dear Tillman's Road House: Please Put Those Experimental Oyster Stacks on Your Fall Menu
Tillman's RoadhouseFried oysters, satued spinach and tomato over poblano polenta with a spicy remoulade.Last Friday, Tillman's posted a picture of one of its weekend specials on its Facebook page along with this description: "Fried oysters with roasted poblano polenta, sautéed spinach and to ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
Sum Small Treats
Tillman's RoadhouseFried oysters, satued spinach and tomato over poblano polenta with a spicy remoulade.Last Friday, Tillman's posted a picture of one of its weekend specials on its Facebook page along with this description: "Fried oysters with roasted poblano polenta, sautéed spinach and to ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
You Can Barbecue It ...
Tillman's RoadhouseFried oysters, satued spinach and tomato over poblano polenta with a spicy remoulade.Last Friday, Tillman's posted a picture of one of its weekend specials on its Facebook page along with this description: "Fried oysters with roasted poblano polenta, sautéed spinach and to ... More >>
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January 24, 2011
Safety Tips for Smoke's Oyster Shucking Contestants
If attendees at Foodways' Texas first-ever Dallas event at Smoke tonight are able to rouse themselves from their chairs after feasting on Tim Byres' lengthy menu of gumbo, roasted oysters, raw oysters, grilled shrimp and fried fish, they can compete to shuck the most oysters in one minute - a ... More >>
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January 6, 2011
Shanghai Serves Up Badass Chinese Foods.
If attendees at Foodways' Texas first-ever Dallas event at Smoke tonight are able to rouse themselves from their chairs after feasting on Tim Byres' lengthy menu of gumbo, roasted oysters, raw oysters, grilled shrimp and fried fish, they can compete to shuck the most oysters in one minute - a ... More >>
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December 13, 2010
Urbano Cafe: The Only Problem for a Lunch Date is That Eventually It Ends
Sara KerensUrbano Cafe: Don't call it small. Say "cozy."Urbano Café on Fitzhugh Avenue is a great place for dates and day drinking, especially on a lazy Saturday. Before Thanksgiving, I met a date there for lunch. I drove around the East Dallas restaurant awhile before I found parking on a s ... More >>
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November 22, 2010
Austin Steps Up Food Cart Game with Vegan Seafood Concept
Too long have they angered the sea.A pair of Austin vegans is tackling the food group many ethical eaters consider the most difficult to recreate without resorting to animal slaughter: Seafood. While liquid smoke and seitan make a passable faux roast, even talented cooks have trouble conjuri ... More >>
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November 11, 2010
Texas Oyster Season is Here. Time to be Greedy.
Too long have they angered the sea.A pair of Austin vegans is tackling the food group many ethical eaters consider the most difficult to recreate without resorting to animal slaughter: Seafood. While liquid smoke and seitan make a passable faux roast, even talented cooks have trouble conjuri ... More >>
Dining
September 9, 2010
Offshore's Nextdoor: Happy Hour Begins at Nap 30.
Too long have they angered the sea.A pair of Austin vegans is tackling the food group many ethical eaters consider the most difficult to recreate without resorting to animal slaughter: Seafood. While liquid smoke and seitan make a passable faux roast, even talented cooks have trouble conjuri ... More >>
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August 30, 2010
Hash Over: Morton's The Steakhouse News, Mattito's Opens Its Third Location, Lunch Buffet at Naga Thai and More
Have you been thinking to yourself what's been going on at Morton's The Steakhouse in downtown Dallas? Well, we have all kinds of updates for you. First, the popular steakhouse just added a few new items to its menu, including crab cake BLT, smoked salmon pizza, double cut and bone-in fille ... More >>
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July 21, 2010
Aw, Shucks...Guess It's Happy Hour At Aw Shucks
Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Aw Shucks, 3601 Greenville Ave., 214-821-9449When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. dailyWhat: Half-price r ... More >>
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June 17, 2010
Sushi World: The Twin Peaks of Raw Fish
Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Aw Shucks, 3601 Greenville Ave., 214-821-9449When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. dailyWhat: Half-price r ... More >>
Dining
April 22, 2010
Arcodoro & Pomodoro Goes Fancy, but the Fundamental Remain Solid
Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin' Time, with the details on why you should or shouldn't take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Aw Shucks, 3601 Greenville Ave., 214-821-9449When: 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. dailyWhat: Half-price r ... More >>
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April 21, 2010
The Oceanaire Seafood Room vs. Rockfish Seafood Grill : The Crab Cake Conundrum
Alex FloresCrab cake is official food of the Preakness Stakes for good reason. Just as the Preakness is the second jewel of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, the simple dish of quality crab meat, and little else, is a crown jewel of Maryland. Thought to be another one of these ancient ... 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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February 15, 2010
Fat Tuesday Festivities, Wolfgang Puck Celebrates the Chinese New Year, and a Monster Eating Contest
Flickr user Ctd 2005Except on Mardi Gras, the jackalope is rarely seen in the wild with its shirt off.Some think the best thing about February is Valentine's Day and spending some romantic time with your significant with a box of chocolates and bottle of wine. Not us. We'd rather drink strong coc ... More >>
Dining
January 7, 2010
Grace is Worth the Weight
Flickr user Ctd 2005Except on Mardi Gras, the jackalope is rarely seen in the wild with its shirt off.Some think the best thing about February is Valentine's Day and spending some romantic time with your significant with a box of chocolates and bottle of wine. Not us. We'd rather drink strong coc ... More >>
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November 4, 2009
Days Gone Bite: Howard Johnson's Fried Clams
In the '60s and '70s it was almost impossible to travel any distance without spotting a bright orange roof and that Simple Simon weathervane. There were close to 1,000 Howard Johnson's restaurants back then, each of them serving 28 flavors of ice cream and platefuls of fried clams.The clams were ... More >>
Dining
October 15, 2009
John’s Seafood & Chicken: Don’t Drive Through. Just Keep Driving.
In the '60s and '70s it was almost impossible to travel any distance without spotting a bright orange roof and that Simple Simon weathervane. There were close to 1,000 Howard Johnson's restaurants back then, each of them serving 28 flavors of ice cream and platefuls of fried clams.The clams were ... More >>
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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 >>
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July 23, 2009
Appetite For Instruction: Gazpacho With Jumbo Lump Crab
Recipe Demonstrated by Executive Chef James Johnson of Pappas Bros. SteakhousePappas Bros. Steakhouse is known for meat. Dry aged in house for 40 days and seared to sizzling perfection, you'll find their Rib Eyes, New York Strips and Filets Mignon on just about any Dallas-area carnivore's Top 10 lis ... More >>
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June 18, 2009
Sizzling School
Recipe Demonstrated by Executive Chef James Johnson of Pappas Bros. SteakhousePappas Bros. Steakhouse is known for meat. Dry aged in house for 40 days and seared to sizzling perfection, you'll find their Rib Eyes, New York Strips and Filets Mignon on just about any Dallas-area carnivore's Top 10 lis ... More >>
Dining
February 12, 2009
Coast Global Seafood
Skip the starters and dig right into the entrees
Dining
January 29, 2009
Cadillac Ranch Offers a Bumpy Ride for Diners
Skip the starters and dig right into the entrees
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October 2, 2008
Sliding Home
Burgers get miniaturized at Central Market
Dining
September 4, 2008
Hook Line and Sinker
Burgers get miniaturized at Central Market
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February 21, 2008
Stogie Supper
Get smoked at Chamberlain's
Dining
May 10, 2007
Roux Note
Can this new seafood joint draw the jazz lovers?
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October 5, 2006
Drinking Dinner
Take a class in cooking with cerveza
Calendar
April 14, 2005
Peep Show
Voyeurism, with appetizers, during Around the Table home tour
Dining
October 7, 2004
Pair o' Dice
If this restaurant is really heavenly, then let's go commit some sin
Dining
February 20, 2003
Funky Quarters
Inwood Quarter Café mixes the seedy with the charming
Dining
January 23, 2003
Bold Fish
Chef Chris Svalesen perseveres with 36 Degrees
Dining
January 9, 2003
Big Fish
The Oceanaire Seafood Room is a "power steak house with a seafood center"
Dining
November 7, 2002
Fish Not Foul
Shannon Wynne scores with downscale seafood at Flying Fish
Dining
November 29, 2001
Chef Joe
Voltaire's search for a head cook finally comes to a close
Dining
November 22, 2001
On Your Honor
Big Shuckson is bargain seafood camp that has as many fresh and tasty finds as it has pitfalls
Dining
November 1, 2001
Half-Cocked
Half Shells Seafood Grill
Dining
June 7, 2001
Hurricane Warning
There's more to like about the Hurricane Grill than just the 45-ounce hurricanes
Dining
June 29, 2000
Strip seafood
Excellent is -- if you're just the average suburban diner
Dining
July 25, 1996
Cajun quest
Good cuisine--even if it involves bathtubs of boiling oil-- never goes out of style
Dining
July 4, 1996
Fish story
At the Wood Grill, too many cooks make a great broth
Dining
April 11, 1996
Seaworthy
Lefty's handles the big bugs adroitly
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