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  • Blogs

    May 18, 2012

    The Great Bratbino: A One-Pound Brat in Honor of the Rangers' Josh Hamilton

    The Texas Rangers announced yesterday that soon you'll be able to upgrade that Boomstick dog to a combo meal, which includes two one-liter bottles of Coke. And, in fairness, since Nellie got a hot dog in honor of his hot bat, Joshie gets one too: The Great Bratbino. John Blake with the Rangers tel ... More >>

  • Music

    March 22, 2012

    The Cool Ranchification of SXSW 2012

    The Texas Rangers announced yesterday that soon you'll be able to upgrade that Boomstick dog to a combo meal, which includes two one-liter bottles of Coke. And, in fairness, since Nellie got a hot dog in honor of his hot bat, Joshie gets one too: The Great Bratbino. John Blake with the Rangers tel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    A Sucker For Your Marketing: A Conversation

    When Observer Web Editor Nick Rallo and I shuffled down to SXSW last week, we both noticed the same thing: The somewhat icky marketing that seems to have inundated the Austin music festival, to the point where even the fans themselves were part of the brand. Here's an excerpt of a conversation we ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Dr Pepper Boycott Spreads to the West Coast

    Facebook​Over the weekend I dropped into the office to jot down some thoughts on a recent meal and checked out the #boycottdrpepper feed I've been keeping an eye on. This tweet popped up just as I was watching: ​DrPepper @Galcos pulls all Dr. Pepper/Snapple products from shelves after @ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2011

    10 Cocktail Suggestions While Listening To Dallas Bands

    ​Earlier this week we came across the website, Drinkify, which claims to "generate the perfect cocktail recipe to accompany any music." Naturally, as fans of both music and all types of alcohol, the site proved to be the perfect happy hour time kill. Our findings? The site is not only pretty com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 17, 2011

    Central 214's New Summer Menu Celebrates Texas

    Central 214's Blythe Beck.​Central 214 has rolled out its new summer menu. And, as chef Blythe Beck explains, "It tastes like Texas. I'm all about it. I love it." The menu keeps some 214 faves, like Beck's signature chicken and waffles (spicy fried chicken and buttered waffle with jalapeño gr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    With a Tailgate Party Like This, Who Needs a Game?

    Lauren Drewes DanielsRathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen served up buffalo sliders, white cheddar cheese, Dr Pepper barbecue sauce and spicy bread & butter pickles.​Well, everyone played nice. There were no incidents of belligerence to report. No picket lines were formed. No stones were thrown. Inste ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 14, 2011

    Deer, Dogs and DPs

    Lauren Drewes DanielsRathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen served up buffalo sliders, white cheddar cheese, Dr Pepper barbecue sauce and spicy bread & butter pickles.​Well, everyone played nice. There were no incidents of belligerence to report. No picket lines were formed. No stones were thrown. Inste ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    Whitt's End: 3.25.11

    ​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Like me, do you think the Texas Rangers are kinda getting caught with their pants on the ground with their pitching staff exposed? The time to go get a reliable closer is not next year, it' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2011

    Makeshift Cocktails to Give You a Rolling Blackout

    ​This week, we had, I believe, three blackouts in Girl Drink Drunk Land. Some Aters saw six according to Twitter reports, and yet another Ater offered that her home temp dropped from 70 to 56 degrees during one of the blackouts in the OED.So, I got to thinking about some cocktails that might warm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2010

    Refresh Yourself. Moscow-style.

    Old Monk's Moscow Mule​At a party recently, I was given a taste of one of the most refreshing vodka cocktails I've had in a great while.Josh -- who wears a Canadian tuxedo with more style than anyone else I know, but that's not really important right now -- handed me his cup and said, "It's made w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2010

    Soda Lovers Unite, Coke is Sending Freedom Your Way

    Coming soon to somewhere near you.​From the "trivial things newcomers notice" file: It's ridiculously easy to find strawberry Fanta in Dallas. I always grouped strawberry Fanta with those esoteric soft drinks that take a good Internet tip and a full gas tank to find, but in Dallas, strawberry ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 4, 2010

    The Songs of Small Females

    Coming soon to somewhere near you.​From the "trivial things newcomers notice" file: It's ridiculously easy to find strawberry Fanta in Dallas. I always grouped strawberry Fanta with those esoteric soft drinks that take a good Internet tip and a full gas tank to find, but in Dallas, strawberry ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2009

    Girl Drink Drunk: Cowboy Chow

    ​In testing out the theories and recipes and perfect stomach liners for this column, I've realized (I actually always knew, but epiphanies are so much more on trend these days) that due to the "event" quality of a girl drink, we can drink fewer of them than just any ol' regular mixed drink or beer ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Light Up the Season

    ​In testing out the theories and recipes and perfect stomach liners for this column, I've realized (I actually always knew, but epiphanies are so much more on trend these days) that due to the "event" quality of a girl drink, we can drink fewer of them than just any ol' regular mixed drink or beer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    Handle The Proof: Things I Just Won't Drink

    ​We can all come up with a list of drinks we deeply regret trying. Some of them were probably part of our repertoire at one point in time. For example, back when I was a high school n'er-do-well, groups of us sneak bottles of Cold Duck or, worse, Malt Duck for weekend bashes. If you're not familia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    How 'Bout Them Knockers: Mango Thai

    ​Each week in 'Knockers' we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score.Mango Thai Cuisine4448 Lovers Lane214-265-9996Promised delivery time: about 45 minutesActual delivery time: 48 minutesFriendliness of the guy on the phone: 11Ease of perso ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    New Product Launches Have Us Wondering...Um...Why?

    ​The more things change, the more we find ourselves scratching our heads at the stuff the powers-that-be in the corporate food world come up with. Pop Culture Vita Food Products, Inc. is the number one brand of refrigerated seafood products, sales-wise, as well as an industry leader in the smoke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 11, 2009

    Dude Food: Burguesa Burger

    ​Burguesa Burger2222 Inwood Road214-350-7772Dude Factor: 6, or Dean Hodes, on a scale of 1 (Peter Scottson) to 10 (Andy Botwin).Back when it first opened in May, everyone around the Observer offices was buzzing about Burguesa Burger, the new Latin-targeted burger stand from Which Wich and Geng ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Short Orders: Pizza By Marco, Addison

    This isn't the Addison sign, but I don't carry a camera.​I'll just say, straight off, that what I like about Pizza by Marco is their beverage price list. The new suburban branch of Dallas' most storied pizza joint opened not long ago along Belt Line in Addison. Here you can purchase wine by the gl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2009

    Hophead: Uncannily Good Beer From Oskar Blues

    Jesse HugheyLast year, Oskar Blues added five 100-gallon tanks and increased its brewing by more 64 percent over 2007 in order to keep up with increased demand. That the Lyons, Colorado, brewery experienced such a rapid growth probably wouldn't surprise anyone who has tasted its excellent flagship b ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2009

    Food For Thought 4.8.09

    "Coke's messages were totally unacceptable, creating an impression which is likely to mislead that Coca-Cola cannot contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay." (From a statement released by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission regarding an advertising campaign run by the Atl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2008

    (Un)sound Bites: Vitto Italian, An Offer You Can Refuse

    "Coke's messages were totally unacceptable, creating an impression which is likely to mislead that Coca-Cola cannot contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay." (From a statement released by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission regarding an advertising campaign run by the Atl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    See, It Does Pay to Visit Arkansas

    "Coke's messages were totally unacceptable, creating an impression which is likely to mislead that Coca-Cola cannot contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay." (From a statement released by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission regarding an advertising campaign run by the Atl ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 3, 2008

    Jimmy's Food Store

    "Coke's messages were totally unacceptable, creating an impression which is likely to mislead that Coca-Cola cannot contribute to weight gain, obesity and tooth decay." (From a statement released by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission regarding an advertising campaign run by the Atl ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2008

    Duh-Nuh, Duh-Nuh, Duh-Nuh

    Victory Park is gonna need a bigger boat

  • Blogs

    November 6, 2007

    Holy Trinity

    Victory Park is gonna need a bigger boat

  • Blogs

    September 25, 2007

    Halo 3: Dallas Finishes the Fight

    Victory Park is gonna need a bigger boat

  • Music

    June 28, 2007

    The White Stripes

    Icky Thump (Warner Bros. /WEA)

  • Calendar

    June 21, 2007

    Park Life

    Icky Thump (Warner Bros. /WEA)

  • Calendar

    May 4, 2006

    Laughs x 5

    Icky Thump (Warner Bros. /WEA)

  • Film

    December 1, 2005

    Snow Bored

    Extreme sports may be fun, but First Descent is not

  • Best of Dallas

    October 14, 2004

    Best Mexican Soda

    Jarritos Tamarinda

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    October 14, 2004
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    September 25, 2003
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    September 26, 2002

    Best Root Beer Float

    Prince of Hamburgers

  • Dining

    February 8, 2001

    Dry Spell

    At Piccola Italia, the only hooch is in the rigatoni.

  • Dining

    July 6, 1995

    Hot Dish

    At Piccola Italia, the only hooch is in the rigatoni.

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