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Bad Sushi, Burgers and Too Much Cheese: This Week In Dallas Grubbing

Another week has come to a close, this one under a shroud of dark gray clouds. Not really looking that inspiring yet, is it? Maybe this is your last good weekend to stay at home and make a big pot of chili. You could even put beans in it. I promise I won't tell. Before you hit your grocery store to ... More >>

Our Favorite Chicken Soups in Dallas, for That Hangover or Those Flu Symptoms

Get that lady some soup.​A search on Amazon.com for "Chicken Soup for the Hungover Soul" quickly reveals that there is no such title in existence (I smell an e-book opportunity!), most likely because no one wakes up with a pounding headache and the taste of bad choices lingering in their mouth ... More >>

How Hot Do You Want That?

I tried to muster my most serious face, looking the waitress at Bangkok City, the Thai place on Bryan Street, straight in the eye. "Native Thai spicy, please." I'd ordered the crispy duck, a roasted half bird, fried until crisp and served with chili peppers onions and crunchy fried basil leaves. ... More >>

The Hangover Part II: Didn't We See This Already?

Sometimes imitation is not flattery.

Kent Rathbun Reveals He's A Neat Freak Taco-Bell Craving Mac Lover

​Yesterday, we gave you the goods on Kent Rathbun, owner and Executive Chef of Jasper's Gourmet Backyard Cuisine. Today, we asked Rathbun to finish a few sentences for us. Tomorrow, he shares one of his gourmet backyard recipes. My friends say I'm... a workaholic. My momma told me... work ha ... More >>

Bambu: This Friendly, Authentic Thai Spot Gets a Kiss on the Cheek.

West Meets East and Comes Back
With a Full Stomach

All photos by Kristy YangAt the Food Court in Thailand​I've been away for the past few weeks tending to some family stuff in Asia and have been a tad too busy to do any blogging. I'm sure the editor's ulcer will be relieved to know that I'm back now with my one measly post a week. While away, ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shrimp Cocktail
At TJ's Seafood Market

Photo by Steven Doyle​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, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Champagne and Brie Soup
At St. Martin's Wine Bistro

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Brunch at La Duni

Photo by Kristy Yang​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 ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Brisket Tacos at Mia's

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Cuban Sandwich
At Jimmy's Food Store

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Especial De Tacos At Tacos El Viajero

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Dip At Gloria's

Jesse Hughey​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 eat ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lomo Norteño
At Veracruz Cafe

Photo by Jesse HugheySomwhere in here is a dish Jesse swears is really good. (We think he's just angling for an iPhone.) Luckily, his sense of taste is better than his vision.​As a countdown to the Dallas Observer's "Best of Dallas" 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Black Bean Enchiladas
At Avila's Restaurant

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pollo Con Mole
At Carolina's Mexican Cuisine

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Fried Tofu with String Beans in Lemongrass Sauce at Caravelle Chinese and Vietnamese Restaurant

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Hamburger at Adair's Saloon

​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 eaten on the ch ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Truffle Butter Popcorn at Tillman's Roadhouse

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs at Hattie's

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: The Steak Bomb
At Kenny's Burger Joint

Photo by Steven Doyle​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, other ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Lacquered Chinese Duckling at Five Sixty

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Pork Carnitas
At Matt's Rancho Martinez

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Carne Asada Plate
At Taqueria El Fuego

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: El Aragón at Tortas La Hechizera

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Shaved Ice at May's Ice Cream

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Dishes: Fried Port Salut Cheese at The Porch

​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 eaten on the ... More >>

100 Favorite Dishes: Brisket Sandwich at Maple & Motor

​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 eaten on the che ... More >>

Tuk Tuk Has Some Mighty Tasty TIT. (That's Thai Iced Tea.)

Bum Bo No

Wash your mouth out with soap

Big Screen, Far East

Sample the wonders of Asian cinema

Sport Eating

The Taste of Dallas returns

R.I.P., Mother of Thai Food

Thai That Binds

Nakhon stretches beyond the usual

Sandy and I

Dallas Summer Musicals takes something old and makes it old again

Best Chinese Restaurant

Royal China

Best Move

Liberty Noodles

Coming Home

Terry Allen's lost Amerasia re-emerges decades later

American Sex Tourist

Caught in the act of molesting young boys in Thailand, Coppell businessman Nicholas Bredimus came up with a last-ditch defense: obstruct justice

Noodles Unleashed

Liberty grows up

Food to Go

Dallas chefs learn their trade here, there and everywhere

Best Thai restaurant

Best Thai

A crown jewel

You should get to know Anna and the King all over again

... Thai me down

Thai Garden is totally lacking

The king and you and me

This time out, the old chestnut looks like a Happy Meal

The garden of life

In East Dallas' Little Asia, a community blooms in fields of litter

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