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May 15, 2012
West Village Developer Wants Dogs, Food Trucks and Shipping Containers at Cityplace
At some point, the vacant triangle of land running along the west side of Central Expressway just north of Lemmon -- the plot where the McKinney Avenue Trolley recently laid down its new turntable -- will house tall buildings, mostly offices, 30 and 40 stories high.That's the idea at least, but the ... More >>
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May 3, 2012
I'm Watchin' Here
At some point, the vacant triangle of land running along the west side of Central Expressway just north of Lemmon -- the plot where the McKinney Avenue Trolley recently laid down its new turntable -- will house tall buildings, mostly offices, 30 and 40 stories high.That's the idea at least, but the ... More >>
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April 30, 2012
An Ode to the Shandy: The Perfect Drink for Liquid Lunches and Long Matches
Last week I had to interview another local food writer for an upcoming project. He suggested we meet at Union Bear and I jumped on it. It was a warm, sunny day, and I remembered their killer indoor/outdoor bar. Sitting outside with the sun at my back and a cool breeze pouring through the West Villa ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
Union Bear Bartender Jonathan Colley on Crime and Punishment and Local Beer
Jonathan Colley is one of the resident barkeeps and beer nerds in the basement at West Village (aka Union Bear). He got into the beer biz by frequenting his neighborhood watering holes in Oak Cliff, where he met the ambitious Spillers Group. When they recently opened Union Bear, they hired Colley, w ... More >>
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April 12, 2012
Be Cool with the Uptown Gang
Jonathan Colley is one of the resident barkeeps and beer nerds in the basement at West Village (aka Union Bear). He got into the beer biz by frequenting his neighborhood watering holes in Oak Cliff, where he met the ambitious Spillers Group. When they recently opened Union Bear, they hired Colley, w ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Reviewing the Review: Union Bear
The West Village, and perhaps all of Uptown, has a reputation for a rather homogenous following. When I first heard about Union Bear, the subject of this week's review, a fellow staffer called it "Hipster Island," referring to the customers the new restaurant was drawing in comparison with a typical ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Beer, Taco Wars, and Matt McCallister: This Week In Dallas Dining
Last week seemed slow: I could hardly find any stories to string together into a Lettuce wrap up. This week, however, I'm having trouble deciding how to fit all of these interesting stories in. Happy hour's in only getting closer, so I better cut to the chase. This was the week of pink slime for Ci ... More >>
Dining
March 29, 2012
Union Bear Brings Farm-to-Table to the Bar
It's locavorism for the rest of us. And lots and lots of beer.
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March 22, 2012
Southern Comfort in Bruce Lee Webb’s New Works
It's locavorism for the rest of us. And lots and lots of beer.
Blogs
March 16, 2012
Preparing For The Onslaught: This Week In Dallas Food Blogging
Welcome to the longest weekend of your life. Between the parade, block party, concerts (stoked for Ryan Bingham by the way) English breakfasts, cabbage dinners, green beers, Irish pubs, whiskey shots, sunshine, crowds, food truck parties and other happenings, there's a good chance some of us will ne ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Union Bear Opens in the West Village Tonight. Here are Some Photos and Details.
Union Bear in the West Village is set to open tonight. Just across from the Magnolia Theatre, the space is split between a street level, which has a large retractable windows and a bar (technically opening next week), and an underground level where there are several distinct dining areas, another la ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Sundown Rises, Lumi Goes Dark and More Openings and Closings from a Busy January
January proved to be a busy month in the Dallas food scene. The highly anticipated Sundown at Granada opened its doors, along with a handful of other eateries. Read on for the full opening and closing slate, and be sure to share tips about restaurant openings or closings in the comments section be ... More >>
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January 18, 2012
Happy Hour at Malai Kitchen, Where Five Dollars Will Make You Hollar for Another One
The West Village isn't typically a favorite destination 'hood of mine unless I'm seeking fro-yo or a sale on cardigans, but a Yelp search pointed me in the direction of Thai-Vietnamese spot Malai when I found myself in dire need of a drink on a Sunday evening. I have zero desire to wait 30 minutes ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
At Baboush, the Flavors of Morocco Taste Even Better with Gin and Vodka
This week I was looking something different, my palate weary from ringing in the new year with an excess of cheap California champagne. So I headed to Baboush in the West Village in search of new flavors. Situated between sushi haven The Fish and Cork wine boutique, you might forget you're in Upto ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
2011: The Year in North Texas Beer
Has there been a better year for beer drinkers in North Texas, and particularly Dallas, than 2011? Not one that I can think of, for reasons enumerated in the awards below. My year's wrap-up isn't over. Coming soon are my favorite beers of the year and a run-down of the good and the bad in win ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Let There Be Latkes: Eight Reasons Gentiles Should Appreciate Hanukkah, Too
FlickrDo you have these at Christmas. DO YOU?As we all well know from years and years of church and advertising, there are plenty of reasons to appreciate Christmas: Mistletoe, candy canes, presents, Santa, Christmas Lights, presents, holiday songs, holiday drinking, holiday hams, holiday nut ... More >>
Dining
October 20, 2011
Conquering Marrakesh with the Baboush's Condiment Kings
From the guys who brought you Medina, a new menu and a new neighborhood show a different side of Morocco.
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October 20, 2011
Painting the Town Pop
From the guys who brought you Medina, a new menu and a new neighborhood show a different side of Morocco.
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October 19, 2011
Garlic and Yogurt, Together Forever at Baboush, the Subject Of This Week's Review
Sara KerensOne of the first restaurants I patronized in Dallas after taking my job at the Observer was Medina, the Mediterranean restaurant in Victory Park. I had no clue where to eat and another staff writer recommended it. So there I was, eating lamb and vegetables and hummus with my new fr ... More >>
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October 14, 2011
Oddfellows Chef Brady Williams on Running a Smooth Kitchen and His Bon Iver-Inspired Dish
Kelsey FosterBrady Williams, with visions of a Tom Waits Gumbo dancing in his head.In part one of our three parter, Oddfellows Chef Brady Williams told us about his icy road to cooking, while part two covered his take on the Dallas food scene. Today we learn a little about how he runs things ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
October's Openings and Closings from the Dallas Restaurant Scene
As summer comes to an end, a number of restaurants have opened and closed their doors. In-N-Out Burger continued its Texas growth with an Arlington location late last month. Lover's Lane Olive Oil Company expanded from its flagship store, Grapevine Olive Oil Company, and set up shop on West Lovers L ... More >>
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September 20, 2011
Crimson Asian Cuisine Now Serving Pho in West Village
Lauren Drewes DanielsCrimson Asian Cuisine opened last week at corner of Blackburn and McKinney in the West Village, serving pho and other Vietnamese dishes such as stir-fries, rice noodles and spring roles. The atmosphere is on the casual side. Not fancy, but nice. There's a decent size pati ... More >>
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September 8, 2011
A Battle of Some of Dallas' Best Pizzas
If you've been trying to find Dallas' best 'za, an event slated September 29, will afford the opportunity to try three pizzaioli's handiwork all in one shot. Côtes du Coeur Wine Society members get in for free; the rest of us have to shell out $20. The event benefits the American Heart Associa ... More >>
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September 1, 2011
Terilli's Returns, Along With a Slew of New Restaurants
The month of August has been a busy one for restaurant owners and foodies alike in Dallas. Numerous restaurants opened their doors, and some notable openings include that Lower Greenville phoenix, Terilli's, and chef Nico Sanchez's Mexican joint Meso Maya. Read on for the full scoop on rest ... More >>
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August 12, 2011
Vegetables are Good, but Doughnuts are Better
Sara KerensJonathon's Oak CliffThis week, RedFork regained momentum, Denton students got healthier options, and one writer decided that doughnuts are tasty. City of Ate Can a restaurant with a minuscule kitchen and forgettable beef burger really be all that good? Scott Reitz pretty much said ... More >>
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July 22, 2011
Plan Commissioners: This Isn't Just About a Bowling Alley, But Future of Lower Greenville
A look back at the plans for the new-look Lower Greenville AvenueI've tried several times this morning to reach Michael Northrup, the attorney repping a coalition of neighborhood associations at yesterday's City Plan Commission meeting where Madison Partners' bowling alley concept was voted down ... More >>
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June 24, 2011
Spicing up Happy Hour at Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen
Where: Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen, 3699 McKinney Ave. #319 When: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday , all day Sunday What: $5 specialty cocktails, $5 selected wines, $3 beers Why: Because the post-work happy hour can go boring quickly, going to the same old pub week after week. Since it's been ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Third Annual Taste of West Village Benefiting the North Texas Food Bank
The West Village may seem more crowded than usual tonight, but before getting too upset about the traffic and cursing the fact that you have to park on the roof of the parking garage, rest assured that all the commotion is for a good cause. The neighborhood is hosting its third annual Taste of We ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Trolley Trestle Lowered into Cityplace Turntable, Positioned For Influx of More Charming Vehicles (People Too)
Photos by Leslie MinoraThe construction team lowers the turntable trestle at Cityplace Station.For 14 years, a salvaged portion of a Southern Pacific Railroad bridge from 1909 gathered dust, waiting to be recycled as main support of the trolley turntable now under construction at Cityplace Statio ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
QR Signs of the Times, Part II: CityDesign Studio's Virtual Look at Dallas' "Public Realm"
I saw one of these signs on a Bishop Arts sidewalk over the weekend and thought nothing of it -- that is till today, when I was looking for something unrelated on the Dallas CityDesign Studio, which led me to its Facebook page, which led me to this: Urban Design Matters, a just-launched website r ... More >>
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April 28, 2011
Looking Back, Locally
I saw one of these signs on a Bishop Arts sidewalk over the weekend and thought nothing of it -- that is till today, when I was looking for something unrelated on the Dallas CityDesign Studio, which led me to its Facebook page, which led me to this: Urban Design Matters, a just-launched website r ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
West Village's Malai Kitchen: Asian Fusion Hobbled by Growing Pains
The good news is that Malai Kitchen is a vast improvement over Tom Tom Noodle House, the Asian-styled restaurant that once occupied West Village. The less than good news is Malai restaurant still faces some growing pains. Asian fusion can be catastrophic, but compared with Tom Tom, there is ... More >>
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April 4, 2011
Revolving Doors: Spring Has Sprung
It may not feel like it today, but spring is officially here, but that's not the only change we saw in March. Restaurants and bars looking to capitalize on patio grazers opened their doors, most notably the Katy Trail Ice House, which received lots of buzz during its soft opening last month. ... More >>
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March 31, 2011
Famous Faces
It may not feel like it today, but spring is officially here, but that's not the only change we saw in March. Restaurants and bars looking to capitalize on patio grazers opened their doors, most notably the Katy Trail Ice House, which received lots of buzz during its soft opening last month. ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Half Price Books, Second Chapter: Borders's Future May Include Selling Used Books
Photos by Harry WilonskySooner than later, of course, there will be but one Borders left in Dallas -- the Lovers and Greenville location, spared, so far, from closure following the company's Chapter 11 filing a few weeks ago. The other two locations, in Preston Royal and the West Village, are wel ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
A Trip Down Memory Lane at Tex-Mex Date Favorite Mi Cocina
Mi Cocina's West Village location.For a lot of my friends, Mi Cocina is their go-to restaurant for Mexican and Tex-Mex food in the DFW area. I'm still partial to the New Mexican food I grew up on, with all of its green chile and tons of cheese, but I've come to like Mi Cocina. It consistently ser ... More >>
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February 3, 2011
Are You Ready For Some Art, Y'all?
Mi Cocina's West Village location.For a lot of my friends, Mi Cocina is their go-to restaurant for Mexican and Tex-Mex food in the DFW area. I'm still partial to the New Mexican food I grew up on, with all of its green chile and tons of cheese, but I've come to like Mi Cocina. It consistently ser ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
Revolving Doors: All's Well That Ends Well
As December comes to a close, it seems all is well, or at least better, as many highly anticipated restaurants made their debuts. David Uygur was back in the kitchen, plus a New York deli and the latest Lombardi venture both opened. We were expecting few restaurants to shutter since, being the ... More >>
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December 30, 2010
A Concert of Paintings
As December comes to a close, it seems all is well, or at least better, as many highly anticipated restaurants made their debuts. David Uygur was back in the kitchen, plus a New York deli and the latest Lombardi venture both opened. We were expecting few restaurants to shutter since, being the ... More >>
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December 13, 2010
Aural Ambush: West Village Rocks Turbo Fruits
Or if YouTube is more your flavor, click here... This week, we traveled to West Village to see how people there felt about Turbo Fruits, the Tennessee-based indie rock outfit.The folks we stumbled across in West Village compared Turbo Fruits' "Where The Stars Don't Shine" to the likes of the Ramones ... More >>
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November 25, 2010
Picture Show: Keith Urban Pre-Thanksgiving Show at The West Village
Stephen MaskerSee more from Urbania at the West Village in our slideshow.First of all, before the palace intrigue, we must wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. As we alerted yesterday, West Village-goers got a big treat from last night in the form of a massive country star: yes, oh yes, it was Kei ... More >>
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November 24, 2010
'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving, And All Through the West Village, Keith Urbania!
Stephen MaskerSomewhere in the middle of all this is Keith Urban.Maybe you heard: Keith Urban taped a mini-set -- which included a hometown homage to St. Mark's grad Steve Miller -- in the West Village tonight, in advance of his halftime performance during Cowboys-Saints. Our Stephen Masker was t ... More >>
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November 24, 2010
Keith Urban Fans Unite! At West Village. Tonight.
You may already know about Australian country music star Keith Urban's upcoming Thanksgiving Day performance with the Dallas Cowboys, which kicks off of the 2010 Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. Apparently, it's supposed to get quite brisk tomorrow. Tonight, however, should be nice and balmy-- ... More >>
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November 15, 2010
Cafe Madrid: Rain Couldn't Dampen the Tapas,
But Mr. Pedestrian Did
A week ago, two friends and I ate dinner at Café Madrid. One had never eaten there -- shame on her. The other friend and I remarked how we both loved Café Madrid's tapas but hadn't been there in awhile. Then I remembered how long it had been and who I had been there with last -- the infamou ... More >>
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November 11, 2010
Shoot, Print, Swap, Show.
A week ago, two friends and I ate dinner at Café Madrid. One had never eaten there -- shame on her. The other friend and I remarked how we both loved Café Madrid's tapas but hadn't been there in awhile. Then I remembered how long it had been and who I had been there with last -- the infamou ... More >>
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November 8, 2010
Lemon Bar Brunch Lives Up To Its Name
Photos by Andrea GrimesThis Bloody Mary was jacked up well beyond its Blue Book price.Woke up Saturday morning with my head on fire after spending Friday evening trying to beer-away a truly horrible week. I wanted bar food. I needed a Bloody Mary. And possibly a wheelchair. After much discussion ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
Don't Just Stand There Staring
Photos by Andrea GrimesThis Bloody Mary was jacked up well beyond its Blue Book price.Woke up Saturday morning with my head on fire after spending Friday evening trying to beer-away a truly horrible week. I wanted bar food. I needed a Bloody Mary. And possibly a wheelchair. After much discussion ... More >>
Dining
February 7, 2008
Review: The Fish
The Fish could use a touch of poison to spice up its menu
Dining
July 11, 2002
Salve! Succumbs
McKinney Avenue Italian restaurant calls it quits
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April 13, 2000
Hash Over
Rope twister; Mixed hash; List watch
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