It’s Drinking Week at City of Ate, which means even more stories than usual about our favorite pastime. Check back for more stories about craft beer, killer bartenders and more. Even though it’s been a relatively enduring trend in bars across the country for nearly a decade, Dallas has only…
It’s Drinking Week at City of Ate, which means even more stories than usual about our favorite pastime. Check back for more stories about craft beer, killer bartenders and more. We’re square in the middle of a major shift in the way we think about booze. Syrupy appletinis and cosmopolitans…
In 1994, Priscilla, Queen of The Desertchronicled an outrageous road trip story about three drag queens that provided one of the first positive portrayals of gay and transgender people in major media, and took home the Oscar for achievement in costuming. Obviously. For those who don’t know much about the…
If you haven’t been inundated with the “ice bucket challenge,” then obviously you’re not on Facebook (congratulations) or perhaps dead. For the past few weeks, thousands of people, including some of your favorite celebrities, such as Benedict Cumberbatch and Patrick Stewart, have been pouring buckets of water and ice over…
Sarah Jaffe With Josh Pearson Majestic Theatre, Dallas Saturday, August 23, 2014 As local artists go, few in the Dallas scene are as widely beloved as Sarah Jaffe. After the 2010 release of “Suburban Nature,” it was almost a foregone conclusion that Jaffe was destined for a long career as…
When she’s not busy cranking out housemade sorbets and ice creams at Gemma, pastry chef Stephanie Childress, the subject of this week’s chef interview, has to eat. Like most chefs, she’s pretty particular about where she dines out, to the point that being at a less-than-great restaurant makes her a…
The line that designates what is and is not country music is muddier than most of us are willing to admit. What is abundantly clear, though, is that country music appeals to more people than just rednecks and sappy beer drinkers. Taylor Swift may think she’s reinventing the wheel in…
Since opening earlier this year, AF+B has been cranking out food and cocktails that are impressive enough to justify a drive to Fort Worth even if you don’t have other plans. What hasn’t gotten as much fanfare, though, is the restaurant’s impressive (if short) cocktail menu. In an effort to…
Panic! at the Disco With Youngblood the Hawke and Walk the Moon, 7 p.m. Friday, August 22, at South Side Music Hall, 1135 S. Lamar St., 214-421-2021 or southsidemusichall.com, $39.50-$45 Man, Las Vegas is weird. Look at the list of bands from there: The Killers, Imagine Dragons and Friday night’s…
Fine chocolate is a finicky thing, especially when you’re talking about the kind of tricked-up, hand-painted beauties that Kate Weiser is crafting at her new spot in Trinity Groves. You’ll probably remember Weiser from her stint at Chocolate Secrets a few years ago, but this new shop is inarguably all…
Gemma has been adding a touch of freshness and California cool to Henderson Ave since opening earlier this year, and head pastry chef Stephanie Childress has proven herself a crucial part of the restaurant’s success. Our own food critic raved about Childress’ well-executed and offbeat dessert dishes, and diners have…
If you haven’t heard the earth-shattering news, Taylor Swift, after the debut of the video for her new single “Shake It Off,” unceremoniously quit country music and announced that her new record was a pop album. Unfortunately for fans of Swift’s particular brand of folksy and boring love ballads, they’ll…
French fries can make or break a meal, especially when they’re served alongside a burger. Soggy, flavorless industrial fries are an abomination to both potatoes and your palate, so you should seek out a place that pays as much respect to the potato as they do their beef. Whatever your…
Savvy shoppers are always on the hunt for a good deal. Trust fund babies and lottery winners aside, stylish thrifters know to head to vintage shops when they’re looking for champagne flutes on a beer glass budget. Still, as the “vintage” trend continues to explode, there are a number of…
The Both With Lemura Kessler Theater, Dallas Tuesday, August 12, 2014 To be completely honest, I have been an Aimee Mann fangirl since I first heard her work for the Magnolia soundtrack years ago. When the news broke last year that she was planning to join up with Ted Leo…
With its extensive craft cocktail menus and upscale food menus to go along, the gastropub trend shows no signs of slowing down. Especially not in Dallas. As diners increasingly seek out more casual fine dining experiences, gastropubs are happily stepping into the shoes once filled by stuffy and exclusive restaurants…
As Texas cities go, ours is relatively gay-friendly. Dallas is one of only five cities in the state to have anti-discrimination ordinances in place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, and Mayor Mike Rawlings has openly endorsed same-sex marriage. And, of course, the thriving “gayborhood” in the Oak Lawn…
In some cities, free music is literally everywhere. Musicians fill the streets and small coffee shops, and a walk by any park could mean getting drawn into a gratis impromptu performance from a popular local band. Unfortunately, because Dallas’ music venues are everywhere from downtown to far-flung neighborhoods, it’s not…
Mixmaster presents “100 Creatives,” in which we feature cultural entrepreneurs of Dallas in random order. Know an artistic mind who deserves a little bit of blog love? Email lauren.smart@dallasobserver.com with the whos and whys. When it comes to classical dance, most people have a pretty solidified opinion on whether or…
It’s probably surprising to everyone outside of Texas that people here get excited about a convenience store. But Buc-ee’s isn’t your average convenience store. Sure, other states have their truck stops and plain old gas stations, but Buc-ee’s is like an oasis in the middle of otherwise desperately boring Texas…
Loretta Lynn Bass Performance Hall, Fort Worth Friday, August 8, 2014 It’s safe to say that the golden age of country music is long over, and we’ve lost so many formative artists in the last several years. Based on the current state of country, it’s clear that fans are in…
No matter how skilled the storyteller, it can sometimes be hard to tell a story. This task becomes immeasurably more difficult when the teller is expected to fully transform into the character both physically and mentally. To further complicate things, add the fact that your protagonist has a personality that…
