If you’re not the type to dress up as a Game of Thrones character and binge drink in a crowded nightlife district, there are other, subtler ways to celebrate Halloween. Have a cocktail at one of several Dallas bar/restaurants rumored to have spirits lurking within. You don’t have to believe…
During Hidden Gems Week, the Observer food and drink writers are celebrating an abundance of diverse, delicious restaurants and bars around Dallas, places that don’t often (or ever) get mentioned by big-name food media, trendsetters, bloggers or chefs. We’re taking you outside of the ordinary to help you discover something…
Looking for something new this weekend? Look no further. These new Dallas restaurants should be on your radar: Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.GAPCo pizza fans no longer have to head to Greenville Avenue for a slice — the company recently opened a second location at Peavy and Garland roads in East…
In case you’re living under a rock with exceptionally poor wifi, you’ve no doubt heard that our annual Best of Dallas issue hit newsstands this week, and it’s a doozy. In the food and drink category alone, we had 75 winners — and they’re all awesome. If you’re looking to…
Tired of the same old watering hole? Switch things up this weekend by visiting one of the city’s new bars, which run the gamut from fancy rooftop bars to vintage motorcycle shops with cheap granddad beer. Bar StellarStellar on Henderson Avenue was a disaster, so it was no surprise when…
Do you think your restaurant makes some of Dallas’ best tacos? Here’s your chance to prove it. On Saturday, Oct. 7, more than 3,000 local taco enthusiasts will fill the Dallas Farmers Market for the annual Dallas Observer Tacolandia, an all-you-can-eat taco festival with ample booze, entertainment and awards for…
Sometimes a gal (or guy) just needs a little excess sugar. Maybe you’ve had a bad day — maybe you’ve had the best day — or maybe you’re just so over the whole keto diet thing, but if you’re looking to get sweet this weekend, these are the desserts that…
With summer drawing to a close, we can all forget about this whole beachbody situation, right? If you, too, have given up on all things Atkins, here are four indulgent, carb-filled dishes that will hit the spot. Sassetta’s gemelli arrabbiataThese fresh, perfectly al dente gemelli noodles are bathed in a simple…
Let us guess: You had a few too many Dallas Blondes at last night’s Fleet Foxes show. Or maybe you drank an entire box of pinot grigio on your couch — we’re not here to judge. Either way, your hangover might need a helping hand today. These cheesy, sauce-covered, blatantly…
We’d make some cutesy comment about how hot it is out there right now, but it’s safe to say we’re all aware — and we’ve got at least another eight weeks of this heat. How will we ever make it through? Refreshing summer cocktails, that’s how. Here’s what to sip…
Ever wanted to make your State Fair trip a little… competitive? Yeah, we got you. Right here at the top of this post you can find your very own State Fair bingo card, and clicking on the little words below it will pump it up to size. Print several, hand…
You’ve had Velvet Taco nine times this year. Your kid’s peed himself in the Klyde Warren fountains another seven. You’re in a rut. You need a change-up, and you need it covered in sauce, and you need it now. We’ve got you covered, in sauce, with these 10 food road…
Last week we showed you some of our favorite summer drinks, including this stunner from Bolsa. Now, see how it’s made in this video from Kathy Tran:…
Sunday is National Ice Cream Day. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Carnival Barker’s You can actually stop looking for ice cream now. All you really need to know is that Carnival Barker’s, creator Aaron Barker’s ice cream shop at Truck Yard (it doesn’t roll away), is serving the flavor…
All week at City of Ate, we celebrate the magic of the taco. This story, by Taco Trail’s Jose Ralat Maldonado, originally appeared in the Observer in 2011, and the accompanying photos, by Danny Fulgencio, were honored by the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. “Pistol-whipping” dick jokes, littered with chingas and…
Two years. Two years, one month and 23 days, to be specific. That’s how long it’s been since my favorite neighborhood restaurant closed. Oh, sure; others have stepped in to capably fill the void. But nothing will ever quite measure up to the restaurant that’s dearly departed…
Story by Beth Erickson Do you want to hear a really sad story? It’s all about the time when about four days before Christmas I ended up in the hospital and my doctor told me I couldn’t have gluten (and a bunch of other really nice things like ice cream…
Except the cronut. We love the cronut. (Photo: Tejal Rao)Here are 13 food trends that have become ubiquitous and shed the sheen of novelty — now they’re just dull and sometimes annoying, in spite of an exciting debut. (To keep things interesting, we’ve included a few food trends we hope…
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with our gigantic Best Of issue — you know, that amazingly comprehensive annual guide to the best of what the city has to offer, from “Best Burger” to “Best Place to Get Your First Tattoo” and everything in between. While…
Ben & Jerry’s announced its production of “Schweddy Balls” flavored ice cream today, “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum” and flecked with big ol’ fudge balls. Sounds pretty tasty, actually. More importantly, it got us thinking, which we try to do sparingly: What other Saturday Night Live sketches…
Today the Associated Press regaled us with the news that the National Pork Board (right? Take your time with that one) announced its decision to replace its nearly 25-year-old slogan “The Other White Meat.” Bold decision — the old one’s a brilliant slogan. It equates pork with the ubiquitous and…
It’s been a long day. You’re at home watching Top Chef. After three-to-four minutes of actual show, you get an ad blitz (Yes, this scenario implies you don’t have TiVo).There’s the ad where Burger King’s new meat is getting licked with devil flames, and the throbbing music is trying to…
