I have bought perhaps half a dozen Michelobs in my entire life. Compared to Anheuser-Busch’s flagship Budweiser, Michelob is a serviceable brew. But the pricing is pushed just enough that it makes more sense to go with the much better imports or small production beers. Michelob recently sent a bottle…
A dozen theaters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be part of tonight’s nationwide screening of Anat Baron’s documentary Beer Wars, a David vs. Goliath tale about the struggles of independent craft brewers pitted against gigantic beer corporations. The film will be followed by a live simulcast of a Ben…
Judging from a quick skim of Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment: Getting Ecstasy through Wine, Chocolate, and Your iPod Playlist, it seems author Dave Romanelli is a master of the obvious. People could be happier if they, like, take a moment to enjoy the nice things in life,…
The skydivers chugging Mountain Dew and eating Taco Bell were bad, but I didn’t think EXTREME marketing could reach a lower point than Extreme Pringles. Really, Pringles? You’re telling me that oval-headed, handlebar-mustachioed, bowtie-wearing mascot cranks out flavors extreme enough to satisfy the extreme tastes of extreme-sport enthusiasts? You can…
Kevin Shields, frontman of the critically beloved dreamy noise-pop band My Bloody Valentine, sees his band’s recent return to active status a bit differently than those of us on the outside. Then again, considering his vague and occasionally contradictory statements about the band, it’s hard to say just how he…
Ever wondered what reality TV stars are like without the creative editing? You can get up close and personal with Suze’s Lisa Garza, a The Next Food Network Star finalist, as she opens up the Suze kitchen for Spring Cooking Classes.You can opt for private one-on-one classes or private group…
As if hot suburban soccer moms weren’t reason enough to hang out at Warren Sports Complex in Frisco this summer, the park will have free live music at 7:30 every Friday night in June. And one of the acts playing—OMG!– will be Joe Jonas. Yep, you read that right, 13-year-olds!…
Rosita’s Restaurant & Catering4906 Maple Ave.214-521-4741Dude Factor: 8, or “Cantinflas” on a scale of 1 (“Carlos Mencia”) to 10 (“Cheech Marin”)Looking to try something new for a cheap and fast lunch, an amigo and I decided to try out Rosita’s. The joint is just minutes from the Observer offices, and…
You’d think that the president of the Texas Rangers–not to mention one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history–would have a lifetime supply of hot dogs, peanuts and crackerjack written into his contract.In fact, when he’s not busy thinking (or “thanking”) about baseball, he raises cattle. And, thanks to Messina…
There are plenty of reasons to drink on April 15, particularly if you just checked off “single” on the marital status portion of your 1040 form. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Single Gourmet will meet at Sevy’s Grill in Dallas for dinner paired with Merryvale wines. For…
Maybe you want to hear some great psychedelic garage rock. Maybe you want to be there if frontman Anton Newcombe has yet another onstage meltdown. Or maybe you just like the gig poster. There are plenty of reasons to catch Brian Jonestown Massacre Monday night, and for DC9 readers who…
Sure, the holiday foods we most associate with Easter may be chocolate bunnies, Cadbury Eggs and the occasional pastel hardboiled thing. Believe it or not, though, some people supplement those necessities. As is the case every year, many restaurants are offering Easter brunches. Below are a few that piqued our…
This week’s featured poster is for the highly anticipated Brian Jonestown Massacre show with The Flavor Crystals at Granada Theater Monday night. Skulls and skeletons are used so frequently in all kinds of graphic design lately that you’re about as likely to see them on a preteen girl’s backpack today…
Invented by University of Texas at San Antonio medical student Vinicio Montes to help his fellow students stay mentally focused, Nerd is the latest niche energy drink to enter the marketplace. Unlike the candy Nerds, however, each can contains only a single flavor. The twist with this energy drink is…
Denis Leary and Bill Hicks were friends until Leary’s No Cure for Cancer, which featured jokes suspiciously similar to Hicks’ material. That prompted Hicks to steam, “I stole his act. I camouflaged it with punch lines, and to really throw people off, I did it before he did.” Hicks’ death…
Tonight you’ve got a chance to support not only local musicians (and a musician/Noted Regional Comic), but a local winery as well.According to an email from Dave Little, he and Don Cento (of Shibboleth and Little Jack Melody and his Young Turks fame) will open “Wine Down Wednesday” at 7:30…
Though the name might suggest otherwise, new magazine Edible Dallas & Fort Worth is not intended for Mothra. Rather, the publication–part of the Edible Communities chain–offers stories about North Texas chefs, farmers, retailers, vintners and brewers, all aimed squarely at “locavores,” those who prefer foods made from locally grown and…
According to Minc Lounge’s myspace page, the city has forced the club to repave its parking lot. That will shutter the club through April 25, according to the site. Which seems like an awfully long time to shut down for a repaving job. Does it really take three weeks to…
Beer pairing dinners have been the rage of late, but apparently some people still do things the old-fashioned way. Kent Rathbun’s Jasper’s (7161 Bishop Rd., Plano) is offering a four-course wine pairing dinner with Ed Killian–good name for the maker of a mass produced “Irish” red beer, although he’s really…
Got more than $2,500 to spend on a big, big surprise for yourself? The University of North Texas is selling an unsorted collection of more than 11,900 vinyl records. The only thing the listing fails to describe is just what kind of records these are, though classical and/or jazz would…
There are few reasons to look forward to Mondays and the workweek they begin…unless, of course, you frequently find free CDs and beer in your office mailbox. Well, The Grape (2808 Greenville Ave.) and Dallas winery (yes, you read that right) Times Ten Cellars have given local drinkers at least…
THe BAcksliders will release Thank You, the follow-up to last year’s You’re Welcome, as part of a five-band bill Saturday, May 16, at House of Blues. Joining Kim Pendleton and Co. on the all-local bill are Somebody’s Darling, Escort Service, The Moncho Poncho and Cocky Americans. Tickets are $10 apiece,…
