What takes 180 pounds of powdered sugar, 60 pounds of egg whites, 15 pounds of butter and 48 hours? The crafting of the Ritz-Carlton’s 12 Days of Christmas gingerbread castle, of course. This Thursday, the castle will be shown to an adoring and well-fed crowd; complimentary cider, mulled wine and…
When you walk into The Statler, a distinctly Don Draper kind of aesthetic will greet you. Think wire-work chairs, marble galore and the kind of midcentury, swanky vibe that makes smoking seem like a reasonable choice. This fashionably vintage setting makes for an ideal brunch spot, and Overeasy — the…
If ever a meal were a conveyor of exclusivity, brunch is it. Farha Ternikar, a sociology professor and author of Brunch: A History, speaks to brunch’s earliest incarnations as being draped in the same fine silks of elitism that we see in our modern iteration of this post-breakfast, pre-lunch meal,…
What takes 180 pounds of powdered sugar, 60 pounds of egg whites, 15 pounds of butter and 48 hours? The crafting of the Ritz-Carlton’s 12 Days of Christmas gingerbread castle, of course. The castle will be revealed Thursday to an adoring and well-fed crowd; complimentary cider, mulled wine and desserts…
We hope you’ve found the Christmas spirit because if you haven’t, this weekend’s holiday food and drink events will certainly beat it into you. ***** On Friday, the Denton Town Square will be cast in a soft, magical glow — the kind that can only be generated from a flaming…
When Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took the ring March 8, 1971, it was the first time for two undefeated boxers to fight each other for the heavyweight title. And what a match it was — a true display of agility, strength and grit. Although two undefeated men entered the…
Need to get away from the fam for a minute this weekend? Get a respite from the holiday madness by stuffing your face — or drinking copiously — at some of Dallas’ best food and drink events: ***** Unleash your inner Dowager Countess of Grantham at the Dallas Arboretum. The…
A lot has happened since a New American bistro by the name of The Grape opened in 1972. One president resigned and another was impeached. Jordache jeans took the roller-coaster ride of fashion, the smartphone was introduced, the human genome was mapped and dietary fat was first demonized, then praised…
Stretch that stomach out this weekend — those Thanksgiving leftovers aren’t gonna eat themselves — at some of these indulgent food and drink events. ***** What does WWE have in common with beer and wine? They all lend themselves to a good smackdown. Speaking of which, Scardello will referee a…
When we reviewed SpicyZest earlier this year, the Sri Lankan restaurant had been open for roughly one year. Now, just a few months shy of its two-year anniversary, this Farmers Branch establishment is introducing brunch. SpicyZest has proclaimed its brunch, featuring a bevy of Sri Lankan breakfast favorites, to be…
There are all kinds of theories to explain helping behavior: We do it out of a sense of reciprocity. We do it because it makes us feel like good people. We do it because of cognitive dissonance. But if we are really honest with ourselves, then we can see that…
It is 11 a.m. on a Sunday, and Oddfellows is reverberating with the energy of a hustling, bustling restaurant, much as it always does on weekends. This Bishop Arts District restaurant is a well-worn brunch spot, having earned its reputation by way of expertly brewed lattes, a pleasant atmosphere and…
Hope you’re hungry, Dallas, because this weekend, it’s all about farm-fresh eats, local beer and tacos: When burgers compete, your stomach wins. As part of North Texas Beer Week, both the Dallas and Fort Worth locations of Rodeo Goat will be hosting burger brackets. Every day through Nov. 5, two…
When you crave brunch, what dish are you thinking of? Is it eggs Benedict with cayenne-speckled hollandaise and eggs poached just so? A pile of pancakes under a lava flow of maple syrup? An English breakfast so authentic that you begin to call soccer by its real name, football? Sure,…
When Kitchen LTO opened in 2013, it was the first of its kind in Dallas; permanent pop-up, they called it. Every four to six months, the chef at LTO would vacate, and a new chef — and cuisine — would take over. In the spring of 2017, shortly after LTO…
Whether you fancy delicate rosés or juicy burgers, there’s fun to be had this weekend in Dallas. Here’s a rundown: ***** When burgers compete, your stomach wins. As part of North Texas Beer Week, both the Dallas and Fort Worth locations of Rodeo Goat will offer burger brackets. Every day…
CiboDivino is a flexible business, bending with the varied needs of its patrons. It is a restaurant for those who crave a Neapolitan-style pizza or maybe just a night free from dishes. It is a budget-friendly wine bar with an open patio playing host to those looking to imbibe a…
Whether you’re a staunch vegan, cocktail enthusiast or sober AF coffee guzzler, there’s an event this weekend in DFW to keep you busy and full. Go nuts: ***** A couple of events and many drinks remain before Fort Worth Cocktail Week comes to a close. On Thursday night, a curated…
To those who frequent Lower Greenville, The Libertine Bar is no stranger. With its curated draught list and a menu that balances bar food (e.g., grilled cheese) with something a bit more gourmand (e.g., cheese boards), The Libertine has established itself as a constant in a neighborhood that seems to…
This weekend, you can eat and drink for a good cause or get to know other cultures through food, all without leaving North Texas: ***** Literacy and alcohol have enjoyed a longstanding fellowship. Just ask Hunter Thompson or O. Henry or pretty much any writer, ever. The tradition continues with…
Dallas and brunch are the types of friends born not out of interest or affection, but out of convenience. Every weekend, tables are filled, Benedicts are eaten and salt-rimmed tumblers are dredged to their bottoms. It’s not a bad relationship, really. But did you ever think that maybe if brunch…
Whether your thing is tacos, wine or endless amounts of Lebanese food, there’s an event this weekend in Dallas where you can get your fill: ***** Head over to the Bishop Arts District on Thursday for the Shop, Eat, Drink, Pink Wine Walk. The walk supports local breast cancer early-detection…
