In 1981, Oscar and Laura Sanchez opened their traditional Mexican seafood restaurant, La Calle Doce, in an old renovated house in Oak Cliff. Three decades and two more restaurants later, they will mark their 30th anniversary next week. I asked Laura — who whose father taught her the importance of…
Our favorite hippie ice cream makers from Vermont might have lost their minds, but they have not lost their sense of humor. Today they announced their new flavor: “Schweddy Balls.” According to B&J’s, the Saturday Night Live inspired dessert has “vanilla ice cream with a hint of rum and is…
Weinberger’s Deli sits in downtown Grapevine, flanked by places that give off that special “tourist trap” vibe. Fancy passenger buses drive by wrapped in splashy advertisements for the Gaylord Texas and the local wineries, their hot exhaust smelling like vacation funds. So honestly, I went into Weinberger’s Deli on Main…
The MOOOOOOSE is dusting off the old cleats for one last tussle through the line. This time, however, he’ll be on the other side with the plastic gloves on asking if you’d like white or wheat bread. Daryl “Moose” Johnston is now part owner of a new sandwich shop (of…
If I had to rank the fast food I hate the most, fried chicken would absolutely be at the top. But, Pollo Campero had been calling me softly, whispering clucking in my ear. I argued and fought with it. I told that dumb-looking mascot on the store’s sign that I…
LSU tailgaters were out in full force on Saturday, hitting Lot 14 on the south side of Cowboys Stadium before the Tigers’ first game of the season against the Oregon Ducks. This particular lot, designated for RVs, has never been so jam-packed with buses, purple and duck meat. Hiding in…
What has six thumbs and doles out little folds of joy? Hint: two of the thumbs are from Cleveland, two are South African and two are from England. Aside from their silly Facebook updates about thumbs and such, the 3 Men and a Taco food truck just got rolling in…
Chef Matt McCallister likes to keep things moving. Formerly of Stephan Pyles, he’s been hopping across the country keeping the fires hot at places like McCrady’s in South Carolina, Alinea in Chicago and Daniel in New York City. Back in Texas, one of McCallister’s current projects is serving as the…
Today the folks from the Jack Daniels Distillery are celebrating Jack’s 161st birthday by attempting to break seven Guinness World Records — a tribute to Old No. 7. The official birthday bash is in New York City, but the festivities will involve die-hard fans from around the world, even you…
See, you have to understand. This has been a long time coming. Sure, Arlington has some fine entertainment venues, but the restaurants surrounding said venues are like the high fructose corn syrup of eateries — okay in small quantities, but generally just cheap junk. Think back: When was the last…
There’s an Angry Friar holed up in a green double-decker bus near the University of North Texas in Denton. The good news is reviews indicate that he has amazing fish and chips with curry sauce. The bad news is he is, in fact, an Angry Friar. But what I can’t…
Standing at the stoplight where North Bishop Avenue meets Davis, the center of the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, Gloria’s, Cafe Brazil and Lockhart’s Smokehouse are all a stone’s throw away, assuming you have a pocket full of stones and decent aim. Just one block south is Tillman’s, Oddfellows…
The Fuzzy’s Taco Shop in central Arlington, about 2 miles west of the Ballpark, is testing a new Tower of Beer, which holds 100 ounces of brew in a tall clear cistern. Outfitted with a chill bar in the bottom to keep it cold and a simple pour spout, this…
MesoMaya is settling into its new digs at Preston and Forest. Chef Nico Sanches (formerly of Hibicus) is serving up a menu of modern Mexican cuisine with a side of adventure. Traditional regional dishes, like Pozole de Puerco, are included alongside the standard hits like street tacos and enchiladas. A…
ZZ Top legend Billy Gibbons will be at the grand opening of a new Sam’s Club Liquor Store on September 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. to promote his new Pura Vida Tequila. In addition to signing bottles, a Les Paul guitar autographed by Rev. Gibbons will be given away…
Be on the look out for Enticed, a gourmet shaved ice truck (not to be confused with smushed, grinded or jack hammered ice). Yesterday I talked to Lauren Noblett, the truck’s shaved ice expert, and she divulged the secret to their delicious snow cones, which I promised not to share…
“Ain’t no party like a grilled cheese party. ” I love that line, but for Ruthie’s Rolling Cafe, it’s a mantra. And if you’re a grilled cheese aficionado and follow the food truck’s tweets, you too will have the lyric so completely stuck in your head you’ll question your sanity…
head on over to Trailercake’s basement storefront for a 24 Carrot Cupcake. (Bubbles the trailer is on lockdown.) For lunch today, Green House and Gandolfo’s New York Deli will be in the Arts District. Jack’s ChowHound is at Knox Place on Central Expressway from 11:30 – 2p.m. Nammi’s food truck…
Want to piss off a bunch of people? Tell them you think they feed their kids junk. And because of that, from now on, you get to decide what they eat. That’s what happened last year at Chicago’s Little Village Academy where Principal Elsa Carmona prohibited kids from bringing their…
City Street Grille is making roasted hatch chile pepper breakfast tacos in the Arts District until 10:30 a.m. Hurry! Run!! Go!!!! Today at 5 p.m. The Meddlesome Moth will tap Bombshell with Jasmine Cask by the Southern Star Brewing Co. from Conroe. The kids at the University of Illinois spent…
Those Al Biernat’s MILFs ain’t got nothing on the 2-year-old girl who sat behind me at lunch the other day. This tyke was squealing (not screaming, squealing) so loud at La Acapulquena that dogs in Odessa ran for cover. Dolphins in the gulf dove deeper. I don’t know if I…
Last week DFW.com published their final rankings for their 2011 Battle of the Burgers, which involved their editors tirelessly gorging themselves on fat patties for the past six months. In the end, they “recognize that the bracket format is not without flaws.” Nonetheless, according to them, the top three burgers…
