The group behind some of the buzziest restaurants and bars in Dallas continues its vast expansion. Milkshake Concepts brands include Stirr, Vidorra, Citizen, Serious Pizza,
For some of us, it’s just how we’re wired. No matter how hard we try, we hate waiting. But, then there’s barbecue. It’s a fact that many of our great barbecue spots come with long lines. People stand and wait and stand and wait. And I’m always in awe of their fortitude.
What a week the Texas legislature is having. Hopefully, this latest new law won’t inspire the term #TexasTaliban to start trending or images of the state of Texas with the word “Dumbf*ckistan” written over it. But, let’s not hold our breaths.
The fourth episode of the HBO sports documentary Hard Knocks featuring the Dallas Cowboys premiered earlier this week. It’s the tail end of training camp and the pressure is on for a few players to make the final cut, including JaQuan Hardy
Restaurants and bars linger at the intersection of culture and politics. Usually, we pass through, noticing little else than what’s in front of us. Other times – like recently – a quagmire evolves.
The Observer’s 5th Annual The Morning After Brunch is Sunday, Sept. 12. Roam around the Dallas Farmers Market while indulging in dozens of offerings from local restaurants,
Yeah, you read that right. And as soon as our gag reflex was able to get ahold of itself, we too had to peek and, sure enough, Champion Brewery Company in Virginia
We’ve confirmed almost 100 breweries at the Dallas Observers’ 11th Annual BrewFest; meaning there will be literally 100s of different beers to wet your whistle.
Late last week the Dallas Business Journal reported that Project Pollo, a fried vegan “chicken” sandwich restaurant, is slated to open a new spot along Greenville Avenue soon.
An interesting new model for bottling wine is emerging in Texas and a local entrepreneur is dipping a toe in the lush waters. For decades vineyards in Texas have been gaining traction in the wine world. The Texas Hill Country has over one million annual visitors
We just posted a long list of openings and closings a couple of weeks ago, yet already there are some notable moves. First, Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington is expanding to Little Elm…
Dallas’ iconic subterranean steakhouse has undergone a renovation and is set to reopen on Sept. 13. The 37-year old downtown restaurant shuttered after the pandemic hit in May 2020. Meredith McEneny then swooped in and saved the space. For a decade she’s assisted her husband – Tim McEneny who owns…
DFW Restaurant Week has officially started and even though its gamer tag includes “Week” it actually lasts a month; through Sept. 5 this year.
Our Yuengling was so hot off the press Tuesday afternoon, we had to wait for the bartenders at The Crafty Irishman to create a button for it in their
Wednesday afternoon Dallas Co. Judge Clay Jenkins issued a new mask mandate. As of midnight on Aug. 11, masks will be required in all schools, businesses and county buildings. Jenkins’ office confirmed this includes restaurants and bars;
Last week we reported that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order, GA-38, prohibits any private business that “is receiving or will receive any public fund through any means, including grants, contracts, loans or other
Fans of Chip’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers will be excited to hear the local burger spot is expanding with a new location in Oak Cliff on Beckley Avenue.
Thunderbird Pies packed its bags last week and bid adieu to its temporary home inside Zoli’s pizza in Addison. It’s moving to new digs in East Dallas.
A couple of weeks ago Central Track reported on a local baker who is making Ted Lasso cookies, or “biscuits” as they’re called across the pond. If you’re not familiar with the Apple TV+ series, an American football coach,
From ongoing economic uncertainty due to the pandemic to labor shortages and cost increases across the board, the restaurant industry has been on an 18-month roller-coaster ride. But, not just any roller coaster, like the one ride
Last week during an interview on CNBC’s Squakbox, restaurateur Danny Meyer said that customers dining indoors at any of his New York City or Washington D.C. restaurants will be required to show proof of vaccination.
Recently while at a bar a funny-sounding word was uttered. One you don’t hear very often in these parts: Yuengling. Heads turned, questions were yelled over the Marty Robins “Big Iron”
