The first thing you probably should know about chef Ji Kang is that once he ate squiggling octopus tentacles in Korea. That’s hard-core dedication to local cuisine, even though he swears he’ll never try it again. Kang, who is the executive chef at Samar, began his culinary career before he…

The evangelical-esque farmer Joel Salatin, who gained icon status from The Omnivore’s Dilemma and the documentary “Food Inc.,” which referenced his work as examples of sustainable farming, will be in town next week for two events. The first is a dinner and conversation at Four Corners Brewery, which will help…

The Lakewood Advocate has reported that a thirdLiberty Burger location will open in the Lakewood Shopping center where the old Catalina 5G Boutique (1904 Abrams Road) and the School of Contemporary Ballet used to live. Proprietor Mariel Street has signed a lease on both those spots and will tear down…

Each week (or thereabout) we ask a local chef three burning questions about their favorite culinary reads, food shames and best (or worst) meals. Today we chat with Jason Maddy, the executive chef at Oak who actually has a question for you. What are three of your favorite cookbooks? Aquavit,…

Wednesday, March 20 If Wednesday is your super-fancy day, then you might enjoy dinner at FT-33 where chef Matt McCallister is working up a six-course Texas-inspired dinner paired with Corra Wines, with detailed explanations courtesy of winemaker Celia Welch. Dinner is $200 per person including the wine pairing. RSVP by…

Beer-drinkers across the globe are growing ever more thirsty for American craft brews, and more craft breweries are opening as a result, according to two not-remotely-unbiased reports from a craft-brew trade group. On Monday, the Brewers Association, which represents small and independent crafter brewers, released 2012 U.S. market growth information…

Martin House Brewing in Fort Worth has just announced soup’s on! Come AND get it! Sort of. Just be patient, OK? No one said opening a brewery was an overnight thing. On Saturday, March 30, Martin House Brewing will tap its very first kegs of River House Saison and The…

It’s time to do some spring-cleaning on the old resume. Wipe the dust off with the sleeve of your shirt and maybe a little spit-shine for good measure, because Miller Lite has a new internship available that will catapult you up the corporate ladder. No, you won’t bring home the…

We’ve been so busy chatting about beer legislation, we’ve failed to recognize a few other important food and drink bills working their way through the Texas Legislature right now. There are a few worth watching, particularly if you like farm-fresh goods. House Bill 46, filled by Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van),…

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Community Cooks Event at Paul Quinn College, an annual garden-setting feast where some of the best chefs in Dallas pitch in to help out with a fantastic cause. See also: – – The Students Behind The We Over Me Farm at Paul…

For all of you hard-core McDonald’s enthusiasts trying to watch your waistline, we’ve got great news. This might be the year you don’t have to buy bigger pants, because on April 22 McDonald’s will introduce a yolk-less McMuffin. According to The Daily Meal, this new sandwich is called the Egg…

There’s something a bit charming about the Irish. Maybe it has to do with the rich, sometimes mystical, elements of their culture. Like leprechauns, a penchant for being a tad hotheaded, folk songs that can bring everyone in a bar to tears, and Jameson, of course. See also: – Your…

Each week (or thereabout) we ask a local chef three burning questions about their favorite culinary reads, food shames and best (or worst) meals. Today we chat with the proprietress of Sissy’s Southern Kitchen and Bar, Lisa Garza, who has small library of cookbooks, but swears off some foods. What…

This week is a doozy. Students are either starting or ending spring break, there’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Savor Dallas, blossoming farmers markets and (thankfully) ambitious chefs. What to do? What to do? Let’s evaluate the options. See also: 10-Point Plan for St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 14 Savor Dallas…

This year the luck of the Irish is upon us in glorious fashion. The real St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday, but we prefer to do things like parades and concerts on Saturdays, so we get two days of celebration! Here’s your 10-point, two-day plan: Saturday morning Well, of course,…

Craft brewers had one week to reach a compromise with the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas (WBDT) regarding five pieces of legislation recently introduced through Senate Committee on Business and Commerce. Senate bills 515, 516, 517 and 518 were a set of bills carefully crafted after a year of work,…

Mark one down in the win column for Kari Gates of Plano. Actually, mark one down for all of Plano. Regardless of who gets the win, Gates is proof that sometimes determined persistence does payoff. And because of that, Plano will soon have its very own farmers market. Under new…

Austin-based Whole Foods Market has announced that by 2018 all products in U.S. stores must be labeled to indicate if they contain any genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This move by the natural and organic foods retailer marks the biggest step in a growing movement led by consumers and various activist…

The Austin-based nonprofit group Texans for Public Justice must enjoy a cold beer at the end of each working day. They’ve been watching the package of beer-related bills at the state capital and on Thursday completed a thorough investigation into the money behind big beer. It’s quite the read. See…

Since Il Cane Rosso opened in Deep Ellum in 2011, it has been one of Dallas’ favorite pizza spots. Guy Fieri even made a stop there for an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, which made the wait lines for authentic Neapolitan pizza even longer. As reported last week, owner…