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…
Drumroll starts low … crescendo … aaaaaaaand big cymbal crash! The new Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos have arrived! Actually, to steal the punch from the cymbal crash, it was available yesterday. You just had to know to ask for it, which I did because I live on the edge…
In this new feature, each week (or thereabout) we’ll ask a local chef three burning questions about their favorite culinary reads, food shames and greatest (or worst) meals. Today the new executive chef at Village Marquee, Andre Natera, tells us about an unfortunate queso incident and his love for Weinerschnitzel…
On Tuesday morning the Business and Commerce Committee convened at the capitol in Austin to discuss, among other things, the future of beer in the state of Texas. In the front of the room, some of Texas’ most powerful state senators sat behind their nameplates at a long curved table…
The Dallas dining and beer scene is hopping, but don’t let that distract you too much because there’s a cooking class tonight that you really shouldn’t miss. No time to dilly-dally, let’s get to it: Wednesday, March 6 Co-author of the cookbook Bouchon Bakery, Sebastien Rouxel, is hosting a demonstration…
Boca Chica Tapas & Tequila recently opened above the old Bailey’s Prime Plus space at the Shops at Park Lane. Designed by the always-swank Plan B Group, this spot specializes in stiff drinks and modern (yet, sometimes ancient) Mexican fare. This little mouth is the latest footprint from Restaurants America,…
And you thought nothing exciting was going to happen this week. Silly you! Whataburger has brought back a limited batch of its spicy ketchup. So, rent a U-Haul and find the keys to the storage unit, it’s time to stockpile. Last year I interviewed chef John Kleifgen, who was at…
With the recent boom in North Texas craft brewing, a handful of Dallas restaurants have tackled the movement by offering things like beer dinners, tap takeovers and launch parties. Well, now Dallas is about to get its first restaurant that has put craft beer first. LUCK is a craft beer…
Last Friday was the official dooms day for plastic bags in Austin. The City Council passed a measure that banned retail-level, thin, single-use bags more than a year ago, giving shoppers and store owners time to find alternative ways to get their goods home. See also: – If Dallas Wants…
Five bills have recently been introduced in the Legislature that would affect the business of craft beer in the state of Texas. Four are good for the business of craft brewing. One is not-so-good. This coming Tuesday, March 5, the Business and Commerce Committee will meet at 8 a.m. to…
This Saturday Henry’s Tavern in Plano is hosting a Delete Blood Cancer event from 1 to 4 p.m. for a local boy, Aidan Petereson, who was recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. Guests are encouraged to get swabbed and tested for transplant compatibility and…
Dallas certainly knows it’s way around a brunch. What use to be an occasion-driven affair, has taken on the role of a more casual, sobering three-hour revival. With Dallas’ always-expanding restaurant population, here are some new spots you should consider. Jack’s Southern Comfort Food There’s one (really important) key word…
Local craft brewers Armadillo Ale Works will pour their first official beer at Oak Street Drafthouse in Denton this Friday. See also: – Armadillo Ale Works to Brew at DEBC, Despite No Good Armadillo Stories Founders Yianna Arestis and Bobby Mullins have been brewing under the tutelage of the state’s…
Plano-based Frito-Lay continues its flavor-palooza with new beer-battered onion ring flavored Ruffles, said to offer “guys the ultimate party snack.” Sorry, ladies. You just have to stick to plain ol’ Ruffles with ridges. Ruffles MAX beer-battered onion rings complements any tailgating party or guys’ weekend and is available nationwide for…
Jay Jerrier of Il Cane Rosso is caving into a little conformist pressure (but, not really). D Magazine broke the story Tuesday that he’s working on a new pizza spot that will make his haters happy (although, probably not really all of them). Not to be confused with second installment…
This week in Dallas dining, Les Dames d’Escoffier host their annual fundraising event, Dr. Suess gets a birthday brunch and several local brewers invite you out to imbibe in local beer. Wednesday, February 27 If you’ve ever wondered what all the beers from Deep Ellum Brewing Co. look like lined…
In January we all learned that former Top Chef contestant, Tiffany Derry, excused herself from the cooking duties at Private | Social. It appears the restaurant owners used Derry’s departure as an opportunity for a bit of reinvention. This trendy spot on McKinney Avenue has tweaked its name, hired a…
Yesterday Anthony Bourdain hosted a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything), which is an online Q&A with little editing or interference and just a few guidelines for etiquette, which are primarily enforced through a voting system. In general, anyone can lob a question and usually the answers are pretty candid. But,…
