When Frank and Ann Todora opened the Parkit Market 50 years ago at the corner of Greenville Avenue and University, it was mostly surrounded by pastures. Greenville was a small, two-lane road and what is now Central Expressway was even smaller. There was one lone power line running down Greenville,…
The White Rock Local Market springs back to life this weekend after hibernating for our quasi-winter. If you’re looking for fresh, local produce and culinary goods of all kinds, where you can literally put names to faces, this is possibly the best place in the city to do so. “White…
This Saturday, March 10, Sigel’s at 3209 N. Fitzhugh St. is hosting TexasFest, a thirst-quenching celebration of Texas craft beer, spirits and wine from 1-4 p.m. Reps from about 20 different Texas breweries, distilleries and wineries will all be there with samples and smart answers to your all your burning…
Yesterday when my Greenling box arrived, it had a little surprise, which they randomly throw in every now and then. Among the turnips, beets and kale was a small container of Three Happy Cows caramel milk spread, or as it’s commonly known in these parts (because it rolls off the…
See that “repurposed wood” wall back there? It’s awesome, right? I love those. In front of it is Will Ferrell, who was at Sundown at Granada Wednesday promoting his new film, Casa de Mi Padre, which opens March 16. Word from the lucky few that were invited to the junket…
Eater Dallas posted a fascinating story of what happens when a highly irate burger guy uses Twitter to release his anger. He really should try a different method, like what we used to tell my coach in high school, “In with the good air [inhale], out the bad air [exhale].”…
In a press release, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack added, “… our MyPlate symbol is a simple reminder to think before we eat.” The USDA has teamed up with more than 6,000 MyPlate Community and National Strategic Partners in this effort, and they are all committed to promoting the 2010 Dietary…
Walking towards the back of Marquee to interview Tre Wilcox, I spot him having a rather intense conversation with a guy in a suit about the menu. I grab a seat in a plush booth and wait. No more than a minute later he starts to walk over, but gets…
Jason Kosmas found his calling in booze while tending bar in New York City at Pravada, Employees Only and Macao Trading Co, the last two of which he co-owns. He’s also penned two books, You Didn’t Hear it From Us, and Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined…
Today Food & Wine magazine announced that two Dallas chefs have been included in the People’s Best New Chef program, which is designed to recognize up-and-coming chefs who have run their own kitchens for no more than five years. Tre Wilcox at Marquee Grill & Bar in Highland Park Village…
Recently I got to take a spin around Goghee To Go Korean BBQ Tacos. When this spot opened at 2222 Inwood Road last year, we talked about it here and there, but we figured we’d revisit to see how they’re settling in after a year. And from reading those previous…
You’ve likely noticed a vexing pattern in a particular genre of movies lately. The plots always suggest post-apocalyptic worlds where greed and gluttony have trumped Mother Nature. The culprit of these films is mankind’s self-indulgence and detached ignorance. And while technology and fabrication are applied as a band-aid to mask…
Years ago, when Matt McCallister was still working at Stephan Pyles, he would visit farms looking for new local products to source. Often his treks would conjure up something interesting, and he’d relay the stories to his wife, Iris. “Matt would meet these farmers,” Iris said, “and then tell me…
CampO Modern Country Bistro is officially serving brunch on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The European- and Latin American- inspired menu harkens to a few classics in both food and booze. Brunch mains include a Croque-Monsieur 1910, tortas (photo below) and house-cured mortadella served with poached egg. Sides…
There has been an steady stream of new food trucks in the DFW area recently. And it seems the scene is, for the most part, taking shape. Last weekend both Dallas and Fort Worth hosted food truck parks or parties and customers kept the meals on wheels busy. A few…
On Tuesday we reported that Chop House Burger opened on Main Street in Dallas. The first comment on the post asked if this spot was related to Chop House Burgers in Arlington and went on to congratulate them on expansion. Soon after clarifying that these two places with almost identical…
Originally from Williamsburg, Virginia, Chef David Trubenbach got his first job at an IHOP when he was 17 as a way to save money for a car. However, it turned out to be the beginning of culinary career. After high school he enrolled at Johnson and Wales and from there…
When the weather drops below 50, most honeybees cluster in the hive. So with winter (technically) upon us, there aren’t a lot of bees buzzing around right now. But, when you meet with Brandon and Susan Pollard of the Texas Honeybee Guild, there’s no telling what bees will do. The…
Since naughty chef Blythe Beck left Central 214 last fall, she promised to resurface soon with her own personal project. Well, this weekend via her Facebook page she finally spilled the beans. “Show Me Your America” is the name of the venture, and the aim is to tell the story…
It’s National Pancake Day. Sort of like when it was National Tater Tot Day at the Ore-Ida factory a while back. Actually, according to one website, February 28 is National Chocolate Soufflé Day and yesterday was Kahlua Day (can’t believe I missed that). Everyday is something. (Heads up: Frozen Food…
Sam and Kathy Vergos, whose family also owns Original Market Diner on Harry Hines and the Circle Grill on Buckner, have opened a new spot, Better Burgers, at the southwest corner of Lemmon Avenue and Inwood Road. The menu has the standard sandwiches, like a single, double, chicken, mushroom, BLT…
Charlie Papaceno, originally from Warwick, New York, opened the Windmill Lounge with his partner Louise six years ago. In that time, they’ve both garnered reputations for making honest, strong drinks. At their little dive bar on Maple, DART trains speed over the bridge just outside, the deer above the bar…
