Night Moves: Who Are You Supposed To Be?

We’d really like to hear the thinking behind some of the costume choices our nightlife photographers caught out in Dallas last weekend.Why do I always wait till Halloween night to come up with a costume? Thank god I’ve got this green body stocking, matching mask and blue running shoes. [Always…

Over the Weekend: The Pogues at the House of Blues

The Pogues and Justin Townes EarleThe House of BluesFriday, October 30, 2009Better than: any other pretense for self-destruction this Halloween weekend. For most of the show, the argument behind me simmered at a level of quiet disagreement–a nudge into the crowd, a quick tug of restraint and a few words…

Review and Gallery: C.T.’s Real Deal BBQ

In this week’s issue of the Observer, Dave gets his fill of southern surf ‘n’ turf at C.T.’s Real Deal BBQ, where bail bondsman-turned-restaurateur Corey Toney’s scrap with the city over renovations seems like small news next to the fried catfish and hickory-smoked meats.For more extreme meat close-ups, with sides…

Sons of the Shining Star

Ma’am, I’m sure your son has worked very hard to be the most-feared power hitter in Highland Park. Sir, your son’s curveball is the toast of Plano Senior High, and I won’t begrudge you that. But please recognize that this week, when players from the Puerto Rico Baseball High School…

Night Moves: Excuses the Clown

While a parade of wigs-only costumes strolled up Cedar Springs Saturday night, Excuses hosted a “Wiggin’ Out” party (cheap cover for wearing a wig plus other clothing). DJ Walker spun downstairs, with Slider Jack, Planet Doobias and Dragon Lazer upstairs.Check out more shots from this corner of Dallas’ pre-Halloween party…

A Halloween Party Retrospective, In Two Parts

Halloween’s still a few days off, but last weekend there were plenty of chances to take the costume for a spin, especially for zombies in Deep Ellum last night, and for every other thing you can imagine (and a few you might rather not) Saturday night in Oak Lawn.Get a…

Review and Gallery: York Street

This week Dave visits York Street in East Dallas, where Sharon Hage bucks tradition across the board, from the restaurant’s location and signage, right on into the kitchen.For a three-course feast for the eyes (four, if that thing on the wall does anything for you), check out Sara Kerens’ work…

Night Moves: Just Do Anything

Halloween came early last weekend, even if the clubs were filled up Friday with people dressed like they’re back in college. The scene at Carpe Diem was long on Authentic wear while DJ Inzo and DJ Hex spun in the downtown club. Saturday night our nightlife squad stopped by the…

Picture Show: Texas Guitar Show World Record Attempt

Blame it on the last weekend of the fair, clear skies after weeks of rain, and this down economy, but Saturday’s attempt to top 1,800 guitarists strumming to the same tune in the same room came up far short of the record set in Luckenbach this summer. But Texas Guitar…

Mullet Over

If you’ve already checked out Justin Terveen’s fine work from the fair’s last day, then you’ll be no stranger to this particular animal, this… mullet? Well, maybe, but the front side of this haircut is no place for business.Call it what you want, it’s going to be a long year…

Review and Gallery: Dragonfly

If you haven’t caught it already on a street corner near you, check out Dave’s column in this week’s paper, with his take on Dragonfly, the classy spot at the Hotel Zaza that’s easily got the best “No shoes, no shirt, no service” sign in town. Appearances count at Dragonfly,…

Night Moves: Night of the Jackal

Dub Assembly’s party Friday night at the Green Elephant featured a trio of visiting guest DJs: New York’s I-Cue from Ne, Dread Foxx from Port Arthur, and Maneesh the Twister from San Francisco, all playing dubstep and drum and bass tracks. Check out the event poster after the jump, and…

Gallery and Review: Urbino Pizza e Pasta

This week Dave visits Henderson Avenue’s new Urbino Pizza e Pasta, where owner David Pedack delivers to his neighbors in an electric ZAP car, but the friendly waitstaff make a visit in person worthwhile.For a look around the new place, including that special place in the kitchen where pizzas come…