If we were to mention a duo named Anderson-Ingram from the 1920s it might invoke thoughts of a Scandinavian vaudeville act. You may be more familiar, however, with this team’s accomplishments than you might think. It was 1921 when restaurateur Walter Anderson met Billy Ingrim from Wichita, Kansas, and expanded…

In the months Jay Jerrier has been operating his guerrilla-style restaurant out of Chocolate Angel, located at Preston and Forest in North Dallas, he knew there would come a day when he would stretch his own wings and venture off for himself to take his love child, Cane Rosso, to…

We have been down this road before. You know — the road of questionable food origins and, more important, what we consider to be the authoritative version of whatever it is we are eating. Be it a cheeseburger, a pizza or a soupy dumpling, we all have thoughts on what…

Delivering Dim Sum after 3:00 – 30 Dealing with my OCD – 20 Surprisingly Decent Dim Sum Delivered – 25 Chuckling cheeseburger remark – 10 Total – 85 J.S. Chen’s Restaurant 240 Legacy Dr. #118, Plano 972.517.2332 It has been a long and unseasonably warm week in the City of…

It has been claimed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day (probably by the egg lobby), and I am not one to disagree. While most of us grew up on Cocoa Puffs and a variety of toaster pastry, it was the Sunday morning breakfast feast that I…

Baja is filled with great valleys, big sand and surf, rich volcanic soil, and even richer cuisine. It’s also the home of Tecate beer and the ever popular fish taco. Although you can find what might be defined loosely as a fish taco throughout the pescado-loving world, and certainly in…

Several weeks back I was dining at Abacus and happened to be seated next to Mr. Dallas, The Dallas Morning News’ man about town. He was tweeting up a storm on his phone, giving his few hundred followers cause to giggle at the odd clothing choice of one of the…

You can tell a great dish or cuisine by the many legends and fuzzy stories surrounding its beginnings. Today, we offer such a meal, one that comes from humble origins and yet has satisfied kings and presidents alike. Biryani is a long-grain rice dish infused with spices, meats and yogurt…

Delectably creamy, nutty and decidedly vegan, the simple plate of hummus has taken its place on mainstream plates across the globe. And why not, the dish is relatively low in fat and calories, and serves our need for detoxifying agents. This is a bonus after a 3-day bender. Nutrition aside,…

Promised Delivery Time: 40 Minutes Actual Delivery Time: 22 minutes Scoring Summary: Beat the clock delivery speed: 20 Easy order taking: 20 Amazing take-away sandwiches: 30 Vast menu choices: 10 Total: 80 It has been a rough week within the confines of the City of Ate. From the beer soaked…

This week a fellow City of Ate friend recounted his experience at Cyclone Anaya’s spurring some debate as to the authenticity of restaurants south of certain Dallas boundaries and quadrants. I personally contend that wonderful restaurants can be found across all city lines as Dallas is chock-full of wonderful dining…

Certain times and events of each year are celebrated with verve and ballyhoo, and crawfish season is no exception. This year the crawfish season came in sober like a lamb, but I have on good faith that it has built up steam in the past few weeks and is in…

Crab cake is official food of the Preakness Stakes for good reason. Just as the Preakness is the second jewel of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, the simple dish of quality crab meat, and little else, is a crown jewel of Maryland. Thought to be another one of these…

Since time immortal or, at least during my stint on this good planet, Wednesdays have been Enchilada Day. As a child in a Dallas public elementary school, we were offered a Wednesday lunch plate made up of corn tortillas, cheese and a simple sauce of chile con carne. Even as…