This Friday, June 19, marks the 155th anniversary of Emancipation Day in Texas, when in 1865 Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston proclaiming that all enslaved people in Texas were free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation declared that slaves in rebellious states were free on Jan. 1,…
Bowen House, our favorite neighborhood cocktail den, just released their new menu. Ironically, one of my favorites is their Darkest Hour.
The Dallas Observer ran a story Wednesday about restaurants temporarily closing after their employees tested positive for COVID-19. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread through the reopening state of Texas, this seems to be happening more — more restaurants announced closing between that story’s filing and publishing. So we’ll…
Good to Go is a column where our food writers explore Dallas’ restaurant scene through takeout orders, delivery boxes and reheated leftovers. On a recent Saturday night, people leaned against their cars, scrolling through their phones as music played in the background, waiting for their orders outside Hershey’s Palace in…
The long-awaited Invasion restaurant has arrived in Old East Dallas. The people behind Invasion had to push back their opening, which was originally planned for last spring, because of COVID-19. Now, they’re serving burgers, sandwiches, wings and other treats in a quick, easy manner. Invasion is a small, simple space…
So working from home might have some of us sleeping in a bit. After all, you can wake up and roll straight to your computer to work, if you’re fortunate enough. If running on a trail isn’t getting you up earlier, or you don’t have a kiddo or spouse requiring…
Dallas restaurants — or rather all restaurants — are precariously navigating uncharted territory. The National Restaurant Association released some distressing numbers this week: The food service industry is predicted to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020, and more than eight million restaurant workers are unemployed. All the while, Dallas County reported its…
Good to Go is a column where our food writers explore Dallas’ restaurant scene through takeout orders, delivery boxes and reheated leftovers. Properly cooked rice mixed with well-seasoned protein, a flavorful sauce and a medium egg may be the comfort food we could all use right now. This was recently…
Revolver Taco Lounge has long been two restaurants in one: a casual taco counter in the front and a formal, reservations-only tasting of traditional Mexican foods in the back. That double identity as a hangout spot and a fine-dining destination is part of the reason this author has, in the…
Good to Go is a column where our food writers explore Dallas’ restaurant scene through takeout orders, delivery boxes and reheated leftovers. The arrival of coronavirus, and the subsequent cancelation of just about every event in Dallas, sent many pop-up food organizations into a panic. But not the Nepali dumpling…
Mia’s holds a special spot in many bellies and hearts across Dallas. Specifically, the spot reserved for good Tex-Mex. The mom-and-pop restaurant originally opened in 1981 and has garnered a solid following for their classic dishes of nachos, enchiladas and brisket tacos. The service is quick and polite, and the…
Gov. Greg Abbott has allowed restaurants and bars to open at 75% percent capacity. While many people are still taking precautionary measures because of COVID-19, many service industry employees are happy to return to work. Still, there is much to be done within the community, and many restaurants are remaining…
The latest addition to the Statler Hotel is a fast-casual Italian joint paying tribute to the meatball. Sfereco, which means “sphere” in Esperanto, offers a selection of meatballs, pastas, pizzas and sandwiches. On the inside of Sfereco, guests will find a few tables to sit and bar-style seating along the…
What do you give the person who already has everything, namely you? Scratch-offs are always fun, but Dad already hit the lotto once when he was gifted you. Alas, you can’t show up empty handed. What Dad really wants is time with you! And maybe between y’all is the…
Good to Go is a column where our food writers explore Dallas’ restaurant scene through takeout orders, delivery boxes and reheated leftovers. We all know Revolver Taco Lounge has some of the best tacos in town. I’m not into over-hyping the already hyped, but with all that’s going on right…
There’s a new spot for tacos in North Dallas. At Public Taco, guests can order from a diverse menu inspired by cuisines from around the world. Public Taco, located at Preston Road and Royal Lane, is the brainchild of Joon Choe, who founded FreshFin Poke on Lower Greenville. After that…
Val’s Cheesecakes owner Valery Jean-Bart serves satisfying goods to people in memory of his late mother. He’s used social media just as other establishments do, to promote the brand, inform people of new items and acquire new customers. But this week, he decided to change that. “I have resisted, for…
The raw plywood boards got pulled from the windows. In the days prior, Omar Yeefoon’s restaurant looked like it was in storm-prep mode: The glass was protected, the doors were locked, and, inside, the stools and booths sparkled from sterilization. He had already parted ways with his chef, faced a…
In this combustible moment of national reckoning, restaurants and culinary leaders across the United States are being held accountable for incidents of racism. They are also facing the tricky balancing act of determining what punishment fits what crime — and whether the alleged misconduct really took place. That balancing act…
Chef Peja Krstic had planned to open the second location of Mot Hai Ba in March. We all know why that didn’t happen. Yet another effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the opening was delayed. But as of this week, the doors have opened (softly, anyway) at the Victory Park spot…
There’s a lot more going on right now than chicken. But there is also chicken going on. Richardson-based Golden Chick noticed that many of us spent the latter part of last year focused on fast food chicken sandwiches. In art, originality counts for a lot, but in fast food it…
This month, Dallas-native rapper Post Malone is launching a new French rosé, alongside music manager Dre London and entrepreneur James Morrissey of Global Brand Equities. Maison No. 9 is largely inspired by Morrisey’s time in Provence. Malone chose the name after his favorite tarot card, the Nine of Swords, which is believed…
