A First Look at Another New Italian Restaurant Downtown: Partenope

Opening an Italian restaurant in Dallas is tough. If there is any one cuisine that has almost every corner of every niche filled, it’s Italian food. From mom-and-pop spaghetti shops all the way to fine dining, finding a voice that sets one apart can be daunting. For Partenope Ristorante in downtown…

Esteemed Dallas Chefs Rally for Recovery at an Upcoming Foodie Fundraiser

Dozens of Dallas’ top chefs are banding together again for the AllStar Chef Classic, an annual fundraiser benefiting Dallas 24 Hour Club. It’s a foodie party paradise all for a cause. Proceeds from the event provide lifesaving support for people in Dallas experiencing homelessness and dealing with substance and/or alcohol…

First Look: The Bar Formerly Known as Izkina Goes Global

It’s been a tumultuous couple of months at the Deep Ellum Hostel. First, its bar, Izkina, was visited by a writer from the national magazine Bon Appétit, and the publication’s photographers came by to shoot Izkina’s food. Then the bar suddenly closed and announced that it would be remodeled and…

Beyond vs. Impossible Burgers: Comparing Fake Meat

Going plant-based is becoming a whole lot easier. At bars, restaurants and burger chains across the nation, more meatless options are available. Granted, many restaurants have had black bean and veggie options for burgers for decades, but new plant-based proteins allow vegans, vegetarians and those curious about a plant-based diet…

Oktoberfest Season Kicks Off in Addison

This is a fantastic time of year. Maybe you’re the type who rushes to the Starbucks drive-thru when the pumpkin spice latte comes out. Perhaps you’re one who starts wearing sweaters when we finally escape from triple digits. It could be you’re one who’s stoked for the State Fair of…

Scale The Heights for Tasty, Fresh Weekday Breakfast

Being able to enjoy breakfast during the week is a treat that doesn’t come around too often — not just sitting at the table and having a few eggs and a glass of juice, but going out somewhere. A bit of extra time on a workday morning is not something…

The Best Bites from Smoked BBQ Fest Dallas 2019

Now in its sixth year, Smoked BBQ Festival has become one of the can’t-miss food festivals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The pitmasters in attendance are a veritable who’s-who of barbecue, not just from our area, but from all across Texas. If we had any sense of shame, we’d be…

How Billy Can Can Creates One Unforgettable Burger

No offense to American cheese, but the slice of yellow doesn’t win every time. Don’t get us wrong. It’s a perfect bit of yellow creaminess. American cheese melts as expertly as a Salvador Dali clock. Your eyes swirl as you take a bite. None of that means it gets to…