String of Burger King Robberies Plagues Oak Cliff

This is a stickup, see? At least that’s what I picture the guy saying. The Oak Cliff Advocate is reporting that a gunman has held up five local Burger King restaurants. Dallas police robbery detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved and have…

First Look: Queenie’s Steakhouse Brings Sexy Back to Denton

Love Shack of Denton and its glorious Bigfat-burgers-with-a-bigfat-egg-on-top were laid to rest in October when Tim Love decided to close the doors and revamp the space with visions of dry-aged steak and white tablecloths dancing in his head. Fast forward to now and Queenie’s steakhouse (115 E. Hickory St.) is…

Farmers Market Report: Texas Worm Ranch’s Swiss Chard

I hope you didn’t miss the farmers markets this weekend. While this year’s season is still in its infancy, plenty of beautiful vegetables are sprouting at nearby farms. Greens are king right now, and this Swiss chard is a great example of garden fresh produce that beats anything you can…

Henry’s Ice Cream: Yes. This.

You don’t walk into Henry’s Ice Cream in Plano by accident. Plano is far. You’re here on purpose. On a mission. And because you made the pilgrimage all the way out here, your expectations are stupid high. Your toddler stares at neon signage of Henry’s Ice Cream and thinks to…

Modern Farmer Has Launched and is Ready for You to Devour

Modern Farmer, a new quarterly print magazine that will hit the stands on April 15, has just recently launched an online site. The publication and site aims to cover a wide breadth of issues like the farm-to-plate movement, sustainability, global food issues, farming, chicken coops, legislation and, occasionally, photos of…

Hooray Pecan Pie: The Official State Pie Of Texas

I have made exactly two pecan pies my entire life. You’re looking at them. Truth be told it’s all that high-fructose corn syrup most recipes call for that keeps me from baking them more often. That just may have to change though, now that pecan pies are the official state…

Here Are Four Food Pioneers Who Just Might Inspire You

Gloomy weather got you down? Need a heart-warming pick-me-up? Check out this video produced by the Natural Resource Defense Council. It highlights the four recent recipients of this year’s Growing Green Awards — an annual celebration of some pretty special food people. One of them you’ll know for sure, or…

Restaurant Ava in Rockwall Has Closed

Earlier this week, Scott Reitz reported on the very untimely passing of chef and restaurateur Randall Copeland. Last night, Teresa Gubbins at Culture Map reported that after one last dinner service for friends and family to commemorate Copeland’s passing, Restaurant Ava has permanently closed. Copeland certainly seemed to share a…

Craft Beer Fans Rejoice With Two Big Events

Two major local beer events are slated for the next ten days that beer drinkers of all shapes, sizes and manner will certainly be excited about. The Big Texas Beer Fest is Saturday at the Fair Park Automobile Building, where 100 different breweries, including 20 from Texas, will be pouring…