If you’ve spent any time at the coffee counter at Ascension, you’ve likely noticed the large glass contraption that sits just behind the register. It looks a little like a science experiment, with an upper reservoir that holds chilled water, a middle section that holds coffee beans, a cascading spiral…
Earlier this year, I wrote about a makeshift drink served at Ascension that makes use of Guinness and espresso. The combination results in a caffeinated beer drink that puts Red Bull and vodka to shame. Still it’s not on the menu, and it never got a name. Russell Hayward, who…
Jack’s Burger Truck, also called the Munchie Mobile, is in town, and you might be like, “Yeah? So what? I can go to Jack in the Box anytime my little clogged heart wants.” Well, burgers from Jack’s truck are free. On Friday the truck will be passing out free Jumbo…
Thursday, April 4 Garden Café will host Freedom Through Food, a small gathering of local sustainable food and gardening activists, including Suzie Marshall of GROW North Texas. Chef Chad Houser and Graham Dodds will be cooking at the event, which starts at 5:45 p.m. Scott Reitz got more details earlier…
According to Eater a suspended coffee trend is going viral on social media. The practice allows any customer at a Starbucks to buy a “suspended” coffee drink to leave at the counter. Those less fortunate can then come in and if there’s a drink available it’s theirs. Whether or not…
A new wine venue unlike any other in Dallas, Wine Poste (2001 Irving Blvd., Ste. 145), has opened in the burgeoning Design District. James Jordan, a local wine industry veteran of 30 years, and Matthew Thompson, a certified sommelier and wine writer, are leading the charge in this new concept…
News broke earlier today that Randall Copeland, chef at the celebrated suburban restaurant Ava, died this morning at the age of 39. Culture Map is reporting the chef died in his sleep and the cause of death is still unknown. Copeland worked alongside Graham Dodds at Bolsa when it first…
I’m quite certain that an expat straight from England would scoff at this entire blog post, but it needs to be said. Ten Bells has a damn fine full breakfast on its weekend brunch menu. Let’s clear up a few things quickly for the sake of discussion. Yes, the tomatoes…
April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Last year this day was cold and dreary. I remember because an editor at a high-end culinary magazine wrote and article about her best PB&J, and I remember it was toasted. I thought she had gone and taken something really simple…
Two weeks ago we told you about a guerrilla gardener and his request that we all go out and plant some shit. This week it only seems proper that we point out an event at the Garden Cafe that can help you get started. See also: – The City of…
Remember my old buddy Finn? She rode down to Texas with me from D.C. after I let her know I wanted to take a job with the Observer. I feel like kind of a jerk — I haven’t really given her all the doggy bags I promised her that would…
Last week news came out that Brady Williams, the sous chef at FT-33, would be leaving the restaurant. Williams was replaced by Bradford Hodgkins, who previously worked with chef/owner Matt McCallister at Stephen Pyles. I talked to Williams over email about his departure and he told me it was strictly…
I have mixed feelings about April Fool’s Day, primarily on account of my older brother, who sort of scarred me for life. I’ll never be able to trust anyone on this first day of April. Even a previous story this morning about Snuffer’s on Greenville closing for a rebuild had…
Another month has come and gone and with it a handful of restaurants have opened and closed. Read on for the full list of restaurants happenings in March, and be sure to share tips about new and/or dead restaurants in the comments section below or at dish@dallasobserver.com. Openings: Victoria’s Mexican…
The original Snuffer’s location at 3526 Greenville Ave. is going away soon. But, not to worry your little cheddar fries-laced arteries. The old spot is coming down so a new spot can go up. Late Sunday night Snuffer’s announced via their Facebook page plans to rebuild: “In March 1978 we…
I stopped into the see the Spiceman the other day to pick up a dime bag. No, not that kind — I assure you Mr. Spicer is a law-abiding, upstanding citizen. He just packages mushrooms meant for recreational consumption in a vaguely illicit manner. If you’re new to the Spiceman’s…
I know it’s been pretty chilly and gray out there, but I can assure you, the lettuce and asparagus and spring onions are all celebrating the coming season. If you don’t have plans to visit a farmers market, you should make them. Don’t shut down your computer yet though. We’ve…
Last year it wasn’t until 10 p.m. the night before Easter Sunday that I remembered it was absolutely definitely time to round up some Peeps and chocolate peanut butter eggs to fill baskets, which is partially on account of me not wanting to spend money on things that will be…
Recently, we were contacted by Sara Blankenship’s dog Eli, a German shepherd mix about the Greyhound Adoption League of Texas’ fundraiser at the Gin Mill this weekend, called Yappy Hour. Like so many dogs out there, he was looking for a little publicity for the event. Here’s our exchange: Listen,…
Last year I penned an ode about tailgating on Opening Day at the Ballpark in Arlington. We didn’t have tickets to the game, so tailgating was as close as we could get. Minus the unexpected fly over by the loudest machines on planet Earth, it was amazing. Well, yeah, don’t…
Well, I finally made it to Babe’s. What kind of food critic lives in Dallas for nearly two years and doesn’t check out the chicken fried steak blessed by Sam Sifton himself? I didn’t stop by the Roanoke location like the former New York Times food critic recommended, but I…
If you’re a human with a computer or maybe just a smartphone or maybe just a head with a brain inside of it, you are likely privy to the Defense of Marriage Act and the Supreme Court hearings this week. Or maybe you changed your profile picture because UGH, SUPREME…
