This Friday March, 1 the Addison location of popular chain The Melting Pot announced its permanent closure. A news release blames “financial reasons independent of the business that prevent the current franchisees from continuing to operate the restaurant.” Approximately 35 employees were notified of the closure before the news release…
When I reviewed Sakhuu last year, it was the service that stood out the most from my dining experiences (though those stuffed chicken wings come in at a very close second place). Kyla Phomsavanh is one of the nicest chefs I’ve met since reviewing restaurants in Dallas, and his personality…
Last Friday was the official dooms day for plastic bags in Austin. The City Council passed a measure that banned retail-level, thin, single-use bags more than a year ago, giving shoppers and store owners time to find alternative ways to get their goods home. See also: – If Dallas Wants…
When the sun first shone on Lakeside Baptist Church this past Saturday it was 33 degrees outside. And even though it warmed up a touch by the time White Rock Local Market opened at 8 a.m., it was hardly perfect outdoor shopping weather. Sarah Perry, a spokesperson for the market…
Another weekend is here. If you need plans be sure to check out Lauren’s picks for food inspired weekend activities. And don’t forget to support your local farmers. White Rock Local Market kicks of the season this Saturday as well. This week I reviewed Outpost American Tavern. The recent spin…
Another busy 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 February, and be sure to share tips about new and/or dead restaurants in the comments section below or at dish@dallasobserver.com. Openings: The…
Five bills have recently been introduced in the Legislature that would affect the business of craft beer in the state of Texas. Four are good for the business of craft brewing. One is not-so-good. This coming Tuesday, March 5, the Business and Commerce Committee will meet at 8 a.m. to…
It appears Taco Bell has a bit of an identity crisis these days. They are trying to turn our eyes into slot machine wheels by making tacos out of Doritos shells, then having the gall to dare Doritos to make an Inception-inspired chip that tastes like a taco that tastes…
Last week, Lauren wrote a blog post covering Jason Kosmas’ decision to keg cocktails for Twisted Root, a move that seemed counter to the popular bartender’s mission of craft cocktail making. This week Details Magazine points to the same trend on a smaller scale: cocktail bars around the country are…
This Saturday Henry’s Tavern in Plano is hosting a Delete Blood Cancer event from 1 to 4 p.m. for a local boy, Aidan Petereson, who was recently diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia, an aggressive form of blood cancer. Guests are encouraged to get swabbed and tested for transplant compatibility and…
Dallas certainly knows it’s way around a brunch. What use to be an occasion-driven affair, has taken on the role of a more casual, sobering three-hour revival. With Dallas’ always-expanding restaurant population, here are some new spots you should consider. Jack’s Southern Comfort Food There’s one (really important) key word…
My first impression of Garden Café was presented by Alice Laussade. I was reading City of Ate, preparing to be the next critic at the Observer, and came across her short story about enjoying a sandwich out on the back patio. It ended in a dual mockingbird chair shit. I’ve…
Without a doubt, John Paul Valverde and his partner Miguel Vicéns have a knack for design. They opened The Bowery last year, and when things didn’t work out they spun the place anew, opening Belly and Trumpet shortly after and completely changing the dining room, menu and concept. See also:…
The Corner Bar is making its attempt to be a gustatory den of the highest order. Skim the menu and you’ll see all the buzzwords you expect to see associated with Dallas’ fine-dining restaurants. Tom Spicer’s greens make multiple appearances, and there are hot dogs from Luscher’s Red Hots. The…
The Top Chef: Seattle season finale was really good last night. Kristen and Brooke competed for the Top Chef title in front of a live audience and had to serve up dishes for the whole audience of 160 people, plus past winners of Top Chef, plus the judges. They were…
Local craft brewers Armadillo Ale Works will pour their first official beer at Oak Street Drafthouse in Denton this Friday. See also: – Armadillo Ale Works to Brew at DEBC, Despite No Good Armadillo Stories Founders Yianna Arestis and Bobby Mullins have been brewing under the tutelage of the state’s…
After a few months off, the White Rock Local Market kicks off the season with the first market at the new location Garland Road at the Lakeside Baptist Church. The East Dallas market is expanding as the Dallas Farmers Market continues to evaluate redevelopment plans for the downtown area. Organizer…
Sometimes a brisket-loving expatriate Brit just needs a taste of home, so we’ve sent our Englishman in BBQ Sauce on a trek to sample Dallas’ version of cream tea. We hope Anglo-American relations will withstand the stress. Deep down, I knew that Maudee’s, with its understanding of appropriate tea and…
John Paul Valverde and his partner Miguel Vicéns have a knack for envisioning and executing compelling spaces. Their design business Coevál Studio kept them busy with color palettes, lighting fixtures and layout before they decided to dive headfirst into the restaurant business itself. They opened Campo Modern Country Bistro and…
Plano-based Frito-Lay continues its flavor-palooza with new beer-battered onion ring flavored Ruffles, said to offer “guys the ultimate party snack.” Sorry, ladies. You just have to stick to plain ol’ Ruffles with ridges. Ruffles MAX beer-battered onion rings complements any tailgating party or guys’ weekend and is available nationwide for…
Last weekend Tizeta Getachew and Yemi Lemma quietly reopened the doors to their brother’s restaurant Desta. The North Dallas Ethiopian restaurant was unexpectedly shuttered when owners Yayehyirad Lemma and Yenenesh Desta were killed in a shooting after an evening shift last summer. See also: -Owners of Desta Shot to Death…
Jay Jerrier of Il Cane Rosso is caving into a little conformist pressure (but, not really). D Magazine broke the story Tuesday that he’s working on a new pizza spot that will make his haters happy (although, probably not really all of them). Not to be confused with second installment…
