Just before Christmas, I chatted with Jan Pruitt, the chief executive officer of the North Texas Food Bank. We had an interesting conversation about the misconceptions of hunger and how food distribution has grown 300 percent over the past 15 years. Pruitt also talked about the food bank’s goal of…
As we’re well into the Lenten season, I’m sure many of you are looking for a Friday fish hook up. I’m not positive why Catholics adhere to a pescatarian diet on Fridays, and after a quick search, there’s certainly a lot of bickering about it. But, it really doesn’t matter…
On the Season Finale of Top Chef: Seattle, they told us that the season finale would be a two-part season finale. I swear, this season won’t die, you guys. At least the photographers at Bravo keep getting “I’m farting” pictures of Tom Colicchio. Everyone likes those. Enjoy…
Last night when Ten Bells Tavern posted about late night ramen this coming Saturday night, I actually had to clarify exactly what they meant. “Like, real ramen?” Yes, real ramen. See also: – Ten Best Bars Serving the Best Bar Food This could be perfect. Great perhaps. Ten Bells Tavern…
I went on a previous trip to Fort Worth where I hit three places in a day, but against everyone’s better advice I ignored Angelo’s Bar-B-Que, on the wonderfully named White Settlement Road. On Saturday I put that right. Why couldn’t they just drop the White from White Settlement Road?…
I kind of wanted to hate John Tesar for putting his fine-dining seafood restaurant in the middle of the Preston Center. While the people that live nearby are no doubt grateful, I don’t like driving that far to park near a DSW and look out the window at a guy…
If you ask chef John Tesar why he named his restaurant after the tool, he’ll tell you “a spoon is the only kitchen utensil you can’t live without.” He has a point. It’s hard to do anything with liquid in a kitchen without the dished characteristic that makes a spoon…
Have you read Gizmodo’s latest ode to the “Big D?” They just published the details of the third leg of their trip, which was sponsored by Knob Creek® and featured Seattle, San Fransisco and most recently Dallas. While it’s nice to be complimented by just about anyone, I’m worried the…
If you ever lay awake at night and ponder barbecue joints, or if you plot weekends based on slices of smoky brisket and spicy sausage, then you should definitely meet Foodways Texas. You could be a match made in meat heaven. Foodways Texas is a group of chefs, journalists, scholars…
From high-end whiskey tastings to lowbrow beer dinners, the Dallas culinary scene is perforating at the seams with things to do. From Scotch tastings to barbecue blow outs, there’s something for everyone. You can go with this or you can go with that. It’s your call. Wednesday, February 20 Today…
Rosemont, restauranteur Tracy Miller’s ode to casual but elegant breakfast and lunch, appears to have closed. A source tells City of Ate that the staff was informed yesterday that the restaurant would cease operations immediately. Miller couldn’t be reached for comment this morning, but the restaurant is locked, unlit and…
The Maker’s Mark story keeps unfolding like onion layers. The Washington Post published an article Monday that delves a little deeper into the cooperate decision to lower the proof of their popular bourbon. See also: – Makers Mark Raids the Family Liquor Cabinet – Maker’s Mark Has Changed its Mind…
Cream Tea. It’s very important to British people. That’s why I capitalized each of the two delightful words that make it up. It’s also extremely straightforward. Upon possession of English Breakfast Tea (which we just call “tea”) and acquisition of a scone (I’m not sure what level I need to…
Just when you think there can’t possibly be another Sharon Hage designed restaurant, the former York Street chef cranks out another. The next goes by the name The Lot and will open February 25 on a two-acre lot where Gaston Avenue and East Grand Avenue meet up with Garland Road…
Deep Ellum Urban Gardens (DUG), the small community garden that greets travelers from the west when they arrive in Deep Ellum, is now taking applications for 4-by-4-foot garden plots. This project, which is part of the Deep Ellum Community Association, was funded with the help of the local community though…
The nominations for the James Beard Foundation Awards were just announced, and Dallas: You’re looking pretty good. Seven chefs and restaurants have been named as some of the country’s best for service, food and bar and wine programs. Last year I called the list of nominees a total snooze as…
Yesterday morning Eric Nicholson uncovered the plan for the redevelopment of the Dallas Farmers Market. The package will be presented to the City Council tomorrow, February 20, at 1 p.m. See also: – The City Finally Revealed Plans For a Privatized Farmers Market If you don’t feel like reading through…
Huddle around and take a knee. So, Taco Bell has this new Cool Ranch taco shell coming out on March 7, which we’ve told you about. Well, last Friday Taco Bell had a super-special-secret early tasting of the new tacos at a flower shop in New York City. People “in…
It’s been haunting me for weeks now. The memory of perfect pastrami, tucked between two slices of perfectly toasted rye, with sharp mustard that had a serious bite. I’ve sampled a number of different house-cured deli meats around Dallas, and many of them have been pretty good, but this sandwich,…
Chef and founder of Twisted Root Burger Co., Jason Boso, has concocted a new craft cocktail for his restaurants that taps into a slowly emerging trend around the country. Boso worked with bar man Jason Kosmas to develop a drink called the Twisted Mule, which is a combo-play on an…
Perhaps the multimedia department over at BK took Presidents’ Day off. Or, even more possible, this is the best marketing idea Burger King has had in a decade (outside of that bacon sundae). Update: In a shocking turn of events, Burger King’s Twitter feed has been suspended…
I’m doing you a flavor favor. You’re welcome. I work on commission though, so accordingly, I’ll need you all to send me a dollar. This is a steal because I’ve saved you at least $6, which is almost two gallons of gas that could get you out to Joe Pool…
