It’s 7 on a Friday night, and there’s something odd, eerie even, about the Bishop Arts District. There are these things called “pedestrians” here (pronounced “ped-ESS-tree-ans”), moving past crowded patio tables on long, limb-looking contraptions that are strangely devoid of mufflers. Elsewhere people are idling — standing, it’s apparently called…
Two weeks ago we told you how the Arts District Food Truck scene was moving again, this time to the plaza outside the Winspear Opera House. Today I dropped in to see how the trucks are settling into their new location. Five trucks were parked under a cloudy May sky,…
Tomorrow marks 10 days of me doing the cleansing. Here’s what I’ve gathered during my stint. 5. A “foodie cleanse” = a SHIT-TON of work. I like to cook, even love it. But after an average of two hours of cooking every night, I’ve come to realize that nobody can…
Last week Scott reported on a pretty massive-sounding food truck festival coming to the Valley View Mall parking lot May 11 and 12. It sounded suspect, frankly. But after some investigation of the lineup, I can safely say: This one’s worth the trip. A few of Austin’s finest are making…
Jorge Levy and his two sons own Desperados on Greenville and in Garland. The senior Levy, originally from Mexico, is also involved in The Dallas Margarita Society, Savor Mexico, the Greenville Area Business Association and recently won the National Restaurant Association’s Faces of Diversity Award. Most importantly, he’s the guy…
You’re bound to be in Austin at some point this summer. And if you’re not into making reservations at a real restaurant, you’ll probably end up at a food truck or three while you’re there. I love Mighty Cone and the other great spots in the park on South Congress…
There’s drama fit for daytime TV at two notable Dallas restaurants. A few chefs and a notable bartender have been spinning in and out of the front doors at a dizzying rate. The afternoon my Chesterfield review ran I heard that Michael Ehlert, the chef responsible for the lackluster cooking…
See also: Rejected Miller Lite Delivery Systems Miller Lite has introduced a new Punch Top Can to increase airflow to your drink hole, “reducing glug and resulting in an improved, smoother pour.” Which actually translates to faster times for shotgunning. The small indenture on the top of the can be…
It’s a bit tiresome to hear a critic gripe about all the food they’re forced to eat. (There are worse ways to make a living.) After reviewing near back-to-back Southern comfort restaurants, though, I felt pretty pummeled with fat and meat. I needed a break. While interviewing an Italian chef…
Baker’s Ribs in Deep Ellum has moved from Commerce Street and South Crowdus Street to a new location at 3033 Main St., at the intersection with Hall St. The new digs are decked out in Western décor and it’s every bit as bright, clean and nice as you would expect…
“Fucking bullshit,” a man in a perfectly starched shirt muttered as he walked out of the Londoner in Uptown yesterday, apparently unpleased with his afternoon. Manchester United had choked against Manchester City, coughing up a chance to cinch the Premiership. But what’s bad for Man U is good for casual…
Sushi Axiom (formerly Fin Sushi) at 4123 Cedar Springs Road closed for good yesterday in a combined decision of the owners and business partner Monica Green. The spot will be combined with an adjacent space, which is owned by the same group, and will reopen as a Mexican concept. Sushi…
In February we learned that the Hilton Anatole’s Nana was closing and will reopen as (yawn) a steakhouse. That steakhouse’s name? Sēr. As in a really fancy way of saying “sear.” Moronic, right? Well, like most moronic things, it’s catching on. Here’s a list of other Sēr-inspired concepts sources tells…
Last week I had to interview another local food writer for an upcoming project. He suggested we meet at Union Bear and I jumped on it. It was a warm, sunny day, and I remembered their killer indoor/outdoor bar. Sitting outside with the sun at my back and a cool…
Torchy’s Tacos, which began several years ago out of a trailer in Austin, is busy with expansion plans. A new spot in Allen opened a couple of weeks ago and, per the Dallas Biz Journal, the SMU location has a sign out front promising it will be “opening soon.” And…
A French blog, Convergence Alimentaire, has assembled a road map of the 10 largest multinational brands that run a racket on supermarket shelves. From the Convergence Alimentaire website (after a quick drive through Google translate): Hundreds of brands that we find on the supermarket shelves give the impression that our…
Trolling Yelp one night in search of ice cream near my apartment, I came across a listing for Creamy Bastard (no relation to our own beloved Cheap Bastard, although I’m sure Alice is creamy in her own right). Reviewers touted it as the best frozen custard around, but there was no…
The Arts and Jazz Festival should be called the My Chest Will Hurt On Monday Convention. Taking a step into city limits, you’re olfactory sense is assaulted with the undeniable, comforting aroma of all things battered and fried. If only Village Voice Media would invest in smell-o-vision…
In the coming months, I’ll spend most of my time hidden away indoors in the air-conditioned igloo also known as my apartment. So what better way to spend a Meatless Monday than at the farmers market? Rumor has it the Dallas Farmers Market may not be long for this world;…
More festivals this weekend. The 6th Annual Real Texas Festival kicks off today. I wasn’t around for it last year, but Nick Rallo was and he gave the event a ringing endorsement. There are worse ways to spend your time than sampling barbecue from entrants chasing a $500 grand champion…
Thursday morning on Sports Radio 1310 the Ticket, the Musers dedicated a segment to the lost art of family dinners. They (loosely) cited a new report supporting the old doctrine that a family that breaks bread together stays together. Their conversation was, as always, insightful and thought-provoking. They made P1s…
Last week the Dallas Morning News tallied the votes and crowned its burger king. Angry Dog, the Deep Ellum grease pit with a loyal following, beat out Mooyah Burger, the Dallas-based burger chain built on double-meat patties and french fries with a cooking process you need an engineering degree to…
