Gaston Acurio is one of the hottest chefs in the world that you’ve never heard of.That’s because the 41-year-old, black-clad whirlwind is neither French nor American. No, in fact he is Peruvian, as in South America, long seen by many Americans as a culinary backwater. But the cuisine of Peru…
Although opening day is weeks away, the folks at Perry’s Steakhouse gave us a glimpse yesterday of the Houston-based chain’s first location in Dallas. Set in the flashy 2000 McKinney Avenue high rise adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton, Perry’s Steakhouse is still a work in progress. Painters are putting the finishing…
Last night kicked off an annual tradition for Girl Drink Drunk–taking a week off to spend at the movies. Fellow girl drinker and film festival enthusiast Jen joined me in hitting up the opening night festivities at the Angelika at Mockingbird Station. The draw, for me anyway, was actually the Brooks…
Many of the guests of Dallas’ first Sake Festival can consider themselves fortunate as they now have begun their journey into the Age of Enlightenment. As least, as far as sake is concerned.Thursday night’s event took place in the banquet room at Kenichi, located in Victory Park, and was led…
Wisconsin Trio Fondue Demonstrated by Ron Meola Here at City of Ate, we love food, and we love random, wacky holidays that celebrate food. Not too long ago we celebrated National Pancake Day with a free stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP. We’re anxiously counting the days until National Hoagie…
In the great challenge tradition set to flying knives on the Food Network, Blythe Beck, of Central 214 (whom we gave Best Use of Butter and Cream Award in 2009) and the Oxygen Network’s The Naughty Kitchen, was host chef to the Battle of the Chefs Challenge at the Frontiers…
A selection of more than 600 beers surrounded me on refrigerated grocery shelves that seemed to stretch on forever, and a money clip brimming with cash in my jacket pocket bounced against my ribs like a reassuring pat with each step. Yet I had to hold back from the splurge…
This week’s Dish Extra offers images from Urbano Cafe, a small, simple space that just happens to have “the most skillfully cooked pasta this side of Manhattan’s Little Italy.” Read the how and why in our review of Urbano by Jose Ralat Maldonado, and check out Sara Kerens’ slideshow on…
If you’ve ever been intrigued by the quirky styling of Art Deco design or the mish-mashed patterns of reclaimed design, this place ought to tickle your fancy. Bold, bright and stylish, Bolla in the Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa is a gleaming example of eclectic construction. The restaurant keeps tempo with…
Well, based on the brand new “commercial” that King Khan & the Shrines has streaming on its MySpace page, it’s pretty clear that the Berlin-based band enjoyed visiting the original Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse on Inwood while the band toured through Dallas earlier this week. For those who don’t know, Khan’s…
Each week in ‘Knockers’ we order from a different delivery restaurant, grading its efficiency and food. Delivery quote time: 30-40 minutes Actual delivery time: 35 minutes Tolerating my annoying “no-oil” request: 20 Ignoring my annoying request: -10 Grease factor: -15 Mistaking my “no oil request” for “more salt, please”: -18…
Tam’s Egg Roll looks dark from the outside and way too small to even have an actual kitchen in it, but open the door and you’re immediately transported to a land of stir-fried goodness. Sure, there are some giant creepy masks and giant handheld fans on the walls (put there…
While waiting outside for our table at Urbano Café, we noticed a gentleman, probably in his 60s, stumble out of the restaurant and turn a collapsible cooler upside down to dump the ice that formerly chilled white wine. He was followed by several more parties of AARP members, something that…
This week we’re featuring some of those outstanding jingles that ingrained themselves into our gray matter. You know, the ones that were on worn VHS tapes of holiday specials. The ones that made you crave chips or gum. Those that you loved (or hated) just because of that catchy melody…
Nothing spells out Americana more than baseball, unless you are adding outdoor grilling, hotdogs and cold beer to the mix. Combine all these together with the opening day of baseball and you might very well have the makings of an arrestable offense.This is what made the late morning jaunt to…
Kent Rathbun.You know him best as one of the Rock Star Chefs of Dallas, the creator and driving force behind Abacus, Jaspers, and Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, not to mention his stint on Iron Chef America, where he and brother Kevin bested Bobby Flay in Battle Elk. His wife Tracy…
Remember how news came last year that the San Francisco-based Yelp was using the “Favorite Review” feature to strong-arm businesses into becoming advertisers? Well, Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman has a response to the lawsuits, as reported by food editor John Birdsall on SF Weekly’s blog. Looks like CEO Stoppelman’s goal…
Each week City of Ate will give you the lowdown on a local happy hour in Quittin’ Time, with the details and why you should or shouldn’t take up the featured bar or restaurant on its drink specials.Where: Lee Harvey’s, 1807 Gould St.When: 3 p.m. to closing time Mondays and…
Bubba’s Cooks Country6617 Hillcrest Ave.214-373-6527Dude Factor: 9, or Benjamin Buford Blue, on a scale of 1 (Bubba the Grouper) to 10 (Bubba Ho-Tep)There’s not much in this world that couldn’t do with some more gravy, but Bubba’s chicken-fried steak may top the list.That aside, it’s hard to find fault with their…
While DFW boasts significant Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese populations, one is hard pressed to find more than the random Japanese person every now and then, much less an authentic Japanese restaurant. Most sushi restaurants in our area are owned by either Vietnamese or Korean proprietors.Unless eating bad airport sushi during…
Yesterday, Roasted woke up craving a fresh cup of something different–a steaming-hot cup of new from a coffee house that we had yet to try. But, even with the aid of Google Map’s clear directions, Roasted overlooked the sign on the front yard identifying the 1920’s bungalow on Routh Street…
One Tex-Mex dish is so beloved in San Antonio, it has its own mascot. Strangely enough, the food in question is not something readily available in most Tex-Mex joints in North Texas. It’s not enchiladas, burritos, or fajitas, but rather the puffy taco, which these days can be most easily…
