Artin’s Grill is a gush of earnest, approachable sophistication wreathed in a blast of hickory smoke. At Artin’s, no detail is overlooked: faux wood parquet tiles line the section dividers, only they’re made of brass, which means the faux is fancier than the thing being faked. The banquette complex is…
A close-up of whipped wasabi potatoes and sesame-flecked ahi makes for an artful — and tasty –shot. This image is from Artin’s, courtesy of Sara Kerens. See the rest of her photos here…
Chow Asian Street Food 3309 Dallas Parkway at Parker Road Plano 972 608-1883 The phoenix is a mythical fire bird prevalent in many of the world’s cultures. According to legend, it lives 500 to 1000 years, after which it builds a nest of twigs, ignites itself, burns to ashes, and…
There are very few foods that can elicit fondness and memories like the taco. From mom’s boxed Old El Paso version, to the lame version from Taco Bell, to the decidedly un-American street food version found throughout the delicious Mexican states, the humble taco has marked my tastes with each…
Nine companies have joined the proposed class action lawsuit against Yelp, the San Francisco-based Internet giant, attorneys in Miami and California announced this morning. The new plaintiffs are located everywhere from Tujunga, California, to Washington, D.C. They include businesses ranging from a sofa outlet to a bakery to the heart…
JG’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers12101 Greenville Ave.972-644-8628Dude Factor: 9, or James Garner , on a scale of 1 (Ike, Taylor or Zac Hanson) to 10 (Wayne Coyne) Amigos, I have a confession to make. To me, anything north of Royal Lane might as well be Oklahoma. But since I’ve had some…
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: Chan Thai Club, 312 W. Seventh St.When: Daily, 4:30 p.m to…
This past weekend’s Pacquiao-Clottey fight marked my first visit to Cowboys Stadium. Being the ever-so-dedicated blogger that I am, I took this opportunity of being in Arlington to try out a restaurant about which I’d been hearing good things. Whenever I am in Arlington, I usually visit my old stand-bys,…
Roasted’s convinced that the only thing more grueling than waking up on a regular Monday morning is waking up on the Monday morning following daylight-saving time’s great “spring forward.” Ugh.The red print on the At-A-Glance calendar at the office warned of the impending time change, and Roasted knew this particular…
Last week in Hash Over we talked about the all the events leading up to the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, and now the actual day of celebrating the patron saint of Ireland is upon us. This Wednesday, March 17, is the day we wear green, drink lots of Guinness…
Are you the type of person who likes to drink wine, watch a baseball game and get a facial all while doing your grocery shopping? Then you’re in luck, because the new Whole Foods on Park Lane opened this week, and all these amenities and more are available at the…
Spring’s awakening. The city returns to life after winter’s long slumber. Of course, March means college basketball and St. Patrick’s Day, but it also means the start of patio season, the all-too-brief time when we can dine alfresco between snow and scorch. There are plenty of patios to take advantage…
Recently, we made a post-rush-hour journey up to Plano for dinner at Artin’s Grill, the newest addition to the Shops at Legacy. Artin’s had its soft opening in mid-January, and the restaurant is now serving its full menu of American food with Asian and Latin influences for lunch and dinner.Situated…
The weather has been pretty great lately, calling for a little patio here, a little frozen slurp there. But it’s never a guarantee, so this girl drinker has been grabbing the goods when and where she can get them. I’m not going to say one word about the forecast this…
Spring break is running rampant across the country as college students everywhere plan beach vacations to party with fellow students. Copious amounts of binge drinking, casual sex and other activities are typically on the slate and will be the subject of nostalgic conversation for years to come. . Dozens of…
Amid the death (Roasters) and dearth (no, Jason’s is not a deli) of deli’s in Dallas comes news from our own Unfair Park that will warm the knish-craving cockles of Jews across the metroplex. Authenticity is arriving in the form of Kenny & Ziggy’s, transported not from New York but…
Bananas Foster Recipe Demonstrated by Chef Chris Hughes of Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood Do you own a bowl? Do you have ice cream in your fridge? Do you have a banana and orange lying around your kitchen? Do you have liquor store that you can drive or walk…
Border Express/Skillman Wok 18900 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 109 Dallas, TX 75287 972-248-0808 Fajita salad at my door within 15 minutes of ordering: 35 Eating jumbo wontons without having to order Chinese: 20 Super cheap Mexican food that doesn’t taste super cheap: 30 Total: 85 Some of the best things in…
It’s a busy time of year for Guinness brewmaster Fergal Murray, as you might imagine. Not only is he tasked with ensuring the quality of every batch of beer at Dublin’s St. James Gate Brewery (which produces approximately 4 million pints each day), but he serves as the globetrotting brand…
The memories are fairly vivid in spite of all the years. You’d tear open the long square package, take out one of the individually wrapped squares, unwrap it. Sometimes, if you were in a sadistic mood, you’d squeeze and smoosh the little gem before popping it in your mouth. On…
At first glance, downtown McKinney and its approaching streets seem bucolic, picturesque, quaint even. Wooden frame houses line Louisiana street, giving a small-town feel to the place. When you reach the courthouse square, you will swear that you’ve entered Fredericksburg or some other Hill Country burg. As far as dining…
Tramontana ain’t your mother’s bistro, as Elaine Liner pointed out in her print story. Sara Kerens was able to grab some photos of why this ain’t your mothers bistro, and for more check here for the slideshow…
