Believe it or not, even vegans can get squeamish about tofu. Now, I’m not talking about just any kind of tofu–I mean that stuff that’s slimy and jellylike, but partly charred around the edges. Combine that with the faint smell of fish, here’s what you might hear: “EEK!!!” That was…
Recipe Demonstrated by Abraham Bedell of Victor Tangos We all have those mornings where we wake up with the sensation of a little Oompa Loompa is hammering away at our brain, last night’s bar stamp is now on your forehead, articles of clothing are making a trail from your front…
When I heard about Sweet Georgia Brown’s bevy of pork offerings, I also heard that they were a little outside my price range. So, I bet my friend that strippers will beat you up if you snap quarters at them instead of giving them dollar bills, made my couple extra…
Sharon Hage went about everything the wrong way when she opened York Street way back in May 2001. Not only was she among the first to tie her menu to the vagaries of seasonal, often local, organically grown ingredients, the chef also violated all the rules of small business success…
Each week, Pairing Off attempts to find just the right bottle of wine to go with ordinary food. Deriding fast foods is somewhat de rigueur on blogs such as this. We’re supposed to appreciate the efforts of chefs and skilled short order cooks as opposed to the corporate ethic, right?…
Even though I was only 10, I actually cast a ballot in the 1972 election. You’ll recall that it was a landslide. And as with every election in which I could legally vote afterwards–at least until the early 90s–I ended up on the losing end. That’s right, I marked the…
On The Range is a weekly exploration of the history and lore of Texas menu items.Cochinita pibil, a slow-roasted Mexican pork dish which originated on the Yucatan peninsula, is often made from suckling pig. Of course, in these less literal times, cooks use butt or loin as well.During Mayan times…
Avila’s 4714 Maple Ave.214-520-2700Dude Factor: 8, or “Nuevo Laredo”, on a scale of 1 (“Stays in Mexico”) to 10 (“El Paso”)A wise man once said “don’t shit where you eat, kid.” Whoever built Avila’s blatantly ignored his advice, however, which is why the one-holer bathroom is located in the back…
If Memory Serves chronicles moments from my dining past, perhaps explaining why I’m so damn strange.We lived just off Hampstead High Street in London. This was back in the days when Brits in search of a decent meal headed for French restaurants. On trains you could buy tomato and butter…
Omnivores tend to think of veganism as a highly restrictive, complicated way to live. Considering vegans have cut out meat, dairy, eggs, and all other animal products from their diets, they’re sorta right–especially here in the land of beef. So imagine what it’s like for vegans with an intolerance to…
Every year, vendors on the state fair circuit push the limits of fried excess: chicken fried bacon, deep fried peanut butter cups and, of course, this year’s famous fried butter.The farther they push, however, the more we all realize how far out those limits really are. Despite years of experimentation…
If you haven’t caught it already on a street corner near you, check out Dave’s column in this week’s paper, with his take on Dragonfly, the classy spot at the Hotel Zaza that’s easily got the best “No shoes, no shirt, no service” sign in town. Appearances count at Dragonfly,…
Malarkey’s Tavern 4460 Trinity Mills 972-931-7300 I had only been in the place for about ten minutes before the inevitable happened. That’s right, in a pub listing some 100 beers from all over the world a guy sits down and asks if they carry Bud Light on tap. Why does this…
It’s rather difficult to drink wine responsibly when dining out–a point that was driven home a couple weeks ago when I scanned the menu at York Street. For those who’ve never visited this tiny, brilliant institution, chef-owner Sharon Hage recommends a wine selection next to each menu item. Because she…
Each week in ‘Knockers’ we order from a different delivery restaurant, assessing their efficiency and keeping a running score. Hunan Express 2025 Cedar Springs 214-754-4747 Promised Delivery Time: 30-45 minutes Actual Delivery Time: 40 minutes Scoring Summary: Efficiency of delivery: 10 Delivery man’s sunny disposition: 9 Absence of MSG: 9…
Do you love scotch? Sevy’s Grill will have a Scotch Club tasting this evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring five premium whiskys and a complementary dish for each. Dishes and drinks include crispy 5-spice duck cigars (sounds classier than “duck taquitos,” no?) with apricot ginger dipping sauce with…
So I got the idea for this week’s question after reading Karen Robinson-Jacobs’ piece about Jerry Jones and sponsorships in the Dallas Morning News. Seems that the Cowboys now have an official beer (of course), several official soft drinks, an official pizza, official coffee, official bottled water–even an official guacamole.Obviously…
Well, the big weekend is here. That’s right, Mizzou vs Oklahoma State.My brother earned his Ph.D from OSU (although I hear they practically give those things away in Stillwater) while I, um, attended doctoral classes at the Sorbonne of the Midwest (where, I believe, Stephen Hawking flunked out before moving…
You still see a flaming shot every once in awhile. For the most part, however, bars wisely consider the close proximity of of fire and alcohol to be a generally bad idea.Why? An Australian bar owner related a story about the time some riotous types ordered a round of B-52s…
Brooklyn Beer brewmaster Garrett Oliver’s visit to Whole Foods yesterday afternoon was first and foremost a cooking demonstration with beer pairing suggestions. But as Oliver described how the flavors of each brew complemented each course, he kept returning to a central thesis: When it comes to food pairings, beer is…
We’re not just comparing any burgers here, but the monstrous La Monumental at Burguesa and The Porch’s equally hefty Stodg.The first is a much-hyped stack consisting of two beef patties, a special sauce, lettuce, cheese–and then more cheese, ham, refried beans, tostada, chunks of avocado, some onions and tomato, all…
Truth be told, not all soy milks are created equal. I still remember my first experience drinking a brand purchased from a bio-shop in Spain that almost resulted in me losing my lunch…or breakfast, as it were. Granted, I was very much a fan of dairy at the time. But…
