Cousin’s Barbeque Various locations I don’t think a Texas barbecue place does itself any favors by boasting that it’s a favorite of an Ivy League, blue-blood Yankee, but Cousin’s Web site brags about serving George H.W. Bush. Had I known that before trying the food, I’d have been a tad…
Campisi’s 5405 W. Lovers Ln 214-350-2595 Promised delivery time: 45 minutes to an hour Delivered in: 54 minutes The Score Phone friendliness: 7.5 Order efficiency: 9 Delivery Squeezed in just before the buzzer (sort of): 7 Temperature of Eggplant parmesan and spaghetti: 9 Flavor and sauce: 9.5 Spill-safe packaging: 10…
Who knows why everyone takes such delight in gingerbread houses? The fate that befell Hansel and Gretel–or nearly befell; we only know the story through Bugs Bunny–when they encountered such a structure was none too pleasant.But last night, the Rosewood Crescent Hotel put the final bit of icing on their…
Yeah, yeah. Red state, blue state, Sunni versus Shiite, McCain battling against his “maverick” past–big deal.These are but minor little spats compared to the one issue that threatens to rend our social fabric, set brother against brother and perhaps even topple our sacred devotion to progress: in these troubled economic…
Like most worthwhile “hidden gem” ethnic eateries we dream about, Thai Noodle and Rice is nondescript, a dive next to the Shop n’ Go on North Fitzhugh near I-75. And fortunately, the shabby exterior seems to promise something good, worthwhile–very different than overfused and overpriced pan-Asian fare served everywhere these…
Don’t know what to do with odd, even somewhat interesting and likely helpful news of this sort, but pass it along… Not only concerned for public health, but also for the hobby-deprived, credit-burdened gift-givers this holiday season, gourmands at Texas Oncology developed Jingle Jam–a Southern-style preserve they’re willing to give…
How often must MBA recipients prove their “worthiness” before we finally stop listening? And before you many upstanding business folks finish that “hey, wait just one damn minute” thought, keep in mind what MBAs have wrought lately. There’s W, for example—whom the conservative media once lauded as our first such…
Extra “e” in the name count: 1 Actual gazebo in the parking lot count: 1 I was having one of those “Can’t Decide What I Want for Lunch” days when I started to lose my mind because I was so hungry, but at the same time nothing I drove past…
OK, I know what you’re thinking: “American Airlines Center? WTF?” See, I had my drinking buds prepped and the location staked. I was ready. Then BF Jake and I realized that thanks to my inspired disguise as Alex Trebek at the annual office Halloween contest, we had tickets to see…
Let’s avoid the usual harsh commentary regarding canned meals and substitute, say, “moist” for “barely recognizable as a foodstuff, much less as pasta.” And how about “seasoning” in place of “past-its-prime dust from spice rack jars.” Finally, why not “hearty” instead of “cheap dog food.”With that said, Chef Boyardee’s beef…
Just a few news items fitting for these recession-weary times…State & Allen Lounge decided to postpone their holiday wine gathering, planned for December 9, at the behest of patrons. The credit pangs associated with other seasonal demands–i.e., shopping–apparently put a damper on their party spirit. The restaurant hopes to announce…
Furr’s Fresh Buffet 1540 Eastgate Drive Garland 972-682-8948 A couple weeks ago a family member informed me of the decision to forgo the traditional home cooked Thanksgiving meal in favor of eating out. Several reasons were cited, including–but not limited to–old age, convenience, disparate meat/vegetable preferences among family members and…
Yumi To Go5200 Lemmon Ave.214-528-9864Promised delivery time: 25 minutesDelivered in: 21 minutesThe ScoreCojones of phone order guy: 20Driver beating the odds: 65Degree of difficulty: 9 (no one likes driving on Oak Lawn or Maple)Stoicism of driver: -8Bonus because he had reason for suspicion: 4Thai-style chicken skewer: 9Orange chicken: -1Total Score:…
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“Suze. No, S-U-Z-E—it’s at Northwest Highway and Midway, right next to the Albertson’s.” This singular restaurant should need no introduction, but I probably suffered through this painstaking routine five times before finally convincing someone to join me for dinner one evening. Perhaps if I refrained from mentioning the strip-mall setting—makes…
Horseradish jar on my table count: 1 Beer bottles lining the wall count: 100 Five-liter bottle of Grolsch count: 1 I was selling all of my books, CDs and DVDs back at Half Price Books so I could afford to pay for the boob job I need to get if…
It might seem that the battle lines between those supporting the expansion of the Dallas smoking ban to bars, taverns and pool halls would be clearly drawn: nonsmokers versus smokers and those who own bars, taverns and pool halls. But things at City Hall are seldom that easy. Instead, Dallas…
Go anywhere, from high-dollar sit-downs to drive-thrus and you’ll find restaurants digging into seasonal fare. Right now, pumpkin gets the honors. So I drove around town checking out grab-and-go treats that showcase pumpkin’s autumnal flavor. On into December, I’ll look into gingerbread, cranberry, peppermint and more stocking-related goodies, but with…
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Holiday giving is all around us now. If you’re not already the generous type, you’re being guilted into it by a bell-ringing Santa, or Will Smith, or even Wal-Mart.If you think you can get away with tossing another can of creamed spinach into the bin — the one in your…
North Texas Daily A friend of mine swears that he ate at Mr. Chopsticks in Denton at least five times a week during his tenure as a student at the University of North Texas during the late ’90s. He still makes a half-hour trip to the place a couple times…
Roma Express 1601 Main St. 214-747-1236It takes a big pair of pepperonis to make “Best Pizza In Dallas” your motto. But after trying the calzone at Roma Express, I plan a return visit to test that claim. And considering the not very dude friendly stretch of real estate it occupies…I…
