You’d be forgiven for thinking of fall as that long-awaited party guest who shows up late then leaves early. The start of October still had temps in the high 90s, and Halloween week brought rain and some unseasonably cool weather with it. So when the clouds give way to sun…
Many of the stories behind folks opening North Texas’ newest craft breweries and brewpubs have a few common strains. It’s not uncommon to see a brewery owner with a kegerator full of medals from homebrewing competitions, for example. There’s usually some sort of business or executive professional background, of course,…
A few years ago, I was meeting one of my mentors at the Rattlesnake Bar at the Ritz-Carlton. (Yeah, we can be fancy at times.) I think I ordered a Manhattan, then wings. (They were fancy wings, too.) “You really like wings,” they said. “Like, really.” Well, yeah, I guess…
Bowen House will offer a marigold and turmeric Avion tequila cocktail for Día de los Muertos.
The Popeyes chicken sandwich is on its way back, after leaving us more than two months ago. It had to go away for the same reason Lenny’s rabbit had to go away: People loved it too much. There was a lot of hubbub. This writer has found it a bit…
Happy Halloween, Dallas. As you might be nailing down your costume, or reusing whatever you wore to last weekend’s Halloween party, some of us are throwing candy in bowls. Now, sometimes people get fancy — they may have the super-large candy bars or have some specialty chocolate. But mostly, were we…
Día de Los Muertos starts Thursday, Oct. 31, and lasts for two days, which means it’s a great time to learn a little about a traditional food behind this annual tradition. For a little background, the origins of Día de los Muertos are rooted in the Aztec empire, with a…
Dallas has a heck-ton of restaurants, and it seems nearly all of them have people wanting to serve brunch. And that’s fine: It means shorter lines and more options. It also means a lot of crappy ones exist. When we want a place that’s worth our time and money, it’s…
In honor of Día de los Muertos, La Popular Tamale House is serving seasonal pumpkin tamales. These vegan-friendly tamales will be available through the first week of November, so get them while you can! What: Pumpkin Tamales at La Popular Tamale House When: Now through the first week of November…
Nearly 10 years ago when Meddlesome Moth opened, Suki Otsuki was there as sous chef, getting things rolling. Since then, she’s gone on to other things — such as Mudhen Meat and Greens — and the Design District has seen plenty of multifamily buildings go up and most of us…
The Last Stand is the newest peddler of tacos (and burgers) in the iconic white and red cement taco stand at Davis and Bishop. They also serve beers and frychos, which can’t be bad.
So Park and Palate happened over the weekend: If you haven’t been, we’re here to tell you it’s worth your time and the ticket cost. Relative to other food festivals in town, this one was really delightful: It wasn’t ultra-packed; Klyde Warren Park makes for a perfect setting; the selected…
You have until the end of the year to take in Capitol Pub on Henderson Avenue in East Dallas. Owners Cheryl and Peter Kenny have announced they’ll close the spot at the end of 2019. But with that, they’re also opening up a new place, Lochland’s Food and Spirits, come…
Some of us remember when it was new, and man, it’s hard to believe the Texas Veggie Fair marks its 10th year in Dallas. But here we are, and here it will be this weekend. It was previously in one of our prettiest parks, Reverchon, but they’re moving east to…
For a lot of us in town, we know about Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar. It has a solid jukebox, delightfully retro decor and the perfect dive bar vibe. Somehow, many still don’t know that the best part of this place comes from the slip of paper that’s clipped to the…
When I learned Observer critic Brian Reinhart was heading to Nova for a then-upcoming review, I asked if I could crash a visit. That’s not normally something I’d do, he’s perfectly capable of eating and breaking down meals himself, plus he surely has cooler people to dine with. But he…
After the 9-to-5 grind, driving through Dallas traffic is a nightmare. Especially when you’re hoping to get to your favorite bar in time before their happy hour ends. Luckily for those who often struggle to crack that 3 to 7 p.m. window, Halcyon on Lower Greenville has drink and food…
Dallas’s hospitality industry and The Patrón Spirits Company will host a fundraiser Sunday night at The Standard Pour to benefit locals affected by the recent tornados.
Dibs on Victory will spend Sunday morning attempting the title for Guinness World Records’ largest Aperol Spritz. The beverage is a top cocktail in Italy composed of Aperol, prosecco and a splash of soda. At 11 a.m. Sunday, the staff of this multilevel restaurant in Victory Park will make it…
A Dallas dining institution is poised to return to Uptown, with a more modern take on Tex-Mex this time around. By the end of the year, Primos MX Kitchen and Lounge will reopen at its original location after a six-year hiatus from McKinney Avenue. Along with it are new owners…
A foodie event known for smoked meats and cold beer with a cause-driven charity returns this November for its ninth year. Meat Fight is a local barbecue competition like no other. This year, 16 Dallas chefs will smoke meats in four categories: brisket, sausage, burnt ends and wild-card tacos. Most…
It’s fall in Dallas, which means we have plenty of food festivals to go around for everyone. This weekend, you can indulge while supporting a park many people love or some at least utilize occasionally. Klyde Warren Park is bringing back a major fundraiser this Saturday: The Grand Taste. The…
