The State Fair of Texas has released its lineup of judges for Sunday’s Big Tex Choice Awards. The fair saw 49 entries this year, which were narrowed to 33 semifinalists (20 savory, 13 sweet). Ten of those will compete in the final round at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 25…
The Clover Club offers Dallas’s more mature bar guests a place to grab a classic cocktail and enjoy classic music.
Discover Southern France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region through the wines of Gérard Bertrand. Southern France wine ambassador Nicolas Galy will share the story of this prolific producer while you experience a four-course dinner curated by sommelier Leslie Hartman and chef Frederic Sulis. What: Gérard Bertrand Wine Dinner in The French Room When:…
For Amanda and Jeremy Scott, the owners behind Tutta’s Pizza, having a place known for house-smoked meat worthy of being on TV isn’t enough. As more places in town offer vegan options that are cravable for diet followers and meat lovers, they decided it was time the West End pizza spot…
We know the Dallas Observer has a broad and diverse audience of readers, thanks in part to our alt-weekly status. So we also know when we write a piece on micheladas, some of our readers will say, “Mmm, my favorite cruda drink,” while other readers will think to themselves, “What…
Science presents us with many paradoxes. Its ability to improve our lives almost exactly matches its ability to show us the ways we’re ruining our lives. The world is overheating, and a huge cause of that destruction is global agriculture, in particular the raising of livestock for meat. Meat production…
By 11:30 a.m. Saturday, roughly 75 people lined up outside Martin House Brewing Co. in Fort Worth. Of course, there was. The adventurous brewery — picturesquely positioned along the west fork of the Trinity River with an up-close view of the downtown skyline — unveiled what might be the most…
As exciting as a local craft beer boom is for drinkers seeking a wealth of flavors and styles, the same certainly can be said for an aspiring brewer. In terms of beginning a commercial brewing operation, what seemed unlikely, if not impossible a few years ago is now a viable…
I love Manhattan Project Beer. I keep a stash of their impeccably made, ultra-drinkable pilsner in my fridge. I chat about the beer business with one of its founders. Every few weeks, my girlfriend and I stand in front of the coolers at Central Market, awed by all the choices,…
Budget Bites is a series that looks for the best food and drink deals at restaurants in DFW. Because being on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t eat out in a city like Dallas. By the time the weekend hits, the one thing on so many people’s minds is brunch…
New to the Old East Dallas neighborhood is California-based Top Round, serving sandwiches good enough for Texas and California to put their beefs aside. At Top Round’s first Dallas location, guests can enjoy a variety of roast beef, burgers and chicken sandwiches in a diner-style setting. At Top Round, the…
A retirement community is rethinking its nutrition program for residents with dementia. Watermark Retirement Communities, with locations nationwide, has recently debuted a Thrive Dining program in Dallas that aims to make it easier for people with cognitive challenges to both eat and enjoy their meals. Dallas’ Windsor Senior Living is…
The Melios brothers are too busy to chat right now. Toast is halved and buttered as fast as hands can move them. The dishes, heaped with crusty hash browns and over-easy eggs, clatter as they drop on the counter. Mike Melios is facing the griddle, skinny in a white shirt…
HG Sply Co will offer a bee-saving scotch cocktail through August 31.
Texas beer lovers are about to get a new holiday. Sept. 1 marks the legalization of beer-to-go sales, meaning customers will be able to buy up to one case (288 ounces) per person, per day of beer directly from the brewery that made it. Dallas craft breweries are planning to…
At 3700 Ross Ave. sits a sad version of what was once the Dallas ISD Administration building. Cross the street from there, though, and you’ll find a small parking lot, then a large space filled with color. Toller Patio Bar + Kitchen opened last week, giving Dallas — especially Bryan…
It seems for Dallas’ restaurants, when someone in the industry needs help, others rally around them. We just saw this for Josh Bonee last month. Now, chefs are raising money and working to support chef Reyna Duong. A week ago, the chef of Sandwich Hag in the Cedars was taken…
While Addison is an area densely populated with restaurants, some people have found that it is missing certain elements that would help elevate the city’s nightlife, specifically, an entertainment venue. Sure, one can catch live musical performances at Addison Circle, but those only occur every few months. There is also…
For visitors to Dallas, the Deep Ellum Hostel is a more affordable place to crash for a night. For people who eat in our city, its restaurant, Izkina, has been a solid destination for Spanish tapas and meals since it opened. But as of this weekend, the restaurant will undergo…
One of Dallas’ biggest beer festivals returns to Dallas Farmers Market from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7, bringing with it more than 500 beers from local, national and international breweries. Presale starts today for Dallas Observer BrewFest, which means you can snag tickets early and at the cheapest rate possible…
The State Fair is rearing its head once again, and we all know what that means. Start loosening those belts, add a few miles to the treadmill now and maybe purchase a couple of extra stocks in Pepto-Bismol, because the food this year has no shortage of creative, unique and…
Dallas’s wine scene is growing more elevated thanks to our local wine experts, and it’s showing.
