Dallas eaters who live downtown may be the unintended beneficiaries of this weekend’s anticipated Super Bowl hubbub. While many downtown lunch spots typically shut down for the weekend, at least one sandwich shop has announced plans to stay open this Saturday. For the first time ever, Jason’s Deli on Main…
There’s not much ice left on the streets, but “cold” still seems an inadequate word to describe the weather outside. You can coat your outsides with scarves and mittens, but where does that leave your shivering insides? Dallasites cannot survive on hot toddies alone, which is why y’all should head…
Visitors here for the Super Bowl are probably feeling right at home this week because of the weather, but you’ll feel even more welcomed this weekend when every bar and restaurant in North Texas will cater to Steelers and Packers fans. Whether you’re an out-of-towner looking to celebrate with your…
The mess of wintry weather that roared through Dallas this week couldn’t have been worse timed for Billy McDonald, the legendary pit master whose Deep Ellum joint made the highlight reel of New York Times restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s four-day DFW eating tour. In a story outlining area eats, Sifton…
First they came for Sparks, and I didn’t speak out because I didn’t drink Sparks.Then they came for Four Loko, and I didn’t speak out because I didn’t drink Four Loko. Then they came for Moonshot ’69, and I didn’t speak out because I didn’t drink Moonshot ’69. Then they…
This week, we had, I believe, three blackouts in Girl Drink Drunk Land. Some Aters saw six according to Twitter reports, and yet another Ater offered that her home temp dropped from 70 to 56 degrees during one of the blackouts in the OED.So, I got to thinking about some…
There’s something way too special about the Mama’s Daughters’ original location on Irving Boulevard. It’s the perfect diner: great atmosphere, happy-snarky waitresses and an unspoken promise that when you leave, you’ll be stupid full of delicious food. (Bring your pie stomach. It’s game time.) I have an unholy love for…
A few milestones loom large in the sports world, so rare is the chance of their reoccurring. High on that list is the successful athlete-owned restaurant: Larry Bird, Johnny Unitas, George Brett and Dwyane Wade are among the many, many talented sports stars who couldn’t make a go of steak…
A few befuddled wine writers, trying to untangle the mystery of why more drinkers don’t demand Madeira, have posited the fortified wine’s been done in by a storied past. They wonder if tales of Benjamin Franklin knocking back bottles while negotiating the purchase of cannons to fend off Redcoats have…
Jason Boso is wearing jeans, a battered SMU hat, and a mechanic’s shirt with the name “Easy” on the name patch. He’s cute. Really cute and he’s at the bar having a beer when I get to Cowboy Chow. The hostess introduces us and he gives me the “hey” head…
A few dozen Oak Cliff residents and barbecue addicts braved the frozen streets and frigid temperatures to enjoy opening day this morning at Lockhart Smokehouse, the highly awaited new ‘cue joint in the Bishop Arts District. As of 1 p.m., the place was out of meat, but luckily Dude Food…
Welcome to Dallas, Super Bowl people! While you’re in town, we hope you check out some of the best restaurants for tourists in Dallas. (Here’s hoping you stick to this list so our actual favorite local spots don’t get all crowded with giant foam fingers and face paint.) Trail Dust!…
Cold Stone Creamery execs are perhaps the only people celebrating today’s wintry weather, perfectly timed to coincide with the nationwide rollout of its first-ever heated desserts. “It’s in our favor that it’s such a cold day,” says Veronica Graves, clarifying the chain’s not to blame for the record snowfalls and…
It feels like the wrong day to be talking about burns, but — on the off-chance the thought of scalded skin might help you feel temporarily toasty — City of Ate today presents five favorite restaurant kitchen remedies for the burns that result from grabbing a too-hot skillet handle or…
For me, Sunday is just going to be, well, Sunday. I don’t expect to ingest any more French onion dip than I usually do. I don’t have an extraordinary amount of money riding on the Super Bowl. I’m not even completely sure who’s playing. The Cowboys? Is that not right?…
Thousands of credentialed sports writers, photographers and television reporters thronged the House of Blues last night for the Super Bowl host committee’s “Welcome to Texas” smoked meat bonanza, but I wish a few local restaurant owners who have the gall to charge $20 for a dry chicken breast or stick…
Holy crap, it’s snowing! Who could’ve seen that coming? (Shut up, Everyone’s Parents.) We’re excited for the snow day, but once the roads froze over we were a little concerned that a grocery run wasn’t an option in the near future. So, it’s time to bust open that pantry and…
If you’re in town for the Big Game and want to know if Big D features anything other than barbecue and chicken-fried steak, head down the Dart Green Line to superstar national chef Tom Colicchio’s Craft and enjoy an elegant brunch, featuring Short Rib and Shishito Pepper Hash. Served with…
Everything about Aaron McCargo Jr. — a.k.a. Big Daddy of Big Daddy’s House — is larger-than-life, from those dueling, glimmering earrings to the ingratiating grin as wide as the Rio Grande to that infectious laugh that serves as constant exclamation point to every brashly flavored meal he turns out. It’s…
As much as we hate to admit it, technically, the Super Bowl is being held in Arlington. So in honor of the big game in the little city west of us, here’s a list of some Asian eateries to visit in Arlington. For banh mi: This is a toss up…
Snowy, sleety weather calls for cassoulets and shepherd’s pies. But unless you’ve already stocked your pantry, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to throw together an impromptu blizzard menu: Risking the streets to buy a duck leg seems silly, which is why perfectly good stay-at-home, cooking days end up wasted on…
If you’d planned to drink free wine at Sigel’s tasting event this afternoon, or meet up with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples at the Walmart near Cowboys Stadium, forget it: Those events have been canceled in deference to the weather. A number of local restaurants and coffee shops are also sitting…
