A blitzkrieg of buzz normally surrounds a highly anticipated restaurant — diners quickly fall into frenzy for reservations and the media stumble over themselves in feeble attempts to get the scoop. But with On the Lamb, few caught wind of this Deep Ellum restaurant’s opening weekend. Former Oak chef Ross…
Just over a week ago, we lost Jack Keller. Keller founded the iconic drive-in that deals in easy cheeseburger perfection. In a city with a restaurant scene that’s zipping forward like a time-lapse video, Keller’s remains true and unchanged. Simple, cheap cheeseburgers with a swipe of mustard, poppyseed bun and…
Carlo’s Bakery (of Cake Boss fame) celebrated the grand opening of their first Dallas location in March. To get a cannoli on opening morning, you had to camp out overnight, leaving many people long-faced and pastryless. In the weeks that followed, long lines continued to wind through the bakery, sometimes…
Ever since The New Yorker, Eater and the food-writing horde declared “artisanal toast” the Next Big Thing™ two years ago, toasted sliced bread has continued its improbable yet meteoric rise. From Wild Detectives’ tosta menu to Cultivar’s “toast program” to the avocado toast selling like, well, toast at spots like Local Press…
Zoli’s has announced that it is reopening in November. This is news that we could not be happier to hear. We are puppies hugging puppies happy about this. We are post-coital smoke-break relieved that we will not have to live for very many more months in a world without roni…
If the Kitchen LTO concept has a weakness, it’s an over-reliance on fads. Every six months, the Trinity Groves restaurant holds an application process to select a completely new menu and chef, offering underappreciated chefs the chance to (briefly) run their own restaurant. The final decision is based on popular…
During lunch hour, Fuel City — the beloved travel stop that’s part gas station, car wash, pseudo petting zoo and taqueria in one — is bustling with hungry construction workers and weary travelers watching a longhorn lounge under a tree. It’s situated on Riverfront Boulevard under a tangle of freeways,…
Hutchins BBQ is good — and judging by the lines out front, North Texans know that. Now, Yankees will get a taste of the goods, too, when Hutchins heads to the Big Apple next month to cook dinner at the James Beard House. Cooking at the Beard House, in case…
Cinco de Mayo: the day we celebrate the resurrection of our lord and savior, Queso Fresco. Mark the occasion properly with a bucket of ice cold Modelo Especial, a margarita or four and one of Capitol Pub’s many food specials ($4-$10). DJ Izz takes the stage at 9 p.m. What…
While some might argue the cuisine that gave us grits and chicken-fried steak needs no interference, one of Deep Ellum’s trendiest dining additions suggests that even the tried-and-true ways of Southern food can benefit from a fresh pair of eyes. In this case, executive chef Matt McCallister of the much-extolled…
Dallas digs doughnuts — so much so that it could be said our fair city is enjoying a doughnut boom. “Craft” and “gourmet” doughnuts — even a self-serve doughnut bar — seem to be popping up everywhere. Case in point: Seattle-based Top Pot recently brought its “hand-forged” (suspicious eyebrow-raise) doughnuts to fancy…
The cupcake has had its time in the spotlight. This is the year of the doughnut. Actually, the doughnut deserves its own decade, and the first step is to rebel against the misguided notion that doughnuts are breakfast food. The kitchen staff at Queenie’s must agree on both points, because…
The revitalized Dallas Farmers Market is humming with activity, and a number of spring restaurant openings have caught the city’s attention. Nammi, the popular banh mi food truck, opened a physical space; local favorites like Rex’s Seafood, Taquería La Ventana and Scardello have arrived, too. But one new startup has…
What was once a rundown lot catty-cornered from the Belmont Hotel is now a strip of “luxury” apartments plopped next to a handful of eateries and shops. At first pass it looks like just another real estate mogul’s wet dream, but on closer inspection, Sylvan Thirty, as it’s un-creatively labeled,…
“Oh my god.” My friend Liz stopped mid-first-bite, her eyes wide, her face a picture of disbelief. “That might be the best chicken I’ve ever eaten.” We were on the patio at the Blind Butcher in late March, and our server had just told us about the restaurant’s brand-new smoked…
Self-serve doughnut bars, aged Gouda mac ‘n’ cheese in Richardson, Nosh closes and more in this week’s round-up of DFW food news: Iron Fork was Wednesday night, and it was awesome. Blind Butcher’s Oliver Sitrin bested Julia Pearl’s Jermaine Brown in the chef throwdown, and Buku Modernist Cuisine won best…
With a European comfort food concept, Independent Bar & Kitchen is a monumental addition to the Deep Ellum restaurant scene. The union of partners behind the Homegrown Festival and the recent Old 97’s County Fair are really something special. Also in their roster: City Tavern, a downtown bar, restaurant and…
Last night, Iron Fork took over Centennial Hall at Fair Park, with 2,093 hungry Dallasites scurrying from booth to booth, filling up on food and booze. There were definitely some memorable bites. Flavors Indian Restaurant in Addison served up a phenomenal spread with veggie samosas and other flavorful Indian dishes…
Babe fans may want to keep scrolling. Nick Amoriello, chef at Kitchen LTO and Chris Rubel, guest pitmaster, will team up for LTO’s first pig roast. Eat everything but the oink for $35 per person. Catch live rhythm and blues, Southern rock and gospel as you create an even sadder…
It was not long ago that eating at the mall meant co-opting the least sticky table at the food court for a slice of Sbarro. But not anymore. Malls are increasingly catering to consumers who want more from their eating experience than paper bags full of chicken nuggets. Nothing works…
In a few words, Verts could be summed up as the Mediterranean Chipotle. The expanding Austin-based chain follows the now familiar model of fast casual dining by offering a limited, vessel-based menu with nearly endless opportunities for diners to create dishes catering to their specific tastes through the art of…
When Uchi’s Dallas outpost opened in June, little was known about the sister restaurant that would come to occupy the second floor. Diners knew what to expect from Uchi Dallas. Its reputation, style and menu were all extensions of Uchi Austin and Uchi Houston, but less was known about the…
