Nearly every time I knock the food at a chain restaurant, a few commenters jump to and tell me why chains are great. Often those comments brand me as a chain-hating snob who only wants to eat trendy food, served by a waiter with bad facial hair and a fedora…
There. I said it. In a city that consistently praises Mia’s for offering the greatest brisket tacos (they even get credit for inventing the cheese-laden version), I think it’s time to highlight what I think is an ever so slightly better version. Note that the difference is slight. Manny Rios,…
Tim Burton, co-owner of Burton’s Maplewood Farms in Medora, Indiana, is a purveyor of Grade B maple syrup. Burton used to be in IT, but he moved out to the woods with his wife, where he’s now grown a fuzzy beard and schleps through snow to look at trees all…
This week, the Cheap Bastard heads into Deep Ellum for yupster-approved Uncle Uber’s Sammich Shop. Other people in front of me in line count: 5 Minutes from walking in door to putting really delicious food in my face: 4 So many things bothered me about the name of Uncle Uber’s…
Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW’s most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he’ll check it out. Venue: Jonathon’s Oak Cliff Sandwich: Tha’ Nooner ($11) Bread: Impeccably blistered bun Toppings: Half pound beef patty, handful of ham, swiss, thick-cut bacon, american cheese,…
I reached down to my right, pulled the small plastic lever, pushed back in my seat and moaned. We were puttering down U.S. 75 in a tinny Honda hybrid, three men on a mission. I felt an intense pressure emanating deep from within, and hoped that reclining my seat would…
Today Ben or Jerry, not sure which one, updated their Facebook page that they have a new line of Greek Frozen Yogurts. I called the Plano scoop store to get the low down and it appears the Greek yogurts are replacing their old frozen yogurts (in scoops only, not pre-packs)…
Alex Nham travels the globe, mainly the part with Dallas on it, in search of new places to eat breakfast. My breakfast credibility may have been questioned for not coming here yet, but I just didn’t want to spoil one of Dallas’ oldest gems. The Mecca is Dallas’, well, mecca…
With Fat Tuesday upon us, gluttony is the single goal of the day. While lots of shenanigans will surely ensue, as they do every Tuesday in this city, don’t forget to fill your ulcerated tummy with a bowl of hearty gumbo. I spoke with several local chefs on the art…
Whitehall Exchange recently opened in the Bishop Arts District, at the northeast corner of Bishop and West 7th Street. Billed as “bar and bites,” this refurbished spot retained the old charm of the building and enriched it with stain glass and dark wood, giving it a swank feel. Whitehall Exchange…
After several days of delays, ocaTaco, at 6333 Forest Park, finally opened on Friday. We stopped by to check it out and grub down with the medical community. And some random dudes in overalls. OcaTaco is in the food court next to the Paul Bass Administration building off of Forest…
A suited staffer circled the room, his tray laden with warm slices of olive, rosemary and raisin breads, crusty and fragrant. He bestowed each of our plates with a different variety, and placed between us a ramekin of butter so pristine and smooth it looked like you could ice skate…
When I was a kid, I thought clams were irregular, long rubbery strips of sweet protein covered in cornmeal breading. It wasn’t my fault. Even though I grew up on the Eastern Shore, my parents grew up in central PA. They weren’t seafood people, so most of the seafood meals…
Rachel Stone at the Lakewood Advocate got the scoop on three new retail outlets at BLVD, the new luxury apartment complex at SMU Boulevard and Greenville Avenue that offers, among many of its amenities, valet trash service, a “sparkling pool and sundeck,” and 712 square feet of luxury living for…
The new Central Market at Preston and Royal is now open, offering just about all the amenities of the other four local Central Markets but in half the space. Here’s a party tip: don’t fight the one-way serpentine flow. Once you decide to get in, you’re in. And focus. If…
On a recent Friday, one of the cold ones, Del Frisco’s Grille had a nice little buzz going. Out front, women in ultra-short skirts bounced in place to keep warm, clinging tightly to the arms of starched-and-buttoned-down dudes as they waited on a lengthy valet line. Stacked orange box lanterns…
Each week, Justin Bitner goes hunting for DFW’s most interesting sandwiches. Have a sandwich suggestion? Leave it in the comments and he’ll check it out. Venue: Po’ Melvin’s Sandwich: Fried Oyster Po’ Boy ($9.99) Bread: Giant, soft baguette Toppings: Cornmeal battered and fried oysters, lettuce, tomato (mayo standard but nixed…
Side Dish reported on Valentine’s Day that Nana, the restaurant in the Hilton Anatole, will close in June and reopen in September as a steakhouse. Yes. A steakhouse. Chef Anthony Bombaci has been promoted within the company, and the new chef has yet to be named. The place is also…
I don’t usually get into making predictions, but this one’s just too easy. Off-Site Kitchen, the new breakfast-and-lunch spot from the Neighborhood Services group, opened today, and word is getting out fast. They don’t have many seats inside, maybe eight or nine stools, but they’ve got loads of patio seating…
Chef Tim Byres, Chris Jeffers and Chris Zielke, co-owners of Smoke, have seen fit to transform the spacious old Jack’s Backyard spot to a beer garden called The Foundry and a chicken stand called Chicken Scratch. The latter isn’t open just quite yet, but the former — the drinking part…
It’s Monday again, and after a few treacherous Tex-Mex experiences, I’m ready to celebrate with a meatless meal I actually enjoy. One place on the table is Judi Restaurant and Bakery, which quietly opened last summer at 850 South Greenville in Richardson. I’m surprised there hasn’t been more fanfare. The…
The Coppell Deli is a shack-like restaurant on a quiet street in a quiet neighborhood of its namesake town. I walked in and was happy to see only four people in the cafeteria-style dining room, two of whom were behind the counter. It’s a really plain-looking space: surrounded by white…
