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Strangeways Gets a Court Date and Reprieve as Owners Contest the Sale of Bar's Home

By Doyle Rader
Jan 31, 2024

Reports of the popular bar's demise were premature.
Strangeways Fights for its Right to Stay Open

By Doyle Rader
Nov 6, 2023

Now is a great time to show your support for Strangeways — as if going there for a drink is a hard thing to do anyway.
Strangeways, One of Dallas' Best Bars, To Close

By Doyle Rader
Sep 18, 2023

Sad news today as one of the best bars in the city is closing in October. "I didn't want this," says co-owner Eric Sanchez.
Hey, Mavs' Draft Pick Dereck Lively, Here Are the Best Food Spots in Dallas

By Doyle Rader
Jul 6, 2023

Dallas is a dining destination. The city has cuisine from around the world, from high-end restaurants to must-try hole-in-the-wall joints. There’s something for everyone. But with so many options, choosing a place to eat can be daunting, especially for newcomers. Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II finds himself in such...
The Great American Hero is Dead. Again.

By Doyle Rader
Jun 30, 2023

After 47 years of making sandwiches in Dallas, the Great American Hero has shuttered its new location.
Blackjack Pizza Might Have the Most Underrated Burger in Dallas

By Doyle Rader
Jan 31, 2023

More than any other food, Dallas is a city defined by burgers. Ask any North Texan for a burger recommendation — lifelong residents and new transplants — and they’ll likely rattle off five or six places in quick succession that they swear by unequivocally.
First Look: Olivella's Italian Deli in Deep Ellum Pivots to the Lunch Crowd

By Doyle Rader
Jan 3, 2023

Everyone knows Olivella’s for their pizza. The Dallas-based franchise has been serving up Neapolitan and Roman-style pies since 2006.
First Look: The Wounded Ostrich in Deep Ellum has Dive-Bar Vibes

By Doyle Rader
Oct 25, 2022

Finding a low-key watering hole in Deep Ellum most weekends can be difficult. The vibrant neighborhood pulses from every street corner. In the middle of it all lies a laid-back bar with a quirky name offering a respite from the activity outside.
First Look: The Great American Hero Reopens in its New Digs

By Doyle Rader
Sep 13, 2022

Jacob Cox and Danny Wilson garnered a lot of attention — and praise — when they stepped in to buy Great American Hero last year,
In Stores Now: Peticolas Brewing

By Doyle Rader
Jul 29, 2022

North Texas beer drinkers rejoice. The long wait is finally over. Peticolas, the beloved Dallas brewery, is making three of its beers available in stores throughout North Texas.
Down The Rabbit Hole for the Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks of Your Childhood Dreams

By Doyle Rader
Jan 26, 2022

There’s something comforting about fried mozzarella cheese. Served as an appetizer or standalone dish, they’re a staple of Americana and its penchant for fried food ...
Great American Hero Lives On; New Owners Plan to Expand

By Doyle Rader
Jan 3, 2022

Everybody needs a hero. When Dominick Oliverie decided to retire at the end of December after working tirelessly for 47 years, he thought it would be ...
One Less Great American Hero; The Iconic Dallas Sandwich Shop to Close After 47 Years

By Doyle Rader
Nov 24, 2021

When the calendar rolls over to 2022, Dallas will have lost three of its more iconic restaurants. The first to fall was Wild About Harry’s. The hot dog and frozen custard ...
First Look: Parry Avenue Barbecue Co.'s Ribs Deliver

By Doyle Rader
Sep 28, 2021

Pitmaster Leo Morales boasts that his new barbecue joint, Parry Avenue Barbecue Company, serves the best ribs in Texas.
Parry Avenue Barbecue Company Readies to Open

By Doyle Rader
Sep 21, 2021

Leo Morales is serious about ribs. Not even a thick beard can hide the excitement — and toil — on his face when he talks about ribs.
Food Not Bombs Brings Food Pantries to South Dallas Neighborhoods

By Doyle Rader
Jul 26, 2021

Free food is now available in a South Dallas food desert. On a recent balmy Saturday afternoon, half a dozen people gathered on the corner of Second Avenue and Scyene Road, a few blocks south of the South Dallas Cultural Center and Fair Park.
The Nine Best Places to Get Boilermakers in Dallas

By Doyle Rader
Jul 12, 2021

There are few alcoholic pairings more iconic than a cold beer and a shot. While commonly called a boilermaker, that term technically refers to the process of dropping a shot into a beer and then quickly consuming it.
Chubby Dog Farm Changes Hands to Driftwood Meadows

By Doyle Rader
Jun 4, 2021

When Karyn and Calvin Medders decided to move closer to family after their fourth grandchild was born last year, it meant putting their farm in East Texas up for sale. Since 2013 ...
BarNone Aims to Serve Its East Dallas Neighbors

By Doyle Rader
Dec 22, 2020

Old Lake Highlands is a sleepy neighborhood. Perched on a hill overlooking the city, it’s known more for its views and proximity to White Rock Lake than anything else. That may be changing. At the intersection of North Buckner Boulevard and Northcliff Drive lies White Rock Center, a small strip...
While Trends Continue, Chicken House Remains a Standby

By Doyle Rader
Nov 20, 2020

It’s safe to say Nashville-style hot chicken is having a moment in Dallas and the surrounding area. Seemingly every week, a new spot either opens its doors or announces plans to do so. Food trends are nothing new, but they serve as a distraction. With hot chicken garnering so much...
Dallas City Council Debates, Approves Funding to Get Food Boxes to Residents

By Doyle Rader
Oct 15, 2020

On a recent Sunday afternoon, volunteers gathered at Kirkwood Temple CME in the Wolf Creek neighborhood of southern Dallas. They were there with local nonprofit Services of Hope to help register people to vote and deliver 25-pound “Hope Community Food Boxes” filled with healthy food to families in need. Despite the...
Restaurateurs Discuss the Hardship of Third-Party Delivery Services

By Doyle Rader
Sep 14, 2020

Fed up with his current situation, Omar Yeefoon took to Facebook to express himself. There, the owner of Shoals Sound & Service in Deep Ellum posted his thoughts on what has become a staple industry during the pandemic. “Food delivery apps are pimps,” Yeefoon wrote. “Your favorite restaurants are being...