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  Waffle House? At Christmas? It’s More Than You Think.

  Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Just going to be honest here: I’m fascinated by Waffle House for a variety of reasons. For example, FEMA’s Waffle House Index, which the agency uses to determine the level of assistance a community needs after a storm. Or the time on Parts Unknown when Anthony Bourdain said it was a...

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  Whisk Whips Up Great, French Crêpes for Brunch in West Dallas

  Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  While a leisurely brunch from about 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. can hit the spot when you’re with the right company, sometimes it’s nice to find something that starts your day off well without consuming too much of your time. Enter the crêpe stand. There’s something great about an establishment...

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  Eat This: The Salmon Bagel at Murray Street (Then Slow Down)

  Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Five years ago, the Deep Ellum neighborhood and others rallied to save Murray Street Coffee. The quirky coffee shop on the eastern side of the area needed $10,000 fast, and it ended up getting it, living happily ever after. So far, so good, at least. Since then, we’ve seen an...

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  How This New Dallas Beignet Place Stands Up to the Palate of a New Orleans Native

  Monday, November 18, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  You’ll know people who grew up in New Orleans the second you meet them. There isn’t some shared physical or genetic trait or even a discernible accent. You’ll know because we’ll constantly tell you we grew up in New Orleans. I know this because I'm one of them. I grew...

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  Pan de Muerto: What It Is and Where to Get It

  Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Día de Los Muertos starts Thursday, Oct. 31, and lasts for two days, which means it’s a great time to learn a little about a traditional food behind this annual tradition. For a little background, the origins of Día de los Muertos are rooted in the Aztec empire, with a...

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  Scale The Heights for Tasty, Fresh Weekday Breakfast

  Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 4 a.m.

  Being able to enjoy breakfast during the week is a treat that doesn't come around too often — not just sitting at the table and having a few eggs and a glass of juice, but going out somewhere. A bit of extra time on a workday morning is not something...