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  Bubba’s, Venerable Park Cities Spot, Still Turns Out a Fine Gravy

  March 12 at 4 a.m.

  With so much mediocre gravy in the world, finding a decent one can make your day. And you can at a spot in University Park — it’s a standby for fried chicken and has been there long enough to be an established staple. In fact, when I was 6, I...

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  One of the Best Ways To Spend $3.50 in Dallas Is this Ham and Cheese Cachito

  January 31 at 4 a.m.

  No more than five words are exchanged before the roll gets nuked. A glistening square of light reflects off the buttery shell — it’s a fresh-baked sight that causes a synesthesia. You can imagine the aroma and the rupture of a croissant. A minute goes by, maybe less, and the...

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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...