TSD, a Disher with an eagle eye, reports signs for Twisted Root posted on “SMU Blvd across from Barley House.” According to the Advocate, it’s true.
Gina Puente-Brancato (owner La Buena Vida Vineyards, Grapevine, TX), Carol Ritchie (“Cookin’ with Carol” TV cooking show host), Cristianna Ginatta (owner Paciugo Gelato), Janice Provost (Chef/Owner Parigi), Sharon Hage (Chef/Owner York Street), and Paul Lambert (Mozzarella Company).
Inside scoop: You can get some of the best food and travel bargains in town at the silent [...]
Because I firmly believe that procrastination is part of the creative process, I will take a break from working and share this video with you. I filmed it last summer in Frankston, Texas. It stars Bill, an Eastern Bluebird, who has been living with his “wife” Hillary at my family’s lake house for four seasons, [...]
I’ve got a hot date for Valentine’s Day!
Do you hate the hype of Valentine’s Day? Or do you like paying triple the regular price for a dozen roses and mediocre chocolate? Yes, I know it’s great for the restaurant business and I encourage all lovers–young and old– to dine out. Get engaged. Spend hours [...]
Chicken fried smoked brisket by El Smokeador.
A couple of weeks ago a commenter, who goes by El Smokeador and operates a meaty blog called El Smokeador y Smokehopper, left a comment with a link to his recipe for brisket cooked with Butterfinger candy bars. I printed it out and plan to try it soon. [...]
I love my “what I’m drinking now” article, and gave a shout out to some of my favorite people to hear what they are enjoying now too.
Brenda and Clay Cockerell, Dallas based proprietors of Coquerel Family Estates were toasting with this:
I am having an incredible glass of 08 Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc… Christine Barbe, our winemaker from Bordeaux, [...]
Though some romantics say “every day is Valentine’s Day,” February 14th is that special time designated to celebrate the love we have for family and friends….and more importantly, the pairing of wine and chocolate! If you are in the mood for unique wine gifts or just a lovely varietal options, here are a few suggestions. Happily, some were sent [...]
According to Robert Wilonsky, Roaster’s Deli at Preston and LBJ closed two weeks ago. His post on Unfair Park asks the question we have tried to answer here: “Why can’t Dallas do a proper Hebrew deli?” (See “Three Jews, Zinsky’s Deli in Dallas, Six Opinions.”)
When Evan “Hebrew American League” Grant was on staff here at [...]
I caught up with Fran Chapman. She is in the kitchen at Chapman Chile Kitchen making her last batch of chili. “I am going to cook off what I have,” she said. “Once my supplies are gone, I’m not going to make anymore.”
The Chapman’s have been waiting for their landlord to develop the space next [...]
I spent the weekend making my way through a couple of quarts of spicy chili I bought from Fran Chapman at the Dallas Farmers Market. This morning I planned to replenish my freezer and pulled up the website for Chapman Chile Kitchen. The hours of operation have been crossed out and the following notice appears [...]
Candy Evans says Keller’s Cactus Jacks on Lemmon is closing today and will be a Cal’s Roast Beef.
Update: Well, Candy says Cal’s Roast Beef “is a big chain in the Northwest.” I can’t find it.
Update: Candy, stick to reporting on real estate: “So much for typing on the iphone whilst I drive — I think [...]
According to Disher Brown, Tom Tom Noodle House in West Village is closed. Sign on the door says the property was seized for failure to pay state taxes.
According to a loyal Disher, Randy Goss, c0-founder of County Line Barbecue restaurant has been found dead in a car submerged in a creek. Our loyal Disher reports:
I’ve known Randy since I was in elementary school. He and my sister are the same age, graduated high school together at H.P. His dad’s business was a [...]
I was just catching up on the Dave-less City of Ate and found this line in Dallas Dude’s latest Toque To Toque report.
My health insurance at the Observer hasn’t kicked in yet. And I ate a lot of burgers.
Am I the only one who is curious about Dave’s departure? He was there on Friday and [...]
The last couple of days I have been working on a story about seafood. In the course of my conversations with people in the restaurant business, I’ve been asked to name the best seafood restaurant in Dallas. It’s a hard question because there are many restaurants that serve great seafood but aren’t considered seafood restaurants. [...]
I had the pleasure of attending the pre-game Saints tailgate party sponsored by my friends at WVUE, the FOX station in New Orleans last week. In case you didn’t know, New Orleans is a city that lives in a constant party….add the Superbowl to the festivities and it is an explosive, joyous occasion.
February 7th marks the big day, and [...]
Last night I visited a tiny new restaurant with a straightforward name: Al’s Steakhouse and Salad Bar. It’s located in the southwest quadrant of Preston Royal Shopping Center between Ruggeri’s and Cava next door to Natalie’s. (Across the street from Pinkberry.) Al’s is owned by the same Al who also owns Natalie’s. Sorry for the [...]
When Gina Campisi decided to open Fedora in the One Arts Plaza, she agreed to be a guest blogger here on SideDish. She wrote several Restaurant 101 posts chronicling her experiences. I’ve pulled a couple of my favorites.
“Permit Me To Have A Nervous Breakdown”
“The Road to Nowhere”
A Campisi family friend confirms that Gina Campisi, of the Egyptian Lounge Campisis and owner of Fedora Restaurant, was found dead today of an apparent suicide in her East Dallas home. Our thoughts are with the family.
I sent Matthew Antonovich an e-mail yesterday to ask him to clarify the location of his soon to open TIE restaurant, He’d mentioned Highlands Ranch. I also asked if one his chefs, Chanipun Suyamo Corcoran, is related to Ron Corcoran, Antonovich’s former partner at Sipango. Antonovich replies:
I meant Highland Park. Chanipun Suyamo Corcoran is the [...]
