Stories by Brian Reinhart
Food & Drink
First Bite: Just in Time for Summer, Carrollton Has Two New Cold Noodle Spots
Hampyong Noodle and Homung Cold Noodle specialize in naengmyun, thin clear noodles in either chilled beef broth or a gently spicy pepper sauce. And they’re literally next to each other.
Lunch Box
Downtown Dallas Lunch Doesn’t Get Much Better Than the Chicken Sandwiches at Birdie
Chef Josh Harmon makes a comeback with koji-brined and fried chicken. Yakitori and frozen Kool-Aid drinks are next.
Food & Drink
What Would an All-Local Texas Beer Taste Like?
Anyone attempting an all-Texan beer has to deal with one big problem: hops. But another ingredient in the recipe is Texas’ biggest secret weapon.
Basketball
I Think I Could Be a Completely Average Basketball General Manager
As your GM, I will have my phone turned on and read scouting reports. Can you feel the excitement?
Food & Drink
Misti Norris’ New Restaurant, a Tribute to Her French-Cajun Heritage, Opens Tonight
The name Stepchild refers to Norris herself, but also to Acadians’ place in history, French colonists exiled from Canada and relocated to Louisiana.
Stories by Brian Reinhart
Lunch Box
At Bap Doduk, the Generous Bento Box Is Just the Beginning
Bap Doduk, in Carrollton, serves grab-and-go Korean salads, pickles, and sides. Oh, and a mighty boxed lunch.
Food & Drink
Seven Signs That Ordering Salad Won’t Make You Sad
Don’t settle for dull salads. Dallas restaurants are doing plenty to spice up their leafy greens.
Lunch Box
The Ultimate Dallas Food Hack: Eat Lunch in Deep Ellum
On weekdays, one of the city's best dining neighborhoods is nearly empty, just waiting for you to come eat fabulous food.
Food & Drink
Our Dining Critic Visited All Five of Texas’ James Beard Award Nominees. Here’s How He Voted.
Plus: suggestions for how the Beard Awards judging process can be made more trustworthy, and a hot tip on next year's favorite.
Food & Drink
The Flame Still Burns at the Reborn Koryo Korean BBQ
Koryo Kalbi’s successor picks up where its predecessor left off, combining old favorites with classics in the making.