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by | April 30, 2013 · 1:16 pm

Acme F&B To Become Beer Garden

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Acme F&B released their wunderkind chef Norman Grimm as they begin to re-concept the brand into a more casual beer-centric bar with food.  I confirmed the news with Brooke Humphries this morning and she said that she wanted to get back to her roots and do what they do best.

The space will indeed be a beer garden. “We have 36 taps, a great patio,” Humphries wrote to us, “we will have good food with a lower price point. I’m not a sea bass person, I am more a Waygu burger bacon jam and redneck cheddar or flatbread kinda bar person, ya know?”  Continue reading →

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by | March 6, 2013 · 10:21 am

Across The Street Bar Is Closing

across_the_street_barby Steven Doyle

After 24 years of continuous operation Phil Lietch is closing the Across The Street Bar located at 5625 SMU Boulevard in Dallas. The crowded bar features live music with a historic past that includes Bowling for Soup, Jibe, and Trippin Daisy, along with many locals such as the Eli Young Band.

Across The Street Bar has served as a staple for SMU students and anyone looking for cold, cheap beer and great bands.   Continue reading →

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by | January 31, 2013 · 7:58 am

J Pepe’s On Greenville Closes Sunday

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J Pepe’s located at 3619 Greenville Avenue will be closing its doors for the last time Sunday night. The longstanding pub and Mexican grill has been open in Dallas for nearly 20 years serving the lower Greenville Avenue set strong drinks and nachos with a local neighborhood flare.   Continue reading →

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by | September 17, 2012 · 11:33 am

Elbow Room In Dallas Is Closed

by Steven Doyle

The Elbow Room located at 3010 Gaston Road has shuttered, at least for the moment. Long tome employees at the Elbow Room claim the restaurant has actually been sold after a run in with the state over taxes. There is a hearing with the former owners Tuesday, September 18, 2012 over the tax matter and the dive bar could potentially open back up Wednesday afternoon under new ownership.       Continue reading →

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by | July 27, 2012 · 3:06 pm

One Last Look At Craft Dallas Before It Closes

by Steven Doyle

I had the good fortune to dine at Craft Dallas in the W Hotel earlier this week. I was planning on saving the photos and run an au revoir story the week they close their doors in August, but I am thinking I should entice, no, incite you to stop in for a final meal at this wonderful Dallas restaurant.

When I was working at the Observer’s City of Ate I interviewed Chef Jeff Harris who is now at Bolsa in Oak Cliff. Then I was able to check out the kitchen, which is as massive as you might think a hotel kitchen should be. There is something magical to me to experience the backbone of a restaurant up close and I am always personally drawn to the kitchen when accessable. Continue reading →

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by | July 13, 2012 · 8:00 am

Cafe Brazil Closing McKinney Location

by Steven Doyle

Cafe Brazil is announcing the closure of their McKinney store, located at 3190 South Central Expressway in McKinney, Texas.

“We have enjoyed a great 7-year run and thank everyone who has been a part of it,” says Brant Wood, Chairman and CEO of Cafe Brazi. “Our lease expires at the end of this month, and unfortunately, we were unable to come to an agreement with the landlord that will allow us to operate profitably. Our last day of operations will be Sunday, July 29. We hope to replace this location somewhere in the area in the near future. Until then, customers can visit us at any of our other 10 Metroplex locations including Plano and Richardson.”      Continue reading →

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