Monthly Archives: March 2012

by Steven Doyle | March 26, 2012 · 2:05 pm

TacoBots Eating Dallas

by Danielle Leahy

Do you like tacos? Like really, really like tacos? Do you like meeting new people, discovering new places, and hanging out with like minded individuals? Well then join us for one of April’s Tacobot Meetups!

Space is limited so simply join our Tacobots! group page on Facebook and then RSVP to any of the three events we have going on in April. Our group page is dedicated to daily posts, pictures, recipes, jokes, and all things taco related so feel free to add your own. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 26, 2012 · 12:03 pm

Something New At The Dallas Farmers Market

by Steven Doyle

I stumbled through the Shed 2 at the Dallas Farmers Market which boasts more than a few really nice food vendors including some of the best barbecue in Dallas, Pecan Lodge and my favorite Reuben at Old World Sausage Company. This weekend I saw a few changes and additions that you should check out.

There is a new restaurant offering sandwiches, wraps and paninis called Frenchie’s Bistro which is in the old Natsumi spot. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 26, 2012 · 11:07 am

Two Special Events At The Grape This Week

by Jerry Stewart

Not one but two wine dinners you might like to check out this week at The Grape, located on Greenville Avenue in Dallas. The first hosts a special guest from Bouchaine Vineyards in Napa Valley, Mike Richmond on Tuesday, March 27.

A Dallas native, Mike Richmond has over 30 years’ experience in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir production in the Carneros including his founding Acacia Winery. Richmond and the Bouchaine winemaking team have updated both farming and winemaking to bring the wines to a new standard of excellence at the historic winery. Continue reading →

Post Card From Nola: The Alibi

by Dorothy Hernandez

Bar food doesn’t immediately bring to mind gourmet, or even edible, food. Its purpose is utilitarian, whether you’re trying to soak up the booze or prep for a night of heavy drinking. The choices are pretty standard: fries, nachos, any heat and serve product that you can take out of a bag and dump into a deep fryer.

At The Alibi, 811 Iberville in New Orleans, there are mysterious dollar bills pinned to the ceiling. Even at 1 p.m., it smells like Bourbon Street at 3 a.m. It seems like a bar this dive-y would have food only fit for the inebriated but The Alibi is one of those serendipitous vacation finds.

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Oral Fixation Has a Field Day

by Steven Doyle

We are fascinated with these spoken word shows like The Moth on NPR which is basically a story slam. People from all walks of life come out on stage with their amazing real life tales and spend the next ten minutes bearing their souls to the audience. It can be quite moving and extreme on entertainment. Continue reading →

Graham Dodds Is Crushing It At Central 214

by Steven Doyle

As most know there have been huge changes at Central 214 since hiring forward-thinking chef Graham Dodds, and soon there will be a fun remodel to reflect more what the chef and the hotel are really about. The Hotel Palomar is the sleek and modern hotel owned by Kimpton and touts to be a green hotel with a corporate philosophy of environmental conservation and consciousness. Soon there will be a remodel to reflect that style more and open up the room more to the hotel. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 23, 2012 · 11:27 am

Tweet a Beer Using Science

by Steven Doyle

Buying a beer for a friend is not only a righteous thing to do, it is also down right sexy, especially when you use the intertubes to make it all happen. Now you can use modern scientific techniques to buy your friend a beer by using one of the many new services that allow you to tweet a beer. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 22, 2012 · 2:32 pm

Party Hard and Cheap

by Jerry Stewart

If you are looking for some bargains in the party department you will want to check out 3FOUR1 VIP Bands that will surely stretch your drinking budget to its maximum. The idea behind the VIP bands is that you purchase your band online the for the day you want the discounts. After that you pick up the band at one of the participating venues. Continue reading →

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