Monthly Archives: May 2012

by | May 21, 2012 · 7:27 am

M83 Live: Floating Above Stubb’s

by Dr. Spin

All of the video footage that I have ever seen of M83 indicated that their live performances matched their epic recordings, earning them a place on my bucket list of “bands to see.” M83 has come to town three times since Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming came out last year, though, and each time, tickets were snatched up within hours. Since I have a profound issue with supporting the ticket scalping industry, I missed them. As this pattern repeated, I was becoming increasingly concerned that I would miss out on this tour. Fortunately, my wife’s principles are not nearly so limiting, so I was pleasantly surprised when she told me that she had gotten us some tickets. I was ecstatic.  Let the date night commence!  float on over to the Pharmacy…

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by | May 18, 2012 · 3:00 pm

Check Out Our 2012 Taste Addison Picks

by Steven Doyle

The Taste Addison festival starts today. This means you have three days to dine your way through the very manageable crowds on the grounds of the event, tasting smaller portions of each restaurants best offerings. We have a few suggestions, but if the event is anything like last year, there are no wrong choices.

We heard from chef Richard Chamberlain that he will be roasting a whole pig with the use of chef Kent Rathbun’s ginormous smoker that he graciously loaned out to his chef buddy. Each year Chamberlain embraces this event and donates all his proceeds to a local charity. There are at least two thing you will want to sample on his Steak and Chophouse menu. The pulled pork platter is a mere $8 and the legendary pork chop on a stick is also $8.  Chamberlain also offers up some kobe beef items that are actually less pricey, but all is greatness and has that whole charity ring to them.    Continue reading →

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by | May 18, 2012 · 1:04 pm

The Year in Rush Part 6: Wake Up and Look Around

by Dr. Spin

Because we were all bussed across town, there was a well-established tradition of carpooling among my fellow high school band members.  By the first week of summer band my freshman year I was already catching a ride with several other band students from my neighborhood. The driver and her boyfriend were unrelenting Rush fans, so when Power Windows was released later that year, it was a daily listen for several months. This was where I was first exposed to Rush, and although it wasn’t the kind of teenage epiphany that is usually associated with the backs of cars, it was no less life-changing. find out more at the Pharmacy…

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by | May 18, 2012 · 12:02 pm

Nickel & Nickel Wines Pair Well With Del Frisco

by Steven Doyle

Attending a winemaker dinner has several layers of opportunity for the average food and wine enthusiast. First, you generally meet an educated winemaker or vineyard owner. This is a special opportunity to chat one on one and feel the passion behind the wines you select. These winemakers can also give hints on upcoming wine lots that may be limited and other advice on wines they enjoy through their extensive travels. This was certainly the case last evening as Del Frisco’s in Fort Worth hosted Andrew Delos, winemaker from Nickel and Nickel out of Napa Valley.

The most interesting point of Nickel and Nickel is that their wines are not blended but instead dedicated exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. This gives you a tour of Napa Valley through the series of those single vineyards.   Continue reading →

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by | May 18, 2012 · 10:38 am

Meet Cowtown Chow Down Food Truck Park Owner Charlie Flores

by Steven Doyle

Food trucks hit the streets of DFW last year in a major way. Perhaps North Texas was a bit behind but what we lacked in timeliness we are making up for in quantity. I say North Texas, but Fort Worth has truly embraced the idea that you can lease a truck and run it around town having fans follow you for the latest in burgers, pizza and tacos. Fort Worth is also big on the food truck parks. Lets check that score: Fort Worth two, Dallas zero.         Continue reading →

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by | May 17, 2012 · 11:47 am

Where The OldWest Cafe Begins

by Ellen Ritscher Sackett

It’s just after 6 a.m., and the door has just opened at the OldWest Café in Sanger, Texas. Already three white pick-up trucks are parked in front with customers awaiting breakfast. This is a typical morning for the owners. Mark is hidden behind the scenes in the kitchen, and Carolyn, his wife, is starting her day in Denton at their sister restaurant by the same name.

The wait staff is ready. The coffee flows first, and the orders are taken. More customers dribble in, young and old, and soon the place is filled with the clatter of plates and the chatter of conversation. Some come in jeans, others in cam-o, all hungry, all anticipating what will likely be their best and biggest meal of the day. One can only hope.        Continue reading →

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by | May 17, 2012 · 11:06 am

Brew Riot In Bishop Arts This Weekend

by Jerry Stewart

Brew Riot is an annual celebration of local home brew culture, and this year’s event (in Bishop Arts this Sunday from 4pm-7pm) features 51 home brewing teams with over 150 different types of beer. Each of the teams is required to bring 5 gallons of each entry, and they will be judged by local professional brewers including Frtiz Rahr from Rahr and Sons Brewing Company, Dennis Wehrmann from Franconia Brewing Company, Wim Bens from Lakewood Brewing Company, Tait Lifto from Deep Ellum Brewing Company, and Greg Leftwich from Four Corners Brewing Company. Of course there’s also a People’s Choice – for $20 you can sample all 150 beers (or as many as you decide is a good idea since we presume you have to work on Monday morning).            Continue reading →

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by | May 17, 2012 · 10:22 am

Brackets On Mockingbird Closes

by Steven Doyle

Brackets which is located on Mockingbird adjacent to the Palomar Dallas has shuttered. Haven’t heard of Brackets? It was a huge sports bar with an identity crisis. In recent months portions of the cavernous space were parceled out and word is now that the Palomar will make a go of something in that very spot.   Continue reading →

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