Monthly Archives: October 2012

by | October 11, 2012 · 9:17 am

Dallas Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival

by Jennifer Thomas

Connoisseurs of top shelf spirits can sample some of the world’s best whiskey, scotch, brandy and more at the inaugural Dallas Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Million Air Dallas at Addison Airport.

The event will showcase more than 200 fine spirits, which will also include gin, tequila and vodka. In addition, guests will sample food by the culinary teams from Abacus, Del Friscos, Chamberlains, The Second Floor and Whiskey Cake.  Entertainment will include jazz vocalist Marc Toussaint and casino-style gaming tables (for entertainment purposes only).  Continue reading →

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by | October 10, 2012 · 10:16 am

The Jellyfish Family Tree Part 2: “Spilt Milk” at Lunch

by Dr. Spin

In 1993, I took a hiatus from my undergraduate studies and moved back to Austin.  By this point, I had listened to Bellybutton hundreds of times, and I was fortunate to pick up a promo copy of Jellyfish‘s follow-up.  There was a lot that I liked about Spilt Milk.  It had the same amazing songwriting, and in terms of its production, it was a major step forward from Bellybutton. Initially, however, I did not connect with it in the same way as I did its predecessor, mostly, I think, because I did not share it amongst a circle of friends.

Coming from the close quarters of Bruce Hall and its denizens to living at home with the fam, I had relatively little time to hang out and listen to music with a close community of people… hang over at the Pharmacy

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by | October 9, 2012 · 4:01 pm

Pizzeria Testa Napolentana Opens Today In Frisco

by Steven Doyle

Enter another pizzeria that offers true Neapolitan style. This time the good people in Frisco are beneficiaries of this growning trend at Pizzeria Testa. Look for antipasti such as prosciutto and melon, caprese and charcuterie, along with calzoni, panuozzi, and salads.     Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2012 · 12:59 pm

Q&A With FT33 GM and Sommelier Ryan Tedder

by Steven Doyle

We met with Ryan Tedder, the sommelier and general manager for FT33 which opens this Saturday, October 13, 2012. Tedder spent time at Stephan Pyles and more recently at Grace in Fort Worth, and is a good friend of Matt McCallister’s who is the chef-owner of the restaurant FT33. Tedder is an interesting, laid back soul who was recently married and also named the best sommelier in the state of Texas at the TexSom event in August.

Tedder is unpretentious, and loaded with charm and talent. Here is your chance to get to know the man before the restaurant opens.     Continue reading →

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Burgers and Burgundy October 19

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by | October 9, 2012 · 12:00 pm
by | October 9, 2012 · 11:09 am

Who Has The Best Dive Bars In The Nation?

by Steven Doyle

Recently the web site The Best Colleges ran a list of the best dive bars in the country. You will be pleased to know Texas was represented twice, once in Austin for Ginny’s Little Longhorn Saloon, and the second is Dixie Chicken in College Station. By the way, Ginny’s wins our award for the worst web site design ever.

I haven’t been to either bar mentioned, but spent most of my time checking out the list of criteria to be on the list of the best dive bars. As one who takes great pride in hoisting a marginal beer in shady bars I took particular interest in what this web site felt made up a dive. I extracted some of the criteria from their list. Let’s hear what you think.      Continue reading →

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by | October 9, 2012 · 9:00 am

Chiladas Fresh Mex Grill Opening In Plano This Week

by Jennifer Thomas

Chiladas Fresh Mex Grill is a new fast casual Tex Mex restaurant that will open its doors this Thursday in Plano at 6145 Windhaven Parkway. The restaurant promises a house-made menu made with fresh ingredients.  Look for an assortment of tacos, enchiladas, salads and more.        Continue reading →

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by | October 8, 2012 · 2:42 pm

New Craft Revolver Brewing Opens Oct 20, 2012

by Steven Doyle

Revolver Brewing in Granbury, Texas, will celebrate its grand opening Oct. 20, 2012 with tastings, live music, food trucks and more. Revolver Brewing is the first craft brewery to be built in Hood County, Texas. The brewery is housed in a 6,000-square-foot new construction building and holds a 30-barrel brew house, fermentation tanks and packaging equipment.      Continue reading →

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