Monthly Archives: February 2013

by Steven Doyle | February 12, 2013 · 11:06 am

Updated Menu At Goodfriend

by Steven Doyle

Many of you have experienced the amazing patio offerings at Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House. They have been open just over a year in their East Dallas digs, and have been crazy busy selling their amazing selection of brews and those killer burgers made by the crew next door at Good 2 Go Taco. There is a little pass through that enables Goodfriend to take all the credit for those burgers, but they are really being cranked out by chefs Jeana Johnson and Colleen O’Hare.

We just received word that there are a few new menu items at Goodfriend, and we will be heading over there this evening to graze through the offerings. Continue reading →

Elbow Room Opened This Weekend For A Little Teaser Party

by Steven Doyle

There have been rumblings at the old Elbow Room as they make final preparations to re-open their doors. I can almost smell that incredible pizza and the slurpy good drinks as I envision my butt sitting on the covered portion of the back patio. You might recall we reported the closure back in early December. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 11, 2013 · 4:14 pm

A Foreshadowing Of Trinity Grove’s Chino

by Steven Doyle

Last week we chatted up the delightful Uno Immanivong who will be opening up Chino in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas along with her spirited partner Adrian Verdin. Uno is also appearing on the new Bourdain television reality cooking program, The Taste. This past weekend we were able to gain a bit of insight into Chino, and was pleasantly surprised by what she served Saturday evening.

The pop-up dinner was held in the comfortable digs at Four Corners Brewing Company, also in Trinity Groves. I had the pleasure to dine with Four Corners owner Greg Leftwich, who is also a huge fan of Uno’s work. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 11, 2013 · 3:32 pm

DMA Arts and Letters Tonight Featuring Stephen Tobolowsky

by Steven Doyle

Stephen Tobolowsky, Allison Pistorius, Rob McCollum, and Reis McCormick read for Texas Bound, part of the DMA Arts and Letters series tonight 7pm. Tobolowsky will be reading from his new book, The Dangerous Animals Club which was released in September. You will know Tobolowsky from Glee, Groundhog Day, Memento, Seinfeld, and Heroes, with hundreds of film credits to his name. Tobolowsky is a Dallas native and former SMU student. He also has the very interesting podcast, Tobolowsky Files which can also be heard on public radio. Continue reading →

2013 Mardi Gras In Oak Cliff

by Steven Doyle

I am still suffering from the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras celebration yesterday, and especially thrilled by the ginormous parade as it tooled its way down Davis aiming eastward towards Bishop Arts. The sidewalks were brimming with cheering hoards as they were on the receiving end of beads, baubles and tiny treats. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 11, 2013 · 2:27 pm

White Rock Local Market Starts Back March 2

by Jennifer Thomas

White Rock Local Market kicks-off the season Saturday, March 2 at Lakeside Baptist Church on Garland Road with an extraordinary ‘Everything’ market day featuring local food trucks and live music from The Dave Burris Group. ‘Everything’ market days which include local farmers, growers and artisans as well as arts and crafts are reserved for the 1st and 2nd Saturdays of the month, while 3rd and 4th Saturdays are exclusively food driven. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 11, 2013 · 12:23 pm

Rusty Barn To Open In Richardson

by Steven Doyle

Look for a new burger bar to open next to the Alamo Drafthouse that is currently under construction in the Richardson Heights Shopping Center located on Belt Line and North Central Expressway. The Rusty Barn will serve upscale burgers and craft beer.

Both Alamo Drafthouse and Rusty Barn will open Spring of 2013. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 8, 2013 · 4:22 pm

Hofmann’s Opened Today To A Large And Hungry Crowd

by Steven Doyle

We were able to supply the very First Look of Hofmann Hots earlier this week, and the doors opened today to a large and hungry crowd anxious to sample the East coast wonder dog. We have some photos from the opening day that we wanted to share. So jump and drool. Continue reading →