Monthly Archives: November 2018

“Elwood” Continues at the Ochre House Theater Through November 17

Elwood_-Christian-Taylor_-Photo2-by-Justin-OKeith-696x464.jpgby Steven Doyle                        photo by Justin O’Keith

The cast of Elwood are regulars seen at the Ochre House Theater located in the Exposition near Fair Park, an area studded with interesting bars and restaurants which seems to be enjoying a surge of interest with those weary of the more bustling lifestyle of Deep Ellum, its closest neighbor. The theater enjoys the avant garde, but very palatable even for casual theater-goers. Most productions have a musical element to them, and the 50-seat theater typically will feature a four-piece band of musicians which also perform sound effects for each play.  Continue reading →

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Eat Me: Shrimp and Grits at Hatties

dining_room01by Steven Doyle

The dining room is the first to make an impact on a guest the first time they visit Hattie’s located in Bishop Arts. Hattie’s is the anchor that consistently draws guests in both day and night for fantastic low-country cuisine, dishes that not only are found in Louisiana but circumnavigate the map eastward and up through the Carolinas. These are rich hearty dishes that are familiar but lend themselves to an upscale atmosphere.  Continue reading →

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