Monthly Archives: February 2022

Drink of the Week: Nova

by Steven Doyle

Last evening a small group of us were on the hunt for a crazy good cocktail. Seems like a fairly simple task since there are so many good cocktail programs sprouting up across the city, but we were wanting something a little different last night and we would know what it was when we tasted it. We made our way from saloon to pub until we settled onto one of the comfy stools at Nova.

Nova is my late-night spot in Oak Cliff. They stay open later than most and when the regular kitchen closes you can still grab a really good pizza until midnight (later if the oven is hot and you perform circus tricks for whoever is working the bar).  Continue reading →

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Tarrant Area Food Bank to Host Emergency Food Distribution at Their Warehouse Facility Sunday, February 6 from 2-4p; Calls for Volunteers 

Due to the recent winter storm, it has been a challenge to get food out to families in need across our 13-county service area. To support our partner agencies and families in need, TAFB will host a special, emergency direct to client mobile distribution on Sunday, February 6, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the TAFB Distribution Center in Fort Worth. Precautionary measures are being taken with the City of Fort Worth to help facilitate a safe drive-thru event. 

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Cocktails at Home that Set the Mood

Cocktails to set the stage for a hot night of romance, or a fun way to celebrate Galentine’s Day, we prepared a fun list to spark the night with imagination and a bit of giddy delight. Tell us your favorite boozy blend in comments.

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Baseball’s Riotous 10-Cent Beer Promotion

beer2by Steven Doyle

Throughout time baseball has been known for wacky schemes to promote attendance. You may recall the Bill Veeck story where he hired Eddie Gaedel to pinch hit during a game in 1951. Gaedel was 3’7 and had virtually no strike zone. The short player was subsequently disqualified but his legend lives on. Bill Veeck has a suite named for him at the Ranger’s stadium today. Continue reading →

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Lavendou Offers a Beautiful Menu for Valentine’s Day

One of our very favorite restaurants in Dallas, or anywhere really, is Lavendou Bistro in far North Dallas on Preston owned and operated by our favorite Frenchman with an outrageously delightful accent, Pascal Cayet.

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Fred’s Texas Cafe Announces Top Three Picks in Renegade Food Challenge

Fred’s Texas Cafe announced today the top three contenders in their Renegade Food Challenge coming to BOTH restaurant locations this spring. The wild contest concept, from Fred’s CEO and Co-Owner Quincy Wallace and the restaurant’s newly appointed Head Chef Fabian Alvarado, launched in December and put the power in the hands of eaters and Fred’s supporters across Funky Town.

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Lawry’s Makes a Great Offer of Love This Valentine’s Day (Feb 11-14th)

Located right off the Dallas Parkway, Lawry’s is serving its signature dinner experience complete with their spinning bowl salad plus California cut of prime rib (or seasonal fish) with mashed potatoes and either creamed spinach or corn plus Yorkshire pudding, plus dessert for $65 per person. This makes for a delicious dinner and night out.

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Exotic Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Her

A romantic recipe book 

OK, so the words “romantic” and “recipe book” might not seem to pair so well on paper but if you and your partner love to cook then there are plenty of romantic recipe books available to purchase. Here are some great examples:

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