Category Archives: Dallas

by | May 25, 2012 · 11:03 am

Taco Cina Has Kick Ass Queso

by Steven Doyle

If you tool around one of the city’s better food intersections, Preston and Royal, you might have spotted  hidden amongst the brush and in the same parking lot as Sushi Star. I could have sworn some months ago the sign read Taco Taco, and upon a bit of inquiry I was correct.  Owner Eddie Hilazi had to alter the name just a bit after some flack with a restaurant using the same name in San Antonio. 

Taco Cina is a play on Cocina, which means kitchen in Spanish. Say the name really fast and you will get this.   Continue reading →

5 Comments

Filed under BYOB, Dallas, Steven Doyle, Tacos

Tagged as , , ,

by | May 25, 2012 · 9:17 am

Walking Food And Historic Tours Of Uptown

by Steven Doyle

Tours are a  fantastic way to see a city and get a bite of what the food and culture is all about. Starting June 9, 2012 Food Tours of America announced that they will be begin Walking Food Tours in Uptown on McKinney Avenue and West Village. These food tours will last approximately 2.5 hours with brief, scenic walks between tastings.

The Uptown Dallas Food Tour offers participants an insider’s view of Dallas’ most pedestrian-friendly areas with a special focus on interesting local  In addition to generous tastings at several hand-picked eateries, each narrated walking tour includes historical attractions and anecdotes as the trained guides whisk pedestrians around the streets of Dallas.         Continue reading →

1 Comment

Filed under Crave, Dallas, Food Tours

Tagged as , , , ,

by | May 24, 2012 · 12:51 pm

Inwood Tavern Celebrates 48 Years In Business

by Jerry Stewart

I personally enjoy a good neighborhood bar. Some are more divey than others, but the elements are all straight: relaxed and unpretentious, cheap drinks and a loud crowd. Throw in a world class juke box and you have described Nirvana to me. This weekend just such a bar is celebrating its 48th year in business, you can help cheer them on for another 48 by checking out Inwood Tavern’s bash Friday, June 1, 2012 starting at 7:30.      Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under beer, Celebrate, Crave, Dallas, Jerry Stewart

Tagged as , , , ,

by | May 24, 2012 · 10:52 am

Meet Central 214’s Lead Bartender Amber West

by Steven Doyle

As we have reported in the past, changes have occurred at Central 214 with the addition of Graham Dodds in the kitchen bringing his own remarkable spin on the farm to table cooking. Along with his wonderful menu (and we take a look at the latest incarnation of this menu early next week) Dodds  also recruited a special bartender, Amber West.

West comes from an incredible culinary family. You may recognize her brother Adam West most recently at ZaZa’s Dragonfly in Dallas, and since promoted as the executive chef at Monarch in Houston. Both siblings in the West family appreciate farm fresh ingredients and seek them out with enthusiasm.    Continue reading →

2 Comments

Filed under chefs, Cocktails, Crave, Dallas, Party!, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , ,

by | May 24, 2012 · 9:22 am

P.F. Chang’s Subject To Leveraged Buyout

By Judy Chamberlain

In what will be the largest leveraged buyout of a restaurant chain since the 2010 transaction that brought a $4.2 billion price tag to Burger King holdings, P .F. Chang’s China Bistro is scheduled to be taken private in mid-June when private equity firm Centerbridge Partners pays P. F. Chang’s shareholders $51.50 a share in a  $1.1 billion deal.

The chain, founded by Paul Fleming chef Philip Chiang, first opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 1993, offering Western-influenced Asian food at reasonable prices. It owns numerous company stores in the United States and sells licensing agreements in international markets. Fast-casual Pei Wei’s Asian Diner, which originated in Dallas, is part of the mix.    Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Beef, Chinese, Dallas, Judy Chamberlain, NorthPark, Tacos

Tagged as , , ,

by | May 24, 2012 · 8:42 am

Prepare For Margarita Meltdown Tonight With $5 Ritas

by Steven Doyle

We have been touting this weekend’s Margarita Meltdown (Sunday, May 27th, 3pm) with vigor for a few reasons. Besides the fact we are sponsors of the event, we also happen to enjoy a fantastic margarita.

You can prepare for this event tonight by stopping in one of the many participating bars or restaurants. The list of participants is growing with lightening fast momentum. If you are a bartender in Dallas, Texas and can’t make a decent margarita perhaps it is time to select another industry. Thankfully we have some very special entries in this competition where you are the judge.    Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Cocktails, Competition, Crave, Dallas, Oak Cliff, Party!, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , , , ,

by | May 23, 2012 · 10:03 am

Yappy Hour For Metroplex Mutts

by Jerry Stewart

Metroplex Mutts, an animal rescue organization, is hosting a Summer “Pawty” happy hour fundraiser at The Londoner, Tuesday, June 5th from 6:00-8:00 PM. The event will commemorate the organization’s third anniversary. The Londoner is located at 2909 Thomas Avenue in Dallas. The cover charge for this event is $10. Guests may purchase tickets on their website, or at the door.             Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under beer, Dallas

Tagged as , ,

by | May 23, 2012 · 8:38 am

Pizza Gratis, Por Favor

by Steven Doyle

The geniuses behind Pizza Patron, a Dallas based chain with locations strategically placed in predominately Hispanic neighborhoods, are back in the news again. Just a few short years ago the 20-year old restaurant chain made headlines when they began accepting pesos as currency for their products. Pizza Patron’s slogan has always been Más Pizza. Menos Dinero.   Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Bake Sale, Crave, Dallas, Free is Fabulous, fun with food, pizza, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , ,