Category Archives: Danielle Leahy

by Steven Doyle | November 15, 2011 · 1:11 pm

Wachu TacoBot, Willis? The Cedar’s Social

By Danielle Leahym photos by Jacque Manaugh

The Cedar’s Social is one of the most buzzed about restaurants in Dallas this year. With is dark, sexy 70’s throwback interior, amazing and exhaustively researched drink menu, and ownership by former NFL player Brian Williams there are lots of reason The Cedar’s Social keeps popping up in the news around town, not the least of which has to do with it’s food. The food here is very good, in many cases great. Sure it can be on the pricey side but many agree what it might lack in affordability it more than makes up for in ambiance, mood, music, and execution.

If you want a romantic date night that doesn’t feel traditional, campy, or old fashioned The Cedar’s Social is the place for you. If you want some of the best drinks in town made by the some of the best bartenders in DFW, then The Cedar’s Social is the place for you. But what if you want tacos? Well thank God for The Cedar’s Social $2 Taco Tuesday’s because in this most holiest of food genres, The Cedars Social also has you covered. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | November 3, 2011 · 10:00 am

Wachu Tacobot, Willis? Chuy’s

by Danielle Leahy

Chuy’s has long been a Knox-Henderson Ave staple. Known as much for it’s quirky interior and awesome happy hour as it’s food we visited this time with a Mission: Tacos.

I have a confession to make readers, I love crunchy tacos. Long lamented as the white-boy bastard of the taco family, crunchy tacos are usually considered kids food or worst (a Taco Bell menu item) by true taco lovers. And while I have accepted my fate in this soft shell world I do relish the opportunity to eat crunchy tacos that have arrived at my table without being handed to me thru a drive-thru window. Continue reading →

Wachu Tacobot Willis? Lee Harvey’s

By Daniele Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh

What is better than good tacos you might ask? How’s this: CHEAP good tacos. Well they don’t come much cheaper than $1 so the next time a case of the Mondays rears it’s ugly head might I suggest making a bee-line to Lee Harvey’s for the chance to eat and drink your sorrows away. Continue reading →

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Filed under beer, Burgers, Cocktails, Crave, Danielle Leahy, fun with food, Jacque Manaugh, TacoBots, Tacos

by Steven Doyle | October 11, 2011 · 8:46 am

Wachu Tacobot Willis: Avila’s

by Danielle Leahy

Avila’s has been a Maple Avenue tradition in Dallas since 1985. Using family recipes handed down over generations from the Avila and Martinez families their food had been featured on many television programs, local and national news, as well as rated one of the 50 best Mexican Restaurants in the State by Texas Monthly. Most famous for their chicken mole and the brisket tacos, the rest of Avila’s menu is just as good as their more well known counterparts. Continue reading →

Get Involved: Organize a Food Drive for the NTFB

by Danielle Leahy

As the weather cools and thoughts begin to run towards the holidays and family lets not forget the less fortunate in our area. Now, more than ever, those living below the poverty line need your help and organizing a work canned food drive is a great way to Get Involved with your co-workers, highlight your business or organization, and raise awareness and much needed donations for the North Texas Food Bank. Continue reading →

Texas/ OU 2011 Weekend Party Planner

by Danielle Leahy

Texas/OU Weekend kicks off tonight with a variety of events across the Metroplex. Here are some of the best watching parties and post-game events going on throughout Dallas. We will add to the list as we hear about the events. Continue reading →

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Filed under beer, Cocktails, Crave, Crave Girl, Danielle Leahy, Events, Fair Park, Football, Texas OU Weekend