by Steven Doyle
The people have spoken and it was a neck and neck battle to the finish. There were plenty of votes for such luminaries as Nonna and Lucia, but the real battle for reader’s favorite was between The Grape on Greenville Avenue and Parigi on Oak Lawn. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Chocolate, Contest, Crave, Farm, fun with food, Peoples Choice, pizza, restaurant news, Steven Doyle, Uptown, Wine
by Steven Lindsey photos by Rod Orta
A couple weeks ago, Vegan Girl got my taste buds a-tingling with her review of Baboush, the new Moroccan & Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in West Village. Everything sounded so fresh and delicious that I had to try it for myself, but also venture into territory that might make Vegan Girl hate me—the meaty side of the menu.
First of all, the tiny space accomplishes exactly what owners Sam and Yaser intended: to create a bit of what they call “Arabian Nights” romance in the heart of Dallas. Face away from the windows and all the shirtless frat boys heading out for their evening run and look toward the bar, and it truly does feel like you’re in a different world. Stunning fabrics adorn the walls, ornate tufted stools surround the center tables, and gorgeous lanterns hang from overhead.
The soundtrack of Moroccan and Eastern Mediterranean tunes is a nice touch, especially when a cover of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion” wafts softly from the speakers with an unexpected sitar accompaniment. Very nice indeed. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Cocktails, Food Porn Alert, McKinney Avenue, Rod Orta, Steven Lindsey, Uptown
by Crave Staff
Check out the latest to open in Uptown, Bull and Bear Patio bar which officially opens tonight.
You will find Drink Specials, Free Pizza, $4 Pawtinis, live performance by Watusi and the DJ sounds of OB Jen & Juice (aka DJs Jen Miller and Paul Paredes). Proceeds will benefit Paws in the City. Good cause and always nice to check out a new place.
Doors open at 7pm. Direct your GPS to 4900 McKinney Avenue, Dallas.
Filed under Bar Opening, beer, Cocktails, Crave Girl, Nightlife, Uptown
by Steven Doyle
The Standard Pour will be moving into the location formerly housing Lotus at 2900 McKinney Avenue, and operated by the same folks behind Sfuzzi, La Reve Consultants. The bar will feature 30 or 40 classic and pre-Prohibition cocktails under the guidance of former Smoke and RedFork bartender, Brian McCullough.
The new cocktail lounge will add an element missing in the Uptown area which until now has focused on pubs and restaurants. Continue reading
Filed under Cocktails, McKinney Avenue, restaurant news, Restaurant Opening, Steven Doyle, Uptown
by Melissa Brenner
Baboush’s doors opened in West Village on Monday, August 8th. Three days later, I was there carousing with my vegan drinking crew on their plush couches sipping Sexy Drinks and enjoying one of the best Mediterranean meals I’ve had in quite awhile.
All of the Spreads & Olives are vegan, and so is the pita bread. I am a huge fan of olives, hummus and babaganoush, but I opted to start with the Moroccan Sweet Tomato spread. This dish is penned a sweet tomato spread with cinnamon, garlic, orange water, sesame seeds and almonds.
Some of my cohorts were disturbed at the mention of sweet and cinnamon in a tomato spread, but the first bite evaporated their fears. This tasty spread was a perfect balance of sweet and spice. The tomatoes were cooked to perfection: they spread easily on the (verified vegan) pita with the small spoon provided. The cinnamon tickled the tongue at the finish without overpowering the tangy garlic and the acidic orange. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, fun with food, Melissa Brenner, Restaurant Opening, Uptown, Vegan, Vegan Finds, Vegan Girl
by Joy Jangles
The Common Table, a cozy gastro-pub located on Fairmount, features gourmet bar fare with great affordable wines and beers to pair. Chef Mike Smith will be joining us this week with his Blackened Chicken with Black Pepper Grits topped with a Fried Egg and Cajun Hollandaise.
In the words of Chef Smith: “It will treat a hangover like a bouncer treats a frat boy — it’ll kick it to the curb!” Amen to that brother. Continue reading
Filed under Bacon, Brunch, chefs, Joy Jangles, Sunday Brunch, Uptown
by Stealing Kitty photos by John Stuchly
There is a new, swanky hangout in town and it is a must-see on your night on the town with your girlfriends, on a sexy date, or even business meeting, Dee Lincoln’s Restaurant and Bubble Bar.
Recognized from Dallas to Wall Street as a national female powerhouse in the male-dominated steakhouse industry, Dee Lincoln is now taking her luxury brand to the next level with Dee Lincoln’s Restaurant and Bubble Bar. She has expanded her Cowboy Stadium concept to her new digs in the Rosewood Building off Cedar Springs.
The new location is chic with a splash at ease flavor with its comfortable seating, thirty-two station wine machine, and one of the only flute machines in the US. Lincoln brought in Ruth’s Chris chef, Juliard Esshizuka, utilizing his expertise with meat and fish, bringing flavorful and as a fellow diner pointed out, “addictive” fare to your table. The restaurant offers comfortable seating throughout with big, high back, cranberry colored bar chairs, large, white and brown, leather couches, conversation tables and semi private lounge areas. This is as soon as you walk in the door. Continue reading
Filed under Cocktails, fun with food, Spirits, Stealing Kitty, Uptown, Wine
by Crave Staff
Currently AfterImage is showing Elliott McDowell’s work. He has long been one of Santa Fe, New Mexico’s most entertaining photographers, known for his finely crafted images that abound with wonders, insights and riddles.
In the 1970s McDowell was an expert at traditional photography techniques, acclaimed for his impeccably printed photographs of quirky and playful subjects. A collection of these classic black and white works appeared in the book Photographs: Elliott McDowell (1981). Continue reading
