Harvey’s Closing January 14th

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If you have lived in Dallas any length of time you may be familiar with Harvey Goff, owner of Goff’s (now Harvey’s) which is one of the legends of the Dallas burger business. He is made up of one part snark, one park burger aficionado,  and another part patriot. Consider this king of burgers the original Soup Nazi that Dallas has endeared. since the 50’s.

It was 1970 when Harvey Goff took over his family burger business that had been in business since 1950. The years that followed are what legends are made of. Of course the thin pattied burger was char grilled with appropriate hash marks. This is one of the burgers of my youth, and one my departed mother enjoyed most. You might add Prince of Burgers, a drive-in on Lemmon, to this list and yet another establishment in East Dallas called the Dairy-ette. But it was Goff’s that brings the most interesting memories.  Continue reading

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DTC and SMU Meadows Present FRANKENSTEIN at the Kalita Humphreys Theater

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The Dallas Theater Center (DTC), in association with the Theatre Division of Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU), presents Frankenstein at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Directed by DTC’s Associate Artistic Director Joel Ferrell, Frankenstein begins on Feb. 2 and runs through March 4. A Pay-What-You-Can performance will be Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., and Press Night will be Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to Frankenstein are on sale now here and by phone at (214) 880-0202Continue reading

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The Best Tacos Waltz Across Texas

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When it comes to Texans we love our tacos, and in recent years that facination has spread throughout the country like bacon on a band wagon.

We searched all of Texas for the very best in various styles including breakfast tacos, those perennial crunchy tacos, street tacos and even the elusive puffy taco. We encourage you to try these tacos, and offer your favorites. Tacos are not just for Tuesday, celebrate these icons daily. Continue reading

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David Yarrow Photography Featured At Al Biernat’s New North Restaurant

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Guests of Al Biernat’s North have undoubtedly admired the breathtaking black and white photo of a lion on the prowl showcased above the new restaurant’s hostess stand.

This iconic photo was shot by David Yarrow, one of the most recognized photographers in the world. Yarrow’s evocative and immersive photography of life on Earth is most distinctive and it has earned him an ever-growing following amongst art collectors. Continue reading

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Prepare For The San Antonio Cocktail Conference January 10-14

cocktailThe San Antonio Cocktail Conference (January 10-14)  provides eye-opening inspiration and mad skills you’ll want to practice on friends, as well as hands-on seminars to help you achieve your mighty status. Be sure you have the right stuff at home to proudly wear the crown of Mix Master. If you need to brush up on your drink-making skills, check out Mixology 101and Mixology 201. Continue reading

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Stewpot Alliance Soups on! January 29th

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The 10th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale will be held Monday, January 29 (11am-1:15pm) at the recently renovated Statler Hotel. The Stewpot has provided meals to homeless and at-risk neighbors in downtown Dallas for more than 40 years.

Programs and partnerships have developed to support medical and dental needs, counseling and case management, youth and family stabilization programs, therapeutic and vocational activities.  The Stewpot Alliance has contributed close to 2.5 million dollars to The Stewpot. Continue reading

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Resolutions Be Damned, We Have Seven Places To Cheat In Dallas

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The new year is here and you have made those beloved resolutions that will keep you fit and happy straight through bikini season.  One problem, you have already cheated. And you will most likely continue to cheat. And we seriously have no problem with that.

The sole reason you should be here reading this is because you appreciate a fine meal and a night out on the town. We do too. To facilitate the inevitable we bring you seven delicious ways to break those resolutions.  Continue reading

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Chicken Thang Event Benefits MS Feb 11

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Tickets for the first ever Chicken Thang, brought to you by Meat Fight, Inc., will go on sale Tuesday, January 2nd at 10 a.m. through Prekindle.com.

What is Chicken Thang? Easy. It’s a fried chicken competition. For charity. You should come. Let’s do some good for other people while we stuff our faces with fried chicken. It’s the clearest win-win ever.

The ten Dallas chefs competing for the Best Fried Chicken trophy include, but aren’t limited to: badass Jeff Bekavac of Neighborhood Services, kickass Sandra Bussey of Chicken Moto, wonderbeard Jeffery Hobbs of Slow Bone BBQ, and Jeana Johnson of Mockingbird Diner. Continue reading

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