by | April 30, 2014 · 10:07 am

The Ultimate Guide To Cinco de Mayo in Dallas 2014

Cinco-de-Mayoby Steven Doyle

Cinco de Mayo is upon us and there is plenty of celebration set for the DFW area. If you are at a loss for what to do in North Texas this big tequila drenched weekend, we are here to guide you along. Don’t forget that Lyft is available to take home should you need guidance after a bit of revelry. First time riders use my personal code for $25 credit – steven1406.

Don’t miss The 24th Annual Cinco de Mayo Big Parade and Festival. The Big Parade is the largest Cinco de Mayo parade in North Texas with over 20,000 in attendance. This colorful event includes marching bands, folkloric dance groups, school groups and much more. It takes place on the first Saturday each May in Oak Cliff that starts Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10am, and the Big Parade starts at 11am. The Festival at Casa Guanjuato runs from noon to 8 p.m., 1002 W. Brooklyn Ave.

And now for the booze and food:

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by | April 30, 2014 · 8:15 am

Passport Italy Starts Today At Central Market

CM_PassportItaly_Pandora_500x500_Fby Jennifer Thomas

Central Market is bringing the flavors and charm of Italy to its stores with Passport Italy, starting April 30th.  As an additional treat, some lucky winners will actually go to Italy.  Central Market announces a sweepstakes contest that will award a variety of Italy-related prizes:

  • Grand Prize – One (1) 2014 Fiat 500 vehicle
  • Second Prize – One (1) Vespa LX150 motor scooter
  • Third Prize – Two (2) roundtrip airline tickets to Italy
  • Fourth Prize – Nine (9) winners will receive gift baskets

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by | April 30, 2014 · 7:31 am

Lunch Hour Screening Thursday, May 1 At The Angelika

lunch-hour-documentaryby Robin D. Everson

A screening of the newly-released documentary “Lunch Hour” will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., May 1, 2014 at the Angelika Film Center Dallas, 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. Dallas, TX 75206.

The documentary explores the history of National Food Programs in the United States (how and why they were set up), the America’s School Food Program and what is actually being spent on feeding children.  It also tackles childhood obesity and food addictions.   Continue reading →

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by | April 29, 2014 · 1:47 pm

Review: Crown Royal XR

crownby James Davidson

Gregor Cattanach the Senior National Master of Whisky (a title I’d love to hold) for Diageo was giving a presentation Monday night at the Sigels Elite on Fitzhugh about Crown Royal and it’s varying expressions.  It cost $30 and was worth every penny.  Below are my impressions of the Crown Royal line up.

Crown Royal Deluxe taste like whiskey (Surprise!).  After rolling the dram around in my mouth, other flavors did come to light: sweet, caramel and mixed spice.  It wasn’t a bad experience, but it didn’t blow my mind.  Crown is walking a fine line between subtle and boring.  I haven’t decided which side of that line it’s on yet.   Continue reading →

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by | April 29, 2014 · 1:04 pm

Omar Yeefoon Now At 86 Company

omarby Steven Doyle

Last year we pronounced 2013 as the year of Omar Yeefoon. The bright barman was on a hot blazing trail winning cocktail contests, having is face plastered throughout the media and managed the hottest bar to hit Dallas in ages. The bar, of course, was Smyth, the controversial speak easy/reservation bar that at its height was nothing short of genius.   Continue reading →

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by | April 29, 2014 · 11:00 am

Inwood Village Trader Joes To Open May 30

trader joesby Steven Doyle

In case you were unsure what all the commotion is going on in Inwood Village, there is a new grocer moving in, and they beg your pardon for all the dust.

Trader Joe’s first Dallas location opened on Lower Greenville Avenue back in August, and another store is under construction in the Preston Hollow Village development at I75 (North Central Expressway) and Walnut Hill Lane.  Continue reading →

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by | April 29, 2014 · 10:01 am

SPCA Pets of the Week: Mack & Angel

Mack129476by Steven Doyle

Mack is a 7 year-old, male Labrador mix, weighing in at 53 pounds. He came to the SPCA of Texas on March 18 because he was transferred in from another facility (City of Irving). He is heartworm positive, but his treatments are FREE to his new family at a Metroplex-area VCA Animal Hospital after he’s adopted. This will provide the best total care for heartworm positive dogs like Mack in treatment, as he’ll have access to emergency care and overnight stays if necessary.

Mack has been neutered, microchipped and has all of his age-appropriate shots. He is looking forward to getting a second chance with a loving family. Come fall in love with Mack today. #129476   Continue reading →

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by | April 29, 2014 · 8:50 am

Moose Report: 2nd Annual Spring Texas Food Truckin’ Fest

photo 5by Alex “Moose” Perez

When you think of baseball and Food Trucks, somehow it just sounds good together.  This past weekend that’s exactly what took place at Globe Life Park in Arlington – The 2nd Annual Spring Texas Food Truckin’ Fest.  The event was benefiting Tarrant Area Food Bank and was sponsored by Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Upon my arrival on Friday, I was taken back by the amount of food trucks that were already present.     Continue reading →

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