After 25 years at the heart of Deep Ellum, Mike Snider, the owner of AllGood Café, is retiring, closing one chapter but leaving a legacy that will echo through the neighborhood for years to come.
Snider has been part of the Deep Ellum scene since the mid-1980s. He’s been a concert promoter, music historian, philosopher, philanthropist, and hard-working restaurateur — the kind of person whose passion for music and community is impossible to ignore.
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Today is a day of celebration and joy as we mark the official Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day. The day’s founder, Jeffrey Yarbrough, said on this auspicious occasion, “I am honored to have worked closely with restaurateurs Tom Perini and Ralph Sheffield to elevate this savory southern dish that reflects our state history. Besides my wife and kids as the loves of my life, creating the official Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day has been a dream come true and makes me so proud to be a Texan.” Continue reading
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Chicken fried steak holds a sacred place in the Texas dining canon. It’s a dish that straddles the line between working-class necessity and Sunday supper indulgence—breaded beef, fried like chicken, drowned in gravy, and typically served with enough starch to anchor a boat. In Dallas, two long-loved restaurants take this dish seriously: Norma’s Café, a bastion of down-home tradition, and AllGood Café, a Deep Ellum diner with a little more swagger and a lot more nuance. I ordered both. I ate both. I took a nap. Then I made a decision.
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We have written about the history of chili, and Dallas is definitely a large part of that. The original Tolbert’s downtown served some of the best chili that could be found on the planet. Also, the original Chilis’, the chain that can be found just about anywhere, opened over 40 years ago by Larry Lavine at the now-defunct Greenville Avenue and Meadow location served fantastic chili back in the day, with a recipe inspired by the first chili cook-off in Terlingua. By the way, Terlingua’s Chili cookoff(s) are the first week in November.
As we do each year, we bring you our favorite bowls of chili in the DFW area. Please note there is not a bean to be found on this list. If you do enjoy beans with your chili, we invite you to check out another article we wrote some time ago on the subject. But feel free to legume!
This year a few favorites fell off the list, not due to a bad chili, but rather because they removed the item from their menu. It may return as it gets colder, but sayonara CBD Provisions, Ferris Wheelers and Katy Trail Ice House. They all have amazing food.
Check out our list:
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Texas has its own day to celebrate the almighty chicken fried steak and it is on October 26. The day was created by seventh-generation Texan and local entrepreneur, Jeffrey Yarbrough in 2010. A few years back there was an addition of “Peace, Love, and Chicken Fried Steak” by Jimmy Baldwin as the day’s statewide anthem performed and filmed at Allgood Café . Jimmy will be performing at AllGood Cafe in Deep Ellum Saturday night, October 26th.
Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day came about when Yarbrough realized one of Texas’ beloved food groups was not receiving the recognition it deserved. With the assistance of several other restaurateurs such as State Representative and Las Casas Restaurant (closed) owner Ralph Sheffield, Yarbrough was able to get the resolution signed on May 2, 2010 for Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day. Continue reading
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AllGood Cafe stands as a beacon of warmth, flavor, and rhythm. Owned by Mike Snider, this beloved establishment has become a cherished gathering spot for locals and visitors alike, known for its mouthwatering dishes and live music performances that make it a true culinary and cultural hub.
Mike Snider’s journey to opening AllGood Cafe began long before the doors swung open in 2010. Growing up in a tight-knit community, Mike was surrounded by the comforting aromas of his grandmother’s kitchen and the sounds of classic rock and folk music. His passion for cooking blossomed at an early age, inspired by family gatherings where food and music intertwined seamlessly.
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Here are the top five restaurants of the week, offering a mix of classic comfort, Southern elegance, and modern culinary creativity. When you check them out be sure to mention CraveDFW and show a little love!
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There has been this terrific trend in past years of adding an egg to most anything to make a more supple and delicious. The burger is a prime target for this unabashed egging, and always a welcome garnish on any style of tartare. The egg, if prepared correctly, provides a silky self-saucing thrill that ups the ante to sandwiches, pasta and salads. Eggs are not just for breakfast.
Today we explore a handful of primo examples of how the egg has enhanced many dishes in the Dallas area. Continue reading
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