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Kalachandji’s on Gurley Avenue Has Been Feeding Dallas Since 1982

The address is on Gurley Avenue in East Dallas, a quiet residential street that gives no indication of what’s at the end of it. You pull into a parking lot, walk through a gate, and find yourself on the grounds of the Radha Kalachandji Temple — Mughal-influenced architecture, a garden courtyard shaded by a large tree, peacocks that have been known to wander through, and the smell of incense and something cooking. The restaurant is through the hall, past the temple entrance. Kalachandji’s has been operating here since 1982, making it the longest-serving vegetarian restaurant in Dallas by a significant margin.

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Where To Find Your Black-Eyed Peas For New Years Day

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Black-eyed peas have long been a traditional New Years dish with the thought that they bring the eater good luck. The tradition dates back to the Civil War, when Union troops, especially in areas targeted by General William Tecumseh Sherman, typically stripped the countryside of all stored food, crops, and livestock, and destroyed whatever they could not carry away. At that time, Northerners considered “field peas” and field corn suitable only for animal fodder, and did not steal or destroy these humble foods. It’s a southern thing.

There are a few great places to enjoy your personal pot of good luck in the Dallas area. Certainly look to the obvious spots such as Celebration on Lovers Lane in Dallas where they have been serving  southern hospitality since 1971. In addition to your black-eyed peas, you can also find a great chicken fried steak, catfish, meatloaf and other hearty dishes to start your year off right.   Continue reading

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