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by Steven Doyle | January 11, 2013 · 11:53 am

Lakewood Brewing Company Bottled Beer Guide

by Steven Doyle

2012 was a fantastic year for the Dallas craft brew scene. So many up and coming brewers took to the streets replacing taps across North Texas and beyond. Now I know the electric thrill that must have been buzzing during the great space race to see which country might land on the moon. In the beer world we all end up being winners.

This week Lakewood Brewing Company shipped their first ration of bottles to area stores and met with great success. We created a buying guide for those wanting to sample a few bottles this weekend. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | December 6, 2012 · 2:09 pm

Win This: La Popular Tamale House

tamale by Steven Doyle

La Popular Tamale House located in the Lakewood area and also in Shed 2 at the Dallas Farmers Market has long been praised on craveDFW as one of the best tamales in Dallas. The family owned business opened in 1984 and has been a valued part of the community since. The restaurant is operated by the father and son tag team Jesse Sr. and Jesse Jr. Moreno who both spend time making tamales and giving back to the community through their valued contributions to the city. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | December 3, 2012 · 10:14 am

Balcony Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary

balcony by Judy Chamberlain

More than two decades ago, Dallas resident Tommy Stanco, an avid gourmet cook and former professional children’s entertainer, combined his love of hospitality and music to create an aura that would transform Lakewood’s Balcony Club from a simple piano bar to a haven for live music and Texas-sized camaraderie featuring as many as 70 bands each month.

Stanco – who went to work at The Balcony Club as a bartender on Valentine’s Day 1990 and bought the place from original owners Burke and Jo Barr – has been its sole owner for over twenty years. Recently, he added his own band to the roster of regulars on the club’s calendar. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | September 21, 2012 · 1:28 pm

Matt’s Re-Opens

by Steven Doyle

For those that have been missing their weekly Matt’s fix, the restaurant opens back up tomorrow (Saturday, September 22, 2012) at 11am. Matt’s Rancho Martinez closed back in February of 2012 to relocate after losing their lease at the historic Lakewood location on La Vista Drive and was quickly replaced by the local chain Mi Cocina.

Now you can get your Bob Armstrong fix and one of those killer margaritas at 1904 Skillman Ave.