Black-eyed peas are a New Year’s Day “good luck” tradition. But for Mel LeMane, the Southern staple is something more. Black-eyed peas literally launched his family into the restaurant business, and they’re the most requested side dish at Po’ Melvin’s, which serves up Southern comfort fare from an unassuming strip mall space in Irving. Continue reading
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Po Melvin Schools Us In The Art Of Black-Eyed Peas, Just For Good Luck
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Ten Lucky Dishes You May Enjoy in Dallas for the New Year
Luck be a lady tonight and throughout 2022 should she following along with our all-star guide to superstitiously delicious and fortunate foods from around the globe but can also be found right here in the DFW area to stack the odds in her favor.
Let’s take a look at some of the more serendipitous dishes: Continue reading
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Toast to the holiday season at Al Biernat’s

Both Al Biernat’s North and Oak Lawn locations will be open for Christmas Eve lunch and dinner and will host its annual festivities on New Year’s Eve. Al’s is also offering to-go coffee cocktail packages from the Oak Lawn location, perfect to bring along on those festive carriage rides through Highland Park to view the lights.
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New Years Eve at Knife Dallas and Knife Plano

Chef John Tesar’s renowned Knife Steakhouses will be open for New Year’s Eve serving its menu a la carte. Guests can say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with one of Tesar’s famous dry aged steaks. Both Knife Dallas and Knife Plano will offer dine in and take out for the evening (and delivery is also available at Knife Plano only).
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