Email AuthorLauren Drewes Daniels
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How a Moose Preps for a Hot Dog Eating Contest: A Psycho Death Run
October 12, 2012 in City of Ate
Cuzette Perry So, how does one prepare to eat over 20 hot dogs in five minutes? Two 45-minute psycho runs on an empty stomach, is always a good start. Alex...
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Kobayashi to Judge Hot Dog Eating Contest Friday at Fair
October 11, 2012 in City of Ate
Hofmann's Hot DogsThis Friday, October 12, world champion competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi will judge an amateur competitive Hofmann's Hot Dog eating contest at the State Fair. The challenge takes place...
Chilada's Fresh Mex Grill Opens Tomorrow in Plano. $50 Gift Cards for first 50 in Line.
October 10, 2012 in City of Ate
Studio Movie Grill at Spring Valley Opens this Weekend with Dollar MOVIES!
October 10, 2012 in City of Ate
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The Best Food (and Drink) Events of the Week: Oct 11 - 17
October 10, 2012 in City of Ate
The Red River Rivalry is this Weekend. What's that mean? Well, a lot of bars are going to be packed with people you don't know wearing burnt orange or maroon....
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The Bread Pudding and Spiced Rum are Must-Eats at Whitehall Exchange
October 09, 2012 in City of Ate
Another dark picture from LDD. #flashesRflashyI like Whitehall Exchange in Oak Cliff. The inside has a subtle New Orleans vibe imparted by owner Cretia Drydale, who also owns Cretia's Bakery...
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Man Cooks Dove--After it Dies By Flying into His Window. Wait, is That Legal?
October 09, 2012 in City of Ate
NoseToTailAtHomeSigh, Reddit. You certainly are two kinds of crazy. Yesterday NewlyConvertedFan posted on Reddit: "A dove slammed into my house, breaking its neck. So I grilled it." He even documented it...
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It's National Fluffernutter Day, Because, You Know? Here are Eight Ways to Celebrate.
October 08, 2012 in City of Ate
Today is National Fluffernutter Day. I know you didn't know. That's why I'm here: to impart random, sometimes questionable, food news upon your docile soul. So, a fluffernutter is a...
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The Village Baking Company Opens New Retail Spot (Amazing Food Photos Included)
October 08, 2012 in City of Ate
LDD The Village Baking Company "Boulangerie" (which is a fancy French way of saying it's a fancy French bakery) has opened a new retail storefront at 5531 E. University in what...
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Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs to Open In Late October
October 05, 2012 in City of Ate
Jerry's Wood-fired DogsEarlier this week, I got a tip from a commenter that another hot dog restaurant is opening soon: Jerry's Wood-Fired Dogs from Orange County, California. See Also: - Hofmann's...
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(Updated With Photos) Rangers Release Playoff Menu, Including a $32 Boomstick Brisket Nacho Concoction
October 05, 2012 in City of Ate
Delaware North SportservicesNow, throw some brisket, pico and Doritos on top of that, and we're ready for some baseball! Casey Rapp with Delaware North Sportservice, which provides concessions and catering for...
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Pumpkin Pie Vodka is a Thing Now
October 05, 2012 in City of Ate
PinnacleA few weeks ago Scott got emotional about all the different flavored vodkas out there and even had some ideas for a few flavors of his own. We convinced him...
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Noble Coyote Coffee Roasters Talk the Challenge of Selling Coffee in Dallas, The Science of Roasting
October 05, 2012 in City of Ate
Noble Coyote Coffee RoastersKevin and Marta Sprague Kevin Sprague started roasting his own coffee beans as a hobby almost ten years ago when his wife, Marta, gave him a small tabletop...
GRIP Mediterranean Grill in Preston Center is Now Open for You To Make the Ultimate Gyro
October 04, 2012 in City of Ate
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Cedars Food Truck Park Cancels Thursday Events - Focuses on Friday Nights
October 04, 2012 in City of Ate
Brad Friedman with the Cedars Food Park has decided to cancel the weekly Thursday food truck events at Dallas Heritage Village, effective immediately. Instead he's going to focus on building...
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Hofmann Hot Dogs To Open Restaurant in Trinity Groves
October 04, 2012 in City of Ate
LDDSoon to be the new Hofmann's Hot Dog restaurant.Earlier this year we reported that the Zaccanelli Food Group, who includes Frank Zaccanelli, Phil Romano and Roger Staubach, purchased the Syracuse,...
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Chicken Scratch Adds Spicy Chicken Tacos to Menu, But (GASP!) Changed Mac and Cheese
October 03, 2012 in City of Ate
ChickenScratchA great personal debacle has been resolved. See, the courtyard at Chicken Scratch is one of the hippest, coolest, I-wanna-have-a-beer-there-with-ALL-my-friends places in the city. But problem is, and please judge...
Whole Stuffed Camel-Turducken Actually Happens. Who's Hungry?
October 03, 2012 in City of Ate
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The Best Food Events for the Week (October 3 - October 9)
October 03, 2012 in City of Ate
Downtown Rockwall Texas This weekend is the 4th annual Rib Rub and Run (say that three times fast) in downtown Rockwall. In addition to a 5K and 10K race, there's a...
Ruthie's Rolling Cafe Hands Out "Random Snacks Of Kindness" Tomorrow Morning
October 02, 2012 in City of Ate
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The Pop-Up Market at the Eco-Op is Your Hook-Up for Mid-Week Produce
October 02, 2012 in City of Ate
Texas Worm RanchThis morning the Texas Worm Ranch, which in addition to wrangling worms, grows some downright gawgeous produce, posted this fresh bounty of late-summer vegetables and herbs to its...
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Hopdoddy Burger Bar Opens Wednesday in Preston Center
October 02, 2012 in City of Ate
The Greek burger made with a 6-ounce lamb patty.Hopdoddy is an upscale, yet casual, restaurant and bar that originated in Austin just a couple years ago and has quickly amassed...
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Havana Cafe in Casa Linda Plaza is Now Open
October 01, 2012 in City of Ate
LDDA new Cuban restaurant, Havana Caf, has opened at 1152 Buckner Blvd. in the Casa Linda Plaza. This small, family run spot affords only enough space for about 10 tables,...
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Dallas BBQ Not Good Enough for The Daily Meal's "Ultimate BBQ Road Trip"
October 01, 2012 in City of Ate
The Daily MealLast week, my boyfriend Tim at the Daily Meal (we've actually never met) sent me an email (went to spam box first) about an Ultimate BBQ Road Trip....
MasterChef Season 4 to Hold Casting Call in Dallas for Best Home Cooks, Interview with Casting Director
September 28, 2012 in City of Ate
