Email AuthorLauren Drewes Daniels
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Five Events to Occupy Your Tummy and Time, September 12 to 18
September 12, 2012 in City of Ate
Scenes from BrewFest this Saturday (yes, we're visionary).BrewFest If the Untapped festival whetted your whistle for good beer amongst great friends in a festive setting, then you should make haste to...
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Parkit Market Celebrates 50-Years with BOGO Sandwiches and Free Ice and Cups with Keg Rental
September 11, 2012 in City of Ate
Frank and Ann Todora originally opened their small family-run store and deli, Parkit Market, on Greenville Avenue in 1962. At the time, Central Expressway was a dirt road and the...
Here's a Chat with Jon Taffer, Host of Bar Rescue, Who is in Town Tomorrow for a Workshop
September 11, 2012 in City of Ate
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Comedian Josh Sankey Traveling Across the Country Using Bacon as Currency
September 11, 2012 in City of Ate
Oscar MayerComedian Josh Sankey has two weeks to travel from New York City to Los Angeles with nothing but bacon as his currency. His wallet has been emptied of credit...
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The Magic at the Taco Stop (Photos)
September 10, 2012 in City of Ate
Three tacos (from left to right): barbacoa, prime rib and veggieAfter a 20-year career in psychology, last year Emilia Flores decided she wanted to change paths. "I want to nourish...
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Kung Fu Saloon Brings Sake, Beer, Nunchunks and a Retro Arcade to Uptown
September 10, 2012 in City of Ate
LDDKung Fu Saloon is a new arcade and bar situated at the corner of Routh Street and Cedar Springs Road, in what used to be the Place at Perry's (2901...
TJ's Fresh Seafood To Pop-Up in East Dallas This Saturday
September 07, 2012 in City of Ate
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Dos Equis to Takeover Nammi Food Truck Next Week with Interesting Food and Free Lunches
September 07, 2012 in City of Ate
Dos Equis FacebookThe Most Interesting Man hunting jelly fish for the Nammi food truck next week. Next week Dos Equis is hijacking the Nammi food truck for a little tryst...
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A Retro Fire Truck with a 10-Keg Capacity For Your Next Party! For President!
September 06, 2012 in City of Ate
Kitchens on WheelsDid you ever think it would be totally awesome to have your very own fire truck and instead holding water, it held beer? And that you could drive...
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Jack's Southern Comfort Food to Open on Lower Greenville in Early October
September 06, 2012 in City of Ate
Lowest Greenville will have a new spot for home cooking soon. Dallas restaurateur Scott Jones, who was previously behind Caf Italia and the Screen Door is set to open Jack's...
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Chef Dat is Having an Underground Dinner Based on His Culinary Road Trip
September 06, 2012 in City of Ate
Chef David (DAT) TempleWith school back in session, many kids will tell exciting stories about "what they did this summer." And while Underground dinner chef David (DAT) Temple might not...
Did He Just Say He Butchers Animals in Hotel Bathrooms?
September 05, 2012 in City of Ate
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Emporium Pies is Now Open in the Bishop Arts District
September 05, 2012 in City of Ate
LDDSee Also: *Emporium Pie Photos Emporium Pies is now open at 314 North Bishop St. in a charming 1930's Victorian bungalow. Megan Wilkes and Mary Ganutt closed on this property back in...
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Shell and Sonic Got Married at the Pump
September 04, 2012 in City of Ate
Lauren Drewes DanielsSo, this is happening. Apparently there are seven Shell stations across Texas where you can order from Sonic while pumping gas. Current locations, according to a cashier, include...
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A Look at Taco Bell's Breakfast Drink: Mountain Dew A.M.
September 04, 2012 in City of Ate
Mountain Dew A.M. Update: Taco Bell begs to differ. Since this article was published, they sent me their nutrition information, which states that there are only 46 grams of sugar on...
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Labor Day Weekend Is Now Local Beer Appreciation Weekend. Because We Said So.
August 31, 2012 in City of Ate
Lakewood Brewing Company See Also: *Martin House Brewing Company to Pour at Video Art Series, and Details on Two Upcoming Fests We missed the addition to the city charter on this, but...
Asador Announces New Executive Chef Brad Phillips
August 30, 2012 in City of Ate
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The Cedars Food Park Starts Friday Night Service (Hopefully Sans Aerial Spraying This Time)
August 30, 2012 in City of Ate
See also: *Dispatch from the Cedars Food Park The Cedars Food Park at Dallas Heritage Village is adding regular Friday night service to its line-up, in addition to the already rolling Thursday...
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Mariel Street of Liberty Burger on the Peace Corps, a Burger with Conscience and Article Clippings from Her Restaurant-Legend Dad
August 30, 2012 in City of Ate
When Mariel Street opened Liberty Burger on Forest Lane last November, she took a different approach to building burgers -- specifically different from the burgers served at her brother's spot...
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Taco Bell is Testing a Flamas! Taco Shell after Selling 200 Million Doritos Locos Tacos
August 30, 2012 in City of Ate
DoritosSome kids want to fly jet planes when they grow up, others want be a firefighter with a Dalmatian named Smokey that sleeps at the foot of the bunk and...
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Want an Urban Chicken Coop? The SPCA Has Chickens That Need a Home
August 29, 2012 in City of Ate
SPCA In July the SPCA of Texas rescued over 180 fowl of various species from a Hunt County property north of Terrell, Texas. According to a statement, the animals were...
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Hey UTA! Here's Your Guide to Cheap Grub in Arlington
August 28, 2012 in City of Ate
LDDChicken Schawarma at Prince LebaneseClasses at UT Arlington started late last week and everyone is excited about the new fancy-pants $160 million College Park District, which includes a 7,000-seat center...
Campania's in the West Village is Celebrating a Lease Extension
August 28, 2012 in City of Ate
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A Sneak into the Pages of the True Blood Vampire Cookbook And A Recipe for Synthetic Blood Substitute
August 28, 2012 in City of Ate
Amazon True Blood: Eats, Drinks and Bites from Bon Temps is a new cookbook based on the HBO vampire series that will hit the shelves on September 5. Eater National got...
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Cinnabon Has a Pizzabon And Two Guys-abon Tried it
August 28, 2012 in City of Ate
The Cinnabon pizza, known officially as the Pizzabon, is here. It's real. It's an actual thing happening in our solar system right now. Only in Atlanta, however, which is ever...
