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The 11 Best Bites from the Dallas Observer Iron Fork 2013
May 09, 2013 in City of Ate
Sausage orgyHopefully you made it to Iron Fork last night. Hopefully you dressed lightly. While massive blowers at the front of the venue did their best, the back of the...
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If You Really Love Your Mother, You Should Blow Off Mother's Day Brunch
May 09, 2013 in City of Ate
Mom deserves better than runny hollandaise and you know it.Ah, Mother's Day -- the one day of the year that actually surpasses the restaurant dog and pony show that is...
Kitchen LTO to Annouce Chef and Designer Finalists
May 08, 2013 in City of Ate
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Craft and Growler is a Beer Lover's Paradise
May 08, 2013 in City of Ate
Catherine DownesThe local beer scene needed a place like Craft and Growler. Until husband and wife owners Kevin Afghani and Catherine Kinslow opened up their beer filling station in Fair...
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State Health Department Warns of Unsafe Mercury Levels in Local Fish
May 07, 2013 in City of Ate
FlickrDon't eat it. Ever.The state health department just released a warning for Texan seafood lovers. Fish examined from the northwestern Gulf of Mexico contained mercury at concentrations that exceed health...
Commodity Nachos Invented in Texas: Now They're Absolutely Everywhere.
May 07, 2013 in City of Ate
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The BBQ Posse Is not Impressed with Daniel Vaughn's New Book
May 07, 2013 in City of Ate
Have you read Daniel Vaughn's book, The Prophets of Smoked Meat? You probably have not. The first book released on Anthony Bourdain's Ecco imprint won't be available until May...
Artful Posters Aim at Getting SNAP Participants to Spend Their Benefits on Vegetables
May 06, 2013 in City of Ate
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Tidbits of Advice for Iron Fork 2013 Attendees
May 06, 2013 in City of Ate
It's almost here. This Wednesday our Iron Fork competition and food celebration will descend on the Design District. If you attended our Artopia event you'll remember the Dallas Contemporary as...
Farmers Markets Ceviche Bars and Colorful Barbecue: This Week In Dallas Dining
April 26, 2013 in City of Ate
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The Right Choice Dallas Brings lots of Potential to Shed 2 in the Farmers Market
April 26, 2013 in City of Ate
A quirky little restaurant opened in Shed 2 of Dallas Farmers Market about six weeks ago. Owner Luis Rotundo and his father, Luis Senior, call the restaurant The Right Choice...
Frisco Super Norma's Cafe Starts Hiring for Opening at End Of May
April 26, 2013 in City of Ate
Some Tips for New York Style Pizza at Home
April 25, 2013 in City of Ate
Whataburger Condiments Now Available at Central Market Too
April 25, 2013 in City of Ate
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Wild About Harry's Giving Away Free Hot Dogs, With A Catch
April 25, 2013 in City of Ate
WomackWhile everyone focuses on whatever this library thing is at SMU, I'd like to take a brief moment to discuss hot dogs. Free hot dogs, actually, which are yours for...
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Why Dallas Doesn't Have More Farmers Markets
April 24, 2013 in City of Ate
Almost two years ago, when I was deciding whether or not I wanted to move to Dallas and devote my life to writing about burgers and Reuben sandwiches, I sat...
Urbano Cafe Makes Quiet Chef Change
April 24, 2013 in City of Ate
Slow Food Kicks Off Season At Craft And Growler
April 24, 2013 in City of Ate
New Chef De Cusine At Oak Frees Up Brian Zenner To Focus On Belly And Trumpet
April 23, 2013 in City of Ate
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Whataburger Condiments Now Available At Grocery Stores
April 23, 2013 in City of Ate
It was just over a year ago that Whataburger announced what turned out to be the temporary demise of its popular Spicy Ketchup. The company held a contest to give...
Chipotle Introduces Premium Margaritas -- With a Piata
April 23, 2013 in City of Ate
Dallas Is Getting Juiced and Entrepreneurs Are Raking in the Green
April 23, 2013 in City of Ate
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Hypnotic Donuts: Now In Vegan Flavor
April 22, 2013 in City of Ate
Hypnotic Donuts will begin offering vegan doughnuts, according to a news release they sent out this morning. The new doughnuts are apparently the product of nearly six months of work...
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Parsley: The Greastest Herb in History
April 22, 2013 in City of Ate
Parsley from the Dallas Community GardensI'm obsessed with parsley. Not that curly-leafed bullshit sitting next to your petite filet, I'm talking about the flat-leaf variety that's known for its tender...
Cheese: This Week In Dallas Dining
April 19, 2013 in City of Ate
