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Burgers Burgers Burgers: This Week In Dallas Dining
November 09, 2012 in City of Ate
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The Victorious Burgers of Burger Week
November 09, 2012 in City of Ate
Miss you Keller'sI can't believe burger week is coming to a close, but it had to end sometime. One can only eat so many burgers before enjoyment is lost and...
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Odes To Our Favorite Burgers: In Which City of Ate Reflects on the Best Meats
November 09, 2012 in City of Ate
With burgers, like many things, beauty is in the mouth of the be-eater. While I've been running around town looking for my perfect burger, I realize that everyone has their...
Burger Smackdown: Drive Through Class, Dairy-ette Vs. Kellers
November 09, 2012 in City of Ate
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Burger Smackdown: North Dallas Class, Liberty Burger Vs. Hopdoddy
November 09, 2012 in City of Ate
Of all the smackdowns I've ever done, none has been so crystal clear. I stopped by Liberty Burger first and ordered their namesake topped with cheese and bacon. Each cost...
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Dallas Is Getting a Serious Taqueria
November 08, 2012 in City of Ate
Last week I put up a post pointing to an article on Culture Map that claimed the second Meso Maya, opening in the old Luna's Tortilla Factory on McKinney Avenue,...
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Whole Foods Coming To Uptown
November 08, 2012 in City of Ate
The Dallas Morning News reported yesterday that Uptown will be getting a Whole Foods. A new structure will be built on a vacant lot on McKinney Avenue between Fairmount and...
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Burger Smackdown: Deep Ellum Full Service Class, St. Pete's Vs. Angry Dog
November 08, 2012 in City of Ate
I'm perplexed. The first time I had an Angry Dog burger more than a year ago, I was really disappointed. The meat was way over-cooked, the cheese wasn't melted and...
Interrupting Burger Week For A Public Service Announcement From PETA
November 07, 2012 in City of Ate
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Burger Smackdown: Deep Ellum Fast Casual Class, Twisted Root Vs. Uncle Uber's
November 07, 2012 in City of Ate
Here's how it went down. I dropped into Twisted Root at 11:30, refreshed and ready to pummel my arteries with some serious burger action. The line started at the register...
Pearl Cup Founders Turn To Their Community To Fund Coffee Truck Venture
November 06, 2012 in City of Ate
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Burger Smackdown: Dive Bar Class, Club Schmitz Versus Adair's Saloon
November 06, 2012 in City of Ate
I love Club Schmitz. I think it's one of the best bars in Dallas, and as far as I can tell the hipsters have yet to ruin the place with...
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Talking Food Critics, Ethnic Influence and Chef Instability in Dallas with Eric Ripert
November 06, 2012 in City of Ate
DreamyThis Friday at Bass Hall in Fort Worth, Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert will deliver an interactive performance discussing the industry that has granted them stardom. Most of the press...
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Burger Smackdown: West Dallas Fast Casual Class, Off-Site Kitchen Vs. Maple and Motor
November 05, 2012 in City of Ate
Our first smackdown of the week pits two burger joints in close proximity to Observer headquarters. I've eaten at both restaurants more often than I care to admit, but this...
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Can You Guess Where I'm Burgering?
November 05, 2012 in City of Ate
It's Burger Week at City of Ate, and poor old Lee Harvey is even in the spirit (see the blog nameplate above). I nearly killed myself running around town eating...
Kung Fu Saloon Announces Massive Sandwich Called "The Dank" on Facebook
November 02, 2012 in City of Ate
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Hypnotic Donuts Has Pigs in Blanket Now. With Brian Luscher's Red Hots.
November 02, 2012 in City of Ate
Brian Luscher's hot dog business has taken one more step towards tube steak empire. Hypnotic Donuts just announced it will be featuring Luscher's links at the shop, wrapped in biscuit...
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Getting Your Drink On At Whole Foods
November 02, 2012 in City of Ate
On a recent weekday evening the Whole Foods bar in Lakewood had considerably more customers than the nearby Cock & Bull.When Whole Foods announced it was installing bars in many...
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Meso Maya Number Two May Finally Be Opening
November 02, 2012 in City of Ate
Remember when I reviewed Meso Maya in Preston Hollow last December? It was nearly a year ago that I interviewed chef Nico Sanchez and learned about the plans for a...
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The Best Places in Dallas to Try on a Beer Before You Buy One
November 01, 2012 in City of Ate
During one of my meals at Union Bear (pictured above), downstairs at the basement bar, I sat next to two bros who were swilling suds between repeated runs to their...
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Discarded Chicken Leads to Murder Arrest
November 01, 2012 in City of Ate
Don't drop your fried yard bird.According to a story published in The Dallas Morning News, Keith Edwards was arrested on Monday in connection with a fatal stabbing which occurred last...
Seducing Lakewood Brewing Company's Temptress at the Common Table
November 01, 2012 in City of Ate
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East Hampton Sandwich Company Makes The Best Home-Made Potato Chips I Have Ever Tasted
October 31, 2012 in City of Ate
Lori BandiI am a hand-crafted food lover. I spend way too much time making meatballs and go out of my way to find out if the mayonnaise on my sandwich...
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Spoon Announces Opening Date, Reservations Still Wide Open
October 31, 2012 in City of Ate
Last Friday Spoon announced a November 9 opening date. John Tesar's latest fine dining experience is one of three high-profile restaurant openings in Dallas this fall, including FT-33 and Stampede...
Wisconsinites Fight Over World Record Bratwurst Recognition, Shaming the Great Bratbino
October 30, 2012 in City of Ate
