City of Ate tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate/155 /img/atom_logo.png 2012-02-10T03:52:02Z The Dallas Observer Food Blog Movable Type Enterprise 4.21-en Johnny's Pizza House is Open in Addison tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.576366 2012-02-10 08:01:38 2012-02-10T03:52:02Z Johnny's Pizza House has opened its first North Texas location in Addison, at the northwest corner of Belt Line and Midway. Johnny's is originally out of Monroe, Louisiana, where they have a fa... Lauren Drewes Daniels Johnny's Pizza House has opened its first North Texas location in Addison, at the northwest corner of Belt Line and Midway. Johnny's is originally out of Monroe, Louisiana, where they have a fa...

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Continue reading "Dallas' Five Best Places To Eat Alone" > ]]> 0 WhataFail: How Some Dallas Restaurants Treat Their Employees tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.576193 2012-02-09 13:59:08 2012-02-09T20:49:27Z Restaurant Opportunities Centers United has released a new restaurant guide. The 52-page guide makes no mention of food quality, ingredient sourcing, or a customer's dining experience, but instea... Scott Reitz Restaurant Opportunities Centers United has released a new restaurant guide. The 52-page guide makes no mention of food quality, ingredient sourcing, or a customer's dining experience, but instea...

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Continue reading "Fishing Around Lands a Keeper at Taco Taco" > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/tacotacofishtaco75.jpg Cheap Bastard Loves The Crunchy Fish Tacos Bell's Better Burger Serves Up a Good One. And Maybe a Nap, Too. tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575905 2012-02-09 11:02:29 2012-02-08T22:00:28Z Out on the eastern edge of Dallas yesterday, I punched my location into my Dive-Burger Finder App and Bell's Better Burger popped up. Bless those satellites orbiting the Earth finding burgers for... Lauren Drewes Daniels Out on the eastern edge of Dallas yesterday, I punched my location into my Dive-Burger Finder App and Bell's Better Burger popped up. Bless those satellites orbiting the Earth finding burgers for...

Continue reading "Bell's Better Burger Serves Up a Good One. And Maybe a Nap, Too. " > ]]> 0 Private | Social | Ramen! | Oh. tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575720 2012-02-09 10:03:50 2012-02-09T16:08:35Z My first run-in with Private Social came just after the restaurant, helmed by Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry released its lunch menu. I noticed the noodles right away. Leslie Brenner and I had been ... Scott Reitz My first run-in with Private Social came just after the restaurant, helmed by Top Chef alum Tiffany Derry released its lunch menu. I noticed the noodles right away. Leslie Brenner and I had been ...

Continue reading "Private | Social | Ramen! | Oh." > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/privatesocialramen75.jpg So, Why is There Ramen at Private | Social? Next Week is Dallas Coffee Education Week tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.576086 2012-02-09 09:15:16 2012-02-09T16:07:06Z Tom Vincent of Texas Coffee School takes the business of grinding beans to a new level. And, yes, he actually has a school in Arlington. But he also regularly holds class at places like Oddfell... Lauren Drewes Daniels Tom Vincent of Texas Coffee School takes the business of grinding beans to a new level. And, yes, he actually has a school in Arlington. But he also regularly holds class at places like Oddfell...

Continue reading "Next Week is Dallas Coffee Education Week" > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/oddfellowscupojoe75.jpg Rahr Celebrates Snowmaggedon, DEBC Offers Its Cherry in Bottles and More Valentine Beer Drinking tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575951 2012-02-09 08:46:31 2012-02-09T14:40:34Z ​Giving your sweetheart a box of assorted chocolates for Valentine's Day is a great way to say "I really don't know all that much about you." A fine beer, on the other hand, is a bold move all bu... Jesse Hughey ​Giving your sweetheart a box of assorted chocolates for Valentine's Day is a great way to say "I really don't know all that much about you." A fine beer, on the other hand, is a bold move all bu...

Continue reading "Rahr Celebrates Snowmaggedon, DEBC Offers Its Cherry in Bottles and More Valentine Beer Drinking" > ]]> 0 The Design District Has a New Taco Stop tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575859 2012-02-08 15:34:59 2012-02-09T21:28:35Z When we got notice of a new taco shop opening, we immediately considered our lunch plans solidified. Taco Stop, the new taco stand that opened this Monday in the Design District (1900 Irving), h... Scott Reitz When we got notice of a new taco shop opening, we immediately considered our lunch plans solidified. Taco Stop, the new taco stand that opened this Monday in the Design District (1900 Irving), h...

Continue reading "The Design District Has a New Taco Stop" > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/Taco%20Stop%20tacos%20thumbs.jpg La Calle Doce Has Been Serving Mexican Seafood for 30 Years. Here's How. tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575258 2012-02-08 15:02:04 2012-02-08T21:50:06Z In 1981, Laura and Oscar Sanchez opened La Calle Doce in small house in Oak Cliff. Now, more than 30 years later, with the recent addition of a new bar and patio, it stands as a staple for Mexic... Lauren Drewes Daniels In 1981, Laura and Oscar Sanchez opened La Calle Doce in small house in Oak Cliff. Now, more than 30 years later, with the recent addition of a new bar and patio, it stands as a staple for Mexic...

Continue reading "La Calle Doce Has Been Serving Mexican Seafood for 30 Years. Here's How." > ]]> 0 Whataburger Has a New Chicken Fajita Taco That's Actually Not That Terrible For You. Sorta. tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575762 2012-02-08 14:01:14 2012-02-08T21:05:41Z This is strange. An oddity, or meaty Halley's comet, if you will: Whataburger's introducing a new chicken fajita taco that has (as you can see above) a whole chicken breast inside its flour to... Nick Rallo This is strange. An oddity, or meaty Halley's comet, if you will: Whataburger's introducing a new chicken fajita taco that has (as you can see above) a whole chicken breast inside its flour to...

Continue reading "Whataburger Has a New Chicken Fajita Taco That's Actually Not That Terrible For You. Sorta." > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/chickenfajita75.jpg Whataburger's New Taco is Sorta Not Bad For You How to Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575622 2012-02-08 13:01:07 2012-02-08T16:49:24Z I know you've been there. It's late on a Tuesday and your boss has just handed you your ass on your last project. You're tired. You're stressed. You need a drink. And despite having a few bottles... Scott Reitz I know you've been there. It's late on a Tuesday and your boss has just handed you your ass on your last project. You're tired. You're stressed. You need a drink. And despite having a few bottles...

Continue reading "How to Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe" > ]]> 0 Gloria's is Expanding to Houston. MILF Alert? tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575499 2012-02-08 12:01:50 2012-02-08T15:49:16Z The first bit of news here is that Gloria's is expanding its Salvadorian food empire yet again. The restaurant's website confirms they are scheduled to open their first place in Houston this spr... Lauren Drewes Daniels The first bit of news here is that Gloria's is expanding its Salvadorian food empire yet again. The restaurant's website confirms they are scheduled to open their first place in Houston this spr...

Continue reading "Gloria's is Expanding to Houston. MILF Alert?" > ]]> 0 Mason Bar is Open in State Thomas tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575545 2012-02-08 11:01:26 2012-02-08T15:48:04Z The first time you look up at Mason Bar, located at 2701 Guillot St., you might not even realize what you're seeing. In what looks like an old, abandoned brownstone from the outside, Mason, led ... foodbitch The first time you look up at Mason Bar, located at 2701 Guillot St., you might not even realize what you're seeing. In what looks like an old, abandoned brownstone from the outside, Mason, led ...

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Continue reading "Central Market's Chocolate Festival: A Guide" > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/chocolatefest75.jpg There's a Potato Chip with a Batman Logo Going for $75 and Counting on eBay tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575574 2012-02-08 09:01:03 2012-02-08T15:21:38Z ... Nick Rallo ​Hey everyone! Just wanted to give you a heads-up that the "Dark Knight Rises Chip" is up to 75 bucks on eBay. The seller points out the single, phenomenal chip originated from a Lays  bag,...

Continue reading "There's a Potato Chip with a Batman Logo Going for $75 and Counting on eBay" > ]]> 1 http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/batmanchip75.jpg The Dark Knight Potato Chip Rises Henk's European Deli Splits a Polish Sausage and Pairs it with Eggs, Just So You Know tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575357 2012-02-08 08:03:59 2012-02-08T15:28:53Z Alex Nham travels the globe, mainly the part with Dallas on it, in search of new places to eat breakfast. I wasn't in search of anything particular to eat this week; the days were long and I ju... Alexander Nham Alex Nham travels the globe, mainly the part with Dallas on it, in search of new places to eat breakfast. I wasn't in search of anything particular to eat this week; the days were long and I ju...

Continue reading "Henk's European Deli Splits a Polish Sausage and Pairs it with Eggs, Just So You Know" > ]]> 0 DISD Students To Compete With Top Chef Alumni In Cooking Battle. Sounds Fair. tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575883 2012-02-08 08:01:46 2012-02-09T03:32:54Z Last week we let you know that Michelle Obama would be coming to town to promote her Let's Move initiative, an effort to fight childhood fatness through better nutrition and exercise. Now we kn... Scott Reitz Last week we let you know that Michelle Obama would be coming to town to promote her Let's Move initiative, an effort to fight childhood fatness through better nutrition and exercise. Now we kn...

Continue reading "DISD Students To Compete With Top Chef Alumni In Cooking Battle. Sounds Fair." > ]]> 0 At Cane Rosso, Tryouts for a Mike Napoli Pizza tag:blogs.dallasobserver.com,2012:/cityofate//155.575262 2012-02-07 11:01:48 2012-02-07T14:21:47Z Yes, it's another post about Il Cane Rosso. Yes, I'm conflicted about the amount of real estate devoted to the Deep Ellum pizza maker. But this time it's about a badass catcher, so it's a must. ... Lauren Drewes Daniels Yes, it's another post about Il Cane Rosso. Yes, I'm conflicted about the amount of real estate devoted to the Deep Ellum pizza maker. But this time it's about a badass catcher, so it's a must. ...

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