There are very few holidays more important than Mother’s Day. That’s because: 1) It took a long time for your mom to raise you. (For some of you, it took longer than 18 years…) 2) Yo momma had to put up with that Backstreet Boys cd played on repeat, th... »
Mid to upscale Mexican cuisine is on a roll. Since last year (and despite the recession), this area has seen additions like Alma (RIP), Komali, Mesa, and Mesomaya added to main stays like Javier’s and Maximo. Four months ago, Lazaranda came to Addison ... »
Thanks to my web team cohorts, I bring you a beautiful, easy-to-read list of Valentine’s Day menus. (Note: I just spent half my youth formatting this monster.) Now all you have to do is look at my list and admire it, nay, create a fan club for it. And ... »
One of the finest and most influential chefs in Dallas, Jean LaFont, passed away late this afternoon. According to his good friend and former student Mercury Chef Chris Ward, LaFont died from cancer which was detected around Christmas. LaFont was a gen... »
Over the last year, it seems all I’ve written about is regional Mexican food. In that time, Dallas has welcomed Alma, Komali, Mesa, Wild Salsa, BEE, and MesoMaya. The guajillo pepper has replaced the jalapeño, and mole is the new chili con carne. Long ... »
This holiday season I would like to devote some time and energy to supporting local small food businesses. This post is dedicated to spotlighting those who make food-related items one can purchase for gifts or serve at a gathering. If you make jelly,... »
We journalists thrive in the face of a deadline. It’s an occupational hazard that we don’t share with many people, but there’s no denying that a looming event horizon gets our blood pumping every time. Not you? Too bad, because it’s crunch time for Tha... »
