Five Delicious Hole in the Walls in Garland I will never stop appreciating a bargain. I will never stop appreciating very tasty food. Putting the two together is probably my ultimate happiness in the world. It’s a rare occasion when one can find the gloriousness of inexpensive eating without being yelled at via microphone. During a few of my excursions in Garland I’ve found some grub that surpasses your favorite fast food chain in taste and cost. So, go ahead and grab your corn purse. You won’t need much else for these five tasty hole in the walls. Note, these are hole-in-the-walls, so don’t expect castles and arches. Pupuseria…
Design and Dine Recap 2015
Design and Dine 2015 A collective of hauntingly beautiful people and fashion forward garments was the essence of last Thursday night’s Design and Dine event. Sprinkled between the pretty, was a mix of good eats and even better booze. Held in Plano’s Classic BMW Building, ticket holders had a chance to view collections from acclaimed designers such as Neobantu and Esé Azénabor. In the midst of the creativity flowing across the stage, guests were able to satiate their palates with savory stuffed goat cheese filled mushrooms and spicy smooth pimento cheese dip, from Taverna Rossa. For those seeking a meatier experience, Rafian Brazilian Steakhouse provided kabobs with thick cuts of…
Cheese Charming at Dallas Grilled Cheese Co.
Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. TXmb Rated 4.8 Stars When was the last time you or your mom made one? Grabbed a couple of spongey soft slices of simplistic white bread, smoothed butter on all four sides, topped them off with 4 slivers of good ole fashioned American Cheese, slapped it all together in a cast iron skillet and started the process of grilling some cheese. For me it’s been ages, probably somewhere around middle school to be exact. You know that time in life you know everything, including the best way to concoct the world’s greatest grilled cheese. To my 13-year-old self I can officially say, ‘You know nothing of…
Terrible Number Two
Eddie’s Napolis Fine Italian Restaurant TXMB Rated 1.5 Stars The desire was there yet again, and the decision of taking a much needed nap or searching for food came upon me. Well, I decided the belly was beckoning for Italian and the belly in this hour made itself known that it was more important than the eyelids. So, I hopped in Old Blue and made my way to Eddie’s Napolis Fine Italian Restaurant. Napolis is defiantly your definition of a hole in the wall. Like several of the restaurants I’ve visited in Garland it is inside of a shopping center. From the outside, the place is nothing special and a…
Making Meals In the Sack
In The Sack Rated 4 Stars TXMB It’s been a long day. Maybe the longest ever, and all you really want to do is kick back some booze, chow down on something tasty and run an unending marathon of newly released shows on Netflix. But, the liquor store is far away and usually crowded. So, begrudgingly you decide to pick up a quick bite at the closest fast food joint, quickly forgoing any dreams of good wine and good grub. Good news, your days of choosing between getting yourself a bottle of bueno vino or going home and slumming it in your sweats have officially ended. Gourmet food, meets booze,…
Venturing to Vagabond
Vagabond-Rated 3.75 Stars txMB Climaxing at the corner of famished and crazy I decided to treat myself to a wee bit of happiness hour. The evenings escape came in the form of the almost one year old eatery Vagabond. Located on lower Greenville, I’d seen this place before with its beautiful dancing flames outside that always illicit romantic feelings. Beyond that, the name is pretty cool. Inside, there were only a few souls, so I grabbed a seat at the bar. The bar is good sized, filled with plenty of different elixirs and an awesome man behind the booze named Mr. Salomon. More about his concoctions later. The menu isn’t large,…
When Cheesecake was Born in Dallas
Chunky cookies crumble away into a food processor, creating a smooth brown crunchy mix. Butter is added and the mix becomes even smoother. Later, he grinds up a few more cookies and mixes them into a creamy batter that my eyes salivate over. Sprinkling a few of the crushed cookies into the mix, he continues to stir. Before long, the cheesecake blend will make its way inside tiny jars, around 3.5 ounces, just enough to satiate the sweet tooth, even if you are watching your figure. The mastermind behind the mixer is Valery Jean-Bart, one of the founders of Val’s Cheesecake. Val, uses a tiny wooden spoon to taste the…
Third Annual Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival Recap
ooze, booze and more booze was the name of the game during the Third Annual Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival. It all began at 5:30 PM when two lovely ladies dressed in super cute red flapper styled dresses opened a pair of double doors and asking, “Are you ready to have an amazing time?” Inside, my ears were greeted by the very cool and elusive sounds of Cassie Holt and the Lost Souls. After checking my coat, I picked up one of the cute commemorative glasses filled with gaming money, and a drinking card. I’d been salivating over the idea of whiskey all day long, but first…
Yum Yum at Tom Yum Thai
Tom Yum Thai-Rated 3.8 Stars txMB It was time again, and the beckoning of the belly was upon me. For this gastric adventure I decided to go Thai. I’d heard quite a bit about Tom Yum Thai from different people. Hooray, hooray they all say, go and get the lunch buffet. Well, I’ve said once, I’ll say it a trillion times, I am a fan of a good buffet. Endless choices, flat price and plate after plate of comida. Buffets and booze over boys anytime. With that in mind, I hopped in reliable Old Blue, and headed to Tom Yum Thai. It was a Friday, and Friday’s are special at…
An Evening of Opulence at the Third Annual Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival
An Evening of Opulence at the Third Annual Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival Who-You are invited to an Evening of Opulence What-Third Annual Dallas Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival When-Saturday, November 15, 2014 Where-Centennial Hall, Fair Park, Dallas, TX. Why-Because it’s time to live the Lush Life. Greetings foodies, fans, and followers! Texas Megabites is proud to announce that we have partnered with CBS Radio DFW for the Third Annual Dallas Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival. Guests will sip on a variety of enticing elixirs, indulge in gourmet bites, and swing out to the soulful jazzy sounds of Cassie Holt and the Lost Souls. Come dressed in your best…