Taste Addison Preview With the upcoming Taste Addison some of the area’s top restaurants came out to preview a few bites your palate should anticipate at this year’s festival. Held at the Addison Conference Center, the Preview’s most notable of samples were the always impressive tacos from Cantina Laredo, baklava from Little Greek and addictingly soft blondies from Mad Batter Baker. The three day festivities for Taste Addison will take place May 19-21 at Addison Circle Park. Leading up to the festival check out Taste Tuesdays. Open to the public from noon till 1 PM, over the next three Tuesdays people can partake in swag, bites, and giveaways for admission…
Cantina Laredo Introduces Tasty New Menu
Cantina Laredo $$ Go for– You’ll definitely want to try the tender steak fajita burrito and the camaron y chorizo empanadas. Where to find them- 4546 Belt Line Road Addison, TX 75244 Phone- (972) 458-0962 That whole parking thing- The lot is rather large here, so the good news is you don’t need to worry about valet. Thank goodness!
The Nines is Classic Deep Ellum
The Nines – 4.5 Stars Once laced in tattoo shops, cheap watering holes and colorfully cool characters, in the last few years Deep Ellum has become virtually unrecognizable. With an increase in more upscale restaurants, bars and shops, the neighborhood feels less like Deep Ellum and more like Uptown. Yet even with its new frou-frou facelift Allen Falkner is maintaining the essence that is distinctly Deep Ellum. Previously known as the Red Light Lounge, last year Falkner decided to relaunch as The Nines. Since reopening as The Nines it has become a space to go for inexpensive cocktails, good food, and awesome performances. The Abnormal Formal for instance, also known…
An Evening Inside Hide
Cocktails are intricate masterworks at one of Deep Ellum’s newest craft cocktail bar’s, Hide.
A Glimpse Inside Lunch at the Eberhard
The Eberhard $-$$ What to order– Go during lunch on Fridays. Order the Cowboy Burger, Spicy Sausage Flatbread. Sip on The Lilly and The Pin Up. Where to find them- 52107 N Henderson Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 Phone- (214) 821-1100 That whole parking thing- The parking lot is fairly small so you should probably valet.
Last Sunday Soul Sip at Perna’s Cajun & Soul Food
Recently moving to a new location in Arlington, Perna’s Cajun & Soul Food is a place filled with good vibes. Last Sunday, food blogger and founder of Starving on a Budget, Dalila Thomas hosted the Last Sunday Soul Sip, a monthly brunch that will be held at Perna’s new location. While surrounded by the gorgeous art of artist Derrick D-Dub, owner of Let’s Paint w/Kinfolks Art Studio and live music, guests got a glimpse and a taste of Perna’s new menu. From fried catfish to collard greens and pork chops, check out the goodness going on at Perna’s. $-$$ 2304 W Park Row Dr. #25, Arlington, TX. 76013
Six Local Treats for Last Minute Holiday Gifts
By now you’ve probably been so bombarded by holiday shopping ads that whenever someone strikes up a conversation you begin hearing Jingle Bells. For those Last Minute Lonnie’s such as myself, you may not have gotten all of your holiday purchases out of the way just yet. But even if you have, check out a few of these local treats for gift giving ideas. If all else fails, you can keep it for yourself. Happy holidays, from you to you. Dallas Caramel Company Upon sampling caramel from Dallas Caramel Company for the first time I witnessed a man close his eyes and dance in place with excitement. With…
Ultimate Cocktail Experience Recap 2016
The Ultimate Cocktail Experience 2016 Sipping, whipping and grooving. Those are my most dominating memories from the Ultimate Cocktail Experience. Held at Klyde Warren Park, the fifth annual drinking event raises money for Triggers Toys, programs that help children around the country. This year’s competitive drinking event took people on a trip around the world via booze. They included Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Bar concepts for each continent were memorable, taking the word theme to another level. I started with a Happy Ending in Asia, also known as a shot of Fernet topped with whipped cream to sipping a spot of tea in Europe. Take a…
TACOLANDIA 2016 Recap
There was no way I could consume them all. But, damnit if I didn’t try. The second annual Dallas Observer’s TACOLANDIA somehow managed to be better this year. From carnitas and barbecue beef to rabbit and duck, the tacos were a little heftier and the options more varied. Take a glimpse back at some of the bonita shelled beauties from this year’s festival. TXmB
The Ivy Divey Brunch Buffet at Ivy Tavern
Ivy Tavern 3.5 Stars The best Saturday nights carry over into Sunday mornings. In case you were wondering, a good indication of a Saturday evening well spent are flashbacks of going toe to toe with Mr. Daniels and JB, then finishing up with some fancy footwork. Preferably to The Macarena. After such wonderfully foolish behavior, you’ll likely awaken feeling quite famished and possibly a tad bit embarrassed. Well, at least one of those can be cured with a fork. The ultimate dive bar, Ivy Tavern is currently offering the perfect hangover solution with their new Ivy divey brunch buffet. First, remember, that this is a dive bar. So, don’t…