As the year comes to an end, I can say that it was filled with being full. Whether I was cracking crabs, tearing up some tacos or devouring my lifespan in sushi, this year brought me plenty of delectable and noteworthy dishes. Here are a few of my favorite bites from the year that was 2019. Bam’s Vegan, Shrimp and Sausage Nachos There are some things so good that you may find yourself searching for them in the daytime with a flashlight, and the Shrimp and Sausage Nachos from Bam’s Vegan meets that criteria. Though I am not a vegan, Brandon Waller, owner of Bam’s Vegan and his incredibly dedicated…
The Biscuit Bar Bedazzles with Buttery Biscuits
The Biscuit Bar – 5 Stars Few things in this edible existence are worse than biting into a dry biscuit. You will require no less than a gallon of water to wash down the unpleasantness. But, when a biscuit is buttery and soft with just the right amount of crispness, then you have found a beautiful, beautiful biscuit and chances are, you’re eating it at The Biscuit Bar. A place that serves biscuits, tots, and alcohol on tap sounds too deliciously carby and boozy to be true. But, alas it is. Located inside The Boardwalk at Granite Park in Plano, owners Jake and Janie Burkett are serving up comfort one…
7 Reason’s Eating at Edith’s French Cafe is Essential
Sauce, mimosas and I’ll go ahead and take ALL of the croissants. Edith’s French Café just gets me. Here are 7 reasons why I can’t no longer live without nearly everything on their menu. P.S., this list could have been much longer. It’s Beautiful Sunlight simply pours inside this space, which is ironic considering it was once the pretty dark and mediocre seafood restaurant, Rockfish. It’s bright and happy here, which immediately makes you smile and want to gobble down everything. Breakfast is Served all DAY LONG Forking down Ricotta Pancakes with blueberry sausage, berry compote and honey butter at 7 PM on a Wednesday is a thing…
Whiskey Cake Comes to Irving
There’s whiskey and there’s cake. The name of this restaurant alone brings joy to my taste buds. Now, Whiskey Cake is spreading that whiskey soaked joy to Irving. The eatery recently opened their sixth location, finally providing the folks of Las Colinas with a little taste. With their latest location, you can still expect to be whisked away by their ever growing whiskey selection. For the grubbers that know, their deviled eggs are still a staple, with the ingredients changing often. One day their filled with smoked salmon, another topped off with fried chicken skin. It’s rather remarkable to know that a deviled egg can be so damn…
Black Bites and Booze DFW 2017
From pudding that leaves you smiling to crab legs that leave you craving, DFW has the privilege of being home to some of the tastiest Black Owned Businesses in the Metroplex. Each business featured in this guide is not only mouthwatering, but passionate. The passion can be tasted when sipping a Pain Killer and licking your jerk chicken covered fingers while dining at The Island Spot, or when smearing your croissant with peach cobbler jelly from MaDear’s. You are tasting a story. You are tasting love. Grab your fork and journey with Brandi’s Foodie Diary, The EATs Blog and myself to explore some of the best Black Bites and Booze…
Whisked Away at Whisk Crepes Cafe
Whisk Crepes Cafe – 4.5 Stars My first experience with crepes came by way of the 24 hour Dallas eatery, Buzzbrews and their Flying Chicken Crepe. Ideal for a first time “creper”, it is a mixture of fresh spinach, tomato, onion and portabella mushrooms pan sautéed with marinated grilled chicken, rolled into a homemade crepe with mozzarella cheese, then topped off with poblano cream sauce. Eventually my infatuation with this crepe ran its course. In search of another crepe experience, I was none too thrilled about the eggy or sugar filled small thin pancakes that so often appeared on breakfast and brunch menus. And so, the search ended. Then a…
Brunch with a Soundtrack at Sambuca’s Uptown
Sambuca’s Uptown – 3.7 Stars Blackened shrimp and grits with a side of sax. Paired with a few mimosas, it’s not a bad way to enjoy your food. With their latest menu, Sambuca’s Uptown is providing a soundtrack to the weekend’s most beloved meal. Don’t expect a lot of fills when it comes to the brunch selections at Sambuca’s. For the most part, this menu gets straight to the point with house made granola parfaits, eggs benedict and breakfast tacos. Those looking for a little twist to the classics will also get their fix. Take a roll in sugar with the Bananas Foster French Toast, which is made with…
Brunch at Uptown Dallas’ Eastwoods.
$$ What to order- I am personally not an egg lover, so I would order this dish, dishing the two eggs over easy, but the Potatoes El Chorizo, with their signature tator tots, black beans and of course chorizo is a must try. Where to find them– 3407 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 Phone– (469) 802-6664 That whole parking thing– They do provide free valet, so that’s nice. You’ll probably want to use that because street parking is pretty tight round these parts.
A Conversation with Chef Robert Clifford
It’s nearly 7:00 PM. Almost show time. The kitchen is buzzing with movement and aroma as the first item for this evenings sold out monthly Sunday Super prepares for a final toss. Fresh deep red crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn make a brief and colorful appearance into the air before being plated. By the end of tonight’s elaborate New Orleans themed family style dinner held in the back dinning room, Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Executive Chef Robert Clifford would be receiving more than his fair share of accolades. At 31, he’s left his mark at some of Dallas’ finest restaurants including The Palm Steakhouse and The Capital Grille. Robert said that he…
A Glimpse Inside Lunch at the Eberhard
The Eberhard $-$$ 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.