The greatest tacos ever to grace a greasy shell in DFW are almost always found inside an unsuspecting gas station. This is Texan knowledge 101. It goes in the same handbook that requires Texans to love anything dealing with longhorns, brews, queso, margaritas and recently, Topo Chico. By the Horns Brewing has not only read this handbook, they’ve turned it into doctrine. Located in Mansfield, By the Horns Brewing is the latest brainchild of Chef Jason Boso. He’s the man behind the comfort food classic concepts, Twisted Root Burger, (there’s also one next door) and the forever bustling Truck Yard. Some who’ve spent a little time chasing cheesesteaks and…
Sharing is Caring at The Brixton
Slated to open this month, The Brixton joins, Ringos Pub, Addison Ice House, Mucky Duck, Scruffy Duffies, Saintsburry Tavern and Brian’s Red Bus. With each concept owners Jerry Elliot and Brian Harder have worked to make the experience a little different at each concept. Part of that difference comes from the recent addition of Patrick Stark AKA The Mohawked Chef. With his colorfully tall mohawk, Stark is a man who likes to make statements. This has turned out to be exceptionally true with food. Interested in creating a more balanced approach to the cuisine served at each concept, Stark is able to mix the need for health conscious and “dude…
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…
Park & Palate Recap
From amazing chefs to unforgettable dishes and cocktails, the two day epicurean event Park & Palate celebrated the love of food while raising funds for Klyde Warren Park. The event included Down to the Roots on Friday night which focused on chefs and their dishes, while Saturday’s event, the Grand Tasting was all about restaurants and chefs. Because words can’t do it justice, here’s a look back at some of the most intriguing dishes served during the event, including pig ear salad, fried antelope and even rabbit chorizo. Be careful, looking at these photos may result in drooling. TXMB
Taste the Difference 2015
Taste the Difference 2015 Recap Cuisine for a cause. Taste the Difference 2015 was a delicious VIP culinary event held during 2015 Taste of Dallas. The event benefited the American Heart Association. Chefs came with pizzazz as they tempted taste buds with a number of dishes. Some favorites included Cru Wine Bar’s Barolo braised short rib with gorgonzola polenta. Caribbean Cabana did not disappoint with their beef patties, wings, and rice and cabbage sampler. Meanwhile delicious crunchy mini crab cakes covered in a spicy creamy beurre blanc sauce were offered up by Amberjacks Fish Market Grille. For sips, guests could wet their whistles with a variety of booze, including a…
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…
The Afrah Appetite
AFRAH-Rated 4.5 Stars TXmb uffet is a longstanding love of mine. Good buffet that is. Few things compare to mounds of food draping across a plate in preparation for consumption. Afrah offers just such a delight. I’d been scoping this place for some time, anxious to try it. After my chow down at the Lebanese Food Festival recently, I thought it was only right to keep the party going at Afrah, which serves Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. Hungered tummy and palate pal in tow, we hopped in Old Blue and made the drive to Afrah. Inside the open café styled eatery, sat plenty of patrons chatting amongst themselves while others…
An Education: Recap of the Lebanese Food Festival
t was an evening of first tastes at the 19th annual Lebanese Food Festival held at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church in Lewisville, Texas. Parking and admission were free but the eats, well that was a different story. Coupons were $1 each, items were between 2-14 coupons, not horribly expensive, but not horribly inexpensive either. The family friendly weekend long event featured kids’ activities, authentic Lebanese art work and live music, and while those things were just smashing, this article is about the food. My bites began with the stuffed grape leaves. I’ve often seen stuffed grape leaves at grocery stores in the olive bar. They always reminded…