Food
How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
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Kersten Rettig: Whatever Happened to Tortilla Soup?
Ask a neighbor which food is synonymous with Dallas, and she will likely say steak. Maybe he’ll chime in with barbecue or Tex-Mex, meaning margaritas and queso. Why doesn’t anyone say tortilla soup?
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Move Over Roast Turkey – Here Come the Side Dishes
Christy Rost: Each November, as our thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving, magazine covers feature glorious images of tantalizing, golden roasted turkeys on oversized platters garnished with fresh herbs, grapes, juicy oranges, fresh cranberries, and other seasonal fruit.
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Kersten Rettig: Ciao-dy, Folks! All You Can EatalyxTexas Here!
All You Can Eataly: Fall for Dallas is back this Friday, November 10, and this year, they’re blending the best of Italy and the spirit of Texas, creating a celebration as unique as the Lone Star State itself.
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Kersten Rettig: Party Like a World Series Champion
The Texas Rangers aren’t the only ones living the dream right now. Two local restaurants are walking on clouds after hosting celebratory dinners this weekend for team members and their families, owners, and friends.
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Texas Rangers Celebrate World Series Victory at Al Biernat’s
After the parade in Arlington Nov. 3, the Texas Rangers made their way to Dallas to continue their World Series victory celebrations – to Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn, to be specific.
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Kersten Rettig: How Dakota’s Steakhouse Fares After 40 Years
Does anyone remember when Linda Evans assured us all that “Being 40 isn’t fatal?” Indeed, those of us who have turned 40 can attest that life continues to be great after passing that milestone.
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Kersten Rettig: Never Underestimate the Power of Pie
Just in time for Thanksgiving, you can pre-order pecan and pumpkin pies and pumpkin bread for your holiday spread while supporting VNA and its mission to care for North Texas seniors.
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Kersten Rettig: Halloweekend is Here, Celebrations Abound
Some folks really get into Halloween, maybe because they’re spooky people, maybe because it’s the official launch of a two-month-long holiday season. Here are some fun things to do this weekend in whichever camp you fall.
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Snider Plaza Perks Up with New York-Inspired Zest Café
Have you ever had a favorite little watering hole you’re so enamored with you think, “Someday, I’m going to open a place like this”?
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Kersten Rettig: Opa! New Greek Bistro to Open Early 2024
Greece is the word for many food lovers, and it’s a culinary segment that is underrepresented in Dallas. Lisa and Tom Georgalis, owners and operators of The Ivy Tavern, are coming to the rescue with Nikki Greek Bistro and Lounge, expected to open early next year.
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