I needed a gallon of spring water. OK, that’s the lie I told myself because I wanted to pay a visit to the bar at Whole Foods. I really did need that water — the tea that comes out of my pipes these days is a muddy brew — but…
Things at Bishop Cider Co. will be getting a little more interesting in the coming months. Owner Joel Malone is expanding his business, opening a second location near the Medical District on Irving Boulevard. Malone signed the lease just two months after opening his first location in Bishop Arts last…
Several breweries are putting out more seasonals to drum up interest in their products and offer a variety; Shiner’s Prickly Pear, Lakewood’s Till and Toil, Deep Ellum’s Neato Bandito and Four Corner’s Paletero are just a few of the seasonals you will see this spring. Rabbit Hole Brewing in Justin…
I am supposed to have sworn off vodka, dammit. I am a fancy drinker now, and that means indulging in finer, more nuanced spirits. I have a palate, for Chrissakes. Still, I can’t seem to escape drinks made with this boring spirit, evidenced by my newfound love for the Amor…
Over the last few years, DFW has become an oasis for beer drinkers, with more than 25 area-based breweries, an extraordinary number when compared to other major cities in Texas. And that number’s growing: Here, a list of upcoming brewery and taproom openings, events that will only add to the…
There is nothing better than consuming copious amounts of alcohol while being really, really high. And no, that doesn’t mean on drugs, you deviants, that means sitting on a roof with a beautiful view of the Dallas skyline. Now that the weather will be beautiful for at least the next…
For the past several months, I have been deliberately avoiding vodka-based cocktails. I’ve had a few great ones, like the Why The Long Face at Henderson Avenue Country Club, but for the most part, good bartenders seem to be ignoring vodka in favor of other, more interesting spirits. And who…
When I interviewed Michael Peticolas about proposed beer legislation last week, the brewer mentioned he was nosing a special beer. Dubbed Operation Collaboration, the brew is a collaborative effort between Peticolas and Chuck Silva of Green Flash brewing Co. in San Diego. First and most importantly, the beer is available…
The talk around North Texas used to be of what new breweries are opening this month. Now it’s all about what local breweries are building and expanding and by how much, and how far ahead of their growth curves and expectations they find themselves. Lakewood Brewing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Follow the Cheap Bastard as she scours the city, looking for a good — or at least non-lethal — lunch for less than 10 bucks. “I’m sorry — you can’t drink that in here, sir.” Register Girl runs from behind the counter to stop Already Chugging the Craft Beer She…
Texas Rep. Senfronia Thompson filed legislation this week that proposed new limitations on craft breweries that operate in Texas. Specifically, her bill seeks to limit the amount of beer small breweries can self-distribute to 5,000 barrels a year. The current limit is 40,000 barrels. Texas Brewers were quick to cry…
My very first introduction to pisco, the traditional Peruvian spirit, was at a New York ceviche bar. Our Peruvian server had conned my entire table of already-buzzed idiots into taking a shot of pisco, straight up. If you’ve ever tried pisco, you know that taking shots of this spirit, which…
After a full month open and serving other brewers’ beers, and after postponing a scheduled celebration due to Mother Nature, On Rotation finally found a mild and pleasant day recently for a grand opening and the debut of its house brews. With roll-up doors thrown wide to enjoy the seasonal…
When I first saw the billboard for Gatsby downtown, I thought it was an advertisement for a new show on the CW. I was wrong: It’s actually a new downtown Dallas nightclub opening in the space that was formerly occupied by Plush. As eyeroll-inducing as the idea of a Gatsby-themed…
Sunrise Asian Cuisine is a great restaurant to eat cheap sushi, but it’s even better as a restaurant to test your dining companion’s character. An uptight, square person will be alarmed by things they may have heard while dining at Sunrise Asian Cuisine, such as “We’ve lost our liquor license” or…
Sometimes, I drink things that contain no alcohol at all. These occurrences are relatively rare, but it is important that I not be entirely tanked for my regular 10 a.m. conference call. One cannot survive on gin alone, which means that zero-proof libations are an absolutely essential part of our…
Rex’s Seafood is spreading its fins, filling the streets of DFW with the smell of freshly steamed seafood and placing Dallas under siege by lobster roll. The Dallas Farmers Market will be the site for one location. Rex’s will plate up sandwiches and other casual fare amongst the tamales, roasted…
When watching soccer, it’s typically a fine idea to have a pint or two in hand, and it’s best to do it at one of DFW’s many European-style pubs. For the most part, these pubs are open early on Saturday and Sunday mornings, sometimes as early as 7, to accommodate…
As someone who grew up going to steakhouses with floors littered with peanut shells and decorated with old license plates, I appreciate the simplicity and straightforwardness of a place like Dunston’s Steakhouse. The steaks are prime, the walls are unfinished, and the atmosphere is like a fancier Golden Corral, complete…
Nine Band Brewery in Allen opened its taproom doors for the first time over the weekend, because people in Allen deserve to slug high-ABV beers under the auspices of locavorism, too, OK? Large, handmade wooden tables and stools fill the room, and a number of TVs line each wall. Open…
Even though I can’t generally afford to drop 30 bucks on a bowl of pasta at Proof + Pantry, I do find myself occasionally wandering into the restaurant in the late afternoon hours. Between lunch and dinner service, Proof + Pantry closes the kitchen but keeps the bar open for…
I have a long and sordid history with lemonade and vodka as a drinker. This classic combination has gotten me through countless college parties, New Year’s Eves and other festive occasions. But I’ve been trying to drink better. I’ve stopped ordering vodka-cranberries at the bar, and I haven’t had any…
