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India Chaat Cafe

So, I have to admit to a shameful lack of knowledge when it comes to ordering food at an Indian restaurant. It is always a crap shoot, wheather what I think I ordered and what arrives have anything in common. I am slowly but surely remembering names of dishes but it is the one time [...]

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January 16, 2011 read more

Elderflower, Chamomile? Who knew?!

I don’t know if you guys have noticed but there are a few new flavors out there for all of us to lust after. This summer, I was at Mario Batalli’s lovely Las Vegas restaurant Enoteca San Marco and was offered Chamomile Grappa. Having never had Chamomile in anything other than tea or Grappa at [...]

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December 24, 2010 read more

The Porch: Hits and Misses

I am a big fan of upscale comfort food. When going out to eat, there is something really wonderful about being presented with an old favorite that has been done perfectly, and given the care and attention it deserves. So, conceptually, the Porch here in Dallas hits all the right notes. Their website has this [...]

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December 12, 2010 read more

Al Amir Addison: eh. Its ok.

So, my cousin and I decided to go out for drinks and some fun. After tossing around several ideas… mostly boring Addison chains. We finally decided on Al Amir, we hear good things about the food, the drinks were supposed to be pretty good, and there was the belly dancing and hookah. I mean really, [...]

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April 26, 2009 read more

R+D Kitchen: My New Favorite Spot

Lovely, comfortable, good food, AMAZING SERVICE, good drinks, great selection of liquor and wine. I have to say, I can’t believe this place is not packed all the time. Situated in the back of Preston Center, near Houstons and Sevy’s it is not a place you are likely to spot from the road. Really except [...]

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March 23, 2009 read more

The Idle Rich and Kismet

I had a busy weekend a break from my normal curl up and stay home routine I have been in lately. I visited a few local watering holes. Friday night I met some friends at The Idle Rich Pub. Its actually not a bad little pub. It does not compare to my favorite pub in [...]

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September 8, 2008 read more

Sol Ey!

Ok this place is brand spankin new here in Dallas. I was invited by a friend for happy hour and I too had seen their promo in Daily Candy. So why not? So I drive to Knox/Henderson after work. Here is the first thing you need to know… there is stuff… cool stuff, past Cuba [...]

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August 1, 2008 read more

Arc-En-Ciel R.I.P.

One of my favorite places to eat in Dallas is gone! Arc-En-Ciel, has been a staple of Sunday of my Sunday lunch options for years… could it be as many as 20? Maybe. Well last Sunday my Mother and I decided that we would go there for lunch after church… since my brother hates to go [...]

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January 12, 2008 read more