Dallas Foodie Reviews

Be My Guest at DishCrawl in Bishop Arts District

2013-04-13T11:53:00.003-05:00

I've done contests like this a few times before and always have a blast with the person who wins. Good food always seems to bring good people together. If you live in Dallas and appreciate good food, then you might like to come to this food event with me, so keep reading… Perhaps we will stop at Emporium Pies for dessert. The event is called DishCrawl, and the specific one I am attending is

Be My Guest at the Best Food Event of the Year: Savor Dallas!

2013-03-15T17:08:00.001-05:00

This weekend is my favorite weekend of the year, Savor Dallas! I look forward to this food event like some people look forward to Thanksgiving; the epic scale of unlimited food and drink surpasses any holiday, hands down! This will be my third year attending, and truly, it is the best food event I have been to anywhere in the country. I can't say enough amazing things about Savor Dallas, and I

What Are the Best Things to Do, See, Eat, Drink, and Shop in Dallas?

2013-01-30T12:52:00.004-06:00

I am excited and honored to announce that the Dallas Convention Center & Visitor's Bureau has asked me to write several parts of the 2013 edition of the "Visit Dallas" guide book, and I am eager to hear your suggestions of the must-include places! This is your opportunity to have a voice in guiding Dallas visitors to experience the best of our city! I already have lots of places in mind,

Quest for the Best Salads in Dallas

2012-12-31T11:13:00.000-06:00

It probably wasn't a good idea to eat the five Best Burgers in Dallas in four days—right before my holidays full of homemade cookies and western European starch foods—but it does seem like a good idea to follow that up with a weeklong quest to find the best salads in Dallas. I'll be revisiting the most delicious salads I've eaten in the past, plus trying a few new salads, as suggested by fans in

Best Burgers in Dallas 2012

2012-12-14T15:25:00.001-06:00

2012 marks my third annual Best Burgers in Dallas list. Each year, I am surprised how many more great burgers are added to the DFW area, but I am certainly not complaining about that! I am constantly seeking the best burger in Dallas and listening to other people's opinions on the best burger in Dallas, so I welcome your feedback in the comments section. The best burger in Dallas has become so

Dallas Foodie has a Twinkie for You

2012-11-17T00:30:00.000-06:00

Right now and forever, almost all DFW-area Walmarts, Fiestas, Targets, and gas stations have Hostess snack cake shelves that look like this: Empty! This is because Hostess stopped production and closed for business today, so the most popular Hostess snacks flew off the shelves. In my 7-stop search for my childhood favorite Ho-Hos, all I found were a few Zingers, a few Cupcakes, lots of donuts

2012 Guide to the Best Fried Foods at State Fair of Texas

2012-10-03T01:04:00.000-05:00

I've tried at least 21 fried foods at the State Fair of Texas, including all eight of the 2012 Big Tex Choice Awards fried food finalists. I've posted my photos and commentary in real-time all over the socialsphere, but I thought I'd pull all the links and comments together in one detailed page so you can choose which social site to drool, read, and share your favorites or create your own list of

30 Days of the Best Foods in Dallas

2012-09-01T02:40:00.001-05:00

If you follow one of my daily food photo social media networks, you may have noticed I've been eating amazing food more often than normal. It was all in the name of research! I couldn't just write a list of 30 of the best foods I've eaten in Dallas without double-checking the worthiness of some items or getting a better photo that more accurately portrayed its extreme deliciousness. This list

The Rigging of "Best of" Food Contests

2012-04-13T00:50:00.004-05:00

Is it right that a restaurant is bribing fans to vote for them in Dallas Morning News' "Best Burger in Dallas-Ft. Worth" contest? Check out Mooyah's Facebook Page timeline-highlighted, full-width post from April 4: The bribe worked. They're in the final round of voting right now. And for that, they upped the ante for fans to vote for their burger with this offer to win dinner for 10 people,

100 Foods to Eat Before You Die

2012-04-11T08:00:00.348-05:00

This list of 100 foods to eat before you die comes from a Facebook app, where the creators claim that most people have only tried about 20 of these foods. Challenge accepted! #35. Fresh spring rolls (at Pho Colonial in downtown Dallas, TX) The list seemed random at first, but it covers a lot of cultures' speciality foods. One nice thing about living in Texas is that 14 of our most popular

Savor Dallas: Best Food & Wine Event of the Year

2012-03-16T00:55:00.003-05:00

From a Dallas Foodie perspective, Savor Dallas is my favorite weekend of the year, and it's coming up at the end of this month. What sets it apart from other Dallas food and drink events is the sheer number and quality of items to be sampled at multiple events over the course of two days. Photo courtesy of Savor Dallas The star event is the International Grand Tasting on Saturday, March 31st.

The Best Hot Chocolate in Dallas

2011-12-22T15:49:00.000-06:00

I wrote a new feature article for ILiveinDallas.com today! "As the weather gets colder and coffee shops get warmer, there is one drink on the beverage menu that doesn't get as much attention as it deserves— hot chocolate. As someone who has never liked coffee and didn't become a tea drinker until several years ago, I've drank a lot of hot chocolate in my life. The richness, viscosity, and

Who Wants to Try Some Free Jalapeño Tequila?

2011-12-09T13:34:00.004-06:00

Let's all give a little good will, and possibly get a little free tequila! In a nutcracker's nutshell: I have the free tequila, and you have a favorite restaurant in Dallas who would probably love to know how much you love them. Together, we can put smiles on several people's faces! Here's how… The Section About Free Tequila A new tequila brand has invited me to bring a guest and try their

Highly Acclaimed Chef Opening New Restaurant in Dallas?

2011-12-03T03:22:00.019-06:00

Future location of potential new Dallas restaurant. (Image courtesy of Google Maps.) You never know who you're going to run into in Dallas, and the person I ran into might say the same about me if he/she reads this blog. I'm referring to a conversation with a random stranger where neither of us spoke much about our own notoriety, but we both recognized that the other person knew good food, and

The 6 Best Restaurants I Ate in Las Vegas

2011-11-16T14:52:00.009-06:00

Reflecting back on my nine days dining out in Las Vegas, there were a few dishes and restaurants that really stood out above the rest, regardless of price point. Below is a recap for anyone who is looking to eat well in Las Vegas, complete with Dallas restaurant comparisons. In order of what I'd recommend: 1. Nobhill Tavern by Chef Michael Mina, inside MGM Grand Dallas restaurant equivalent in

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Saturday

2011-07-30T20:48:00.006-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Saturday is a lot like Sunday in terms of free food—there really isn't any in restaurants and bars. Instead, you have to hunt for free taste samples at EatZi's, Whole Foods, Central Market, or local farmer's markets. Luckily, the selections there are best on the weekend anyway! Dallas

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Friday

2011-07-30T11:05:00.001-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Friday is not a one of the better free food nights of the week. As far as I could tell, the options are limited to the restaurants that offer the same free food deal Monday–Friday: Blue Mesa Grill, and reportedly, Campisi's. Blue Mesa Grill I think every location of Blue Mesa Grill has

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Thursday

2011-07-29T00:30:00.005-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Thursday is a bit of an iffy day for free food in Dallas. None of the deals I found are really advertised in writing, but if you know where to go, you can find something decent to eat. This is where Nick & Sam's Grill comes in. Nick & Sam's Grill Since this deal isn't written anywhere

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Wednesday

2011-07-28T00:18:00.002-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Wednesday is probably the best quality free food of the week: sushi! Steel restaurant is the kind of highly acclaimed sushi place that you might go to for a nice Saturday night date, but not for a Wednesday happy hour; and thus, we get free sushi happy hour Wednesdays! Steel's Wednesday

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Tuesday

2011-07-26T21:33:00.007-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Tuesdays don't have many options for free food, but Frankie's Sports Bar & Grill covers the evening well in free pizza with the purchase of a drink. This freebie stands out from the others in a few ways… 1. Duration: As you can see in the photo, the written hours for free pizza are

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on Monday

2011-07-26T00:13:00.008-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Editor's note: Trece closed on Monday, August 1, 2011. Monday is the best free food night of the week. Not only are there lots of restaurants with food specials, but there are two restaurants offering totally free, two-course dinners, with no purchase required! Check out my receipt

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas on a Sunday

2011-07-24T17:27:00.004-05:00

This article is part of my weeklong food blog series, "How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week". Sunday is tied with Saturday for the worst day of the week to eat free food in Dallas. This makes logical business sense because people eat out on the weekends anyway, so there's no need to entice them with free food (although there are a lot of alcoholic drink specials on Sundays). Since

How to Eat Free Food in Dallas Every Day of the Week

2011-07-24T17:14:00.018-05:00

Dallas is a restaurant mecca. We have some great food here, and there are some times when this food is actually FREE. I want to know if it is possible to eat free in Dallas at least once a day for a whole week. Starting Sunday, July 24, 2011, I will investigate what you need to do to get the free food and let you know how good it tastes. Every day I'll update the list below with a link to the

The Best, Worst and Most Missed Dallas Restaurants in Social Media

2011-07-20T15:09:00.008-05:00

Well folks, it's mid-2011 and by now everyone knows what social media is. Yelp hit 20 million reviews this month, Twitter is still growing, and everyone plus half of their grandmothers are on Facebook now. Social media is the easiest and cheapest way for a local restaurant to keep customers connected. Dallas is said to have more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S., so how do

Where to Get Mavs Championship Deals on Food & Drinks in Dallas

2011-06-16T12:32:00.001-05:00

And now, let the slew of local discounts in honor of the Maverick's win begin! Here's the skinny on restaurants and bars that I know are offering specials in honor of the Mavs NBA Championship. If you know of more, please add them in the comments and I will update this article. Cane Rosso What: Free Margherita Pizza if you're wearing Mavs gear. Dine-in only.When: Thurs. July 16, 5-7PM Where: