Each patio is in a different Dallas neighborhood. Dallasites’ love for patios runs deep; it has for years. But as the pandemic wears on, patios are more than a spot to sip drinks in the open air. They’re a space that public health officials say are mostly safe during the coronavirus pandemic, though patrons and restaurant owners…
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Meet the spooky spirits at some of Dallas’ haunted bars and restaurants
From mummified monkeys to kitchen apparitions, these places put chills on the menu. The staff at Las Almas Rotas is certain that the mummified monkey moves when they’re not looking. It has been known to change positions on a dime. It’s trapped, for now, in a see-through case. It sits on the shelf, the glass…
Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs brings State Fair food to you at D-FW pop-up events
The State Fair favorite will offer corny dogs, funnel cakes and lemonade from food trucks. By now you’ve probably heard that the 2020 State Fair of Texas is officially canceled. That means we’ll be missing out on one of the most important parts of going to the fair: eating all of the classic fair foods. But…
8 essential cooking skills to learn while still stuck at home
Master eggs, beans, pickling and more by practicing these basics. Most of us are still dining in. But even if you’re not a skilled or well-equipped cook, you can still turn out good meals. However, let me speak a bit of truth to you: Knowing some basic cooking skills will make cooking easier and more…
D-FW restaurants offering takeout, dine-in meals for Mother’s Day
Treat the mom in your life to a special meal. Things are changing fast these days. Some restaurants are now open for socially distanced dining, and some are still open only for takeout. We’ve included restaurants that are offering takeout offerings for Mother’s Day, and noted those that have opened their dining rooms at 25%…
Long live the farm box: North Texas growers are finding new ways to get food directly to consumers
Want fresh vegetables, eggs, even bread? Subscribe to one of these programs at local farms. The CSA is dead. Long live the farm box. OK, the switch is not quite that stark, but several area farmers tell us they are tweaking the Community Supported Agriculture concept into something more consumer-friendly. Call it Farm Shares. Call…
Virtual wine tastings: Texas wineries go online after tasting rooms shut down
Tasting rooms are often a big revenue driver for Texas wineries. Spring is usually boom time for Texas wineries, but not this year. Amid the coronavirus crisis, social distancing has shut down tasting rooms, the cash cow of most Texas wineries. To stay engaged with customers, wineries are finding creative ways to interact online. Virtual…
Easy Recipes to Cook While You’re Self-Quarantined
Here are some simple dishes that can be made mostly with what you have on hand. There’s no doubt about it: It’s an uncertain and scary time, but you and your loved ones still need to eat, and the act of preparing and serving a meal — even a simple one — can bring great comfort…
DIY Taco & Tequila Party
Vegetarian-Friendly Recipes for the Ultimate Summer Fiesta Cinco de Mayo is heralded as the one day of the year to consume all of the tacos with all of the margaritas. But wait, don’t tacos & tequila go together like Bonnie & Clyde every day of the year? You don’t need a holiday–and you don’t even…