Olenjack Is Back
Most of the details surrounding the ownership spat that led to the closing of once-beloved Arlington institution Olenjack’s Grille are still mostly a mystery....
Bacon’s, not Bacon
When you’re headed to a restaurant named Bacon’s, it’s easy to get carried away with what the bill of fare might include. I assumed...
Restaurants Make the Cut
Why is it that hairdressers have such a cult-leader-like hold on their clients? I’ve been going to the same fella for almost two decades....
Charging for Salsa
I can count on three fingers the number of Mexican joints that charge for chips and salsa (at least the ones I’m aware of):...
On the Upswing to Istanbul
A couple of years ago, I went to a dark place when I thought about the restaurant scene in this town. A few of...
Patio Curmudgeon
Who wants to eat outside this time of year? You’re basically torturing your guests. I was invited to a friend’s place for dinner last...
Hot Box Biscuit Coma
Had you told me I’d ever be sitting in the dining room of Tokyo Café (5121 Pershing Av, 817-737-8568) on a Sunday afternoon eating...
Americado: How Bazaar
When we arrived, the staffer who cheerily greeted us at the door described the place’s ordering process as like that of Jason’s Deli. That...
A Cool Hand
I wish I could be more like Hilda, a staffer at the newly opened Eatzi’s Market & Bakery (1540 S University Dr, Ste 100,...
No Laughing Matter
The sign on the door reads, “M Bistro is temporarily closed. Please excuse the inconvenience.” And by “sign,” I mean it looks like someone...
