God’s Chosen Cuisine
A friend and I were leaving Szechuan Chinese Restaurant on Locke Avenue recently, when, just out of curiosity, I asked the helpful man working...
OMG, the Choices
I’ve never been a fan of picking my own components for a given dish at a restaurant. That’s the biggest reason I eschew chains...
It’s Raining Frogs
I don’t know what to think about the various restaurants that have all occupied the same spot on Bluebonnet Circle. The space has cycled...
Soultalian
I had to pull over after almost swerving into another car when I read “Italian Soul Fusion” on the façade of the tiny ramshackle...
Food and Beer Pairing 101
The craft beer craze has eluded me for years, and I’m not sure why. I’m usually first in line for any reason to behave...
Caged Birds
The panoramic view from the patio of Branch & Bird Restaurant (640 Taylor St, 817-785-8888) was as stunning as everyone had told me. From...
A New Look at J&J
I can’t really say that J&J Oyster Bar has stepped up its game. Sure, Chef Angel Mota, an ex-pat from the greasy spoon/sometimes upscale/always...
Smoke in the Barbecue Desert
We’ve all heard the term “food desert,” referring to an urban area devoid of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, or reasonably priced restaurants that offer...
Alamo Drafthouse’s Badass Kitchen
Recently, my press card for the Alamo Drafthouse Denton (3220 Town Center Tr) arrived in the mail, allowing me to see movies for free...
Warm Up to Some Pumpkin Soup
When we Gormans were kids, Mom used to grow pumpkins, rhubarb, and other things we thought were fairly disgusting – until the rhubarb pie...
