Articles for July 29th, 2010

Top Chef D.C. Episode 7 Recap

posted by Kellyn Curtis | July 29th, 2010 3:29pm | filed under Uncategorized | 5 Comments »

Our girl Tiffany finished in the top again this week.

Well, things haven’t improved much since last week’s snooze fest. The producers tried to spice things up this week with a pea puree bandit and a “romance” between our girl Tiffany and Ed. Puh-lease. I really could’ve used some of the toothpicks from the QFC to prop open my eyelids. Let’s discuss anyways. Jump for it.

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Eat This Now: Neighborhood Services Bar & Grille in Preston Royal in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 29th, 2010 11:00am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 12 Comments »

Nick Badovinus has silently opened the doors to his new Neighborhood Services Bar & Grille in Preston Royal (southeast quadrant). The interior is a knockout—it seems smaller than the original perhaps because the space is divided into two separate dining rooms with a long 14-seat communal or large-party table in the back. The seating at the bar is basically in the kitchen which is cool if you like to watch. I slipped in and tried the French cut pork chop (fat cap on and on the bone) topped with bourbon caramelized Texas peaches served with cheddar cheese grits garnished with bacon. I would return and eat it again tonight. No resos but you can call ahead and get on the list. 214-368-1101. Go. Eat. Report.

UPDATE: Lunch service will start in mid-September. No take-out service at this time.

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What’s Really in a Can of Whoopass at Horne & Dekker?

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 29th, 2010 10:33am | filed under AgriBusiness, BYOB, Food Crime, Foodie Video, Groceries, Health Food, Mistakes I made, Murmur, Nutjobs, Silly Reasons to Celebrate, Skinny bitches, Slow News Day, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 13 Comments »

Blame it on the full moon. Blame it on the bossa nova. What. Ever. A few gals from the office went to dinner last Saturday at Horne & Dekker and one slipped part of a centerpiece into her purse. It wasn’t an elaborate candle or flower arrangement, the centerpieces at Horne & Dekker are a trio of house-labeled peas, carrots, and whoopass wrapped in kitschy H &D labeling. On their way out, one eagle-eyed darling spotted a lonely can of Whoopass on the patio and couldn’t contain herself. She had to know what was inside. (Full story here.) I sent a note of apology to owners Shawn Horne and Flynn Dekker and they replied:

I thought we were a little light on the Whoopass around here. We forgive your associate, but ask that she please return the silverware and fine china. Just remember that opening the can of Whoopass may cause harm…serious harm.

For the record,  no china or silverware was swiped from the restaurant—just one No. 303 can of Whoopass. We asked you to guess what was in the can and we had a few bets going on around the office. Watch The Whoopass Mystery for the reveal.

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Nothing to Do With Food In Dallas

posted by Andrew Chalk | July 29th, 2010 9:30am | filed under Awards, Nightlife, R.I.P. | 4 Comments »

What to show off how intimately in touch you are with Dallas minutiae?

Question 1: What is that in the picture?

Question 2: Where is it?

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Restaurants for Sale in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 29th, 2010 9:00am | filed under Restaurant News | 1 Comment »

Successful 11-unit chain of well known Southwest style family restaurants. 

Former Tony’s Wine Warehouse space on Oak Lawn.

Pizza and pasta restaurant on Greenville Avenue.

The Filling Station Restaurant and Bar in Far North Dallas.

Beautiful restaurant and wine bar in business over eight years. Located in a very upscale destination center there is plenty of parking and affluent customer base.

North Oak Cliff Neighborhood Restaurant/Bar.

Fine Dining Restaurant. Oldest Ethiopian restaurant in Dallas. The restaurant serves premium quality dishes to its customers and has been placed in D Magazine thereby drawing a number of high-end customers including celebrities.

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