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TV Journalist:
Readers’ choice: Karen Borta, CBS/Channel 11
Critic’s choice: Brett Shipp, WFAA/Channel 8
This Dallas native is the son of newsman Bert Shipp, and the apple...
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When nearly everything is wrong, giving into the nihilism only worsens the situation. You’ve got to make time to celebrate what’s worth fighting for....
All-Star Barbecue
Ribs: Burnt bits of sugar glaze fuse with juicy meat to yield heaven on a bone at Old School Barbecue, 5500 Brentwood Stair Rd.,...
Good Grub // Best Of 2024
Bakery
Readers’ Choice: Eduardo’s Pastry Kitchen, 5950 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, 214-531-4830
Critic’s Choice: Swiss Pastry Shop, 3936 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-732-5661
Businesses that survived the...
Best Of 2011
Cheap Buzz
Being an alcohol connoisseur is a lot of fun — you get to be a blowhard about who makes the best Manhattan in...
All-Star International
Drink: Papaya licuados, the Salvadoran smoothie, at Marquez Restaurant, 928 N. Collins St., Arlington.Bread: Rosemary-dusted focaccia, as cushy-firm as a pillowtop mattress, at Nonna...
Frontline Workers
COVID-19 Relief Initiative
Readers’ Choice: Southside C.A.R.E.S.
Critic’s Choice: Southside C.A.R.E.S.
Megan Henderson, director of events and communications for Near Southside Inc., has seen bad times come for her...
On The Town
Happy Hour
Readers’ choice: Yucatan Taco Stand, 909 W Magnolia Av, 817-924-8646
Critic’s choice: Proper, 409 W Magnolia Av, 817-984-1133
Want a taste of the good life...
Culture
Animal Rescue Group
Readers’ Choice: Saving Hope Rescue, 950 Commerce St, 214-914-7368
Critic’s Choice: Allie’s Haven Animal Rescue, PO Box 151731, Facebook.com/Allieshaven
As you can see, Allie’s has...
Culture
Solo Female Dancer
Critic’s choice: Carolyn Judson
A principal dancer with Texas Ballet Theater, Judson took advantage of two huge opportunities to shine last season: as...
