What’s Old is Pizza Again
Until this week, I hadn’t eaten pudding in probably 20 years. But, there I was at Parton’s Pizza (2813 S Cherry Ln, 817-244-5152) spooning...
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...
Please Drive Thru
I’m not a huge fan of fast food for two main reasons: 1.) I’m not 9 years old, and 2.) I don’t want to...
Gentrified Chicken
I always admired how the Near Southside was stocked with mostly independently owned businesses, especially on West Magnolia Avenue, the hood’s main artery. But...
The Year in Restaurants
Oh, 2016. You’re like a belligerent party guest who won’t leave until you’ve alienated everyone with your mouth-breathing, vapid sense of self-righteousness. You mowed...
Infiltrating Clearfork
The Shops at Clearfork is like a rich folks’ Field of Dreams. It has everything Fort Worth’s ruling class loves: nice restaurants, tony boutiques,...
Not Pho Frogs
TCU students are a strange demographic. A restaurant owner who didn’t know any better might think that opening a place near campus would draw...
Hemphill: More than Tacos
You can keep West 7th, Magnolia Avenue, Camp Bowie and every other so-called “restaurant row” in this town. For my money, Hemphill Street is...
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):...
Brenner Bows Out
Leslie Brenner, the controversial food critic for the The Dallas Morning News, recently announced she’s leaving the gig after eight years to consult for...
