What if There Is No Tomorrow?
It feels like I’m in the movie Groundhog Day almost every time I step into an Italian restaurant in this city. There are of...
Do you Even Tortaco, Bro?
I’m starting to feel that a swath of the bars and restaurants in the West 7th district are filled with the kind of dudes...
Don’t Blanche over Bread Winners
It’s pop quiz time! A co-worker who is new to Fort Worth suggested I try this great “new” restaurant that just opened in the...
Grober on the Go
Chefs are a transient bunch. They move from one kitchen to another, joining new companies, living in different towns, and, in some cases, dramatically...
I Sing of Food and the Tiny Purple Chair
The University of Texas - the real one, in Austin - recently tracked Chow, Baby down again after eight fundraising-free years. Nearly every week...
Smashburger:
This week we revisit the concept of added burger juice! This is the phenomenon whereby burger places overcook their meat, then compensate for the...
Grady’s New Restaurant
Last fall, or maybe it was fall the year before, Chow, Baby secretly vowed that it wouldn't utter the words "Grady's new restaurant" again...
Moon Over Mash’d
When I first heard the name Mash’d, I fantasized about a restaurant constructed entirely of mashed potatoes. I wanted to eat my way out...
Ghost Chasers
I imagine back when it opened in 2008, the owners of Mac’s Steaks & Seafood had a good feeling about their corner spot in...
All Glitter, No Gold
Chow, Baby has the attention span of a … what was I saying? That’s why I almost never go to places that specialize in...
