Dining

I Eat in Dallas: Ahhhh at Tei An

I Eat in Dallas: Ahhhh at Tei An

Tei An is — in a word — special.

I Eat in Dallas: A Night with Charlie and Friends

I Eat in Dallas: A Night with Charlie and Friends

Along with eight friends, I visited the award-winning Charlie Palmer during KRLD Restaurant Week. We had a private room, a possibly altered waitstaff, delicious food and a great time all around.

10 Best Free WiFi Spots in Dallas

10 Best Free WiFi Spots in Dallas

You have it right here: the 10 best free wifi spots in Dallas, TX.
10. Freebirds 5500 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX‎ | ph 214.265.9992‎. Relax and browse the web over the best burrito in North Texas. The food is cheap and the staff are friendly. Seating is available inside and out.
9. Bar Belmont 901 Fort Worth [...]

3 breakfast places in Dallas you don’t have to dress up for.

3 breakfast places in Dallas you don't have to dress up for.

Buzzbrews - 4 reasons this place rocks:

Open 24-hours/day
Serves breakfast 24-hours/day (and actually tastes good)
All you can drink coffee (tastes damn good, too)
Free wi-fi

Need I say more?
Buzzbrews is a "pop art Mecca" for people in need of caffeine and a low-key atmosphere. Menu items that stick out: Hare Krishna Stuffed Crepe, Breakfast [...]

Lakewood’s Secret Garden Cafe

Lakewood's Secret Garden Cafe

Garden Cafe sounds too good to be true for a place like Dallas, TX. But once you get there you're not surprised that a place like this is hidden in the Lakewood area.
Enter through the back gate and make your way through the lovely garden. Basil, rosemary, some other herbs I don't know the name [...]

Just Wine For Me, Thank You

Just Wine For Me, Thank You

When you're done with Uptown, or never even tried to pretend, check out The Grape - a classy, humble joint on Greenville Ave.

Stop by after work or on the weekend and you'll never feel over or under dressed. The place has been on Greenville for the last 35 years and framed articles cover the brick [...]

Somewhere Other Than Starbucks.

Somewhere Other Than Starbucks.

When Starbucks has taken enough of your money, and not even returned a little in free wi-fi, check out some of the local coffee shops in your area. What you will get is better coffee, prices, and a unique experience. Plus, you're supporting local businesses.
Today, Nick and I checked out Opening Bell on South Lamar.

A [...]

When Life Gets Too Commercial, Eat & Shop Local

When Life Gets Too Commercial, Eat & Shop Local

Two places in Chicago that you should know about if you ever visit (or are lucky enough to live there).
Meli Cafe & Juice Bar, 301-305 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL 60661, tel: 312/454-0748
www.melicafe.com
Meli's is located in the Greek district, a little off the beaten path, about a 5 minute cab ride from downtown. This place is [...]

Eat Like a Vegan

Eat Like a Vegan

Yesterday a couple of us from the office went to eat at the Hari Krishna Temple.
There is a restaurant inside the Temple called Kalachandji's, acclaimed by D Magazine and by our intern Macy. It's strictly vegan (with dairy and non-dairy items) and the menu changes everyday for lunch and dinner.Check the website for today's menu.
The [...]