By Chic DiCiccio During the week of Christmas, approximately 45 million people celebrated the holiday spirit by watching the horror-thriller “Bird Box.” There’s also been countless promos and commercials all over television, the internet, social media, buses, sandwich boards, etc. It’s basically the most hyped up movie to never be shown in theaters. So, is […]
By Sara Newberry The year 2018 has been an interesting one for local restaurants. We lost Mamoun’s (after less than a year!), as well as local favorite Blind Butcher, and the legendary Highland Park Soda Fountain. On the flipside, we welcomed newcomers in Jaram’s Donuts, Jack’s Kitchen (review to come soon!) and Taco Heads. I’ve […]
The Liverpool Legends are four talented musicians and actors handpicked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison. The group is performing at The Eisemann Center – Hill Performance Hall on Jan. 19 at 8 p.m. Liverpool Legends perform songs spanning the entire career of the classic early Beatles through the psychedelic era of […]
By Susan Armanovs The Dallas Farmers Market is partnering with wineries from across the state to offer premium wine tastings made from the Texas grape harvest. Texas Wine & Cheese Tasting will be held in The Shed on Saturday, January 19 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $35 and a limited number are on sale […]
Recipe and photograph by Sara Newberry 4 cups dry white beans, quick-soaked per package directions 1 pound andouille sausage, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 6 cups chicken broth Salt and pepper […]
By Chic DiCiccio “Mary Poppins Returns” is a peculiar movie. It’s the type of movie that is impossible to dislike … while you’re watching it. Afterwards, you quickly realize that nostalgia, clever acting and the over-abundance of Disney-induced joy had overridden your common sense and caused you to overlook several flaws. It’s also about 30-minutes […]
By Jan Norton Start the New Year with a laugh at “Backdoor Comedy’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash with Paul Varghese & Friends,” Monday, Dec. 31. The club’s annual comedy event, now in it’s 12th year, presents two shows, one at 8 p.m. and one at 10:30 p.m. and it is the hot ticket for […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern For the “The Phantom of the Opera” (POTO) purist, the current run of the Tony award-winner at Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) will satisfy your ongoing desire to see the show again and again. For those who are hearing the magical score and enjoying the dark, ethereal musical for the first time, […]
VOGEL ALCOVE Day 1 Dallas is a free family fair and firework show on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2019. The event is held in the Centennial building at Fair Park. From 3-7 p.m. children and families can enjoy games, arts & crafts, live music and magic performances, bounce houses, rock climbing, a reptile exhibit, […]
1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup dry red wine or beef broth 2 onions, cut into wedges 12 ounces baby carrots 10 ounces sliced white or cremini mushrooms 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce Salt and pepper Flour, for dredging Egg noodles, for serving Season roast with salt and pepper, then […]