Cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe

8 ounces dried angel hair pasta 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups grated fresh Parmesan cheese Salt Bring 3 quarts salted water to a boil and boil pasta just until al dente.  Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with black pepper.  Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup […]

‘Long Shot’ so darn charming it’s impossible to resist

‘Long Shot’ so darn charming it’s impossible to resist

By Chic DiCiccio If you strip away much of it, “Long Shot” is an old-fashioned romantic comedy. The high class, straight-laced person falls for their exact opposite, who of course is a flaky underdog that’s completely out of their league. So really, “Long Shot” is just like “Notting Hill” … if you remove the English […]

Redoing classic homes affordable, fun

By Stephan Sardone Lately, while always happy to build new additions or improve outdoor entertainment areas, we have been asked to consider renovations of older properties. Some classic homes require major work, but others can be impacted positively with a few cosmetic changes. There are quite a few things to consider, and they don’t all […]

SaSa Sushi surpasses expectations

SaSa Sushi surpasses expectations

By Sara Newberry When Jerry’s Wood-Fired Dogs closed in 2016, I know a lot of people wondered what would pop up in its place. I’m sure most, like me, just assumed it would just be another pub or tavern, similar to the Cock & Bull, or another family-friendly fast-casual spot like Liberty Burger. I could […]

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is exactly what an event movie should be

‘Avengers: Endgame’ is exactly what an event movie should be

By Chic DiCiccio Eleven years. Twenty-one movies. That is the buildup for “Avengers: Endgame,” which is this week’s Most Anticipated Movie of All Time. The fact that Marvel Studios and Disney made it this far is almost unimaginable and this 181-minute epic faces near impossible expectations.  “Avengers: Endgame” surpasses any and all expectation. This happens […]

Want to own a sports franchise?

Want to own a sports franchise?

By David Mullen So you may have just received that whopping three-digit tax return check from the IRS. You are thinking about fulfilling a dream and becoming an owner of a major league sports franchise. Think again.  Forbes magazine just came out with a study that stated all Major League Baseball teams are now worth […]

Animal anxiety as real as human anxiety

Animal anxiety as real as human anxiety

By Dr. Beth Leermakers Like dogs and people, cats can suffer from anxiety. Anxiety is the anticipation of future dangers from unknown or imagined origins that result in normal physiologic reactions associated with fear. Unlike fear that tends to be situational and acute, anxiety is a chronic condition. Feline anxiety can be caused by pain […]

Grilled Radish, Corn and Onion Salad

Grilled Radish, Corn and Onion Salad

1 bunch radishes, stemmed and rinsed, cut in half 1 small red onion, peeled and cut into wedges 1 ear corn, shucked  1 head butter lettuce, washed and torn 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan  Salt and pepper Olive oil Heat grill or grill pan to […]

Swiss Ave. opens up treasured homes

Swiss Ave. opens up treasured homes

By Robyn Schaub The Swiss Avenue Historic District (SAHD) proudly announces its 46th annual Mother’s Day Home Tour, which will take place Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-12.  This weekend-long tribute to Dallas’ historic past will feature five of the city’s most fabulous early 20th Century homes and, on Saturday only, an historic Gothic sanctuary built […]

Costner, Harrelson’s drive make ‘The Highwaymen’ move

Costner, Harrelson’s drive make ‘The Highwaymen’ move

By Chic DiCiccio If you ever needed a movie to tell you that the 1930s criminals Bonnie and Clyde were not solid individuals, “The Highwaymen” is for you. It’s essentially the exact opposite of 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde.” Instead of glorifying two criminals as star-crossed lovers, director John Lee Hancock’s police procedural treats them like […]