1 1/2 pounds strawberries, hulled and rinsed 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Puree the strawberries until mostly pureed in a food processor. Pour into a saucepan and stir in remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. […]
By David Mullen It is time to come clean. I admit that I missed half of my preseason NBA Finals prediction by a mile. Actually, by 432 miles. While I did correctly have the Golden State Warriors representing the Western Conference in the Finals, which began May 30, I thought that the Boston Celtics would […]
By Chic DiCiccio “Oh no. They say he’s got to go, go, go, Godzilla.” For anyone interested in a movie that contains traditional story elements such as “plot” or “character,” those lyrics will absolutely ring true. That goofy Blue Oyster Cult song is more entertaining than “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and if you’ve never […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern It’s May in Dallas. Spring weather skipped right through a couple of lovely April days and straight into a predictably scorching Texas summer. Pocket Sandwich Theatre (the Pocket) on Mockingbird Lane was a cool, comfortable respite last weekend for a light dinner and lively theatre in a packed house for the […]
By Shelia Huffman It’s that time, again! Central Community Dog Park “Spring Festival” is on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is nothing short of a dog-gone hoot with a bake sale, pooch pampering and more. Your dog will have the opportunity to run around the one-acre fenced park doing […]
By Chic DiCiccio The pitchforks and torches are on the ready. Fans are prepared to revolt and critics (including this one) are salivating at the chance to smite Disney for their opportunism. The live action remake of “Aladdin,” one of the most beloved cartoon films of all time, is ripe for dismissal. Sheath your weaponry, […]
By Sara Newberry I remember when the farthest southeast corner of Hillside Village was home to a Blockbuster Video. Now it’s home to Lakewood’s newest neighborhood favorite, Hillside Tavern. Open by the team behind local favorites Rapscallion, Boulevardier and Veritas Wine Room, it seems destined to succeed. Indeed, both times I visited, the dining room […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Within the first scene of Dallas Summer Musicals’ current production of the Tony Award-winning, “Miss Saigon,” you know you’re in for an evening of some glorious music, at the very least. Vocals by Emily Bautista as leading lady Kim, Stacie Bono playing Ellen and Christine Bunuan as Gigi are so rich […]
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons whiskey 6 ounces (1 cup) white chocolate chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 […]
By Chic DiCiccio “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” has one big problem: it firmly establishes that the main character cannot be stopped. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is a monolithic force, smartly dressed and always ready to take out his enemies by any means necessary. The thing is … that’s fine. Reeves’ Wick dispenses justice […]