FM Smoke House

Mediterranean and Italian inspired dishes.

WEST VILLAGE—Malai has a new seasonal house-brewed beer called The Golden Triangle, "a hybrid beer made with Belgium pilsner malt, saison yeast, and Japanese Sorachi Ace hops." It's described as "a medium-bodied, golden brew with a floral and lemongrass aroma and a refreshing finish with a trace of hop bite" and it clocks in at a hefty 8.5% ABV. [EaterWire]

COLLEGE STATION—Have fantasies of...

No one really knows exactly who invented the Bloody Mary. A couple bars from the 1930s claim the rights to creating the cocktail, and some say that it's named after a British queen — but origins aside, there is fortunately no shortage of fine Bloody Marys in Dallas. A favorite of the hungover brunch crowd, you can find bartenders pouring up their own tomato-based concoctions infused or...

OAK CLIFF—Chicken Scratch and neighbor The Foundry will host the first annual Salute to King Creole Crawfish Festival on Saturday, April 13 starting at 4:30 p.m. Expect food including a crawfish boil, oysters and gumbo, a cash bar with drinks provided by Stoli and Peticolas, a Zydeco band and even a tattoo artist. Tickets are $15 or $20 at the door; go here for more info or to purchase....

DOWNTOWN—Five Sixty chef Patton Robertson is hosting a dumpling making class on Saturday, February 1 from 11:30-1 p.m. $75 tickets include the class and a dim sum brunch; $50 from each ticket benefits Cafe Momentum. Call 214-741-5560 to reserve a spot. [Eaterwire]

IRVING—Peticolas Brewing Company is taking over the taps at FM Smoke House on Wednesday, February 5th starting at 6 p.m. The last...

Just off the John West Carpenter Freeway, FM Smoke House is a great place if you are hankering for some Texan comfort fare. Their country decor complements their fare which is influenced by rural eateries in the state. Using only local ingredients from nearby farms and producers, their menu is all about smoked meat. Savor their dishes like beef brisket, pulled pork tacos, wild boar empanadas ,...