Despite Multiple Closings, Restaurants America Will Forge Ahead With Central Standard:
Much ado was made in the Dallas food media sphere recently about a certain string of closings: Chicago-based hospitality group Restaurants America, which swiftly invaded Dallas with five different restaurant concepts starting in mid-2011, shuttered three of them (Mockingbird Taproom, Townhouse Kitchen & Bar, and Boca Chica) in as many months.
Despite the closings — which were all reportedly...
Fish and Chips, Hot Pots, & More of the Week's Reviews:
Leslie Brenner reviewed Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot: Waits can reach up to two hours at this recently opened Plano restaurant, and according to Brenner, it's worth it. Opt for the regular menu over the all-you-can-eat option; she recommends the "half and half" broth with original and spicy versions, which are good enough to drink alone before using them to cook sliced lamb, beef, and pork....
7 Trends for 2013: Coffee, Paleo, Barbecue, More:
As 2013 gets underway, a few clear culinary trends are emerging. Whether you're a caffeine enthusiast or hopelessly devoted to healthy eating, at least one of these fads will likely strike your fancy.
Taproom Softly Opens; Drink to the Apocalypse:
KNOX-HENDERSON—Changes are being made within the Lombardi restaurant empire: La Fiorentina and Taverna both plan to relocate in the first quarter of 2013. Taverna will cozy up next to Toulouse on Knox, but a new location for La Fiorentina hasn't yet been decided upon. [SideDish]
MOCKINGBIRD—New gastropub Mockingbird Taproom is soft-opening at (duh) Mockingbird Station this weekend. Diners...