Comments by Alegria
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Posted on February 18, 2009 at 6:13 p.m.
We live close enough to walk to Franki's and used to enjoy it when founder Franki Kovacic ran the place. However, the last time we had dinner there, maybe three years ago, the entree I ordered was so awful that I sent it back -- something I almost never do at a restaurant. I ordered something else, and it too was inedible. So I ended up eating nothing but the dinner salad. Needless to say, we never went back.
Posted on January 15, 2009 at 5:42 p.m.
I'm sorry to hear about this fire in my neighborhood. Stefan Crane is a very talented artist who also builds beautiful Mission-style furniture. Our best to him and his family as they rebuild from this loss.
Posted on December 24, 2008 at 3:53 p.m.
Mike et al.: Yeah, I'd seen Big Bob's recent update on the unlikelihood of the Casa Linda theater ever showing movies again. I live in the CL neighborhood, so I'm well aware that there is no real hope of that poor theater ever becoming anything except [maybe] more retail space. But I can always dream that Todd Wagner might open a little indie house there!
Sadly, as long as East Dallas maintains its archaic liquor laws, nothing very exciting is likely to enliven the dreary entertainment scene in Casa Linda and environs.
On Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas plans to open six branches in Dallas-Fort Worth by 2011
Posted on December 24, 2008 at 2:34 p.m.
If only someone would open a movie house in the old Casa Linda theater space...
On Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas plans to open six branches in Dallas-Fort Worth by 2011
Posted on December 24, 2008 at 12:50 p.m.
I had not seen Waltrina in some years, but she e-mailed a kind, encouraging message to me just two months ago, and I will always remember her thoughtfulness in reaching out to me at a difficult time. I always liked her stories on collecting vintage items, compiled from longtime experience in amassing her own vast array of collectibles. My condolences to Trina's daughter and the rest of her family.
On Former Dallas Morning News restaurant critic Waltrina Stovall died on Tuesday
Posted on November 12, 2008 at 10:06 a.m.
Sad news indeed. That Brothers fried chicken was "some good business" -- very unfortunate that business wasn't so good. Hope they make a comeback!
Posted on October 31, 2008 at 3:54 a.m.
I love Cindi's new downtown spot, and Anh is terrific... she is the American Dream personified.
On Restaurant Review: Cindi's New York Delicatessen in downtown Dallas
Posted on July 18, 2008 at 9:11 a.m.
Fezziwig, I have been making my way slowly through a half-gallon of Blue Bell's Key Lime Pie during the past week, and it's workin' for this key lime pie fan. This is the first I had heard of it too -- somehow I'd missed it during previous seasonal rotations. But I have to say I think it's pretty good.
On New product Wednesday, at Dallas-area stores: Blue Bell summer flavors ice cream
Posted on July 18, 2008 at 9:07 a.m.
My understanding [from an inside source] is that Snider Plaza's rent has gone up, and the restaurant will relocate elsewhere in the Bubble vicinity, if possible. Meanwhile you can always go to their other location, on West Northwest Highway at Midway.
On Balls Hamburgers in University Park to be replaced by Dunkin Donuts
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Posted on May 13, 2009 at 10:33 p.m.
Send a truck to the park at White Rock Lake, Mister Softee! Seriously, this is the best soft-serve ice cream ever.
On Mister Softee, unique Northeastern soft-serve ice cream delivered via truck to neighborhoods, comes to Dallas area