Posted on November 7, 2009 at 2:52 p.m.

I used to copy vinyl to 8-track so that I could listed to them in my car. Not many people will remember this, but 8-track tape releases basically killed the the commercial release of music on cassette tape. Better sound (8-tracks had faster tape speed, that Dolby noise reduction on slower speed cassettes couldn't match) and often cheaper. By the time 8-tracks died, cassettes couldn't make it up and CDs were coming onto the scene.

On Eight-track exhibit at Barry Whistler Gallery in Deep Ellum plays well with music lovers

Posted on November 4, 2009 at 10:32 a.m.

No, DC... they have all gravitated to Samar, now that Smoke is simply smoldering. And, Worzel has them captured on a 99 buck HD Flip-cam to prove it!

On Bowing and scraping to new chef at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, one in a series

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.

So, I'm wondering why "Eight Dallas-area truck drivers honored for driving one million miles or more without accident" is the top story in "Dining and Drinking" at 2:20 pm.

Then you get there and discover it must be because they kept the chips safe and the Doritos delivered unscathed. And chips are food. Makes good sense, Peg. Not!

On Eight Dallas-area truck drivers honored for driving one million miles or more without accident

Posted on November 3, 2009 at 2:16 p.m.

Until "The Brad" chimes in, the poor guy doesn't stand a chance.

On Bowing and scraping to new chef at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, one in a series

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 2:54 p.m.

Thanks... hope it's as good as Tukta.

On Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar just opened in Dallas' Lake Highlands

Posted on October 28, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.

Two things pop up here with this presser:

IF Danny Clopp's "undeniably contagious energy greets each customer as a life long friend" could someone please check him out on Facebook and see if the facts match the hype?

Secondly, what's "Eating is seeing, seeing is believing" supposed to telegraph? Are blind people banned from the place?

On Tre Amici in Dallas announces new chef, management team

Posted on October 28, 2009 at 1:12 p.m.

If you need to get over to I-35 from the Central Expy area, do not try and do it via I-30 and the mixmaster, lest you want to wait in a 45 minute line with 90,000 other lemmings. Cut across farther north (than Woodall) via "whatever" and use Oak Lawn. Or, head farther south on I-45 (from Central) to I-20 and use it. Or use the tollway to I-35 exit.

It was quite comical sailing past them all lined up, up to a mile north of the Woodall exit on Central, last Saturday around noon. We were in the leftmost lane of Central, and even it slowed down somewhat. The 2 right lanes were essentially stopped!

It's a MESS!

On Woodall Rodgers fully closed this weekend for construction of Deck Park

Posted on October 3, 2009 at 12:29 p.m.

I'm sure they stole the tiny donut-on-straw idea from Pot Belly, which puts a tiny cookie on their milkshake straws.

And I'm sure they stole the burger ideas from, ohhhhh, say Mexico.

It's a very original place.

On Second branch of Dallas-based Burguesa Burger to open in Irving next week

Posted on September 14, 2009 at 3:35 p.m.

Contemporary styled drapery?!

Awwwwwwwwwwright!!!

On Fancy restaurant Ocean Prime to open across from Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas in November

Posted on September 8, 2009 at 12:57 p.m.

Yes... that's the location.

It's very scenic... battered garbage cans, oil splattered driveways and a decaying fence. It's very reminiscent of a front yard on Belmont.

On Taste of Greenville Avenue event (TOGA) moving location to Granada Theater parking lot