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Magnolia Avenue

Shinjuku Station

April 6, 2012
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I recently came back from a trip to Spain where most of my meals consisted of various tapas dishes. Tapas describe any small dish that’s meant as an appetizer or a snack. If you eat enough of them they can make up a whole meal. Sharing different small dishes rather than focusing on finishing one [...]

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Freda’s

April 21, 2010

If you haven’t noticed yet, Freda’s, a new eatery has taken over the space formerly occupied by The Gallery Art Cafe in the Near Southside. Freda’s opened about seven weeks ago and serves breakfast, lunch, and coffeehouse offerings. They’ve gotten a slight makeover with warm yellow and red tones and cozy antiques scattered about. This [...]

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Cat City Grill – Opening Soon

January 4, 2010

Cat City Grill is the newest restaurant slated to join the ranks of Magnolia Avenue’s Restaurant Row. According to the Cat City Grill website, the restaurant is a collaboration between Lili’s Bistro owner Vance Martin and former Del Frisco’s chef Martin Thompson.  Though there is no opening date announced yet, the menu is posted on [...]

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Got Tamales? – Vote for Hot Damn Tamales as The Golden Local

December 9, 2009

Ok Fort Worth, time to support a local favorite. NbcDfw.com is squaring off Fort Worth’s Hot Damn Tamales vs. Luna’s Tortilla Factory in Dallas in order to find the Golden Local. Luna’s Tortilla Factory produces a homestyle, old school tamal while Fort Worth’s Hot Damn Tamales takes a fresher, modern approach to this traditional food. [...]

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Yucatan Taco Stand

December 9, 2009
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Yucatan Taco Stand is a great spot for a quick and delicious lunch as well as a nice spot for an afternoon aperitif in the form of a margarita.  Today we look at this lively spot in the Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series. Yucatan Taco Stand The Vibe A modern “taco stand”, with not a cheesy [...]

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Nonna Tata

December 8, 2009
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Nonna Tata on Magnolia Avenue is definitely a draw for the food enthusiast.  Even folks from Dallas have been know to trek over to this small Southside spot to sample the true flavors of northern Italy.  This mini-review is part of the Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series, read my full review here. Nonna Tata The Vibe [...]

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A few words about The Usual

December 7, 2009
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There was quite a mixed reaction to my posting on The Usual. Mostly there seemed to be outrage over the prices and cries of “this isn’t New York City”. While these are not prices we are used to, neither is the visionary environment or the excellent quality of the product. It’s worth a little extra [...]

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Benito’s

December 3, 2009
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When I’m craving greasy, cheese laden food – Benitos beckons me. This is not the place to go if you’re watching your weight, but who cares after a few margaritas. Benitos fills the Mexican food niche on Magnolia Avenue. Benito’s The Vibe Colorful Mexican decorations dominate the wood paneled decor. Everything from the chairs to [...]

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The Usual

December 1, 2009
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Today in the Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series we look at the newest bar to hit Magnolia, The Usual. Though not a restaurant The Usual is a much anticipated addition to Magnolia. I see The Usual as the grown up version of the other bar on Magnolia, The Chat Room. The Usual reflects the same eclectic, [...]

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Lili’s Bistro

November 25, 2009
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Lili’s Bistro on Magnolia is the restaurant we look at today in the Magnolia Avenue Restaurant Series.  I look forward to trying many more tasty meals at Lili’s to give it the thorough review it deserves.  In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of what Lili’s offers. Lili’s Bistro on Magnolia The Vibe Exposed brick walls [...]

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