Restaurant Of The Day
Digg’s Taco Shop
Dallas
Of all the taco joints springing up around town (is it the economy?), this newest en-try, in University Park, offers good value and a relaxing atmosphere (think blond-wood booths, dish towel napkins, and wee cacti in cans on the tables). We tackled the taco combo, choosing braised free-range chicken and grilled mahimahi plus a cup of black beans and a timbale of cilantro rice. We couldn’t resist the margarita popsicle for dessert; it goes down fine on a warm summer night. Beer, wine, & margaritas.
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Editor’s Letter
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
For two years we’ve kicked around the idea of writing about Franklin Barbecue, in Austin. But what to do? Was it too local? Perhaps we were too biased because our offices were in Austin and many staffers had frequented the joint? It’s one thing for a story to be right under your nose. It’s another for it to be right under your nose and smelling like barbecue. Here’s the moving account of the history behind two Austin barbecue joints, Franklin Barbecue and JMueller BBQ.
Dining News
Notable Openings and Closings
What you need to know about dining in Texas this week. Think Uchi Houston, the Woodshed Smokehouse, and Sustenio.
Spirits
Tequila!
Texas Tequila? Well, they make everything else in Texas including beer, wine, bourbon, and vodka. Why not have a Texas tequila?
Interview
A Q&A With Katy Vine
The senior editor on writing about Aaron Franklin and John Mueller, eating brisket five days in a row, and mastering a barbecue pit.
Cocktails and Wine
Wine of the Month
t’s a rare thing to find a winery producing purely natural wines. But to Lewis Dickson of La Cruz de Comal Wines in Sparksville (near Canyon Lake), there’s really no other way to do it.
Interview
Kitchen Confidential
Shawn Cirkiel, the chef-owner of Parkside, in Austin, on hot dogs, skinny chefs, and Paula Deen.




