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Dining, January first half of 2010

Blu Ginger Thai Cafe

Blu Ginger professes to be authentic Thai cuisine but too much of their menu displayed playful, gimmicky descriptions making it difficult to take them seriously. Newbie-friendly fusion seems to be the aim at Blu Ginger…which perhaps explains the hit-or-miss execution of their dishes. Their Tom Kha Gai, for example, [...]

Grubbin’ for fajitas and ‘que

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

1630 Valwood Pkwy Carrollton, TX 75006 (972) 280-9191

I have to mention that ever since I’ve patronized Dickey’s begging for the “off-the-point” brisket, they have never failed me. In particular, the counter man at the Carrollton location has consistently provided me with the fattiest, juiciest, surprisingly flavorful brisket every time [...]

Adventures in Dining, August First Half

Marshall’s Bar-B-Q

12895 Josey Ln Farmer’s Branch, TX 75006 (972) 243-4901

The fellow running Marshall’s counter was decidedly jolly and chatty with this early-evening-dinner gal looking to sate her BBQ cravings. As much as he seemed attentive however, he couldn’t deliver on the promise of good brisket. The barbecue here was “just okay”. [...]