As temperatures rise, and the foreboding summer sun beats down, we are always on the search for ways to keep cool. Luckily for us, Denton has no shortage of great juice spots that keep us chilled out, refreshed, and ready to hit the hot summer streets. Read on to find out what fresh squeezed goodness we're sipping all summer long to keep cool.
Read MoreQUEST FOR THE GOLDEN JESUS CHILI COOKOFF: 2016
Denton’s springtime weather may be kooky and unpredictable, but one thing you can always count on are the offbeat sights and wacky underground events that keep our weekend social calendars full of choices that’d fluster even wise ole Solomon. One of these backyard traditions is the legendary QUEST FOR THE GOLDEN JESUS Chili Cookoff, which ain’t too underground anymore but for years was held at various “undisclosed locations."
Read MorePREVIEW: EARL'S 377 PIZZA
Ten minutes south of 35E on 377 is the new restaurant concept by Sparky Pearson and Chef Chad Kelley. On the edge of Denton and Argyle is their new Italian food and pizza parlor dubbed Earl's 377 Pizza. The space is perfect for a night out with friends, family, or just to satiate your pizza cravings. Read on to find out what we can't wait to go back for and why driving past Mr. Frosty is sometimes worth it.
Read MoreFLATLANDER'S TACOS
Down the street, around the corner, and up a tiny alleyway lies a little taco shop that we seriously dig. Flatlander's Tacos moved in just around a year ago as they made the leap from food truck to brick and mortar. Now that we don't have to track them down on twitter, we've been working our way through the menu, trying everything out just for you. (Okay, also because tacos.) Read on to find out what our favorite thing between two slices of bread is right now and why your life sucks if you aren't eating their churros on the regular.
Read MoreEMPORIUM PIES TO OPEN DENTON LOCATION
Emporium Pies announced earlier this morning that they will be opening their fourth store in Denton, TX. The pie company has been a staple of Dallas’ Bishop Arts scene for the past few years and has grown to have a very faithful following. Friday morning, the company that features the slogan, “fine pies for fine folks,” announced that they would be opening a new store in Denton in the blue house beside East Side bar on Oak Street that once housed Boyd Girls Vintage Market.
Read MoreQUEENIE'S STEAKHOUSE
It's been a long week, a frustrating day, and it is too late to start thinking about making dinner at home. We're starving, but the age old question of where to grab a bite and a drink is starting to rear its ugly head. Not sure about y'all, but we will actually get into arguments about this. We know, we live in the land of plenty when it comes to options for this sort of thing, but that doesn't make the decision any easier. Sometimes you just want a quiet and reliable spot and the decision gets a little easier. In a rather unexpected development for us, the bar at Queenie's has become a great escape. Read on to see why you'll find us shimmying up to the bar in our neighborhood steakhouse on the regular.
Read MoreCOMIC: BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS
Bottomless mimosas are both a blessing and a curse - especially if you're the type to not feel alcohol until the moment you stand up. We've had brunches before when that glass (or flute or whatever) just seems to never go empty. Every time you turn around your half full glass become completely full once more. And the mimosas at local fave The Chestnut Tree are even more impressive than that. The abundance of flavors makes for a different glass every refill and ability to serve yourself means that you won't feel ashamed about your mimosa-habit every time the waiter walks by and side-eyes you. Anna Ryan knows what we're talking about. The comic and artist put together this 5-panel comic strip documenting a meal with accompanying mimosas at The Chestnut Tree. She showcases what may be an all-too-familiar scene that may occur if your bottomless mimosa glass gets refilled a few too many times.
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Breakfast tacos from La Estrella are just one of the 15 best dishes in Denton.
THE 15 BEST DISHES IN DENTON
Denton's food scene has grown exponentially in the past decade. People drive from all over to come check out some of the newer (and older) restaurants that our town at the top of the triangle has to offer. We figured with all of the recent restaurant shuffling, we would highlight the fifteen dishes that we believe you should eat during your time in Denton. We've purposefully left out desserts (and drinks) because we will take a look at those in future posts, but believe us when we say we had plenty to choose from and nailing this down to fifteen was not so easy.
Read MoreTHE WHOLE HOG: JUICY PIG BARBECUE
Growing up I loved getting barbecue with my family. There was this great place in town and I was totally in love with the whole experience; the way the air smelled of hickory and mesquite smoldering in the smokers, the cheap tablecloths, communal picnic tables and bottles full of perfectly sweet and spicy sauce that would get poured on everything. Last Sunday as we sat down to try out the newest BBQ joint, all of those memories came rushing back. Luckily for us, the Juicy Pig did not disappoint, and lived up to the great expectations of a table full of barbecue lovers. Read on to find out what we'll be going back for below.
Think there's a dish we missed? Totally possible! Leave us your thoughts, tips and tricks in the comments below.
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