Four years ago, in the early stages of the 2008 Presidential campaign, I got a Letter to the Editor published in the New York Times. It was only a single sentence, lamenting that the use of torture was even being discussed as a campaign issue. Though it was only a letter to the editor, not …
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Peet’s Coffee and Tea: A California Chain in Texas
Like In-N-Out Burger, Peet’s Coffee and Tea is a recent import from California. And like In-N-Out, it has a very dedicated following. Fans of the coffee chain call themselves Peetniks, and they go out of their way to get their fix. In my latest coffee shop review for The Dallas Socials, I take a look …
Your Home Away From Home: Crooked Tree Coffee
On Routh Street in Uptown Dallas, there’s a little gray house. If not for the sign in the front yard, it could be a small family home. Inside it feels just as homey, with warm yellow walls and an eclectic assortment of furniture. If you’ve ever wanted a coffee shop in your living room, Crooked …
A Gem on Henderson: Pearl Cup Coffee
If you like coffee and you live in Dallas, Pearl Cup Coffee on Henderson is the place to go. Even with four stars and over 150 reviews on Yelp, Pearl Cup lives up to the hype. This is the first of a series of coffee shop reviews I am writing for The Dallas Socials. I …
A Streetcar Named Matilda — Dallasing.com
As someone who loves history and public transit, one of my favorite things to do in Dallas is to ride the streetcar. The McKinney Avenue Transportation Authority (MATA) runs several historic trolleys through Uptown Dallas. It’s a lot of fun, so I wrote an article about it for Dallasing.com. If you’re looking for something cheap …
