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  • State Fair of Texas Fried Foods Awards, the 2011 list

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News It's Christmas Day for fried food fans, the day The State Fair of Texas announces its annual "Big Tex" Choice Awards for the best fried foods. This is the Seventh Annual Big Tex Choice Awards hosted … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/09/01/state-fair-of-texas-fried-foods-awards-the-2011-list/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Sfuzzi’s hopes to give new Las Colinas location some of that Uptown magic

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News IRVING — It may not be fair to call a restaurant address jinxed, but 525 Meadow Creek Drive in Irving has seen nothing but flops: Tenaya, Republic, Las Colinas Prime, all opened -- and then closed … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/08/23/sfuzzis-hopes-to-give-new-las-colinas-location-some-of-that-uptown-magic/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Dublin Dr Pepper pits itself as David vs. Goliath against big Dr Pepper

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News Dr Pepper Bottling Company of Dublin pits itself as the little David vs. the big Goliath in its response to the federal lawsuit filed by Plano-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. This is the lawsuit Dr … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/08/12/dublin-dr-pepper-pits-itself-as-david-vs-goliath-against-big-dr-pepper/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Warm bodies spotted inside Dallas In-N-Out, opening Thursday

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News DALLAS — The opening date of the first In-N-Out officially in Dallas (as opposed to the 'burbs like Allen and Frisco) has yet to be announced, but there is activity on the premises. On Monday, a … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/06/21/warm-bodies-spotted-inside-dallas-in-n-out-opening-thursday/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Rosewood sells operations of Mansion on Turtle Creek to Hong Kong group

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News Updated at 1:25 p.m. CT This is news that seemed like it would never happen: Caroline Rose Hunt sold Rosewood, parent company to the Mansion on Turtle Creek, as well as Crescent Hotel and a collection … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/06/21/rosewood-sells-mansion-on-turtle-creek-to-hong-kong-group/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Miami Herald runs accidental ad congratulating the Heat on their “win”

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News Someone's job is on the line. After the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat 105-95 Sunday night and won their first NBA championship, the Miami Herald ran an ad in Monday's paper that says, "Congratulations Miami!" … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/06/13/miami-herald-runs-accidental-ad-congratulating-the-heat-on-their-win/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Dallas sushi restaurant celebrates NBA playoffs with Dirk Nowitzki roll

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News If Dirk Nowitzki were a sushi roll, how would he taste? We'll give you a hint: not too spicy, with crawfish and cucumber. Stoked by the Dallas Mavericks' presence in the 2011 NBA playoffs, Dallas sushi … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/06/08/dallas-sushi-restaurant-celebrates-nba-playoffs-with-dirk-nowitzki-roll/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Food truck trailer park in Lower Greenville will open in early 2012

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News A "food truck trailer park" planned for Lower Greenville will start construction late this summer. The project — doubted by some when it was first announced in November 2010 — is nearly ready to break ground. … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/06/03/food-truck-trailer-park-in-lower-greenville-will-open-in-early-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Mary of Puddin Hill, Greenville Texas fruitcake maker, to shut down May 21

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News Mary of Puddin Hill, Texas maker of fruitcakes and chocolate, will shut down its Greenville store and entire business this week. No more store, no more mail-order, no more fruitcake. Owner Ken Bain confirmed that the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/05/16/mary-of-puddin-hill-greenville-texas-fruitcake-maker-to-shut-down-may-21/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Dallas County graduates don recycled caps and gowns

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News At graduation this year, more than 2,000 Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD) students will be wearing caps and gowns made of recycled plastic bottles. The garment costs the same as last year's non-recycled cap & … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/05/13/dallas-county-graduates-don-recycled-caps-and-gowns/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Handmade flip flops make a comeback this summer in North Texas

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News Personalized, bejeweled flip flops are a sought-after summer item this year in North Texas, if online searches are any indication. As of late, women ages 25-44 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have searched the Internet for … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/05/13/handmade-flip-flops-make-a-comeback-this-summer-in-north-texas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • First Dallas Trader Joe’s will open by the end of 2011

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News After years of speculation, Trader Joe's is finally coming to Dallas, with a plan to open multiple locations in the big three: Dallas, Austin, and Houston. According to a Dallas Morning News story, which is behind … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/05/03/first-dallas-trader-joes-will-open-by-the-end-of-2011/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Chime in if you want a special Texas license plate

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles wants to know if you'd buy a branded license plate for Dr Pepper, the Dallas Mavericks, or several other groups. An online poll asks your opinion about nine special license … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/27/chime-in-if-you-want-a-special-texas-license-plate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal wedding gets Dallas-Fort Worth reception

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News GRAPEVINE — Those in Dallas-Fort Worth who weren't invited to Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding are cordially invited to the British Emporium in Grapevine to watch the ceremony. The wedding will be live on … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/26/prince-william-and-kate-middletons-royal-wedding-gets-dallas-fort-worth-reception/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Bow down to the 3-pound pretzel at Texas Rangers Ballpark

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News Exploiting one of Texas' most beloved stereotypes -- IE, "everything's bigger here" -- the Rangers Ballpark added to its 2011 list of concession items a ridiculously giant pretzel that weighs three+ pounds. This pretzel is so … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/15/bow-down-to-the-3-pound-pretzel-at-texas-rangers-ballpark/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • North Texas Tollway Authority IT employees allegedly stole money

    Pegasus News The North Texas Tollway Authority recently discovered that a limited number of employees in its information technology group may have misappropriated NTTA funds by creating fraudulent refunds. Upon the discovery of the possible misappropriation, the Plano Police Department … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/14/north-texas-tollway-authority-it-employees-allegedly-stole-money/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Martellus Bennett debuts new rap album, new clothing line

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News Since Monday, Dallas Cowboys player Martellus Bennett has been pimping out his latest album, Fast Food, on his Twitter account. The rap mixtape is available for free download here. Bennett is joined by Reshaud Bennett on … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/07/martellus-bennett-debuts-new-rap-album-new-clothing-line/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Dallas-Fort Worth residents are kind of funny, according to list of most hilarious cities

    Sarah Blaskovich, Pegasus News DALLAS — Dallas is angry, a hotbed for auto thefts, and full of road rage, according to a laundry list of studies that have come out recently. Add to that list a new study put out … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/06/dallas-fort-worth-residents-are-kind-of-funny-according-to-list-of-most-hilarious-cities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Denny’s maple bacon sundae was strangely seductive

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News Denny's has never been what you would call a bacon wasteland, so its current big bacon promotion might've otherwise gone unnoticed were it not for the inclusion of a dish called the Maple Bacon Sundae. The … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/04/04/dennys-maple-bacon-sundae-was-strangely-seductive/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Fire pits are the new restaurant must-have

    Teresa Gubbins, Pegasus News DALLAS — Man's fascination with fire goes back to prehistoric times, but we always find new ways to play with it. The latest toy: the fire pit, which has slunk from the backyard patio into fine-dining … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/localpn/2011/03/31/fire-pits-are-the-new-restaurant-must-have/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>