What better time to unveil a new foodie feature than during the final days of Restaurant Week 2009? I LOVE taking photos of the dishes I eat at local restaurants ... heck restaurants anywhere. I'll be sharing what's on my plate once a week. So let's eat!
What: Sour cream chicken enchiladas
Where: Tejano Mexican Restaurant, 110 W Davis St.
Delicious thoughts: Couldn't you just melt into that plate up there? Or at least lick your monitor? This creamy, spicy dish, accompanied by Mexi-rice and dotted with jalapenos, is hands-down one of my favorite sour cream chicken enchilada dishes in town (it would be my No. 1 had I never eaten at Herrera's). On this occasion, I paired my entree with a puffy taco, a San Antonio specialty that's hard to find in these parts. So delish. Better yet, pair this bad boy with a margarita. Happy tummy guaranteed ...
Challenge: Create a surfwear-inspired garment in teams of two.
Celebrity sightings: California girl Rachel Bilson of The O.C. fame was a guest judge.
Drama much?: A.) Tim Gunn throws the designers a curveball when, midway through their work, he announces they must create a second, avant-garde look. There was much dropping of jaw and gnashing of teeth. B.) Team leader Qristyl butted heads nonstop with her teammate Epperson, and her endless snipping at him made me want to reach into the TV and slap her. Their discord was reflected in their shoddy clothes, landing them in the bottom two. Epperson was spared early, but if someone else hadn't made a bigger misstep (see below) with their garments, Qristyl would've been OUT.
Fate of the hometown girls: Having won last week's challenge, Shirin had immunity, but she sure didn't rest on her laurels. The garment she created with her partner -- was it Althea? -- earned enough consideration for the girls to get a pass. Same for Louise and her teammate.
Winning look: Ra'mon (above right) won, winning kudos for an inspired hand-dyed, neoprene dress and a flouncy avant-garde dress. But, wait -- what about his teammate?! Well ...
Who was Auf'd: ... Mitchell (above left) was sent packing because despite being Ra'mon's team leader, he did practically no work on either garment, leaving Ra'mon to do the lion's share of the labor. Mitchell even admitted to it!! For shame!! Oh, well, Mitchell's weekly whining about always being in the bottom three and his promises to "bring it this time" will no longer have to be endured.
After hours of teasing (Will it be classic country? Smooth jazz? Lithuanian talk, as Junior Miller suggested this morning on The Ticket?), 93.3 is finally out with its new format: "Today's hit music," as they're calling it, which sounds sorta like "Top 40." And the station is calling itself "I-93." Listen online here.
Stanley Kubrick's dark-comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove is one of those must-see-if-you-haven't-already films. The nuclear-crisis plot allows Peter Sellers to soar in multiple roles, including the president and the peculiar title character. George C. Scott's blustery pomp is a hoot. And the movie's final moments -- including Slim Pickens riding a warhead, cowboy-style -- rank among the all-time classics. Midnight (also Saturday at midnight). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106. www.landmarktheaters.com.
The Detroit rap collective D12, a.k.a. Eminem's posse, is back on the road after an extended hiatus. Group member Proof was killed in 2006. Eminem got back in the game earlier this year with Relapse, and D12 is reportedly working on Pipe Dreams, its first album since 2004's chart-topper D12 World. But don't expect an onstage cameo from Eminem himself. Bizarre, Kuniva, Swifty and Co. should be the stars of this show. 8:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $15. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
British rock veterans the Cult first made a splash in the mid-'80s with their hit "She Sells Sanctuary," and after two reunions, they're banging out the hits once again. Catch them while you can -- lead singer Ian Astbury indicated in July the band may no longer record together. 8:30 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $29.50-$65. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Versatile comic D.L. Hughley has handled politics (CNN's D.L. Hughley Breaks the News), drama (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) and very silly humor (Scary Movie 3, Soul Plane). He's at his best onstage, so get to the Improv for his sharp take on current events. 8 and 10:30 p.m. (also various times Saturday and Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $30. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Rubber Gloves' week of no-cover shows continues with Sleep Whale, Dust Congress, Fergus & Geronimo, New Science Projects and Emil Rapstine. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. No cover. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
The long wait for a new release is almost over for witty Dallas pop group Happy Bullets. Hydropanic at the Natatorium will be released this fall. With Drawn by Jaymz. 8 p.m. Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St. No cover. 214-428-1555. leeharveys.com.
It's nothing but fun when Denton band Boxcar Bandits gets together to play loose, beer-soaked bluegrass. With the Dan Family. 10 p.m. at the Moon Bar, 2911 W. Berry St., Fort Worth. $6. 817-926-9600. themoonbar.com.
Becky Middleton, Summer Ames and Camille Cortinas graced the cover of Quick last week, and now they're getting ready to share a bill for the first time. Opening Bell's not a huge place, so get there early to snag a seat. 8:30 p.m. Opening Bell South Side, 1409 S. Lamar St. $6. 214-565-0383. openingbellcoffee.com.
The House Party at M Street Bar. DJ ATG spins hip-hop and Top 40. No cover for ladies before 10:30 p.m. Party starts at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
2R Recordings presents Back 2 School Bash at Lizard Lounge. Raydar and Shaolin spin in the main room. Colt Smith and Pweezy spin opening sets. Doors at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover before 11 p.m. with school ID. $10 for 21 and up. $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including This Will Destroy You and Paolo Nutini, after the jump.
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