Cafe Momentum

Where To Eat This Weekend: Cafe Momentum

My, how time flies when you’re doing good things for the community. It’s hard to believe that Cafe Momentum debuted in downtown Dallas a decade ago. In the time since, the concept has spread to Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Denver. If you’ve still not been, now’s the time. It’s easily one of our favorite dining experiences in the Dallas. From the […]

Today’s Lunch: Good Burgers For A Great Cause

We always jump at the chance to grab a couple buns mid-day. Even better when it’s not at a cheap motel. Well, today’s our lucky day (and yours, too) because you can grab one of 6,000 free hamburgers starting at 11:00 a.m. today at Thanks-Giving Square downtown. OK, so technically it’s not free-free, but donate at least $5 on-site to United Way’s Hurricane […]

We Need A Hero

If you haven’t been to Café Momentum downtown, you’re really missing out. And Oprah commands your attention. The nonprofit restaurant that helps train juvenile offenders in all aspects of the restaurant business not makes a difference in the lives of its numerous interns, but the chef-driven menu keeps us coming back for more. For a great chance to experience the […]

So Meaty!

We’re not big on picnics. Unless they’re catered by some of the city’s top culinary talent. That’s what you’ll find at the Día de las Carnes event this Sunday, benefiting Cafe Momentum. Chefs and pit masters from Stanley’s Famous, Heim BBQ, Lockhart Smokehouse, Riverport BBQ, Hutchins Barbecue, Cattleack BBQ and 18th & Vine will descend upon Thanks-Giving Square in the […]

Weekend Guide: September 10-13

Football season starts tonight. Yay? Sure, yay. But just in case you’re not planning to sit in front of the TV all weekend watching hot guys in tights, we’ve got five alternate ideas to throw your way. Tonight Gray Pride: Senior Moments What: The monthly program exclusively for LGBT senior citizens focusing on relevant topics and issues. Because not everything […]

A Most Momentous Dinner

Changing lives is one of our favorite hobbies. Sure, it’s usually in the form of unsolicited My Fair Lady-style transformations of women at the mall or rescuing turtles and ducks from busy streets, but still. Now there’s a new way we can make an impact, just by eating impeccably crafted cuisine. After months of wanting to dine at restaurant Café […]

Sausage Party

We’re ready to get sauced this Friday. Majorly sauced. It’s all part of the Big D BBQ Battle where find teams pitting their briskets, ribs and beans against one another for best-tasting barbecue bragging rights. It should be great weather for a little smoking and grilling and a fantastic way to kick off the weekend. All proceeds benefit the North […]