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Dining experts Bud Kennedy and Steve Wilson talk where to go and what to eat in the Metroplex.

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Eats Beat Ep. 213: Chef Graham Elliot & Le Margot
Chef Graham Elliot has burst into Fort Worth with a busy new French restaurant, Le Margot. We'll talk about the Tavern, Pacific Table and Maria's family of restaurants and his forthcoming prime steakhouse on the Eats Beat podcast
33 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 212: Dayne’s Craft Barbecue
Dayne’s Craft Barbecue is still growing, both for its brisket and burgers at a stand out west. Dayne Weaver is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast
23 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 211: Perini Ranch Steakhouse
One of Texas' most famous steakhouses is only a 2-hour drive west, and now there's a country cafe alongside. Texas cowboy foodies Lisa and Tom Perini are the guests on the Eats Beat podcast
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 210: Downtown arts festival eats
What's really going on with downtown restaurants during the arts festivals? Sourdough bread baker Trent Shaskan of the new 3rd Street Market and Hopscotch and Joshua Scott from il Modo are the guests on the Eats Beat podcast
15 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 209: Terra Grill is reopening in ...
It's one of the more remarkable comebacks — Terra Grill is reopening in Crockett Row after 4 years. Adam and Leena Shanaa talks Mediterranean food and big fat buffets in the Eats Beat podcast.
23 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 208: J. Gilligan's Irish nachos
J. Gilligan's in Arlington isn't just another bar-and-grill — it's where "Irish nachos" originated. Hear about what's new at Gilligan's 44th annual St Patrick's Day party on the Eats Beat podcast
20 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 207: Loop 9 BBQ from the founder ...
He founded the Chili's restaurants. But now he's getting into the BBQ business. Dining guru Larry Lavine tells why and talks about his new Loop 9 BBQ restaurant on the Eats Beat podcast
20 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 206: Hurtado Barbecue
2023 looks like another busy year for Fort Worth barbecue, and Brandon Hurtado is in the middle of it all. He talks about his new Hurtado Barbecue on 8th Avenue -- and also about what pitmasters do on Valentine's Day -- on a new Eats Beat podcast.
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 205: Fort Worth's favorite cake?
What's the secret of Fort Worth's favorite cake? Hans Muller talks all things Black Forest and the other cakes and pies at Swiss Pastry Shop on this week's Eats Beat podcast.
22 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 204: Chef Tim Love talks about Mu...
Chef Tim Love announced his newest pizza venture — New York-style thin-crust pizza on Mule Alley! Chef Love also talked about the hit TV show Yellowstone and what's on the menu for Thanksgiving.
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 203: Let's talk about the new bur...
With two burger bosses — Kay Greenlee from Dutch's Hamburgers and Gigi Howell of the new JD's Hamburgers! We'll discuss what's new and next with burgers on this week's Eats Beat podcast.
25 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 202: What's new for DFW Restauran...
Plenty, including the new Don Artemio steakhouse and anejo bar. Co-owner Adrian Burciaga joins Steve and Bud to talk about everywhere to dine this month.
30 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 201: What’s cool this summer!
Definitely ice cream! Kari Crowe of MELT Ice Creams talks about new locations, new flavors and what’s new for the season
20 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 200: Our 200th episode with guest...
It's the 200th episode of the Eats Beat podcast! Celebrate 10 years of good food as barbecue wizard Travis Heim of Heim Barbecue joins Bud and Steve to talk about his new chicken plate and new locations
39 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 199: Readers' Choice Babes Chicken
The Star-Telegram readers have spoken! Bud and Steve talk to the owners of our Readers' Choice winner for local favorite fried chicken – Babes Chicken – on the Eats Beat podcast!
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 198: How did Brewed become a brea...
Steve Wilson and Bud Kennedy talk with Brewed's Joey Turner on how a beer bar and gastropub became a breakfast cafe favorite for brunch.
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 197: What's a Firebirds restaurant?
What's a Firebirds restaurant from North Carolina, and why would it pick Valentine's Day to open in Alliance? Firebirds' chef is our guest on the Eats Beat podcast.
22 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 196: Fatburger
How did Fatburger become the biggest news in burger chains? And do Texans order the plant-based burgers or shakes? Maisha Bankhead, who brought Fatburger here, is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast.
21 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 195: Stock Show eats
Where's the best place to eat near the Stock Show and Rodeo? Sure, Cafe Modern and Michaels -- but what about Winslow's Wine Cafe? Wine guy Joe Berry joins the Eats Beat podcast to talk about his little neighborhood bistro.
21 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 194: Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! This Eats Beat podcast is all about new restaurants in 2022, and chefs in whole new places like "Chopped" winner Denise Shavandy, now ready to pop a cork as the new chef at the American Revelry restaurant in Burleson.
19 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 193: Afternoon tea and holiday plans
Where do you take out-of-town guests for the holidays? Chef Peter Kreidler from the Kimbell Art Museum talks about the museum's afternoon tea, holiday plans and what's coming in 2022, all on the Eats Beat podcast.
18 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 192: Ghost kitchens, Tex-Mex and ...
Chef Lanny Lancarte II grew up in the Joe T.'s family, and now he has his own home delivery service for fajitas, chicken al carbon and pizza. We talk with Lanny Lancarte about his legacy on the next Eats Beat podcast.
20 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 191: Lockhart Smokehouse
What made Mick Jagger go to Oak Cliff for barbecue, and what's it like serving smoked turkey this time of year? Jill Bergus of the top-100 Lockhart Smokehouse legacy joins us on the Eats Beat podcast!
24 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 190: Talking BBQ with Texas Month...
On a special Eats Beat podcast, Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly reviews the magazine's top barbecue restaurants in Texas and how Fort Worth and Arlington became home to the new No. 1 BBQ joint.
31 min
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Eats Beat Ep. 189: Fletcher's corny dogs!
Everything you ever wanted to know about Fletcher's corny dogs, Texas' favorite State Fair food for nearly 80 years: Amber Fletcher is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast
24 min