Butter, flour, eggs - and blowtorch? Meet a group of local women who are changing the way we think about the art of baking.

It took a long time — 44 years, to be exact — but the bowling universe has finally come to papa.

The latest from the Coens and Tarantino made our critic’s year. So did Precious and Pixar’s uplifting Up. What else made his top 10 list?

20- and 30-somethings are mostly bored and directionless, right? We introduce you to six young North Texans who bust that myth wide open.

We'll give you a hint: among the greasy burgers, sumptuous pork chops, melt-in-your-mouth brisket, a Jamaican joint hits our No. 1 spot.

Jerry and Gary thrilled us, the Rainbow raid and swine flu chilled us, and 99 burgers (plus a few fried butter balls) kept us fat and happy.

Arlington Highlands vs. Southlake Town Square: which one prevails?

The third annual Lone Star International Film Festival showed marked improvements over previous years, but there are still a few kinks that need to be worked out.

Patsy Cline and Buckle Bunnies are a part of the past, but for some modern Fort Worth women, old West habits die hard.

In this stressed-out, Bluetoothed, BlackBerry-encrusted, recession-depression spiral we call modern life, we all could use a little more masquerade.

Commentary: Fort Worth is growing up, but not uppity.

32 of the area’s finest burgers squared off in a summerlong bracket showdown, and Fred's emerged as simply the best.

See the burgers sizzlin' at M&O Station Grill

Among the jewels to treasure at this lovely little spot near downtown is the spicy, lime-scented yum nur, a big, green creation with delicate lettuces and cilantro topped with thin slices of grilled beef. You’ll almost forget that the place has the leftover Italian decor of the building’s former occupants.

Your burger proclivities may be tied to your politics. Discuss.

Vote for your favorites in the Readers' bracket

The field is narrowed to an elite eight, and Jakes and Johnny B's survive some meaty challenges.

Printable bracket: The Elite Eight

Vote for your favorites in Round 3

Area favorites are starting to drop out of the competition, and we have the juicy details.

Round 1 is complete and some sacred cows didn't survive.

Print your updated burger bracket: Includes judges' and readers picks

Vote for the best burgers in DFW

Print your DFW.com Burger Bracket: pdf

A hamburger should just be a hamburger. But in DFW, they're a religion. We're hitting 32 spots to determine whose burger is best.

Print your DFW.com Burger Bracket: pdf

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Designed by the famed architect Renzo Piano to house the private collection of the late Dallas real estate developer Raymond Nasher and his wife Patsy, this museum is a soothing oasis from downtown Dallas