New Shots at Pearl Cup; Gold Rush Cafe MIA

OAK CLIFF—José Ralat-Maldonado says Taquería La Providencia boasts some of the some of the "best chicharrones in Dallas," but the chicken fajita tacos left a little to be desired. "It’s important," he adds, "to go into eating chicken tacos with the excitement of the Texas Rangers’ mid-season record but prepared for the playoff letdown." [Taco Trail]

LAKEWOOD—Jeff Siegel discusses the impending turf war between Dallas breakfast institutions when Mecca completes its move across the street from the Gold Rush Cafe. Facebookers discussed the Gold Rush's surprising temporary close today (we hear they are shut through August 9), but little more information can be found on the unexpected disappearance at this time. Updates forthcoming. [Lakewood Advocate]

COFFEEWIRE—The Pearl Cup just announced a newfangled item on its menu: Shooters, with glamorous names like "Silly Rabbit, Turtle, [and] Lavender Pearl". Apparently the innovative new drinks come in sets that serve two. Clearly not designed for reclusive writer-types morosely banging away on lonely laptops. [Eaterwire]

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