Hot Houston Rodeo Foods; Palapas Anniversary On Tap

DALLAS— Here's a more in depth and very personal look at why Nancy Nichols has stepped down as lead dining critic at D Magazine. She writes "Instead of eating food to write copy, I'm now using it to heal my wounded thyroid." [DMagazine]

DEEP ELLUM— Last call to gobble up a charter membership at soon-to-open Braindead Brewing. [Facebook]

HOUSTON— Behold, the three new food vendors (fried crab balls!) at this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. [EHOU]

LOWEST GREENVILLE— Palapas Seafood Bar will celebrate their anniversary all weekend long, March 6-8, with drink specials and live music. [Facebook]