I'm taking a little break during lunch to encourage all good Texans to listen to 92.1 Country…read moreLegends. In the last hour, I've heard George Strait, Alabama, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Dolly Parton. This is the easy listening of classic country with a touch of outlaw and rowdiness from time to time. I cannot listen to neo-popcountry but still love country music and this hits the spot. I discovered Country Legends on a trip back home and have been listening ever since via streaming on the internet.

For the most part I really like this radio station. For one I support college radio, always have…read morealways will. I like the music format; some Indie mixed in there, some retro 80's, and most importantly some local stuff like Oso Closo among others...They also play alt country like Drive by truckers, Steve Earl, etc...and some Americana and Folk roots music...Now for the down side, they need to change up the list more often...I hear the same list of the same songs by the same bands pretty often. So I would like if they would change it up sometimes and play something new and fresh. Also another down is the Webpages have NOT been updated in ages!!! And they really don't make good on answering emails...So if you want to contact them I suggest the listener line since I have gotten a hold of them that way. So much potential for this great radio station. I know it's a college station, but come on teach, lets get these kids to update the webpage at least once a month! Also, I really don't like the classic music for 2 hours. Arghhh...I put a CD on. ALso, the info shows are not necessary. I don't really wanna hear fanboy radio or a married couple talk about their home projects. Just stick with Music and maybe news and traffic. Keep on keeping on KTCU!!!

99.5 The Wolf This station broadcasts country across the…read moreDallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. There are plenty of country stations across Texas, but this one seems to focus heavily on the bubble gum pop country stuff instead of the classic country. They play too much new stuff, and not enough Merle, Willie, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Hank... You know, the real country. If Achy Breaky Heart is country, I just wanna hang my head and cry. There's SO MANY commercials on this station. So Many. So Many Commercials. Blah blah blah blah. I'm gonna have some blue eyes cryin' in the rain if I have to hear another McDonald's jingle while waiting for a classic country song. This station is part of a mega conglomerate of radio stations called Cumulus Media.

KNON 89.3 has as its mission statement "To be the voice of the people in the Dallas area. We…read moreprovide unique programming to reflect the diversity of the entire Metroplex of the community." They live up to that mission statement with their programming that includes: Gospel, Rhythm & Blues, Latin, Country, Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Talk formats. I first came to learn about KNON from driving past their studios almost every day. I tuned in to see what they were all about and I liked them a lot. There truly is something for everyone here and I have also learned a lot about others in the community and their cultures by listening to programs designed for the different cultures in the area. I like to say I have grown in knowledge and understanding from being a KNON listener.

The Voice of the People! This community radio station has a…read morebit of everything, run by the people of Big D. 89.3 is on the right side of the dial, which means that since it's a community radio station, there are no advertisements! Instead, they have public service announcements, reminding you to brush your teeth, or how veggies are good for you. If you don't like the music on this station, don't change the channel, just give it a few hours, since each DJ has his own record collection and take on what kind of music the city of Dallas should be listening to. It goes from R&B to reggae to metal, all within a few hours. You gotta love the Cajun music show on Mondays. Tear out the knob of your radio- you don't need to ever change the station again.

This station is permanently programmed into the memory of my truck's radio: 89.3 KNON. It's…read morebrilliant. They have different programs on throughout the week of a unique and wide variety. My personal favorites are "Beyond Bows and Arrows" the Native American Music Show on every Sunday from 6 -8 pm, and "The Cajun Hour" on Mondays at 8 pm. They also have a great Blues shows, Reggie shows, and a fabulous Electronica show. During pledge week, the DJ can get a bit annoying asking for donations, but hey, it's public radio with no commercials, so it balances out. Next time you can't find anything decent to listen to on the radio, flip to 89.3 and see what they've got going on.

It's been quite a while since we made it over to see Tom Spicer at his little East Dallas…read morestorefront, but honestly our visit was sort of formative from a food and cooking perspective. Tom is like the Willy Wonka of produce: Quirky, colorful, and extremely passionate about his products. High-end Dallas chefs have sourced from him for years; the storefront seems like more of a side project. On one trip two summers ago we were introduced to food curiosities we had never seen or tasted: sea beans, fiddlehead ferns, and an assortment of exotic mushrooms. We also noticed a big 55-gallon drum in the corner. Turns out it was filled with extremely fresh unfiltered Texas olive oil. Sampling it, we noticed an incredibly clean grassy flavor with a peppery finish. The slight burn in the back of the throat comes from naturally-occurring oleocanthal, which indicates freshness. Tom is so freewheeling that he didn't even have a way for us to take some olive oil home. "People usually bring in their own containers," he told us. We ended up carrying our oil out in a rinsed out juice bottle. So all summer the we drizzled the Best Dang Olive Oil Ever from the lip of a Pom Wonderful container. I'm rambling on, but F-M 1410 really is a unique spot. It's not your mother's Whole Foods and who the heck knows what their hours are... but if you get excited about food you should poke your head in to see what strange and wonderful things Tom has to offer.

I have only been in one time but i am a fan! Don't expect too much when you walk in the place is a…read morelittle gritty. So why go --- for quality food some grown on site. When I went (early Spring) they had some yellow tomatoes, tons of fresh wild mushrooms, and a number of other things. To give you an idea of the quality of the food --- all the top chef's in Dallas come here. The owner is a guy named Tom Spicer also a chef. Anyway give it a try it is right next to Jimmy's so even if it is not for you your trip is not wasted... By the way... not much signage so you may have to search a bit .