by | May 23, 2013 · 12:57 pm

How You Can Help Moore

An American flag lies on top of an overturned car after a tornado struck Moore, Oklahomaby Jennifer Thomas

The tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th caused damage indicative of an EF5 tornado, leaving a trail of damage as much as two miles wide and 17 miles long. 24 people have been confirmed dead and over 230 people were injured. Blocks of homes were destroyed, along with businesses a hospital and two elementary schools.

Journey Church is one of the biggest churches in Norman and has opened its doors to hundreds of those who have lost their homes and are seeking shelter outside of Moore and Oklahoma City. For more information call 405-217-8700 or email help@journeychurch.tv.      Continue reading →

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by | · 12:00 pm

Copper River Salmon Season Continues

Whiskey Cake- Copper River Salmonby Steven Doyle

If you remotely follow the restaurant scene in Dallas you may know the name Royce Ring. He is the owner of Plan B, a design group that has turned out some of the more beautiful restaurants in our city such as Oak, Bolsa and Whiskey Cake to name a few.

Ring has a son with a different skill set entirely. Austin Ring owns Northwest Fish Traders in Alaska which is currently supplying the highly coveted Copper River Salmon to the very same restaurants that his father designed.   Continue reading →

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by | · 9:50 am

2012 Tenute Niccolai Palagetto Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG

IMG_1357by Andrew Chalk
Vernaccia from San Gimignano is a respected white wine from the Tuscan ‘town of bell towers’. This example exhibits bracing lime flavors in the mouth. Typical Vernaccia metal-that-I-was-made-in nose. Good acid. A great match with shellfish I think. About $8 retail, and good value at that price.

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by | · 9:28 am

Bobby Flay Checks In With Summer Ready Grilling Advice

fmn_bobbyflay-1490.tifby Steven Doyle

Bobby Flay may not be able to take down our Texas giants in the kitchen, but the man can undoubtedly grill. Just don’t ask him to haul Elk carcasses to the back yard.

This is the perfect time of year to dust off your grill and make ready for a slew of summer recipes that will tantalize your  guests. Flay sends along his love and a few grilling tips to make your job a tad bit easier.       Continue reading →

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by | · 8:19 am

Two Competing Bills Look To Reduce Excise Taxes On Beer

brewery-083by Steven Doyle

The House and Senate both are looking after your beer drinking this summer. There are currently bills that seek to lower the federal excise tax on each barrel of beer produced by brewers large and small are awaiting discussion in House and Senate fiscal committees.

There is the Small Brew Act (House Resolution 494 and its companion, Senate Bill 917), which seeks to reduce the tax on each barrel from $7.00 to $3.50 but only on the first 60,000 barrels produced within a year. Companies that produce more than 60,000 barrels but fewer than 2 million barrels would pay a $16 rate.     Continue reading →

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by | · 7:51 am

Beer For The Divas

Beer_Soulmate_small2by Steven Doyle

You have no doubt heard of the Dallas Diva. She runs a blog that runs the gamut of fashion, food and most certainly frivolity. She has been known to me as a non-beer drinker, and I always respected that policy. More for me and all that rot.

Now I get word that she is hosting a beer event at Gingerman in Dallas, and she plans to actually take part by hoisting a few pints herself. Well that is nothing short of amazing.      Continue reading →

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by | May 22, 2013 · 7:19 pm

Parigi Dinner Will Help Fund Promise Of Peace Garden

promiseby Steven Doyle

Chefs Graham Dodds, Janice Provost, Chad Houser and Rolo Cantu have generously agreed to create a special dinner this Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Parigi in Dallas to benefit the Promise of Peace Garden in East Dallas.  The evening kicks off at 6pm with music provided by Mack Price who will perform a medley of Beatle’s songs, followed by the dinner at 7pm. To purchase tickets follow this link.

The dinner will raise funds to build a new garden on Old Gate Lane across from The United Methodist Church in Little Forest Hills. The church is offering Promise of Peace an opportunity to utilize the space and engage the community by leasing the property that will include offices, classrooms, and an industrial kitchen for a dollar a year. Continue reading →

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