by Jon Alexis photos by Robert Bostick
Texans – we can slow smoke a brisket to perfection. Why are we still scared of cooking seafood at home? Take it from someone who isn’t a chef: Fish is easy. But shellfish? Even easier.
So I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Yolanda Banks for a shellfish cooking class in her series of “Fresh is Fabulous” cooking classes at DUO All Things Culinary. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Classes, Dallas, Duo, fun with food, Jon Alexis, Seafood
by Steven Doyle
There is no doubt we truly appreciate what Jon Alexis has done for the seafood climate in Dallas. The young owner of TJ’s Seafood Market located on Preston at Forest Lane continually does his personal best to bring in the freshest seafood and educate the public any way he can on the good nature of fish. Alexis often sends us reports to place on craveDFW. Continue reading
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by Judy Chamberlain
If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, know what it means to miss New Orleans or yearn for an old-fashioned Passover Seder like your bubbie used to make, nobody in Dallas does a New England boiled dinner, complete Seder repast or Bayou crawfish boil better than TJ’s Seafood Market on Preston Rd. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Jon Alexis, who is the owner of TJ’s Seafood Market, and a contributor as well as our go to guy when it comes to seafood, will be a pizzaiola for a night at Cane Rosso and he wanted us to let you know what he was putting together. That’s right, a fishmonger will be making the pies tonight in Deep Ellum and you are invited. It sounds pretty damned good. Here is what he is offering in Jon’s words: Continue reading
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Crawfish boils rock. What’s more fun than bugs, beer and buddies?
We have some useful tips on how to throw your first crawfish boil… without everyone knowing you’re a rookie. Follow along. Continue reading
Filed under beer, chefs, Crave, Crawfish, Crawfish Boil, Dallas, Jayne Chobot, Jon Alexis, Seafood, therapy
by Jon Alexis
We eat with all 5 of our senses. Here are some easy ways to dress up your fish meals at home that appeal to all our senses. Tips we’ve learned over the years from restaurant chefs to our own customers. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Cooking Classes, Dallas, Jon Alexis, Party!, Seafood, TJ's Fresh Seafood Market, Wine
