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by | May 13, 2013 · 4:31 pm

New Cocktail and Dinner Menu at Bolsa in Oak Cliff

DSC07485by Steven Doyle

Last week we broke the information that Bolsa would no longer serve lunch, but instead beef up their midday menu at Bolsa Mercado just a few steps away from the iconic Oak Cliff restaurant. This weekend we learned that Bolsa has quietly introduced a new seasonal menu with some fun changes to both the dinner and the cocktail menu.

We popped into Bolsa while making our Oak Cliff rounds this weekend and were cheerily greeted by lead barman Kyle Hilla who was eager to chat up the new cocktails. This would be Hilla’s first full menu to create for Bolsa, with many of the drinks having been around for nearly five years. In the past Hilla would add four or five new drinks to the menu. The new one is all his.     Continue reading →

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by | April 5, 2013 · 10:57 am

Kosmas Demos His Employees Only Mixes At Sigels This Weekend

JACK ROSEby Steven Doyle

In Dallas we think of Jason Kosmas as super laid back barman with the killer mustache. In reality he is laid back and unassuming, but he is also building his brand of liquor, writing cocktail books, and co-owner of what has been labeled as the best bar in the world, Employees Only. He even has a television program he pitched a network in Los Angeles last week where he plays host in a quasi-version of Chopped. Today Kosmas called to let me know that he will be at Sigel’s Fine Wines & Great Spirits on Greenville Avenue tomorrow selling the Employees Only own line of mixers.   Continue reading →

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by | March 26, 2013 · 2:48 pm

Pisco Porton Tour Of Dallas Cocktail Bars

DSC06676by Steven Doyle

Pisco is a colorless or amber toned grape brandy made in Peru since the 16th century by Spanish settlers. Since that time pisco has been distilled using traditional methods, and Pisco Porton is one of the finer examples of the product. In the coming weeks we will explore how pisco is being used through out the city with some of our best bartenders Dallas has to offer. We have been invited as a small contingent that will seek out these unusual cocktails, and in turn I will turn you on to the spots region by region.

This past week we visited primarily the Uptown area of Dallas, with Daniel Guillen, the corporate barman for La Duni, as our spirit guide. Daniel has a wanderlust for a great cocktail and does some pretty terrific concoctions at la Duni. If you have ever been to one of his locations in Dallas you will understand.       Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2013 · 10:58 am

Second Floor Bistro To Host Cocktail Class

cocktails 040by Steven Doyle

The cocktail has gone through much transition in Dallas over the past few years. The word craft cocktail almost became an evil term for anything over-the-top sweet, $20 and 20 minutes later. But in more recent times we have seen fantastic bartenders honing their craft in North Texas, and we actually have an amazing reputation for some of the very best in this region of the country. Our bartenders compete nationally in competitions, and win. They are asked to host symposiums throughout the country, and revered as tops in their field. We are fortunate that way.   Continue reading →

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by | February 13, 2013 · 1:11 pm

Review: Soulfish Grill

soul4by Steven Doyle

Soulfish Grill would otherwise be noted as a quaint neighborhood bar if you were a casual passerby in scratch of a beer or cocktail, but scratch away the nautical patina and you find that it is a pretty tasty restaurant in disguise. I spent the first half of Fat Tuesday getting fatter noshing on a few shared plates with friends at Soulfish, and fell in love with the food, drinks and the people that patronize the two year old bar.

As it happened, this particular also evening fell on the monthly meeting of the Dallas Ukulele Club. The club is a vibrant mix of young and old ukulele enthusiasts from around the area, and basically filled the bar up with their members. For a fortunate few sitting at the bar we were able to take in the entertainment as a fly on the wall.      Continue reading →

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by | January 23, 2013 · 10:03 am

Celebrate Sunset’s Grand Opening Tonight

tikiby Steven Doyle

The Sunset Lounge celebrates their grand opening tonight with a few specials that should entice most any thirsty scallywag. Stop in any time tonight and you will be charged just three dollars regardless what you order. That is three bucks for any cocktail, three bucks for any of the food items.  Continue reading →

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