Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Modern Douchebag Quiz

Toni,

I have a habit of picking the wrong guys and by the time I realize it, a year has gone by.  I don’t trust myself anymore nor do I want to bother my friends with interviewing every new guy I meet.  Do you know a way I can shorten the interview process and stop wasting years on guys that don’t deserve my time?

Broken Picker    Continue reading →

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The Night of Wicked Fun

by David Donalson

For a guy to admit that he saw a Broadway show should be an indication that he is either a masochist or it was a really good show. I admit that I was dragged in by my wife but I saw this as an opportunity to get rack up some points and catch a pre-show dinner. Since our hotel was close to the theatre, we decided to go walking (you do a lot of that in NYC) to the Gershwin Theatre. So, after some careful discussion on what people wanted to eat, we decided to go to BANN, a modern Korean restaurant a block away.   Continue reading →

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Animal Abuse Uncovered Leads to Charges

Eddie Garza, Mercy for Animals

by Crave Staff

We heard from a good friend of ours today, Mr. Eddie Garza from Mercy for Animals. Garza was recently promoted to a New York position with Mercy for Animals, an activist group that we strongly support. Today he shared some sad news with us and we report the story with a heavy heart. Check out Mercy for Animals to see how you might be able to help with their cause.  Continue reading →

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The W Hotel Wants Your Pup

Happy for Yappy Hour

by Crave Staff

We are always pleased to bring you al the latest and happenings in the DFW area, but we just ran across this little ditty that might make you sit up and beg. Or perhaps wag your tail?  You gotta read this…   Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Fun at the Belmont

Tim Byres and Lance Smith

by Crave Staff

Smoke & The Belmont Hotel are hosting a Memorial Day Pool Party and Feast on Monday, May 30. The pool party will start at 3pm and the party will continue on the back patio at Smoke at 5:30pm where Chef Tim Byres will cook up a feast and serve it family style.  Continue reading →

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Zen Bakery’s Special Filipino Night

by Steven Doyle

The really sweet ladies at Zen Baking Company, the new Deep Ellum hot spot for all things cake balls, sent me a note last night inviting all our friends to join them for a special dinner that they will be doing occasionally at their restaurant.  Continue reading →

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Deep Ellum Brewing Company Needs You

by Steven Doyle

The good people behind Deep Ellum Brewing Company, a local outfit of brewers that are hoping to be open their doors very soon, were tossed a curve ball by their bank and need your help. As with most new concerns funding is the trickiest part of the business, and that appears to be the case for DEBC.

Here is their most recent blog written by John Reardon that explains their dilemma. Read this, then give John a call if you are so moved:   Continue reading →

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Ted Allen Sends Regards and a Recipe

Ted enjoying his own cooking

by Steven Doyle

I had a chance last week to meet with one Mr. Ted Allen of the Food Network series Chopped. Since my voice was, and still is, in disrepair and couldn’t really get an interview The Ted was kind enough to send me his regards and a recipe for our readers. Crave doesn’t normally do recipes but this one is simple enough and I wanted to use a few photos I took that evening.

If I had my voice working I probably would have asked him silly questions about Rachael Ray that might have pissed him off,  so it all worked out for the best.

Keep in mind that Allen represents the Mondovi line of wine, so everything he does is paired with those grapes.  Perhaps you were one of the many that sampled some of the wine at last weekends Taste of Addison. Nice and affordable.  Continue reading →

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