Monthly Archives: June 2011

by Steven Doyle | June 28, 2011 · 8:30 am

Ceviche – Cool, Fresh, Craveworthy‏

by Jon Alexis

Who among us doesn’t crave something cool and citrusy when the thermometer starts going crazy? Now how about something cool and citrusy that can be made in the AC and doesn’t even require a stove or grill?

For these reasons, as well as being delicioso, ceviche is the perfect summer dish. Unlike the burgers and hot dogs we pound all summer long, this is a dish you can eat by the pool…and still look good in your bathing suit the next day.

Ceviche is not a specific recipe, although there are some basic guidelines: fresh raw fish “cooked” in citrus juice, mixed with vegetables and spices. Combine and let sit a few hours or even over night. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 28, 2011 · 8:00 am

Bistro 31 to Open in Highland Park Village

by Crave Staff

Realizing a longtime desire, legendary Dallas restaurateur Alberto Lombardi will open his first eatery in the city’s venerable Highland Park Village. Mr. Lombardi opened his first Dallas restaurant in 1977 and now operates eleven restaurants in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Las Vegas. His successful concepts include Taverna Pizzerias, Café Toulouse, Penne Pomodoro, Cibus Ristorante, La Fiorentina and Sangria Tapas y Bar.

At approximately 2,100 square feet, Lombardi’s newest spot, BISTRO 31, is scheduled to open in late August 2011 and will be located near the Village’s central fountain courtyard. Inside, the restaurant will seat forty-five guests and a newly designed outside patio will seat thirty. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 27, 2011 · 12:03 pm

What is DFW’s Top Burger?

by Steven Doyle

photos by Robert Bostick

According to their Facebook fan page Bon Appetite has been in search of great burgers across the United States, and Dallas is steeped up in great burgers. Editorial intern Kary Allen stopped in to Dallas and was directed to Snuffers where she had this to say about her burger, “It’s a mouth-in-your-mouth experience with juicy beef, melted swiss, a toasted bun, and deliciously spicy green chile. Pair it with the classic cheddar bacon fries and you are in Texas heaven.”

Texas Heaven? Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 27, 2011 · 11:14 am

Vegan Event Wildly Successful

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

For those attending the special event sponsored by craveDFW and benefiting Hope for the Silent Voices, the organization that proactively helps children in need across the globe, we wish to thank each of you for sharing the evening with us.

Having been on the other side of these types of events weekly we were able to gather a special insight to the details, all great and small that go into running such a venture. Continue reading →

Pizza D’oh!

by Steven Lindsey Photos by Rod Orta

Is Dallas big enough for another authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant? Absolutely. But in the old Chocolate Angel space at Preston and Forest that once was home to Il Cane Rosso, one of the most justifiably buzzed-about pizzerias to hit the metroplex? That’s right where San Antonio transplant Dough will soon open. Talk about déjà vu.

Tasked with the delicious assignment of doing a little pizza recon 300 miles away, I headed to the Alamo city to check out Dough mere days before owners Doug and Lisa Horn plan to open their second location. (By the way, it was reading an article in Rachael Ray’s magazine that forced me to realize the genius of the name Dough. Doug H? DougH?) Yeah, took me a minute, too. But in my defense, I was too focused on the amazing spread on my table. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 26, 2011 · 10:46 am

Sunday Brunch: Le Sirenuse

by Joy Jangles

We’re traveling to Europe for this week’s brunch series – all the way to the quaint and magical city of Positano, Italy. Through the twisting winding roads tucked throughout the Amalfi coast, the luxurious Le Sirenuse sits atop a hill, feeding your eyes with one of the most magnificent views you’ll ever see. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 24, 2011 · 3:51 pm

Aspen Food and Wine: Texas Outlaw Party

Harris Polakoff, Dana Vidal, Ryan Spiritas, Liz Whitfield and Steve Spiritas

The Texas Outlaw Party was rowdier than ever and brought one of the biggest crowds to Kenichi Aspen Friday, June 17 during the Food & Wine Classic. Jeffrey and Tara Yarbrough of bigInk and Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616 in Austin brought Texas tastes to a higher elevation when they hosted the eleventh annual Texas Outlaw Party with fellow outlaws from the National Pork Board, Coquerel Family Wine Estates, Tito’s Vodka, Don Q Rum and Shiner Beers. Continue reading →

Drink of the Week: Twisted Root Whiskey Float

by Steven Doyle

As we search the city for the next best cocktail it may be important to note that we can find these in the most unusual places. This week certainly helps ring true to that statement as we looked in on a local burger restaurant after hearing so many great things about a few of the drinks being concocted without us.

Never one to miss out on a good thing we headed over to the SMU location of Twisted Root, certainly the most unpretentious spot to have a good drink. Besides burgers, fries and some amazing pickles, we recently named Twisted Root as having one of the best hot dogs in Dallas. Not because they have ultra-cool buns or intriguing meats like kobe or even pygmy marmoset. No, we loved ‘em because they’re deep fried before the brazen bun insertion. Continue reading →

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