Monthly Archives: June 2011

by Steven Doyle | June 15, 2011 · 12:19 pm

Free Pizza to Celebrate Mav’s Victory

Dirk Likes Pie

by Crave Staff

Jay Jerrier owner of Cane Rosso just sent me a note letting craveDFW readers know that he is so smitten with your Dallas Mavericks Play-Off win that he is giving away free pizza Thursday night June 16, 2011 5pm to 7pm to celebrate.

There are a few stipulations. First he wants to make sure you are a true Mav’s fan before he parts with a free pie and the litmus test is wearing some sort of Maverick’s gear. Once passing the true-blue assessment he will lay a free Margherita Pizza. This is for dine-in only. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 15, 2011 · 11:52 am

Quest For The Ultimate Burger: Marquee Grill

by Rob Banes

Last Friday’s burger quest took me to Marquee Grill, Tre Wilcox’s restaurant that recently opened in Highland Park Village. Marquee Grill is open for lunch and dinner and features two different menus depending on the time of day. At lunch, the menu features items that are quicker to prepare and eat such as salads and sandwiches so that diners can return to work while at dinner, the menu features more complex entrees.

As our group entered the restaurant, we were greeted by a friendly hostess who brought us to our table which was located near the open kitchen. Marquee Grill is a two story very open restaurant with the kitchen on the first floor and an expansive bar on the second floor.

After we were seated, our server asked for our drink orders and then he explained the features of the day. He returned with our drinks and I ordered the Marquee Grill Burger which features caramelized Cipollini onion, Neuske’s bacon, smoked cheddar cheese and fries for $15. After a short wait, the following burger was placed before me. Continue reading →

Top Hat and Tails Benefit This Weekend

by StealingKitty

photos by Bob Manzano

The first time I saw Tara Harper, I thought she was a super model hired for Joey Seeman’s Rock n’ Roll art show. I had no idea she was there to represent her animal rescue charity, Paws in the City. Harper, co-founder of Paws in the City, began her passion for rescuing animals at the age of 3. This passion has helped grow one of the largest animal rescue charities in North Texas. Harper is not only one of the most beautiful woman I have seen in person, she is strong, intelligent, and has an incredible passion and drive for animals. Continue reading →

Extended Crawfish Season!

by Jon Alexis

A few months back, I wrote about the opening of crawfish season. In “normal” years the season would be over around July 4th. I’d be back to craving crawfish until Spring of next year.

But this year looks to be different. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 14, 2011 · 12:22 pm

What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam?

by Steven Doyle

An interesting exhibition is now on display that chronicles food and nutrition for the past 100 years. The National Archives announced recently What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam? would make its run through January 2, 2012 in Washington.

The exhibition is curated by Alice Kamps who was the former Director of Interpretation at Hillwood Museum and Gardens and Director of Arts Learning at Chicago Children’s Museum has gathered an interesting display from within the belly of the government that doesn’t always portray Uncle Sam in the best light. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 14, 2011 · 10:10 am

Contest! Win Swag From Taste of the Nation

Chef Kevin & Jody Garvin

by Crave Staff

Craving a little contest? As we reported yesterday, some of the craveDFW staff were in attendance at the 2011 Taste of the Nation. It was a beautiful experience and we sincerely thank Stephan Pyles and his staff along with some of our cities top chefs for the great production. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 14, 2011 · 9:19 am

Eddie Eakin Third Beer Cicerone for Dallas

by Steven Doyle photography by Brad Murano

A cicerone is one that has been tested and proven to be an expert in the field of beer. Consider them to be a beer sommelier. Through their studies they receive this special designation according to the cicerone organization. Dallas now has three such designates with the recent inclusion of Veritas Wine Room employee Eddie Eakin.

We sat down with Eakin recently to ask him a few questions. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 13, 2011 · 2:19 pm

Saturday Visit To Dallas Farmers Market

JT Lemley Peaches

by Steven Doyle

A leisurely stroll through the Dallas Farmers Market Saturday morning netted plenty of excitement as we visited with many of the farmers, chefs and even took in a cooking demo by none other than Cane Rosso boss Jay Jerrier.

Before any morning stroll through the downtown Dallas Farmers market it is required of myself to make way to the center of the action outside Shed 2, La Marketa. La Marketa makes many fresh to order taste treats including tacos and gorditas. The gordita has fast become my favorite morning snack. The tiny pocket is made from fresh masa harina and grilled with any number of breakfast choices. Mine is typically overstuffed with eggs, refried beans, queso fresco and chorizo.

Marketa always serves the gordita with a side of fresh made salsa, red or green. Green is my pick, it is a lush thick paste with a bit of heat and a natural sweetness of jalapeno. Sometimes I have them add crema for an even fresher taste.

Straight to the south of La Marketa the Farmers Market sets up a largish tent each weekend and hosts a different chef from the area. This weekend I ran across Jay Jerrier from Cane Rosso as he was prepping bruschetta with his house made mozzarella and a variety of greens, and another bruschetta made from ricotta that his staff makes in house as well. Continue reading →

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