by Farah Fleurima
Last night I attended an invite-only bash thrown by Hennessy to celebrate its limited-edition bottles designed by NYC artist KAWS. It took place at my favorite downtown party venue, the PM Gallery, and the scene was funky. The walls were emblazoned with snippets of KAWS’ bottle art and a display of the special containers anchored the room.
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by Crave Staff
The majority of the collection at the Meadows Art Museum focuses on the Spanish “Golden Age.” From the 1550s to nearly the beginning of the 18th century, Spain experienced a flowering of the arts. The Meadows collection contains masterworks by Velázquez, Murillo, Ribera, and many others working during this time.
Today the Meadows is well known for their Spanish collection and have a few upcoming food and wine events that will celebrate Spain. Continue reading
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by Danielle Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh
Happy National Taco Day Cravers! In celebration of this most important National Holiday get out there and enjoy some Free Tacos and other great specials around DFW. Jump for all the great details… Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Last evening The Usual in Fort Worth played host to 7 bartenders from across Dallas and Fort Worth including gents from Bolsa, Smoke, Whiskey Cake, Bob’s Steak and Chop House, Del Frisco’s, and a Kelly from Grace in Fort Worth who was the only female contender.
At stake was a pair of Cowboy play-off tickets and bragging rights. The latter seemed more of the coveted prized than the former.
Each bartender would use Makers Mark 46, the high end spirit that uses seared French oak planks inside the barrel to draw out more flavors. The product’s name reflects the profile number attached to the process and is a slightly higher proof than the regular Makers Mark. The result of the new process is a less sweet liquor with richer tones and stronger notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
With the first full weekend of the Texas State Fair behind us today brings a bit of whimsy in the Creative Arts Building as we celebrate everything made with Spam. Considered by most one the more unusual and most exciting food events at the Fair outside the traditional pie contest.
We stopped by this morning to visit the Spammers as they rolled out a large variety of Spam dishes, including an Eggs Benedict, tacos and a whole host of pastries. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle and Chad Houser Photos by Robert Bostick
This past weekend we were excited to be invited to the October edition of Café Momentum, the pop-up restaurant with a heart. As many may know, Café Momentum is an effort of Janice Provost and Chad Houser of Parigi along with the very good people at Dallas County Youth Village that creates opportunities for disadvantaged youth in the restaurant industry. Continue reading
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