Monthly Archives: October 2011

by Steven Doyle | October 20, 2011 · 10:09 am

Salum at Beard House Friday

by Steven Doyle

You will not find Abraham Salum anywhere in Dallas this week, but you can spot the chef-owner of namesake Salum and Komali in New York City as he begins preparation for his James Beard House dinner he will serve Friday evening.

It is considered one of a chef’s highest honors to pull duty at the residence of James Beard in the culinary world. Julia Child once summed Beard up as “ the quintessential American cook. Well-educated and well-traveled during his eighty-two years, he was familiar with many cuisines but he remained fundamentally American. He was a big man, over six feet tall, with a big belly, and huge hands. An endearing and always lively teacher, he loved people, loved his work, loved gossip, loved to eat, loved a good time.” Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 20, 2011 · 9:19 am

Homage to ZZ Top and More

by Bryan Coonrod

Lack Of Afro – This Time

If you like that soul vibe of the 60’s and early 70’s you should check out the latest from Lack Of Afro who is producer Adam Gibbons, a white guy so therefore lacks an afro. Chocked full of jazz and funk & soul goodies with vocal contributions from Angeline Morrison, Wayne Gidden, Jake Morley and up and coming rapper Wax. Continue reading →

Blues, Bandits and BBQ

The 2nd Annual Blues, Bandits and BBQ event will take place Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 and will be held at Lake Cliff Park. There’s lots of fun planned for this year, and lots of great changes and additions that will make this even more fun than last year.

The BBQ Teams have already started planning and practicing, and they will arrive Friday night to begin cooking. If you would like to be one of the lucky ‘People’s Choice’ participants and try the BBQ from the teams competing, then you will need to buy a BBQ tasting pass for the event. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 19, 2011 · 3:28 pm

Deep Ellum Pup Crawl

by Crave Staff

In honor of Greyhound Awareness Month, The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas (GALT) and The Deep Ellum Foundation pair up for the Deep Ellum Pup Crawl and Poker Run on Saturday, October 22nd from 12:30 to 7pm. Registration begins at 12:30 pm at Bark Park Central (southwestern corner of the intersection of Good-Latimer Expressway and Commerce Streets, underneath the elevated portion of US75) in Deep Ellum.

Cost is $25 per person and includes poker, event t-shirt, drink/food specials and GALT goody bag. Pup crawl stops include Trees, Club Dada, St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin, The Bone and Reno’s Chop Shop. All breeds are welcome. Proceeds benefit The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas. For the Poker Run, Pup Crawlers receive a playing card at each stop. At the final destination, prizes will be awarded to the highest hands. Continue reading →

Perrier-Jouet Dinner at Nosh

by David Donalson

When should you drink champagne? Some people will say at special occasions while some people like me will say as soon as you can get a bottle. So after receiving an invitation to drink GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet while eating at Dallas hot spot Nosh Euro Bistro, I could not resist.

While waiting for the rest of the dining party to arrive, we were greeted by Agnes Laplanche-Jones, Brand Development Manager, and a glass of GH Mumm Cordon Rouge. Agnes was here to walk the party through the tasting of the wines. I always love hearing the stories behind the wines and the people involved in their creation, like how the top wine from Perrier-Jouet got its name. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 19, 2011 · 1:30 pm

Wachu Tacobot Willis? Lee Harvey’s

By Daniele Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh

What is better than good tacos you might ask? How’s this: CHEAP good tacos. Well they don’t come much cheaper than $1 so the next time a case of the Mondays rears it’s ugly head might I suggest making a bee-line to Lee Harvey’s for the chance to eat and drink your sorrows away. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | October 19, 2011 · 10:16 am

Secret Fall Menu Preview at Horne and Dekker

by Steven Doyle

We just received word from the guys at Horne and Dekker, the kitschy restaurant on Henderson next to Veritas that features a really great cure for a slow moving Sunday with their Hangover Brunch featured here some months ago. This is the limitless drinks and eats that is followed later in the day with the same idea on a Sunday dinner. Continue reading →

Chefs Without Borders

by Steven Lindsey

What could be more exciting than spending a romantic weekend in Cabo San Lucas with Chef Kent Rathbun? OK, I should probably clarify. Rathbun will be there, but not for the romantic part. Unless you consider savoring his tasty morsels an act of seduction. (Nobody’s here to judge.)

Last week, diners got a preview of a chef-swap partnership between Rathbun and Chef Marco Bustamante from Capella Pedregal one of the most luxurious resorts in all of Mexico. Together, the chefs prepared an incredible five-course dinner filled with amazing flavors like “Crema de Elote” (cream of corn) with Peekytoe crab. Continue reading →

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