Monthly Archives: January 2012

by | January 17, 2012 · 11:39 am

Anastacia Quiñones Now at Komali

by Steven Doyle

This weekend former chef at Alma, Anastacia Quiñones, sent word to craveDFW that she had taken a position at Komali owned by Abraham Salum.

We spotted chef Quiñones yesterday and she has already started working at the very popular Mex-Mex restaurant located on Fitzhugh and Cole on the cusp of Uptown Dallas, and she said she was excited to work with Salum and eager to be working. After a few months of family and recreation, we can imagine she is excited to be back in the kitchen and eagerly await to see how she impacts the menu.

We also noticed a shorter and stylish  coiffure for the chef.

 

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by | January 17, 2012 · 11:23 am

Gilt City Dinner at the Mansion

by Steven Doyle

In March of 2010 Brooke Hortenstine, editor-at-large for local Paper City, did a clever piece with Mansion Restaurant executive chef Bruno Davaillon and cooked together for a day. This past weekend they reprised their kitchen tête-à-tête for Gilt City Dallas  and prepared a special dinner for a handful of people that virtually sold out in minutes.

As a last minute invited guest I was at once grinning and excited to see what the duo of Davaillon and Hortenstine might prepare. The menu was not created until the day before the event.

Stick with me on this, you have a chance to win a very special prize at the end of this read. Continue reading →

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by | January 15, 2012 · 5:06 pm

Sunday Brunch: Nosh Euro Bistro Plano

by Joy Jangles

Chef Jon Stevens  joins us this week for Sunday Brunch where he shares his love for seasonality, his passion for cooking and some amazing brunch options. Specially designed and built by Bruce Russo, the newly opened Nosh Euro Bistro in Plano offers an intimate experience for diners through their large open kitchen and impressive communal seating.                Continue reading →

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by | January 13, 2012 · 12:03 pm

Film SOMM Features Dallas Sommelier

by Steven Doyle

We thought you might get a kick out of this clip of a film coming soon. Somm is the story of four Sommeliers attempting to pass the Prestigious Master Sommelier Exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world.

The exam covers literally anything having to do with the entire world of wine and that is just the beginning. Access to the Court Of Master Sommeliers has always been strictly regulated and cameras have never been allowed anywhere near the exam, until now.

Jump for a sneak preview.         Continue reading →

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by | January 13, 2012 · 11:33 am

Plan Now For Razer Grazer

by Crave Staff

The Les Dames d’Escoffier Dallas Chapter puts on a really nice event that helps with scholarships for young women in culinary arts. The Razer Grazer is March 4, 2012 from 5 to 8pm. There will be amazing silent and live auction items that will send any food enthusiast into a tailspin. Some of the best area chefs will be on hand pairing dishes with fantastic wines. Grab your ticket now at this link.

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by | January 13, 2012 · 9:12 am

Tesar To Open 2 Additional Commissary’s, New Resto and Double Decker Burger Bus

by Steven Doyle

We got word a few days ago about The Commisssary chef John Tesar opening two additional locations.  For the past few months he has been teasing us with tidbits of a new restaurant and the news about addition Commissary’s. He likes to tease us.  But earlier this week he sent word to craveDFW with the information on not just two additional Commissary locations, but an a totally new restaurant and a double decker burger bus.  Here is his excitement-filled release in total.  Continue reading →

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by | January 12, 2012 · 4:48 pm

Bicycle Taco Tour This Weekend

by Danielle Leahy

This Sunday January 15, 2012 fellow Tacobot Paul, from Bike Friendly Deep Ellum, will be hosting the el Tour de Taco. Starting at Pete’s Dancing Marlin at 1:30pm and then heading throughout Deep Ellum and downtown this leisurely Sunday ride is open for all levels of biking and taco enthusiasts and should end around 4:30pm.

With over 55 people already RSVP’d and the new announcement today that the tour will include a photo op at largest “taco like” sculpture in Texas this event is sure to be a don’t miss for those who love all things taco and bike related.    Continue reading →

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by | January 12, 2012 · 3:41 pm

Celebrity Chef Wine Dinner at Culpepper’s

by Mark Skinner    photo by Robert Bostick

We just caught wind of a very special celebrity chef wine dinner featuring owner and winemaker Karl Wente of Wente Vineyards. The dinner will be held in Rockwall at Culpepper’s Steakhouse and hosted by chef Chad Bowden.

Wente Vineyards, established in 1883, is our country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery. It is an honor and a privilege to include this premier vineyard for our exciting event.     Continue reading →

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