by Steven Doyle
Marquee Grill does not host very many wine dinners, but there is one coming up that will be particularly special on April 2, 2012, featuring Ferrari-Cerrano Winery. The menu looks spectacular and shouldn’t be missed. The dinner is $125 paired, which makes this a special bargain for those that have not tried out what chef Tre Wilcox can do in the kitchen. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle photos by Susan Migdol
Last night the organizers of Chefs for Farmers invited a thirsty hoard of people to stop by The Chesterfield to enjoy a cocktail tasting sponsored by Patron Tequila and FreshPoint. Guest bartenders crafted a special concoction using the tequila to ply the crowd for votes and to get them excited about the upcoming chef event. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Enjoy the 26th Annual Bluebonnet Brew-Off this weekend, March 23 and 24. This event is a collection of home brewers who participate in judging, discussing and sampling their beers. Although online registration is closed, you can still purchase your tickets at the door of the Westin DFW North, located at W. John Carpenter Freeway, in Irving. Continue reading
by Steven Doyle
If you follow Matt McCallister, the young chef who cut his chops at Stephan Pyles and most recently opened CampO as a consulting chef, you will be eager to hear the news that he has formerly announced his new restaurant plans via Facebook.
Here is the text of the announcement: Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Crave, Matt McCallister, restaurant news, Restaurant Opening, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
What do you get when you mix an array of botanicals including wormwood, green anise, and Florence fennel seed, and water from the Alps with a crazed shock rocker like Marilyn Manson? That’s absinthe, my friend. The green fairy flows from a bottle wrapped in Manson’s own design and manufactured in Switzerland. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Seasons 52 is known for their bright and low fat cookery. As bikini season fast approaches this can be a good thing. But how do you cook without copious amounts of butter? Evidently quite well based on the new menu that rolled out last evening. We were invited to stop in and sample some of the new fare that is rolling out as part of Season’s new Spring menu, and found much of this fresh approach packed with flavor. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Blue Martini makes 45 specialty martini’s including their signature version which is Van Gogh Blue Vodka, Cointreau, Blue Curacao, Sour Mix, Orange Juice, served in an Oversized Snifter over Ice with a Glow Stick. They also serve food like lollipop lamb chops and spinach artichoke dips. You can find this over-the-top bar in illustrious places such as Vegas and Orlando, Florida, and very soon in Plano, Texas at the Shops at Legacy. Continue reading
Filed under Cocktails, Plano, restaurant news, Restaurant Opening, Steven Doyle
Late Spring 2012, Avner Samuel and Jon Stevens (co-owners, Nosh Euro Bistro) will open the first location of a new concept, SNACK – Global Kitchen & Bar. Located at 2323 N. Henderson Avenue, the former Horne & Dekker restaurant space is being completely remodeled and plans to feature three bar areas – one with cocktails, wine and beer; the second is planned for a raw bar, charcuterie element and hot small plates; the third will feature a large wood-burning oven for made-to-order flatbreads and distinct hot dishes cooked in various vessels over the fire (40 seats total for all three drink and food bar areas). The main dining room is slated to hold 80 seats with patio seating planned for 30. Continue reading
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