by Steven Doyle
Taste of Dallas 2012 is this weekend and we have the hook up. We are giving away not one but two VIP prize packages for this fun family event. There is no better way than Taste of Dallas to try foodie fare from more than 60 of Dallas’ best restaurants: with no entrée more than $3, participants have the opportunity to savor plenty of different tastes without breaking the bank.
At the heart of Taste of Dallas are the chef demonstrations from high-profile chefs, teaching everyone their hard-won secrets behind their favorite recipes. This year, the chefs will cook to music in genres they have chosen, from classic rock to country to bluegrass and opera and everything in-between. Chefs include Anthony Van Camp from SER Steak & Spirts at Hilton Anatole, David McMillan from Screen Door and The Commissary, Chef John Franke from Frontburner Restaurants, David Smith from Westin Galleria, Gerard Thompson from Rough Creek Lodge, Matt Mortimer with Blue Goose and Aw Shucks and more. Each chef demo includes an exciting demonstration and complimentary sampling from their exclusive restaurants.
Taste of Dallas debuts Taste Tavern this year, a new beer and wine tasting area for those interested in all that Texas craft beers and wines have to offer. More than 100 beers and 50 wines will be available for sampling. Also debuting this year is Taste of the Town, an indoor restaurant tasting experience that’s the ticket to experience fare from some of the area restaurants in an indoor setting, where restaurants such as Baboush, Medina, Ketchup, House of Blues, Mesa Veracruz, J. Black’s and 1832 Steakhouse will offer up featured dishes for sampling and tasting on Saturday and Sunday.
Also new this year is Taste Curbside, a collection of food trucks, including: Durty Laundry, The Butchers Son, Nammi Truck, Gandolfo’s New York Deli and RockStar Bake Shop, among others.
Besides all the food and drink possibilities, there will also be plenty of entertainment on hand.
To win one of the two VIP Packs just make a comment below and tell us your favorite taste in Dallas. Winner will be selected at random and we will have the package available at will call under your name. The event takes place July 13th, 14th, 15th, 2012 at Fair Park.
PICK ME,PICK ME!my faves right now are V spot,good 2 go taco,and good karma kitchen,hope I win, for some reason I have never been to TOD.
One of my favorite tastes in Dallas has got to be Mad Hatter Cafe. They rock because if you don’t see it on the menu just ask and they will make it for you, they’ll serve it up with a smile and they are all mad passionate about food and people.
I’m hungry and need to eat my way through Taste of Dallas!! I never met a food I didn’t like! 🙂
Right now my favorite is Neighborhood Services, fantastic!!! Gotta love the schnitzle.
I’m actually in a Dallas food rut at the moment and would love the chance to try food from a variety of places and see what I may be missing out on. That being said, I’ve been kind of craving the ribs from Off The Bone recently, so I’ll go with that.
I love anything cold in Dallas during the summer. Sno-cones, margaritas, ice cream, cold Shiner. Bring it on!
I haven’t gone anywhere new at all lately…I did go to lunch and get the sushi at TABC the other day, and it was pretty darn tasty.
Kenny’s Kitchen – went there the other night and it was fantastic!!!
Right now, my favorite taste is Butcher’s Son. However, this will be my 1st time attending this event. I’m excited!
I will definitely visit the food trucks. I visit them weekly downtown ! Love Nammi
Fleetwood Brougham with Carolina Slaw at Offsite Kitchen
Chicken and dumplings at the Common Table!
I have been loving Aw Shucks this week. 3 times already!
Pick Meeeeee!
I may need to be rolled home afterwards, but it would be Soooooo worth it!!!
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So glad that the food truck trend is getting hot here in DFW! After my workouts, I grab a banh mi from nammi or burrito from ssahm. We’re also OBSESSED with velvet taco, it’s nice to be a regular at a place that continually impresses. PLEASE pick me, it’d be such a treat! Thx, crave crew.
favorite taste of the moment is an almohabana from el portal.
Hard not to like everything going on at Oak right now!
My favorite taste of Dallas right now is authentic Mexican Tacos. Some of my favorites are La Banqueta, El Atoron, and El Si Hay.
<3 Rusty Taco- all of 'em
Right now I’m jonesin’ for a hangar steak sandwich from The Libertine.
Favorite taste of Dallas right now is at Oak — Moroccan Octopus & Pork Jowls!
Just tried Liberty Burger and it’s a tasty treat!
My stomach is growling just thinking of all the delicious food in D -Town! Right now I am in love with Bistro N Restaurant. The fries (with the kalamata olive dip) and sandwiches are D-E-L-I-S-H!
Anything at the Taco Joint or Off Site Kitchen.
My favorite place is wherever Steven Doyle is 🙂
Yum – Neighborhood Services or Velvet Taco
I really like the concept of Celebration. The house and idea just makes for a fun big group meal.
We will do the drawing in the morning so the winner can make plans accordingly. We will notify via email, so if you used a bogus address you won’t be able to win.
I love the authentic pizza and Hispanic food in Dallas. It is also wonderful to find my beloved Middle Eastern food in so many areas of Dallas!
Love, love the diversity of food at this annual event!
Favorite taste this month is still Jasper’s in Plano! Maytag blue cheese chips.
My favorite taste in Dallas is a caprese salad with tomatoes from J T Lemley at the Dallas Farmers Market, mozzarella from Paula Lambert, and olive oil and balsamic vinegar from Texas Olive Ranch.
Im loving the fact that food trucks will be there this year! What a great way to be able to taste some awesome food!
My favorite taste in Dallas is anything from Parigi. . .I’m also lovin’ Sissy’s these days! I was laid-off on Monday, so I would LOVE to be the lucky winner!
Myfavorite is Hibiscus. Pick me I have 3 family members in town and would love to give thema taste of Dallas.
We have two winners this morning… Annabelle and senatorbrett. I will email you and need a response back right away so we can get your name in will call. Congratulations!