Monthly Archives: July 2012

by | July 19, 2012 · 3:25 pm

Cedars Woodfire Grill Opens Second Location In Frisco

by Steven Doyle

Cedars Woodfire Grill, a new fast casual concept with a fresh approach to the restaurant business, announced today a second restaurant location opening in Frisco on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012.

The grill will open its doors at 4710 Preston Road on the southeast corner of Preston and Lebanon. Cedars is a North Texas born concept targeted at people of all ages who enjoy great food and live active lifestyles.  The first Cedars restaurant is on 6509 West Park Blvd. in Plano.       Continue reading →

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by | July 19, 2012 · 1:02 pm

The Rathbun Children Underground Breakfast

by Steven Doyle

The Rathbun children are opening up their own pop-up restaurant. Sort of. This Saturday morning, July 21, 2012, you will have the opportunity to rummage through the discards of the Iron Chef slayer and restaurateur, Kent Rathbun. While Rathbun is haggling over prices of gently worn children’s apparel and Transformers, the Rathbun kiddos will be competing with Abacus and Blue Plate by selling breakfast tacos and home-made lemonade.                             Continue reading →

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by | July 19, 2012 · 12:42 pm

Vspot Cafe Premiers New Raw Bar And Plots Additional Locations

by Steven Doyle

Recently the owner of Bliss Raw Café & Elixer Bar sold off the assets to the restaurant along with furnishings and recipes to Paula Sepulvado. The previous owner, Dee Pisarro still owns Vspot Cafe and retained all the rights to her recipes at Bliss and plans to add those items to her menu at the Henderson location starting tomorrow, July 20, 2012.

In addition to the East Dallas location of Vspot, Pisarro has slated additional locations of the vegan friendly restaurant in Fort Worth and Houston and has signed a letter of intent in Aspen, Colorado.           Continue reading →

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by | July 19, 2012 · 10:54 am

Grand Opening Fete Of Nora

by Steven Doyle

Last night we attended the grand opening celebration of Nora, the newest incarnation from that family that brought us the highly regarded restaurant Afghan Grill. The beautiful restaurant is long and lean inside with a nice sized patio that is inviting. The event was attended by friends and family of the owners, Rosalind Lynam and Matt Pikar. Rosalind whizzed about the restaurant making guests feel comfortable while husband Matt bounced between kitchen and tables.

The restaurant is located on Lowest Greenville Avenue and has actually been open for some weeks during an initial soft opening that has attracted many hungry guests who are already swearing by the food and recipes of Pikar. It is the quintessential family restaurant.   Continue reading →

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by | July 18, 2012 · 2:27 pm

Breadwinners Nabbing Cibus Space

by Steven Doyle

Earlier today we announced that Cibus was closing at NorthPark, and quick on the heels of that announcement Breadwinners steps up to say they have negotiated the space and will opening in late-September. The location is on the first level overlooking CenterPark and adjacent to La Duni.

The 5,300 square foot site will feature a vintage eclectic design style speckled with antiques and unique “found” items. Most impressive will be the 5,000 sq. ft. patio that will feature al fresco dining in a family-friendly atmosphere. This location will also boast the first display style bakery where guests can watch the artisan bakers at work.           Continue reading →

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by | July 18, 2012 · 12:06 pm

Cool Off With Free Boozy Shaved Ice Today Only

by Steven Doyle

Have you checked out the new liquor-laden shaved ice biz in the West Dallas Trailer Park? Now is your opportunity to not only cool off a bit, but also sample the pretty delicious treats today from 2 to 8pm where they will offer their frozen confection at no cost.  That is free to you and me.            Continue reading →

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by | July 18, 2012 · 10:56 am

Guest Chefs Line Up At Bolsa Mercado To Benefit Cafe Momentum

by Steven Doyle

Earlier this week we announced that Bolsa Mercado would be serving their normal dinner for two offered each evening but with the twist of a guest chef with proceeds going to Cafe Momentum. Today we have the list of chefs who will be offering their expertise to the cause.           Continue reading →

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by | July 18, 2012 · 8:40 am

Cibus To Shutter and Taverna To Relocate

by Steven Doyle

In a happy press release that discusses how wonderful life is to be a Lombardi, and honestly I am sure it doesn’t suck, Alberto Lombardi announced that he will be closing Cibus in NorthPark. In the same press release Lombardi announces that he is moving Taverna a few blocks away and next to Toulouse on Knox.           Continue reading →

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