Monthly Archives: July 2012

by Steven Doyle | July 13, 2012 · 8:00 am

Cafe Brazil Closing McKinney Location

by Steven Doyle

Cafe Brazil is announcing the closure of their McKinney store, located at 3190 South Central Expressway in McKinney, Texas.

“We have enjoyed a great 7-year run and thank everyone who has been a part of it,” says Brant Wood, Chairman and CEO of Cafe Brazi. “Our lease expires at the end of this month, and unfortunately, we were unable to come to an agreement with the landlord that will allow us to operate profitably. Our last day of operations will be Sunday, July 29. We hope to replace this location somewhere in the area in the near future. Until then, customers can visit us at any of our other 10 Metroplex locations including Plano and Richardson.” Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 12, 2012 · 5:07 pm

Dallas Will Soon Have A Cupcake ATM And A Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop

by Steven Doyle

So I am listening to the new Jagger show on radio 102.9, as we all should, and lo and behold he has this wonderful news scoop that should excite most of the food loving public in Dallas. We will soon all have access to the latest in gourmet technology as the new Spirnkles Cupcake ATM is installed in the Preston Center location. Continue reading →

Win VIP Prize Packs To Taste Of Dallas This Weekend

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. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 12, 2012 · 11:10 am

British Uptown Invasion

by Steven Doyle

The British Beverage Company is slated to open this Fall in Uptown Dallas at 2800 Routh Street in the Quadrangle. The menu will feature fish and chips, craft cocktails, 50 beers on tap and over 100 bottles.

The new British style pub is owned by Larry Martin and Edgar Carlson, and will be cheffed by Jason Hice who comes to us from Nana in the Anatole and several restos in New York. Continue reading →

Jason Kosmas Designs Malai Kitchen’s Cocktail Menu

by Steven Doyle

Earlier this week we announced the new brand of spirits from the 86 Co. and local bartending wunderkind Jason Kosmas as he introduced his Aylesbury Duck Vodka and Cana Brava Rum. We were wondering how these sprits would actually taste in a cocktail and Kosmas was eager to show us.

The first restaurant to actually receive shipment of the brand was Malai Kitchen where Kosmas is the consulting barman. This week Malai announced their new summer cocktail menu designed by Kosmas where he uses his spirits in a few of the potent potables. Continue reading →

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by | July 12, 2012 · 8:22 am

Lucian Freud At The Modern

by Crave Staff

One of the most ambitious exhibitions of the paintings and drawings by Lucian Freud ever organized is currently exhibiting at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. With over 100 paintings and works on paper on loan from private collections and museums from around the world, Lucian Freud Portraits is organized Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 10, 2012 · 12:05 pm

Chefs Line Up To Make Their Dream Hypnotic Donut

by Steven Doyle

Last week we announced that Hypnotic Donuts was inviting guest chefs to create a donut or something to offer their donut eating clientele. First at bat was David Anthony Temple, or better known as Chef DAT the underground chef.

DAT decided to play with the chicken and biscuits that Hypnotic is already so good at creating. This version would play homage to DAT’s childhood where he has been eating this kicked up version of the biscuit since he was seven years old. Continue reading →

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