Monthly Archives: September 2012

by | September 13, 2012 · 11:47 am

Enjoy Your Bubbles At The 2012 Bubbly Q

by Steven Doyle

The Young Texans Against Cancer will host their annual event Bubbly Q which is held each year at Fearing’s located at the Dallas Ritz-Carlton.  This annual event funds the organizations grant program which aids in local cancer research and support groups.

The fete is a splashy night of fantastic food, craft cocktails, bubbles and music. This year expect food stations prepared by many area chefs including Dean Fearing (Fearing’s), Pat Robertson (Five Sixty), Abraham Salum (Salum/ Komali), Nick Badovinus (Neighborhood Services), Kevin Garvin (Neiman Marcus), Matt Raso (Nobu), Julian Barsotti (Nonna), James Johnson (Pappas Bros Steahkhouse), Tiffany Derry (Private Social), Jim Severson (Sevy’s), Stephan Pyles (Stephan Pyles/ Samar).         Continue reading →

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by | September 13, 2012 · 10:18 am

Meet the King And Queen of Louisiana Seafood

by Steven Doyle

Chef Keith Frentz owner of Lola in Covington was crowned King of Louisiana Seafood today after winning the 5th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the  Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. Ten chefs from across Louisiana vied for the coveted title and it was Frentz, assisted by his wife Chef Nealy Frentz, who impressed the judges the most with his Tabasco-spiced Friday Lunch Special, a cornmeal-dusted wild Des Allemands catfish, Camellia red bean and local crawfish succotash, braised collards, and house made tartar sauce. Continue reading →

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by | September 12, 2012 · 11:29 am

Helicopter To The State Fair Compliments Of The Palomar Hotel Dallas

by Steven Doyle

As the State Fair of Texas approaches we will start hearing about all sorts of deals and attractions with the Big Tex theme. This one from the Palomar Hotel Dallas is more delicious that a box of Fletcher’s Corny Dogs. They are actually offering two Big Tex packages.

The package for $189, which is a good value, offers a room, DART rail passes to the fair, chef Graham’s triple fried potatoes and cotton candy in the room.  Every room gets use of the corporate gold fish regardless.       Continue reading →

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by | September 12, 2012 · 10:36 am

First Look: MAX’s Wine Dive

by Steven Doyle

MAX’s Wine Dive makes its debut today with doors opening promptly at 4pm. This is the legendary restaurant that is known for their Kobe beef hot dog, fried chicken and Dom Perignon by the glass. It’s the bad boy of the neighborhood, inspired by the best dive bars in Texas, but with a wicked twist.  We checked out the restaurant last night during one of the preview events, and certainly were not disappointed.

The atmosphere is fairly typical with few exceptions. The restaurant features a large kitchen that is as wide as the bar and very open so you can view the action as your Veal Sweet Bread Pot Pie or Chicken Fried Brussel Sprouts are being concocted by chef Patrick Russell, formerly of Craft Dallas. Both of those dishes are crazy good. What is unexpected are the walls stuffed high and wide with glassware and bottles upon bottles of wine. It is interesting to note that chef Russell served us our last meal at Craft and our first at MAX’s. Continue reading →

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by | September 12, 2012 · 9:00 am

Charles Mingus: Chaos, Commentaries, and “The Clown”

by Dr. Spin

When I took my jazz band to participate in the CCCC Jazz Festival in the spring of 2008, I discovered Charles Mingus‘ Haitian Fight Song.  This piece reinvigorated my interest in his work and its educational value. Years before, as a much younger teacher, I tried to get my band to play Goodbye Pork Pie Hat, but as great as that tune is, it requires a musical maturity that, in retrospect, is probably unreasonable for the average high schooler…forget unreasonable and go to the Pharmmacy

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by | September 11, 2012 · 1:08 pm

Check Out Mercado Meet And Eat Before Jeff Harris Takes Short Sabbatical To Wed

by Steven Doyle

This Friday will be the last Meet and Eat at Bolsa Mercado for a while as executive chef Jeff Harris is taking a few weeks off to marry and travel Spain. That can only mean he will be back with some inspirational dishes on his mind. So this Friday Harris will prepare a feast starting with a whole pig.   Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2012 · 11:53 am

Privé Opens In The Second Floor Bistro

For the first time ever, patrons of The Second Floor Bistro – Bar at The Westin Galleria Dallas can enjoy sophisticated cuisine, original cocktails, wine pairings, and the chicest decor … all in their own private dining room. Yes, this culinary wonder now offers Privé, a completely exclusive dining room for private parties and events.

“Privé, which is French for ‘private,’ will open this fall, and we are absolutely thrilled to offer our patrons a high-end, private dining experience – all with the same level of finesse they’ve come to expect from The Second Floor,” said Founder and Executive Chef Scott Gottlich.     Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2012 · 11:23 am

Fearing’s New Fall Menu Includes Fresh Vegetarian Dishes

by Steven Doyle

Dean Fearing is kicking his menu in to Fall gear as he adds a handful of new items to the menu, including two vegetarian dishes that would please anyone. Check out the new menu items at Fearing’s located in the Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Dallas.

The vegetarian dishes include Pan-Fried Vegetable Ramen with Shiitake Mushroom Spring Roll and Cucumber/Thai Basil Relish and a  Moroccan Style Vegetable Couscous with Red Pepper Harissa and Toasted Pistachios. Continue reading →

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