Monthly Archives: October 2012

by | October 24, 2012 · 9:20 am

Wicked Po Boys To Open Second Location

by Jennifer Thomas

Husband and wife team Chi and Joey Le, owners of Wicked Po Boys in Richardson announced today that they plan to open a second location in Preston Center in Park Cities. The new location is close to Hopdoddy which just opened earlier this month. CraveDFW filed a report on the opening of the original Wicked location. You can pop onto the wayback machine for a look at what this restaurant is all about.

Wicked Po’Boys menu includes a “Gulf” section of po’boys like the crawfish etouffee smothered on fried crawfish, BBQ shrimp, fried shrimp and crispy soft shell crab recipes. Their “Inland” selection includes tofu, roast beef & gravy, Patton’s hot sausage n’ cheese po’boys and more.  With the menu also including gumbo, crawfish etouffee, raw and ridiculously charred oysters, sides like Cajun house chips and dirty fries with roast beef, gravy and cheese, Wicked Po’boys honors the spirit of New Orleans by bringing a taste of the culture to Dallas.  Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2012 · 1:48 pm

Get Ready To Celebrate Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day

by Jennifer Thomas     photo by Steven Doyle

The tastiest holiday of the year is upon us – Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day. The official Texas holiday celebrates the soul food of the Lone Star state with restaurants across the state participating by offering chicken fried steak specials, entertainment and a whole lot of chicken fried every year on October 26.

In 2011, Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day Founder and bigInk PR CEO Jeffrey Yarbrough worked to have October 26 officially recognized as Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day. On May 30, 2011, State Representative Ralph Sheffield, Speaker of the House Joe Straus and Chief Clerk Robert Haney signed the resolution proclaiming the holiday.      Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2012 · 1:17 pm

The Dallas Elotes Primer

by Steven Doyle

Elotes is a devilish cup of corn that can quite possibly send you into cardiac arrest. It is definitely a guilty pleasure, and one that can be found at some local taquerias and Mexican grocers around the Dallas area. If you haven’t tried this dish we will show you how it is made and tell you where to find a decent version.

We made a stop to visit the elotes man at Taqueria El Si Hay which is located at 601 W Davis in Oak Cliff. The man is furious when it comes to making a quick cup for the low price of $2.50. At times his line will stretch across the gravel parking lot, with many families ordering up to a dozen at a time. The key to this elotes cup is patience. Our man is nothing but methodical; an artist if you will. Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2012 · 11:49 am

La Maison Cointreau And A Chat With Brand Ambassador Kyle Ford

by Steven Doyle

Thought to be the first recipe book about cocktails, the bartender’s guide “How To Mix Drinks or A Bon Vivant’s Companion” was published in 1862, written by Jerry Thomas and read by any bartender worth his flip, fizz or julep. An original copy of this book and dozens of others acquired by Cointreau was on display last night during their French-inspired cocktail party in Dallas.

The setting was the beautiful and historic Aldredge House located on Swiss Avenue. There, guests enjoyed Cointreau cocktails prepared by brand mixer Kyle Ford and later entertainment provided by Lady Rizo who is ringer for a young Rosemary Clooney.      Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2012 · 10:37 am

TJ Lengnick Back At Shinsei

by Steven Doyle

It has been a dizzying few days for those attempting to keep track of the many chef movements in Dallas. Yesterday we reported that TJ Lengnick had left Whiskey Cake and made his way to Stephan Pyles. Last night TJ called to say he is on the move once again, this time he will be back home to take the reins at Shinsei as the executive chef.  Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2012 · 10:36 am

Red Cross Thoughts on Big Tex Fire

by Anita Foster from Red Alert

Big Tex, the 60 year-old cowboy who towers above everything at the State Fair of Texas, is as much a part of the iconic Dallas, Texas landscape as J.R. Ewing and the Dallas Cowboys. To see him burn was a shock to fair-goers, television viewers and Twitter addicts. People felt helpless to do anything to save Big Tex. When the fire was out, all that remained were memories of better days.
At the Red Cross, we’ve talked a lot about the Big-Tex fire because the reaction of people mirrors what real victims of disaster experience every day. Your “breaking news” happens when a neighbor or your local fire department calls to tell you your home is on fire. You rush to get there.
Just as the crowd assembled at the base of Big Tex to watch the devastation unfold, your neighbors will do the same. They’ll desperately want to help save your home, but there’s nothing anyone can do so they’ll shoot some photos with a smart phone and post to their Facebook page.   Firefighters will fight the blaze with all they have…

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by | October 23, 2012 · 8:00 am

The Jellyfish Family Tree Part 3: Getting Into Imperial Drag

by Dr. Spin

Jellyfish deliberately used the familiar melodic and harmonic conventions of yesteryear as a nostalgic vehicle for expressive musicianship. That band cratered under the weight of its own talent, but a few years later, keyboardist Roger Joseph Manning Jr. and touring guitarist Eric Dover reconvened under the name Imperial Drag.

Although this project was stylistically different from Jellyfish, it operated under a similarly constructed identity. Instead of recalling The Beatles and other late 60s/early 70s pop groups, however, Imperial Drag’s image scaffolded on the conventions of T. Rex and glam rock….   go velvet over at The Pharmacy.

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by | October 22, 2012 · 3:11 pm

Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner at SĒR Tomorrow

by Steven Doyle

Have you checked out the Hilton Anatole’s SĒR Steaks & Spirits yet? We have a very special way for you to get an idea about what the new restaurant is all about.  Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Ser will host special guest Matt Hobbs from Paul Hobbs Winery at dinner which starts at 7pm. There diners will enjoy a specially designed menu paired with a sampling of 5 wines by the winemaker.

Reserve your spot by calling 214.761.7479.

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