by Steven Doyle
Tonight the Texas Theater will present the 35mm version of The Goodfellas, the 1990 Martin Scorsese adaptation of the book Wiseguy which depicts the rise and fall of Lucchese crime family associates Henry Hill and his friends over a period from 1955 to 1980. Continue reading
Filed under Film Screening, Texas Theater
by Steven Doyle
Meet John Schmitz and Eric Paulsen. Actually you may know these guys already; they have been serving you in several capacities for many years in a whole host of Dallas area restaurants and bars. Now the guys are about to open their own entry into the pub scene with their own new concept located in the old Dallas Bicycle Café location at 7510 E Northwest Hwy called The Lake House.
The Lake House will feature cocktails, craft beer and what they hope to be delicious bar food in an area bereft of this sort of talent. The pub hangs just off the White Rock Creek Trail and in the shares an enormous parking lot with Dallas Bike Works. The pair of new owners plan to work with the bike shop to gear events that will cater to riders who enjoy the trail, and liken the new spot to the Katy Trail. Continue reading
Filed under restaurant news, Restaurant Review, Steven Doyle
by Jennifer Thomas
Stateside Pie & Beer comes to Mesquite from Austin-based restaurateurs, Creed Ford IV and Creed Ford III, owner of Fired Up, Inc. The American tavern serves unique all-American style pizzas, pub-inspired fare, and more than 40 craft beers and creative cocktails at affordable prices. Continue reading
Filed under Jennifer Thomas, restaurant news
by Steven Doyle
J Pepe’s located at 3619 Greenville Avenue will be closing its doors for the last time Sunday night. The longstanding pub and Mexican grill has been open in Dallas for nearly 20 years serving the lower Greenville Avenue set strong drinks and nachos with a local neighborhood flare. Continue reading
Filed under beer, Crave, Sports Bar, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
Uptown Bar and Grill has been officially sold by the folks who owned Bailey’s Prime Plus, namely Ed Bailey. Interesting enough, the new owners are the people at Kirby’s and they have plans for a whole new concept. Bailey is looking to sell Chesterfield as well. This might be a great deal if you are wanting your own bar. And who doesn’t want their own cool bar?
Filed under restaurant news
by Joey Stewart photos by Joey Stewart
The scene was a Japanese food lover’s dream last Sunday evening at Yutaka as the Chef/Owner presented a seven-course menu for guests, each of whom donated $200 to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The menu was created and executed by the host and three of the top sushi chefs in the U.S. as shortlisted by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2012.
The rock star chefs in attendance were Ken Namba of Kiriko in Los Angeles, Taichi Kitamura of Sushi Kappo Yamura in Seattle, and Hiroki Fujiyama, the executive chef of Morimoto in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Filed under Joey Stewart, Sushi
by Steven Doyle
As we have reported Tre Wilcox will be leaving Village Marquee Grill to strike out on his own and teach classes and cater private affairs in Dallas and around the country. Friday, February 1, 2013 will be hosting his farwell evening at the restaurant and he has invited friends to stop in for dinner or drinks to bid him a fond adieu. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, restaurant news, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick
I know many industry folk read craveDFW and I truly appreciate the support. This is why I am passing along a tip that should make most of you happy. There are many restaurants and bars around town that provide for an industry night. This is where anyone working in the restaurant industry receives special consideration, usually in the form of a discount for drinks or food. Restaurants love to see the industry file in because they are gracious guests, spend plenty of cash and tip very well. It is a perfect win for these establishments on a slow evening. Continue reading
Filed under Bartenders, chefs, Steven Doyle
