Monthly Archives: February 2013

by | February 26, 2013 · 1:25 pm

Jack Mac’s Swill and Grill Will Take On Ten DEBC Brews

021_Deep Ellum Brewing Co. (McWhirter)by Steven Doyle              photo courtesy of Nicholas McWhirter/ Meat Fight

Deep Ellum Brewing Company is always on the move. You have to love the guys for their sheer enthusiasm and love for all things beer, and this week they celebrate in high fashion with their first ten tap take over at Jack Mac’s  Swill and Grill located at 19009 Preston Road in Dallas.

Jack’s has an impressive burger and you may need to try one if you plan on tackling all ten taps of the Deep Ellum brews. Let’s review what they have in store for us at Jack’s.       Continue reading →

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by | February 26, 2013 · 12:56 pm

Win A Prago Roma Pasta Machine

roma pastamakerby Steven Doyle

I love making homemade pasta, and use a hand cranked pasta roller that is attached to my kitchen counter to achieve just the right thickness of dough sheets according to the style of pasta I want to make at home. Recently I was in a professional kitchen and smiled when I saw the same $25 device screwed into a counter. There are attachments for your electric mixers to make this job easier, but I have been fond of the crank method and continue to use this device.          Continue reading →

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by | February 26, 2013 · 12:20 pm

Charge Your Phone Using 200 Year Old Science And A Cup Of Coffee

onepuck1_610x516by Steven Doyle

Nearly 200 years ago Robert Stirling invented an engine that ran off air rather than fuel or steam, and retained gasses rather than emit toxic fumes into the atmosphere. Since 1816 there have been many versions used, and many in use today. A submarine employs a version of this engine originally designed by Stirling. Today there is a company called Epiphany Labs who hopes to take this engine design to charge your cell phone using your morning cup of coffee or a cold beer.   Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2013 · 3:08 pm

New Events For Savor Dallas Announced

savorby Steven Doyle

Savor Dallas is one of the premier food and wine events in Texas, and enjoyed each year by literally thousands of enthusiasts. The event seems to be growing at a quicker clip each year with more interesting and exciting events to get people out of the house and exposed to our wonderful restaurants, and of course the wine.

Jim White is Dallas gem and has planned for even more this year with events spreading out over an entire week. Look for a huge event at 3015 in Trinity Grove, and we just learned of another new event at the Dallas Arboretum that will be a lot of fun. The Arboretum explodes in the Spring and on Sunday, March 17, 2013 you will be able to stroll the grounds and enjoy premium wines, beers and spirits. You will also find some nice restaurants and caterers on hand to help make the evening even more delicious.          Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2013 · 2:36 pm

Swim Into Sea Breeze For A Fantastic Seafood Selection

DSC05797by Steven Doyle

The seafood revolution in Dallas continues strong and we are particularly happy to see this strong trend continue to grow. With more restaurants sourcing amazing oysters from all coastal waters in the US, the selection has never been greater. Many restaurants can serve up fish selections like tilapia and salmon, but these can be the most uninteresting selections when so much more is being brought into our city.

One of the bright stars in this trend is Sea Breeze in Plano. What started as a small market and an even smaller restaurant with counter service, Sea Breeze recently expanded to a full-sized concern with table service and even more room for fresh fish to take home.   Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2013 · 1:40 pm

Pizzeria Testa Master Pizzaiolo To Stay In US

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When opening Pizzeria Testa in Frisco owner Rod Schaefer brought in a big gun and Master Pizzaiolo from Italy, Michele D’ Amelio. After four months on the job training the staff at Testa he fell in love with North Texas and the restaurant and decided he would love to stay in the US.      Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2013 · 12:11 pm

Greenville Avenue’s British Invasion

lond2by Nicholas Bostick             photos by Robert Bostick

As far as Dallas-area bars are concerned The Londoner is a decided staple, and with a brand new location on the Lower Greenville strip its legacy is cemented. This past Saturday night the bar was filled with the sound of Beatles cover band A Hard Day’s Night and cheers from spectators watching sports on big screen T.V.’s scattered about the place. Succulent Scottish eggs and other pub fare where delivered by the coconscious staff and bar expected at any of the five locations the Londoner has around Dallas.      Continue reading →

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by | February 25, 2013 · 10:21 am

The Hunt For A Bowl Of Red: Goodfriend Beer Garden And Burger House

20130224_172559by Steven Doyle

Recently the guys at Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House updated their menu adding new starters, sandwiches and burgers. The fresh new take on the elevated bar food has not gone unnoticed and the items we have sampled were incredible.

Chefs Jeana Johnson and Colleen O’Hare, who are actually owners of the neighboring Good 2 Go Taco, are the geniuses behind the food at Goodfriend. It is in their kitchen all the food is created and passed through to the wait staff for delivery. This symbiosis is genius and we all benefit from the skills of the chefs.   Continue reading →

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