Monthly Archives: February 2013

by | February 20, 2013 · 11:41 am

Greenville Ave Londoner Launch This Weekend

londoner3by Steven Doyle

The Londoner Pub, a traditional British pub with several locations around the Metroplex, will celebrate its new home on Greenville Avenue with a launch party Saturday, February 23.  Themed a “British Invasion” the event will embrace and share all things British.  Partygoers will enjoy live music by A Hard Night’s Day – a Beatle’s tribute band; English signature cocktails, craft English beer, and pub fare.

The Londoner Pub has been the go-to venue for soccer matches; craft beer and English fare since Barry Tate opened his first Dallas pub in 1990.  Mr. Tate’s newest location in Dallas has settled in the historic Greenville Bar and Grill location originally established in 1933.        Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2013 · 3:54 pm

DAT Offers Oscar Dinner

datby Steven Doyle    photo by Robert Bostick

Chef DAT is back in his secret lair cooking up a storming good evening for his guests. This Saturday the DAT will be rolling out the red carpet to help celebrate Oscar night. The evening will be filled with paparazzi, short films and clips, and an incredible menu that is movie-centric.

Check out the menu below and make your reservations quickly for this BYOB dinner. DAT evenings always fill up quickly.   RSVP to dat@chefdat.com. This dinner will be held Saturday Feb 23, 2013 at 7:30. Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2013 · 2:33 pm

Sharon Hage To Consult With The LOT To Open On East Grand

hageby Jennifer Thomas

Longtime restaurateur John McBride has teamed up with culinary consultant Sharon Hage and designer Hatsumi Kuzuu to open a new concept in the heart of East Dallas. Set to debut on Monday, February 25th, The LOT will be part American restaurant serving genuine fare, part neighborhood beer garden pouring Texas beers, and part casual gathering place for all to enjoy.

“We have revived the best lot in town, a tranquil, two-acre spot designed with unique common spaces to ensure everyone feels welcome,” says managing partner John McBride, whose family started and previously owned and operated El Fenix. “The idea is to create a modern-day third place, giving our neighbors a new place to unwind and savor a meal that’s unique and extraordinary — a place they can call their own.”    Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2013 · 12:02 pm

James Beard House Announces Semi-Finalists And Dallas Makes The List

stephan headshotby Steven Doyle

The 2013 James Beard Award semi-finalist nominations were announced today and DFW restaurants had some nods this year. Check out the list below:

Outstanding Chef: Stephan Pyles, Stephan Pyles Restaurant

Best Chef Southwest: Teiichi Sakurai, Tei-An and Jason Maddy, Oak

Outstanding Wine Program: Café on the Green at Four Seasons Resort and Club

Outstanding Service: The French Room at the Adolphus

Outstanding Restaurateur: Nick Badovinus – Flavor Hook, Off-Site Kitchen, Tried and True, Neighborhood Services

Outstanding Bar Program: The Cedars Social

Congratulaitons to our fine restaurateurs in the Dallas area.

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by | February 19, 2013 · 10:58 am

Second Floor Bistro To Host Cocktail Class

cocktails 040by Steven Doyle

The cocktail has gone through much transition in Dallas over the past few years. The word craft cocktail almost became an evil term for anything over-the-top sweet, $20 and 20 minutes later. But in more recent times we have seen fantastic bartenders honing their craft in North Texas, and we actually have an amazing reputation for some of the very best in this region of the country. Our bartenders compete nationally in competitions, and win. They are asked to host symposiums throughout the country, and revered as tops in their field. We are fortunate that way.   Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2013 · 10:24 am

Promise Of Peace Raises Funds For Camp And New Garden

DSC05570by Steven Doyle

Recently I attended a special event benefitting the Promise of Peace Gardens at Central 214, hosted by chef Graham Dodds and Café Momentum director and chef, Chad Houser. This collaborative event between Kimpton Hotels and Promise of Peace helped fund the summer kids’ camps and the building of a new garden at CC Young Retirement Center on Earth Day 2013. Continue reading →

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by | February 18, 2013 · 2:16 pm

Empire Baking Company Now Offering Pastries

DSC05649by Steven Doyle

One of our very favorite bakeries in Dallas is Empire Baking Company owned by the very talented Meaders Ozarow. The bakery does the majority of its business wholesale to local restaurants, but they also have a store front located in Inwood Village just off Lovers Lane.  Continue reading →

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by | February 18, 2013 · 1:30 pm

When Organic Farmers Gather

DSCF6679by Marie Tedei

Arriving last week in Austin at the state’s biggest gathering of organic Texas farmers and ranchers started out like usual; like “old home week”. The TOFGA (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Assoc.), conference attracts veteran farmers and ranchers of all acreage sizes, wanna-be ranchers, backyard home gardeners and supporters of the entire Texas organic food chain. Many see each other but once a year for this annual conference. As stewards of nature, vacations are few, so many look forward to this event for more reasons than one. A newly born piglet even got to come along for the trip as he was a bottle baby – not to be left at the local kennel.   Continue reading →

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