Monthly Archives: May 2013

by | May 31, 2013 · 3:35 pm

Pop Up BBQ? Yes, Please

porkby Steven Doyle

Pop Up restaurants are fun. Tasting cuisine that is not on any menu in town, and inspired for that one evening and fed to a small gathering is definitely my idea of entertainment. There are a small handful of chefs that make the Pop Up their livelihood. Chef DAT comes to mind, as does Frank, the underground private dinner party experience by MasterChef Season 2 finalists Jennie Kelley & Ben Starr. I also enjoy the food styling’s of Chef Nicole. We have discussed all these fun Pop Ups on craveDFW at length.

Now coming your way on Thursday, June 6, 2013 you will have a chance at tasting the first BBQ Pop Up at Garden Café in East Dallas. This is from Robert Lanktree who works for Julian Barsotti at Carbone’s and as sous for Chef DAT. Continue reading →

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by | May 31, 2013 · 2:46 pm

Fearing Throws A Party To Showcase His Catering

DSC08096by Steven Doyle

Dean Fearing wants you to remember him next time you need catering in your home or office. To show the world that he is not just a fantastic chef in his own restaurant kitchen, he invited a houseful of guests to his home last evening for dinner. There we were able to play with his cats and dine with his staff including Eric Dryer, Fearing’s chef de cuisine, and pastry chef Jill Bates.   Continue reading →

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by | May 31, 2013 · 10:51 am

Peace, Hope & Butterflies

monarch-butterfliesby Jayne Chobot Herring

Tomorrow afternoon at Flag Pole Hill, Miracle Players Foundation will be hosting its third annual Peace, Hope, & Butterflies family fun and music festival. In addition to being a fabulous event for the whole family to enjoy, with live music including Five Times August, Fox and the Bird, August and J, and Dovetail, a petting zoo, obstacle course, pirate ship, arts and crafts, a giant slide, local art vendors, and of course food trucks, it’s one you can be proud to attend. 100% of proceeds from the event go directly to funding childhood cancer research at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.   Continue reading →

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by | May 31, 2013 · 10:27 am

New Research: How Social Media Affects Our Food Habits

new-research-01by Lori Barber

If you’re in the business of selling food to consumers you’ve noticed how much has changed since social networking became a part of our daily lives… young girls no longer learn to cook from their mothers, meal planning happens on the fly, and it’s now socially acceptable to take pictures of your food.

June Jo Lee, Vice-President, Strategic Insights, Hartman Group presented her findings from ethnographic analysis of everyday life in relation to food at United Fresh 2013 San Diego. For those of you who are not familiar with the term “ethnographic analysis”, it’s the qualitative research used to explore a cultural phenomena. As a fellow marketer, a food and wine lover, celebrity chef groupie, and proud owner of nearly every hand-held mobile device ever made, I was not all surprised to learn that Hartman Group’s research validated what I’ve suspected all along: consumers are now looking to bloggers and their social media communities for online opinions to expand their culinary horizons and make food purchase decisions.   Continue reading →

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by | May 31, 2013 · 10:14 am

Who Shall Go Into Kitchen LTO First

Chef Matt Redick with his Fried Shrimp with Brown Gravy Beurre Blanc and Cheddar Biscuitby Andrew Chalk

That was the question facing Dallas diners last night at a sell out event at Trinity Groves. Kitchen LTO is a (oxymoron ahead) “permanent  pop-up restaurant”. The site, the wine and beer list, and the staff will all be permanent (except that the staff will age at the same rate as they would anywhere else…).  The chef and the restaurant design will change every four months. The LTO in the name stands for “Limited Time Offer” (my guess, “long-term operation”, turned out to be way off). This macabre, but rather brilliant idea is the brainchild of Casie Caldwell, founder and owner of Greenz, the salad chain where they teach spelling.   Continue reading →

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by | May 30, 2013 · 4:06 pm

Andre Natera Is Trying To Seduce You With His Skills

Chef Andre Natera, photo by Danny Fulgencio - dannyfulgencio.comby Steven Doyle

I know I am not the only one impressed with the marvelous job Andre Natera is doing over at Marquee Grill in Highland Park Village. His deft hand plays merriment on our palate, and it seems he never grows weary of playfulness in his kitchen.

We will settle for our nunchaku and bow hunting skills all the while as we lust after the following weekend specials he sent our way in email today. Check out the photos below and enjoy licking your monitor, or just make reservations.   Continue reading →

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by | May 30, 2013 · 3:36 pm

Rathbun Hosts A BBQ Workshop

kent2by Steven Doyle

I think if you were to tally up all the chef’s names we have mentioned or written about on craveDFW, Kent Rathbun’s would top that list. Not that we particularly like him (we do), but that he is so involved in many, many projects. Rathbun is known for his grill skills and now wants to share some of his guarded secrets with you and a few friends. On June 5, 2013 at 7pm Rathbun will host a BBQ Workshop at his KB’s catering and event venue located in Plano. Continue reading →

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by | May 30, 2013 · 2:38 pm

Omar Flores At The Wine Poste For One Special Evening

omar-floresby Steven Doyle

The Wine Poste is making a name for itself quickly in Dallas. The Design District wine outlet is now offering dinners hosted by chefs from around the city, and are still looking for more talent for future endeavors.  On June 3, 2013 Omar Flores from Oak Cliff’s Driftwood will be throwing down a 5-course wine paired dinner starting at 7pm.

We have the menu listed below, and there are still a few seats remaining. The dinner is limited to 24 guests, so you will want to check out the website to secure your seats. Tickets are $125 each and include wines.

Here is a peek at the menu:          Continue reading →

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