Monthly Archives: May 2013

by | May 14, 2013 · 9:09 am

HG Sply Co. Opens Next Tuesday

interior bar table shot HG webby Jennifer Thomas           photos by Joy Zhang

HG Sply Co., located at 2008 Greenville Ave in Dallas, will open to the public on Tuesday, May 21st.  HG Sply Co, created by Elias Pope and his partners Gus Antos, Mark Zahem, Neville Govender, is a neighborhood grill and bar that was influenced by the “back to basics” philosophy of the Paleo diet. “It’s simple,” explains owner Elias Pope, “80% fresh, flavorful food that fuels your day and 20% indulgent ‘cheat day’ food for days that you want to splurge.”

All menu items are natural and/or organic and local when possible, but always from small producing American ranchers.  The chicken is from Windy Meadows (Campbell, Texas), the eggs are from Vital Farms (Austin, Texas); several of the meats are from Local Yocal (McKinney, Texas) or Broken Arrow Ranch (Ingram, Texas) with vegetables and fruits coming from a number of local farmers including Amelia Farms (Bells, Texas) and more.  A specially made 8-seed bread will be delivered fresh daily from Esmeralda’s Bakery in North Dallas.   Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 4:58 pm

Lounge 31 Adds Crudo Sushi Bar

lounge31by Steven Doyle

Lounge 31 has become the place for drinks and light dining offering a perfect blend of casual sophistication, cozy corners, and European flair.  Along with its eclectic menu of lite bites, Lounge 31 has expanded its culinary offerings with a recently introduced Crudo Sushi Bar featuring Chef Chin “Steve” Liang who delights guests with his precise sushi artistry. Liang shows his true passion for Asian and fusion cuisines with a menu featuring an assortment of Japanese sushi rolls and sashimi, Italian crudo, freshly shucked oysters and more.  Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 4:31 pm

New Cocktail and Dinner Menu at Bolsa in Oak Cliff

DSC07485by Steven Doyle

Last week we broke the information that Bolsa would no longer serve lunch, but instead beef up their midday menu at Bolsa Mercado just a few steps away from the iconic Oak Cliff restaurant. This weekend we learned that Bolsa has quietly introduced a new seasonal menu with some fun changes to both the dinner and the cocktail menu.

We popped into Bolsa while making our Oak Cliff rounds this weekend and were cheerily greeted by lead barman Kyle Hilla who was eager to chat up the new cocktails. This would be Hilla’s first full menu to create for Bolsa, with many of the drinks having been around for nearly five years. In the past Hilla would add four or five new drinks to the menu. The new one is all his.     Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 2:35 pm

Taste Addison Includes “Tasty Run” In Event Line Up (Also Win Free Addison Prize Pack Today)

A group of runners in a cross country race.by Steven Doyle

Last week we started our Road to Taste Addison, and we continue today with information on the new feature added this year, the Tasty Run. The Tasty Run will feature a 5K and fun run, and all runners and walkers will be treated to culinary “tasting stations” along the race route. The run begins at 8am May 18, 2013.

Tasting stations? This may cause us to actually enter one of these runs.    Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 2:11 pm

Deep Ellum Brewing Co 3rd Annual Brew-B-Q Memorial Day Weekend

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAby Steven Doyle

The day has come we’ve all been waiting for.  The day we wake up late, skip lunch and head over to Deep Ellum Brewing Co. to celebrate one of Texas’ biggest holidays of the year, Memorial Day Weekend.

Save the date for the 3rd Annual Deep Ellum Brewing Company BREW-B-Q on Sunday May 26th from 4PM to 10PM with your favorite seasonal and limited release beers from the last 2 years, along with barbeque from local favorite Pecan Lodge. Playing will be Deep Ellum Brewery favorites, Sugar Foote and Co., Grant Jones and The Pistol Grip Lassos and featuring The Vic Duncan Band in the Beer Garden on stage.  Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 11:09 am

Wine Dinner Next Week at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse will Cast a Long Shadow

long-shadows-vineyardby Andrew Chalk

Pappas Bros Steakhouse, the location that consistently holds the best high-end California wine tastings in Dallas announces one that will be among the best of the year:

On Wednesday evening May 15, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse in Dallas will host a private wine dinner for guests to enjoy a fine wine and dining experience. The evening will highlight a four-course menu expertly prepared by Executive Chef James Johnson to complement exceptional wines from Long Shadows Vintners. Founded by Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup in 2003, Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium wines created by internationally acclaimed winemakers from the major wine regions of the world. Each vintner is a part owner in this unique winery crafted to showcase the viticultural excellence of Washington State’s Columbia Valley. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the complexity,elegance and sophistication of Long Shadows Vintners and special guestand Founder, Allen Shoup, will be your guide to his outstanding Columbia Valley wines.                Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 10:48 am

Sartori di Verona: A Model for Italian Wine Success

chalk1By Andrew Chalk

This week I had the honor to meet Andrea Sartori, the President of his family’s winery, Sartori di Verona, along with his consulting winemaker Franco Bernabei over a meal with some of their best wines. It was a memorable experience.

chalk2Andrea Sartori is a busy man. As President of Sartori de Verona winery he already has the responsibility of running a family business. However, since he became Managing Director in 1998 his ambition has made his own job even more onerous. He had studied in the United States at Columbia University, producing a more global perspective for the scion of an old-line Veneto wine producer (as well as fluency in English). He doesn’t say he took over the reins of the family winery with an agenda, but events since that date suggest it. That agenda can be summarized as a steady march up the mountain of quality.           Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 9:56 am

SPCA of Texas Pets of the Week: Ernie and Olivia

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Meet Ernie, the most adorable, loving, 1-year-old Boxer mix that you will ever meet.  Ernie is a medium sized guy, weighing in at 42 pounds-a perfect fit for just about any loving family!  He has the most gorgeous red and white coat, warm golden eyes, and cute floppy ears.  Ernie was surrendered to the SPCA of Texas on April 4 so that he could find his forever home. He is looking for a home where his days will be filled with tasty jerky treats, fun toys, warm beds, and love!   Continue reading →

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