Monthly Archives: June 2013

by | June 26, 2013 · 4:27 pm

Crawfish Season Not Finished At TJ’s Seafood Market

crawfish2by Steven Doyle

Just when we thought crawfish season was kaput, we get a sweet love note from Jon Alexis at TJ’s Seafood Market reminding us that he has the last of the big crustaceans and he is taking orders for this weekend’s boils in North Texas.

Alexis is notorious for having the largest, the cleanest and the freshest crawfish in the city, and at a special $2.45 a pound these babies won’t last long. You must buy them buy the sack which on average weighs a cool 30 pounds, and you must pre-order by 3pm this Friday to guarantee your mud bugs.    Continue reading →

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by | June 26, 2013 · 12:58 pm

You’ve Gotta Try Some WOATS

DSC08300by Steven Doyle

Justin Anderson was but a lad of 16 when he decided to take over his mother’s kitchen and create a soft granola snack. Justin was wearing braces on his teeth at the time and the young scout had a flair for making things happen even at an early age. After borrowing $500 from his grandmother his brand of trail mix was born.

Flash forward to more modern times and Justin is still rather young (a mere 26), but recently started selling a new soft oats mix called WOATS in Central Market who has an exclusive on the product for now. Soon the WOATS will enjoy a wide distribution.   Continue reading →

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by | June 26, 2013 · 11:00 am

You Can Now Find Shiner Smokehouse Sausages In The DFW Area

pateks1by Jennifer Thomas

Just in time for your holiday cookout Shiner Smokehouse, the family owned sausagery, announces its line of homemade, family recipe products will be available at all major area Kroger stores beginning June 26. Just in time for grilling season, Shiner Smokehouse favorites including the Original Smoked Sausage, Beer Brat, made with Shiner Bock beer, and Country Style Smokies will be hitting shelves.

The Shiner Smokehouse brand began as the Patek’s Family Grocery and Meat Market, where the house-made meats were a favorite, drawing locals and out-of-town customers alike. Working in his family’s store since he was in fourth grade, it has been Brian’s lifelong dream to share his family’s house made recipes beyond the small-town Shiner store. Continue reading →

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by | June 26, 2013 · 10:05 am

SPCA Pet of the Week: Meet Venice and Simon

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I hear you’re lookin’ for love, well, look no further.  Meet Venice, a gorgeous 1-year-old, 44 pound Pit Bull mix who is sure to make your heart melt.  She has a smooth red velvet coat, warm caramel eyes, and a delightful butterscotch nose.  When she’s not stopping hearts with her stunning looks, she’s having a blast running about the dog park, bouncing after squeaky toys, and playing tug-o-war or fetch. She is heartworm positive, but her treatments are FREE to her new family at a Metroplex-area VCA Animal Hospital after she’s adopted.             Continue reading →

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by | June 26, 2013 · 9:23 am

The Ranch at Las Colinas And Franciscan Estate Team Up for Release of New Wine Vintage

ranchby Andrew Chalk

Franciscan Estate is a winery with a long history in the heart of California’s Napa Valley. The last few years has seen something of a frenzy of innovation as owner Constellation Brands seeks to reposition it as a more upmarket product. I think that, given the possibilities and the cost realities of the Napa Valley, this is a wise idea. Last week, Franciscan introduced the new vintage of their wines at a public dinner at The Ranch At Las Colinas and they are impressive. I was fortunate to be an invited media guest at the event.  Continue reading →

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by | June 25, 2013 · 11:34 am

Cocktails With A Samurai, Anyone?

_MG_2735by Steven Doyle

The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection announced its latest summer programming. The museum is located in Dallas’ district of Harwood at the historic St. Ann’s School and is free to the public. This fine collection of Japanese armor has been selectively amassed by Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller and their children over the past twenty five years. The special events are as follows:   Continue reading →

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by | June 25, 2013 · 10:50 am

Prohibition in Dallas and Fort Worth: Blind Tigers, Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin

bookby Steven Doyle

The exciting prohibition days of Dallas and Fort Worth where bootleggers and speakeasy’s took over the social scene come back to life with a modern twist in Rita Cook and Jeffrey Yarbrough’s new book, “Prohibition in Dallas and Fort Worth: Blind Tigers, Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin,” released this month by History Press. Discover Dallas and Fort Worth’s notable mixologists and their take on classic cocktails that will send readers back to the 1920s and allow them to take a deeper look into Dallas and Fort Worth’s past.        Continue reading →

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by | June 25, 2013 · 9:33 am

Season’s 52 Rolls Out New Summer Menu

seasons 52by Andrew Chalk

With new batteries in our press release machine the news is flooding in. Seasons 52 (now at Northpark as well as Plano, of course) sends news of their just now available summer menu. BTW: These guys have a good wine list as well. Jump for a look at the release and some succulent photos of the new dishes.  Continue reading →

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