by Andrew Chalk
Dateline: Friday November 15th
It was only a preview event tonight, but it already looks like a foregone conclusion that True Food Kitchen is going to have that “death star” impact that you might more usually associate with a Pappas or Badovinus opening. This, the first Texas outpost of a seven unit chain (5 in Arizona, 1 in Denver) from Fox Restaurant Concepts is the flagship for a major expansion in the state. Everything has been scrutinized, checked, and double checked to make sure it works. Although tonight was only the third time that stoves in this kitchen had been fired up, and the place was slammed with media, trade people, foodies and contributors to Café Momentum, their were remarkably few hiccups. Sure, a bit of a delay at peak time, but no big deal.
This is a slick operation and that will be solved. Speaking of Café Momentum, a delighted Chad Houser (executive director of the organization) wants to say thank you to attendees for the over $2,000 that you contributed to the organization’s work. He still won’t tell me where their permanent restaurant will open, but I get the distinct impression that it is RSN (real-soon-now). Apparently, lots of generous Dallasites are realizing that the recidivism rate among your offenders is 50%. But, put them through Café Momentum, and it drops to 15%. Continue reading →
by James Davidson
