Monthly Archives: December 2013

by Steven Doyle | December 11, 2013 · 2:40 pm

Wintery Beers To Warm Your Belly

by Brian Wall

Oh the weather outside is frightful but beer is, so delightful and since you’ve no place to go, let it pour, let it pour, let it pour. Lower temperatures, snow on the ground and the Holiday Season can offer more than horrible traffic, ice on the stairs and bills trying to find that perfect gift for someone special. It can also offer the Winter Warmer beers that offer a very strong malty character and a stronger than normal alcohol content. These beers originate from the style known as Old Ale from England and have a history of being aged in wooden barrels to apply a secondary fermentation as well as a woody flavor varying with what type of wood the barrels were made from.

In today’s craft beer world, barrel aging is used to impart different flavors and colors from the previously used barrels. Oak is preferred and barrels can range from bourbon to wine in the initial usage. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | December 11, 2013 · 9:47 am

Win $200 Gift Card From East Hampton Sandwich Co.

by Steven Doyle

I could eat $200 worth of East Hampton Sandwich Co. sandwiches in one sitting. Of course I would start with the lobster roll, and work my way through the line up to that fried crispy chicken sandwich. You have an opportunity to do just that if you win the sandwich shop’s contest they are running through the month of December.

To win a $200 East Hampton gift card merely post any picture on Instagram relating to East Hampton Sandwich Company with the hashtag #EHsandwich. Now the photos do not actually have to be their sandwiches, it could be a homemade suggestion for new soup or sandwich. It could be anything related to their store, and they will give extra points for creativity. Continue reading →

Peticolas Anniversary New Years Eve Beer Dinner

by Steven Doyle

Are you a bit sad that you missed out on tickets to the Peticolas 2nd Anniversary party? No plans for New Years Eve,? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered! LUCK is hosting a New Years Eve Beer Dinner featuring 10 courses paired with all 9 publicly available Peticolas Beers from 7-10pm December 31, 2013.

In no particular order… Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | December 10, 2013 · 1:38 pm

Casa Rubia In Trinity Groves Serves Up A Slice Of Spain

by Steven Doyle

There are a few tapas restaurants in Dallas, but none hold true to the flavor of Spain as much as the new Casa Rubia does in Trinity Groves. The beautiful new restaurant cheffed by Omar Flores with Cody Sharp as sous is cranking out delicious and beautiful plates of authentic flavor. A recent visit revealed a heavenly paella served in the large paellera that easily serves a hungry gathering of four. Flores now makes what is possibly the best charcuterie board in the city, balanced perfectly on a rough-hewn wedge of wood.

On the menu is a version of Flores’ pulpa, as delicious but different that his octopus at Driftwood. The chef has the dish down pat and is a must order. Continue reading →

Pat Snuffer Responds to FRG Court Action Barring Opening of Pat’s Burger and Cheddar Fries

by Steven Doyle

You may have seen Robert Wilonsky’s story over at the Dallas Morning News concerning Pat Snuffer and the controversy surrounding the opening of Pat’s Burger and Cheddar Fries that was scheduled to open the 16th of December. As we reported Firebird Restaurant Group took over the Snuffers brand through the bankruptcy court late November of 2013. The same hour, actually almost to the minute, both Firebird and Pat Snuffer’s agencies fired off a press release in what looked like a harmonious and orchestrated effort. Firebird announced the take over, and Snuffer announced his new restaurant on Greenville Avenue at the same location where the original Snuffers stood before it was demolished earlier this year.

A tipster sent word at noon yesterday that Snuffer, along with his partners Steve Cole and Patrick Snuffer had been served an injunction that would prevent the opening of Pat’s. Specifically, the 159 page document (see below) asserted “the defendant is operating a copy-cat version of its restaurant on Lower Greenville called Pat’s Burger & Cheddar Fries”. I called Snuffer and spoke with him just before he was to appear in court. He promised a call afterwards with the results. Early yesterday evening Pat Snuffer told us that the judge did not rule, instead issued a temporary restraining order and set a hearing for December 19, 2013.

Today, Snuffer issued the following statement to craveDFW: Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | December 10, 2013 · 10:58 am

Complimentary “Shabbat In A Bag” This Friday

by Jennifer Thomas

While many families had the chance to come together for the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays, the Jewish Community Center of Dallas (The J) has created a unique opportunity for families to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season and spend time together.

On Friday, December 13, The J will distribute 500 complimentary “Shabbat in a Bag” to families of all faiths from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their location at 7900 Northaven Rd. in Dallas. Each bag contains Challah bread, a braided loaf that is part of the Shabbat meal, grape juice (representing wine), candles and a special card with all the blessings recited as Shabbat begins. Bags will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue reading →

Alamo Drafthouse: Wicked Cool

by James Davidson

Finally, Bid D got an Alamo Drafthouse, now I would have my chance to go to the theater. Calling Alamo Drafthouse a theater is kind of like calling the mall a clothing store. Alamo has an impressive list of local beers and a pretty decent whiskey list.

Besides awesome drinks and a wide food menu, Alamo hosts special events often. On December 5th, they hosted a Prohibition celebration and I decided to go. There was 1933’s music playing when you entered the lobby of the theater and they were showing Lawless. Matt Bondurant was there to talk about his book, Wettest County in the World and his family in which Lawless was based off of.

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by Steven Doyle | December 10, 2013 · 9:13 am

An Impressive Chardonnay Grown in Zipcode 75209

by Andrew Chalk

Inwood Estates Vineyards just released their 2012 ‘City of Dallas’ Chardonnay ($49.50) made from grapes grown in a vineyard just a few hundred yards from the junction of Inwood Road and Lovers Lane in Dallas. ‘A vineyard in the heart of the city’ you say? Indeed, and growing a noble white grape as well. This is no gimmick-wine. It stands toe-to-toe with similarly-priced Chardonnay from California and is made in a New World style. The nose is a medium intensity presentation of tropical fruit (especially mango) and peaches, the mouthfeel has a cream soda creaminess and softness reflecting the malolactic fermentation that the wine went through.

It is ideal as a quaffing wine or with fish, poultry or pork dishes. This might also become the cool present to give this season. I bet Neiman Marcus wish that they had it in their catalog. Very few cases are available so order now, either online or by calling the winery at (214) 902-9452.

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