Monthly Archives: July 2015

by | July 16, 2015 · 10:37 am

Tom+Chee Opens in CityLine Today

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Cincinnati-based restaurant Tom+Chee is celebrating the opening of its first Texas location today in Richardson’s CityLine development. The 62-seat, 2,400-square-foot restaurant is located at 1251 State Street Suite 800 Richardson, street level of Three CityLine. An additional 10 seats will be accessible when the patio opens.

“We are excited to introduce this fresh, fun, new concept to Dallas/Fort Worth and Texas,” said local franchisees Greg and Wendy Sippel. “Tom+Chee reminds us of the comfort foods of days past, but with a twist. We believe the cheesy goodness of Tom+Chee will be a great addition to CityLine.”   Continue reading →

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by | July 16, 2015 · 8:09 am

Dallas Chocolate Festival Tickets Go On Sale July 20th

 

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Eager chocolate enthusiasts from Texas and beyond will convene at the Addison Conference Centre on September 12 to celebrate the sixth annual Dallas Chocolate Festival.

DallasChocolate.org is building on the record-breaking vendor participation and attendance from the 2014 festival to showcase innovative chocolates from around the world and the stories that go with them.   Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2015 · 11:23 am

Jasmine Cafe Serves Traditional Ramadan Iftar

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Fasting the month of Ramadan was made obligatory during the month of Sha’aban, in the second year after the Muslims migrated from Mecca to Medina. Fatwas have been issued declaring that Muslims who live in regions with natural phenomenon such as the midnight sun or polar night should follow the timetable of Mecca.

While fasting from dawn until sunset, Muslims refrain from consuming food, drinking liquids, smoking, and engaging in sexual relations with one’s spouse. Muslims are also instructed to refrain from sinful behavior that may negate the reward of fasting. Food and drink is served daily, before dawn and after sunset.   Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2015 · 10:30 am

TJ Lengnick Named Exec Chef at Steel

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Chef TJ Lengnick has been named executive chef of Steel, another cog in the wheel of updates for the 15-year old restaurant that still shines bright. Lengnick has a terrific Dallas restaurant history working at Jasper’s in Plano, as well as Pappa’s Brothers Steakhouse, Nana Grill, Shinsei and was the opening chef de cuisine at Whiskey Cake.  The chef is an avid Steelers fan (we won’t hold that against him) and graduated from New England Culinary Institute. Other proud graduates from New England include Alton Brown, and local chef wunderkind Abraham Salum.   Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2015 · 10:06 am

Tacos y Mas Opening on Cedar Springs

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The Gayborhood is about to get another late night taco haunt as Tacos y Mas is preparing to move into a space at 4123 Cedar Springs. This will make location number five for the local taco chain. The other locations span Greenville Avenue, Ross, Forest Lane, and Plano Road.

Tacos y Mas is known for their full slate of street tacos, but especially good are the fish tacos and breakfast taco selection.   Continue reading →

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by | July 14, 2015 · 9:22 am

At Napoli’s in Grapevine, Food is King!

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When….the…moon…hits…your…eye…like…a big-a’…pizza pie….

Just a few weeks ago, this was a cute little Mom & Pop dining destination on the main thoroughfare (yes, Main Street) in downtown Grapevine, Napoli’s.  The pizzas were good, and you could get a nice meatball or eggplant sandwich at lunchtime. For dinner, pizza was a popular choice.

I’ve always been fond of their eggplant parmesan sandwiches, and the gelato selections in the little room they opened some time back next to the dining room are lovely.  Continue reading →

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by | July 13, 2015 · 4:48 pm

Julio Peraza at Proof+Pantry

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We have confirmation that Julio Peraza left Salum/ Komali and is now exec at Proof+Pantry. The classically  French trained chef Peraza is said to be heading up the kitchen at the soon-to-open  Madrina owned by the same group that operates Proof+Pantry.

Abraham Salum, owner of both Komali and Salum said that Peraza’s last day at Komali was yesterday.

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by | July 13, 2015 · 1:55 pm

Park & Palate A Huge Cheffy Event Benefits Klyde Warren Park Sept 25 & 26

 

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Klyde Warren Park just announced the newest addition to its signature events, Park & Palate, a celebration of wine and food showcasing the region’s most popular chefs, wineries, breweries, and spirits on September 25 and 26, 2015. This event will celebrate the best of Texas’ culinary scene while raising funds for the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation, the 501(c)(3) that operates Klyde Warren Park. Klyde Warren Park offers a wide variety of programming and events year-round that are free and open to the public. More than two million Dallas residents and visitors have enjoyed programs ranging from fitness classes and kids activities to cultural experiences, which include opera simulcasts and symphony concerts.

“Klyde Warren Park is more than a beautiful green space in our urban core. It’s a mission to bring friends, family, and community together to create real and lasting memories,” said Jody Grant, chairman of Klyde Warren Park. “Few things bring people together like great food and wine, so we feel like Park & Palate is both on-mission and a great way to raise awareness and funds for the park.”   Continue reading →

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