Monthly Archives: October 2016

Food Truck Palooza 2016 October 30th

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Temple Shalom is hosting the 5th Annual “Food Truck Palooza” on October 30, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This great event, which benefits Literacy Instruction for Texas and Guns & Hoses, will include fun, food and music for the entire family. Last year, more than 3500 fans sampled gourmet treats while enjoying music and fun in the shaded picnic area.   Continue reading →

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Lakewood Releases Thread Spinner + Halloween Party News

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Thread Spinner, is Lakewood Brewing’s new Legendary Series release, and the first in a mini series of three wood-aged beers based on the Greek myth of the Three Fates, is out now.

This 13.5% American barleywine was aged in Witherspoon Distillery bourbon barrels for months, lending notes of toffee, vanilla, and oak to the malty, robust beer. Pick up a couple bottles – one to enjoy now and one to cellar. Then be sure to pick up her two sisters next year for a unique vertical.   Continue reading →

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Eat Me: Brunch at Vickery Park

vickery6by Steven Doyle

What you might consider a fantastic saloon for a vast selection of interesting brews, spectacular whiskeys, late night burritos and a most delicious bowl of mussels, Vickery Park lands hard in our book of go to spots on Henderson.    Continue reading →

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Park and Palate 2016 Recap

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What a perfect weekend for Park and Palate. This sequel to last year’s debut fundraiser benefiting Klyde Warren Park, both Friday and Saturday – and no wonder. The weather was that perfect mix of clear skies and bright sun, with the occasional crisp breeze hinting at Fall.  Continue reading →

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Chef Mo Assi Made Me a Chicken Fried Steak Taco, Bless the Man

crush-cfsby Steven Doyle

When preparing for Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day I reached out to a handful of chefs to get their take on the day, and to uncover where the pro’s find their fix of cream gravy. One of the chefs I spoke with was Mo Assi (formerly exec at Perry’s Steakhouse and Capital Grille) who will soon be opening his first restaurant, Crush Taco.  In actuality I was pressing for more information on the new venture.  Continue reading →

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Jimmy Baldwin Sings Our Chicken Fried Anthem

jimmyby Steven Doyle

While we continue to bring you up-to-the-minute reports on chicken fried steak sightings today, we wish to share the very anthem that sheds the spot light on Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day from the Vivador himself, Jimmy Baldwin, another man who serves as one of our great modern Texas heroes. Continue reading →

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How Jeffrey Yarbrough Grabbed His Place in Texas Chicken Fried History

jeffrey1by Steven Doyle

Each year we celebrate October 26th as Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day, and we do so by one of the state’s sons, Jeffrey Yarbrough.

Yarbrough has a colorful history himself. You may remember Dallas’ original four-clubs-in-one complex, including Art Bar, Blind Lemon, Club Clearview and Red in Deep Ellum, one of Yarbrough’s entertainment feathers.   Continue reading →

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Cedars Backyard Opens November 4th

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Business partners Jeffrey Yarbrough and Chad Boyle are pleased to announce the opening of The Cedars Backyard, Friday, November 4 in the dynamic Cedars neighborhood.

The concept is a first of its kind in Dallas, utilizing a shipping container as a fully operational bar. Guests have the option to enjoy one of the fifteen beers on tap, tap cocktails, or traditional well cocktails, all while hanging out and enjoying the best possible view of the Dallas skyline. The Cedars Backyard provides a kitschy trailer park vibe, but more Airstream than Winnebago.   Continue reading →

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