Monthly Archives: February 2017

by | February 28, 2017 · 1:29 pm

Getting Personal with Persona Pizza

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As I continue on my “food learning journey,” I have been a Big Mac maker, Bartender, Itamae and now I have a new title to add to my realm: Pizzaiolo!  Yes, you read that right, I learned how to make a pizza and at one of the newest places in DFW, Persona Pizza.

Before I go into my pizza learning experience, let’s talk about Persona Pizza.  A BYOB pizzeria in Irving, TX, they make, chop, cut, dice, and slice all their ingredients fresh in the kitchen daily.  Even the dough is made in-house daily, sometimes twice a day.  Since the dough is the pizza’s foundation, Persona uses only the finest ground flour direct from Italy which makes the crust lighter and not so heavy on the tummy.   Continue reading →

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by | February 28, 2017 · 12:03 pm

Aaron Franklin Smoked 400 Bowls Of Ramen Last Night At Top Knot

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Last evening Top Knot hosted the second in its three-part series Uncommon Ramen event which benefits No Kids Hungry program.  Top Knot is the modern American restaurant with Asian roots that features sharable plates with market ingredients and flavors from Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Japan. The series features Chef Tyson Cole (January 30th), Austin BBQ magnate Aaron Franklin ((February 27th) and Jesse Houston from Saltine restaurant in Jackson, MS (March 27th).   Continue reading →

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by | February 28, 2017 · 11:40 am

Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Block Party March 11

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For more than 30 years Lower Greenville Avenue has thrown the largest St. Patrick’s Day block party in Dallas. Hosted by The Greenville Commerce Association, the annual Lower Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Block Party takes place Saturday, March 11th from 9am – 5pm on Greenville Avenue (2800-2950) between Vanderbilt and Vickery.   Continue reading →

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by | February 27, 2017 · 6:22 pm

Buy Your Tickets Now For A Dame Good Party March 5th

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Formerly known as Raiser Grazer, a Dame Good Party featuring approximately 35 food and beverage stations from some of North Texas’ top female chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, farmers, artisanal cheese and spirits makers, pastry chefs and mixologists takes place March 5, 2017.  Continue reading →

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by | February 24, 2017 · 1:00 pm

Teriyaki Madness is Back in Colleyville

bowl2by Nafeisa  Shukair-Farley

Guess what time it is?  It is BOWL time again baby!  The bowls are ready to roll and be filled on February 24, 2017 when Teriyaki Madness in Colleyville reopens under the new owner Shree Rama.  The Teriyaki Madness concept is fast-causal Asian grill with a menu with fresh all-natural ingredients like beef, chicken, tofu, veggies and more.   Continue reading →

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by | February 24, 2017 · 11:00 am

Masterchef Luca Manfe Bringing Food Truck To Dallas This Spring

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After winning Gordon Ramsay’s Masterchef, Luca Manfe launched The Lucky Fig in Houston serving more than 7,000 meals and catering 26 events. The concept was to deliver farm-to-street modern Italian cuisine. The truck‘s menu offered shareable starters like meatballs and stuffed riceballs as well as sandwiches on homemade bread and a rotating pasta special. It’s hearty, satisfying stuff, particularly the properly al dente rigatoni with bolognese sauce and the bison short ribs on ciabatta bread.

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by | February 23, 2017 · 6:53 pm

State Fair Fry King Abel Gonzales Opening Brick and Mortar Restaurant

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It’s an exciting day in the Dallas food world as we receive word from chef Abel Gonzales, the five time Texas State Fair Big Tex Award winner, about the good news of his restaurant opening. Look for Republic Ranch to open this Spring. The theme will be a continuation of his Texican theme. Think smoked BBQ meets Mexican.

Republic Ranch will be located at 3121 Ross Avenue next to the newly opened tiki bar, Pilinkas.  Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2017 · 4:46 pm

Jasper’s Hosting Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner March 2nd

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On March 2nd, diners are in for a treat as Jasper’s hosts its first wine dinner in Richardson with Napa Valley’s Trinchero Family Estates.  Chef Evan Tanner has created a special menu that will feature passed appetizers and four delicious courses alongside an assortment of food-friendly wines from one of California’s best producers.

To walk diners through the Trinchero portfolio is winemaker Carlo Trinchero who most certainly knows a thing or two about the family business. Jump for the beautiful menu. Continue reading →

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