Monthly Archives: February 2017

Zalat Delivers Your Valentine (Pizza)

zalatby Steven Doyle

You know that delicious corn in the cup that is sold outside every Hispanic market in Dallas from a tiny vending cart? Elotes. It’s the corn shaved and combine with crema, cheese and a smoky sauce, ZaLat the Baron of late night pizza across Dallas and parts unknown u[p north (like Plano), has their own version of elotes.   Continue reading →

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Fearing and Rathbun Opening Lovers Seafood and Market This Spring

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Today Tracy Rathbun and Lynae Fearing, the dynamic duo behind Shinsei, shared details of their new concept: Lovers Seafood and Market. The restaurant is currently underway and is slated to open this March in the old Rex’s location at Lovers and Inwood, replacing the neighborhood’s lost seafood spot with a new concept that’s sure to satisfy Rex’s regulars and new customers alike.    Continue reading →

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A Dallas Retrospective March 23rd

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The AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for A DALLAS Retrospective: JR Ewing Bourbon presents Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy will go on sale Friday, February 17 at 10 a.m.  The evening of retrospective conversation with two legendary icons from the well-known television series DALLAS will delight the audience for one night only at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2017.   Continue reading →

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Tokyo Café Back From the Ashes

tokyocafe1by Trey Moran

While not a new restaurant by any means, Tokyo Café has undergone a rebirth since a fire wiped out much of the structure and forced a two year closure. Chef Kevin Martinez brings his take on traditional Asian fare with killer ramen and a full sushi bar along with beef, chicken and pork bowls, wok fried noodles and entrée’s such as bone in short ribs with Japanese risotto and Tokyo Fish & Chips (tempura red snapper with yuzu tarter sauce).  Locals rave about the ramen.   Continue reading →

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You Are Invited To the 7th Annual Symphony of Chefs Feb 27

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The 7th Annual Symphony of Chefs will be held on February 27, 2017 at the newly renovated Union Station benefiting KidLinks. Honorary Chef Chair, Salvatore Gisellu with Urban Family Restaurants, has helped curate the city’s most notable culinary talent for an unforgettable night.

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Dude, Sweet’s Chef Katherine Clapner Has A Heart Of Chocolate

img_6071by Steven Doyle

No Valentine’s Day is complete without a visit to Dude, Sweet Chocolate, the bad boy of chocolatiers in Dallas run by chef Katherine Clapner.  You may have seen Clapner recently on Beat Bobby Flay, where she indeed did beat the Flay handily using her cheffy wiles to out chef the chef. She is also the creator of such delicious chocolates as Albatross (on our list of 75 things we miss most about Dallas) a blue cheese infused bonbon that impresses us anew with each taste adventure.   Continue reading →

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Mudhen Meat and Greens Keeping it Local

mud1by Nafeisa Shukair-Farley

Looking for a good, healthy choice for farm to table restaurant that is also fun and reminds you of family?  Dallas has its own gem, Mudhen Meats and Greens in the Farmers Market.  

When you walk up to the restaurant, the view through the picture windows of diners eating and smiling at tables that are set as if we are at home gives you a feeling of comfort and joy.   All that was needed is front on the windows it would have been a Norman Rockwall painting.  We could not wait to get inside.  Continue reading →

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A Sneak Peek at Savor Gastropub’s Angel Envy Dinner Feb 28th

sav4by Joey Stewart

CraveDFW was invited to Savor Gastropub on a late afternoon this week as Chef Matt Hank and team were testing out the menu for their upcoming whiskey dinner to be held on Tuesday February 28th. Savor typically favors wine dinners, so when a former employee and now brand ambassador for Angel’s Envy suggested the event, the Chef wasn’t sold.   Continue reading →

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