Monthly Archives: August 2017

by | August 17, 2017 · 11:28 am

The Chicks Are Hot At Fat Chicken

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Fried chicken is definitely one of the hot items this year in Dallas and plenty of chefs have tossed their toque into the ring opening their own restaurants in homage to this southern staple. Enter Fat Chicken in Trinity Groves which is owned by DJ Quintanilla and Linda Mazzei who formerly ran Resto Gastro Bistro in the same location.

We asked chef DJ why the big change up and he shared that it was Trinity Grove’s mastermind Phil Romano’s idea, but he was up for the task.  Continue reading →

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by | August 16, 2017 · 9:16 am

The 2017 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Announced

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by Steven Doyle

Officials with the State Fair of Texas announced the finalists for the 13th annual Big Tex Choice Awards Wednesday morning. Past years heavy weights such as Abel Gonzales and Isaac Rousso are missing from the finalist list this year, but there are definitely some interesting gastronomic train wrecks that we will all most likely want to sample.

The 10 finalists will compete for the titles of Best Taste, now separated into Sweet and Savory categories, and Most Creative at the 2017 State Fair: Continue reading →

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by | August 16, 2017 · 8:01 am

Deepak Chopra Nov 7th at Winspear in Dallas

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In 2013, Deepak Chopra mesmerized a sold-out Dallas audience. He is the author of more than 85 books translated into over 43 languages, including 25 New York Times bestsellers in both the fiction and nonfiction categories and has been described by Time Magazine as “the poet-prophet of alternative medicine.”  Mr. Chopra’s Dallas lecture will address the future of spiritual well-being, among other topics.  Continue reading →

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by | August 15, 2017 · 4:27 pm

An Afternoon With Tiffany Derry

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This will be a unique experience for everyone who attends. Chef Tiffany Derry is known through out the country for her amazing food and for her work on Top Chef, Bar Rescue, & Hungry Investors. On Saturday, August 19th she will be teaching a cooking class highlighting  some of her favorite dishes at the beautiful new The Brixton at the Shops at Legacy in Plano. From 12p-3p.

Tiffany will teach everyone in attendance her dishes and fielding questions from the audience. While you enjoy the food she is preparing everyone will also enjoy a trio of signature cocktails created by her friends at Western Son Vodka and Red River Whiskey during the class. Don’t miss out on this awesome foodie experience at this beautiful venue.

Click HERE to reserve your seats

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by | August 15, 2017 · 2:01 pm

Gather Kitchen Opening In Thanksgiving Tower

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Top female culinary entrepreneurs, Soraya Spencer and Nicki Hamilton will launch their new fast casual concept, “Gather Kitchen,” in the heart of Downtown Dallas on Monday, August 21st. The duo is spearheading a new fast food experience featuring whole, non-processed meals handmade with fresh ingredients sourced locally and seasonally. Designed for busy consumers, Gather Kitchen is a quality fast dining experience, which provides hearty, nutritious meals without breaking the bank. Continue reading →

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by | August 15, 2017 · 9:51 am

Meshack’s Bar-Be-Que is Smokin’

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Meshack’s Bar-Be-Que Shack is simply that. A shack in an industrial encampment of Garland that if anyone had placed the location in a business plan it would have been summarily rejected immediately. However, this long standing BBQ restaurant has succeeded without interior dining, long waits during peak hours, and otherwise some pretty delicious BBQ. That smell is not only pecan wood, it is the smell of success for owner Travis Mayes. Continue reading →

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by | August 15, 2017 · 9:23 am

Sammy’s Brings Solid Barbecue To Uptown Dallas

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Marshall Prichard stokes the firebox of one of the three smokers he fuels to barbecue the brisket and pork ribs he serves at his Sammy’s Texas Barbecue in Uptown. The brisket smokes for 10-12 hours at around 225⁰F on mesquite.

As well as the main indoor area, Sammy’s has two patios. A covered one adjoins the restaurant and has a door to the large back parking lot. On the other side of the restaurant a patio offers a grass covered surface and is a favorite with dog owners (Prichard is a big dog lover himself). That patio also has an outdoor smoker which is brought into use at special events. Believe it or not, Sammy’s does over 100 wedding rehearsal dinners a year, reflecting the desire of local families to offer something decidedly Texan to their out-of-state guests.   Continue reading →

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by | August 13, 2017 · 7:50 am

Smoke Plano Closed

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There is no joy in reporting bad news but once again we have been inundated with news that yet another popular, local restaurant has shuttered. The Plano version of the very popular restaurant Smoke closes at the end of this business day.

Read on for their announcement: Continue reading →

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