by Steven Doyle
In 1979, the Perry family opened its first restaurant: a modest meat market in Southeast Houston called Perry’s Butcher Shop and Deli. By 1986, Chris Perry persuaded his father Bob to add dining tables, paving the way for an expansion and the opening of a second market. As the markets gained popularity, today operating as Perry & Sons Market & Grille, Chris went on to create Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille in 1993. Continue reading
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Boy, like most children, has an unyielding imagination. But when the rigidness of growing up begins to stifle it, Boy sets out in search of a home to call his own, and on his way discovers a life that he never expected. Back by popular demand, The Great Distance Home moves to the Main Stage this holiday season, bringing the heartwarming and nearly-wordless story of a young man’s journey of discovery to life once more. Continue reading
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Fort Worth native, Mayor Betsy Price has been attending the Fort Worth YMCA Turkey Trot since its inception in 1981. Price believes in a community that naturally promotes physical activity throughout the day and the YMCA mission aligns in providing healthy living for all. From turkey and dressing to sweet potatoes and pecan pie, wouldn’t it be nice to work that Thanksgiving dinner off before you take your first bite?
“Fort Worth’s YMCA Turkey Trot is one of my favorite traditions to kick-off the holiday season. In 37 years, I’ve only missed one,” Mayor Price said. Continue reading
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On Saturday, November 17, you are invited to the 16th Annual Cedars Open Studios tour. Explore the homes, studios, and workspaces of Cedars artists from 10am-6pm, then join us at Four Corners Brewing Co. for an exciting closing celebration, beginning at 6pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Experience live demos, view works in progress, and learn about the creative process from renowned artists such as Albert Scherbarth, Rick Maxwell, and Joshua King, plus the many new and up-and-coming artists who call this eclectic neighborhood home. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
We seem to have an affinity for pastry at CraveDFW and today we visit with Samantha Moss, owner of Pixie Pies located in Oak Cliff. Although Pixie Pies is not a brick and mortar restaurant you may order from the unique pastry shop via Facebook, and what a fantastic time to enjoy these amazing pies and other beautiful pasties. Continue reading
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North Texas-based Razzoo’s and Tricky Fish will be partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps and their Toys for Tots program by collecting new toys this holiday season. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. Beginning on Monday, November 19, guests at all 21 Razzoo’s Cajun Café locations and at both Tricky Fish will be accepting new toys and gifts for Toys to Tots. Continue reading
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News of the owner of Celebration, the age old and original farm-to-table restaurant in Dallas, passed away this week. Ed Lowe opened Celebration in 1971 when Lowe was 22 years old and has been expanding since, even opening a satellite shop in the outer reaches of his parking lot to sell jams, breads and fresh vegetables that he used at the restaurant. Continue reading
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The Playwright, Dallas’ newest Irish pub opening Wednesday, November 14 for lunch, dinner and late-night every night, offers a tried and true experience at One Arts Plaza in the heart of Dallas’ Arts District.
Brought to us by the same owners as The Crafty Irishman, the new pub offers hundreds of whiskeys and scotches and 50 beers on tap, including a healthy Irish selection. As for the menu, customary Irish dishes, such as Fish and Chips, Scotch Eggs, Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash and Guinness Ice Cream are just a few of the made-in-house items. Continue reading
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