Monthly Archives: August 2019

by | August 26, 2019 · 11:51 am

Dallas Chocolate Festival Sept 6-8

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Tickets are now available for the much-anticipated Dallas Chocolate Festival, presented by DallasChocolate.org, to be held Sept. 6-8 at Fashion Industry Gallery (F.I.G.). For its tenth annual edition, the Festival will be telling “The Story of Chocolate” with over 60 innovative chocolate makers and chocolatiers from around the world and locally. Over 3,000 attendees will experience the story of chocolate through demonstrations, workshops, shopping experiences, and of course, lots of tasting.

For the first time ever, the Festival will be holding the expo over two days and a special 10th Anniversary multi-course chocolate dinner will be held on August 17 at the Fairmont Dallas. DallasChocolate.org donates a portion of proceeds from the Festival to scholarship funds that support local culinary programs. To learn more about the Dallas Chocolate Festival and to purchase tickets, visit www.dallaschocolate.org. Continue reading →

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by | August 26, 2019 · 11:42 am

hearhear Speakers Announced, Go On Sale Aug 30

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The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that single tickets for the 2019/2020 season of its distinctive speakers series hearhere will go on sale Friday, August 30 at 10 a.m. From the White House to stage and screen; and through space and time – with this series you will hear the imaginations, passion, humor and knowledge of iconic personalities who shape the way we experience our world and each other.  Continue reading →

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by | August 23, 2019 · 2:45 pm

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The Village Dallas is announcing today that Chef Nilton “Junior” Borges is becoming executive chef and vice president of culinary for a new development that will include 12 restaurant concepts located within The Village’s new entertainment district, a 34-acre mixed-use lifestyle project. The Village is a 300-acre collection of apartment communities that began a half-century ago in northeast Dallas located near the Park Cities and North Park Center. Chef Borges will be leading a team of chefs in his new role, overseeing multiple restaurant openings in the spring of 2020. Continue reading →

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by | August 22, 2019 · 3:28 pm

Hinodeya Opens Today

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In 1885, when a new train line was constructed between Omiya and Utsunomiya, Hasuda Station was opened on the route in the eastern part of Saitama Prefecture. Soon afterward Kanjiro Kuribara and his wife Tome founded a small dining place officially named Hinode-ya (literally Sunrise-house) in front of the west exit of Hasuda Station. Continue reading →

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by | August 22, 2019 · 3:03 pm

Overeasy Double Downs For New Menu

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Overeasy, the downtown Dallas diner and gourmet coffee bar located in The Statler, dishes up new breakfast, lunch and cocktail menus.

Overeasy enlisted premier Dallas culinary entrepreneur, Jeffrey Kollinger, to consult on the new menus. Continue reading →

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by | August 22, 2019 · 12:48 pm

Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie Says Bonjour to Sarah Green

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Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie is pleased to announce the recent hire of Sarah Green as Pastry Chef. Her knowledge and experience in a variety of kitchens has the pastry team welcoming her with “Bisous Bisous” or “lots of love.” Continue reading →

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by | August 21, 2019 · 10:41 am

Hōru Sushi to Open at Legacy Hall in September

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Hōru Sushi will open its first location this September in Legacy Hall, located at 7800 Windrose Ave. in Plano. The sushi kitchen will offer a contemporary twist on the rich culinary heritage of Japanese sushi with new refreshing flavors and textures.

With the mission to create a dining experience that is both innovative and enjoyable, Hōru Sushi Founder Chin Liang brings over 20 years of experience behind the sushi counter to his concept. Liang most recently served as Executive Sushi Chef at KÄI in Legacy West with stints at Lounge 31 and Steel Restaurant & Lounge. Continue reading →

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by | August 21, 2019 · 10:01 am

Getting “Lost” in Maine – One of the hardest reservations to score in the world

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In early April a reminder on my phone popped up saying “Lost Kitchen.” It was time to send a postcard to the restaurant located in the tiny town of Freedom, Maine, in hopes of getting one of the hardest reservations to score in the world.

Erin French’s highly acclaimed restaurant receives over 20,000 postcards for only a few slots, and all must arrive within a two-week period. No Opentable, phone calls, emails, texts, Facebook or any other ways of requesting a reservation. Snail mail only. The rumor is they’ve singlehandedly kept the local post office afloat. Continue reading →

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