Monthly Archives: April 2023

by | April 11, 2023 · 10:21 am

Norma’s Cafe To Donate 100% of Grilled Cheese Sales to North Texas Food Bank

Norma’s Cafe, a beloved Dallas institution known for its Texas comfort food, is proud to announce its partnership with the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) in honor of National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. On April 12th, Norma’s Cafe will donate 100% of its proceeds from grilled cheese sandwiches sold at their five locations to support NTFB’s mission to end hunger in North Texas.

“We are thrilled to partner with the North Texas Food Bank for National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day,” said Ed Murph, owner of Norma’s Cafe. “As a community-focused business, we believe that it’s our responsibility and honor to support organizations like NTFB that make a real difference in the lives of people in our area. It’s as easy as eating good to do good!”

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by | April 6, 2023 · 12:32 pm

Bourbon & Banter to host Murder Mystery Dinner on April 27

Bourbon & Banter, the eclectic speakeasy located in the underground level of The Statler in downtown Dallas, has long been acclaimed for its extensive library of spirits and masterful mixologists. Now, the iconic hideaway is inviting you to a one-of-a-kind evening featuring a decadent dinner and a murder mystery to solve.

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by | April 4, 2023 · 11:53 am

13th Annual Symphony of Chefs Benefitting KidLinks Recap

The thirteenth annual Symphony of Chefs was held on Monday, February 27 at Armstrong Fieldhouse at SMU. For food lovers, this is always a highly anticipated event because of its unique ability to put you ringside with Dallas’ best chefs for special tableside service. Honorary Chef Chairs Michael Matis, Chef de Cuisine at Fearing’s, and Nikky Phinyawatana, Chef & Founder of Asian Mint Restaurant Group, were the driving forces behind this ultimate chef-driven culinary dinner experience benefitting KidLinks.

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by | April 4, 2023 · 11:15 am

Fort Worth Food + Wine Recap

The Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival is North Texas’ most celebrated cuisine and beverage festival, taking place over four days and nights in venues around our thriving culinary community. The festival’s growing roster of talented chefs and food artisans, as well as craft brewers and distinctive vintners, bring a range of tastes, styles and methods that reflect the diversity of the city itself. We also offer events leading up to the festival, including Shooting with the Chefs and Reserve Wine Tasting.

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by | April 4, 2023 · 9:01 am

JOA, a New Korean BBQ Concept is Now Open in Dallas’ Koreatown

JOA, a new concept from former Nuri Grill creators and located in the same space at 2254 Royal Lane, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75229 in Koreatown is now open.

Formerly Nuri Grill, the restaurant has been transformed into an approachable, fun, bright and more casual way to bring authentic traditional Korean food to market and created by the same owner, Wan Kim of Restaurant K Roy Restaurant Group and CEO of Smoothie King.

Kim says of the new concept, “JOA will offer DFW locals authentic traditional Korean food, made by the same Michelin chefs from Korea and the same team that brought DFW Nuri Grill and is planning to bring Nuri Steakhouse to Uptown next year. We’ve repurposed the Nuri Grill into a new concept that will serve as another test kitchen for potential growth concepts for Restaurant K Roy Restaurant Group.”

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by | April 3, 2023 · 9:21 am

Doce Mesas Signs on to Build in Maple Terrace

Hines, the international real estate firm, along with partners Mitsui Fudosan America and McNair Interests, announce 100% of Maple Terrace’s restaurant space is officially leased and will welcome Doce Mesas as the second dining concept at Maple Terrace, joining previously announced CATCH Dallas. Doce Mesas will take all 2,600 SF in the 2nd freestanding restaurant building at the project and is slated to open in Q2 2024.

The more than 15,000 square feet of Maple Avenue-facing restaurant space occupied by CATCH Dallas and Doce Mesas will serve as the gateway to Maple Terrace’s restored 1925 nine-story structure, which acts as the centerpiece of the mixed-use development.

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by | April 3, 2023 · 9:07 am

Trick Rider, the Upscale Steak and Seafood Concept at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort, Set to Open this Spring 2023

Trick Rider, an upscale steak and seafood concept paying homage to famed rodeo trick riders and Texas culture, will open this Spring 2023 at the new Omni PGA Frisco Resort at 4341 PGA Parkway, Frisco, TX 75033.

The signature dining concept from Omni Hotels & Resorts was inspired by Sydna Yokley Woodyard, a champion rodeo trick rider who was raised on a Texas ranch, a quarter horse breeder and founder of the American Quarter Horse Association.

The restaurant will feature a menu of premium cuts of in-house dry aged meats with an extensive butchery program as well as high-end seafood from around the world.

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