GOAT Hospitality Group proudly announces the grand opening of The GOAT Dallas, bringing its renowned Euro-Mediterranean dining and vibrant nightlife experience to the heart of Victory Park in Downtown Dallas. Founded in March 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, The GOAT concept was born from the shared vision of cousins and hospitality business partners James Alame and Nabil Alame to create a modern dining concept with international flair and a dynamic atmosphere.
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Tacodeli – the Texas-based, award-winning taqueria created by chef/founder Roberto Espinosa and partner Eric Wilkerson – has announced continued expansion of its retail product line by rolling out six flavors of salsas and dips at 290 H-E-B stores across Texas. The expanded retail rollout follows years of success selling salsas, tortillas, and tortilla chips at Whole Foods Market and other natural and organic grocers across the state.
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Embarking on another thrilling chapter, Taste Addison continues to redefine the boundaries of culinary and musical excellence. From its modest inception as the region’s pioneer food festival in 1993, the event has flourished into an unrivaled celebration of taste and sound. As we anticipate the forthcoming three-day spectacle from May 31 to June 2, 2024, prepare to immerse yourself in an unparalleled sensory adventure. Taste Addison beckons with a symphony of flavors, beats, and artistic marvels, promising an experience that resonates with every palate and passion.
May 31 to June 2 Embarking on another thrilling chapter, Taste Addison continues to redefine the boundaries of culinary and musical excellence. From its modest inception as the region’s pioneer food festival in 1993, the event has flourished into an unrivaled celebration of taste and sound. As we anticipate the forthcoming three-day spectacle from May 31 to June 2, 2024, prepare to immerse yourself in an unparalleled sensory adventure. Taste Addison beckons with a symphony of flavors, beats, and artistic marvels, promising an experience that resonates with every palate and passion.
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Crave readers travel with verve and you never know where one of our readers might pop up. We are traveling with you and are creating some simple guides to the best hotels (all budgets) and restaurants (again, we span the budgetary lines).
Today we visit Oaxaca. Oaxacan food is no secret. Even if you’ve never been to Mexico, you’ve probably heard that the food in Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ka) represents some of the very best in traditional Mexican cuisine. Like Puebla, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Merida, Oaxaca is one of the top food destinations in Mexico.
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Kick off spring with a colorful celebration of spirituality and Indian culture at the fifth annual Festival of Joy. The festival will take place at Klyde Warren Park (2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy., Dallas) on Saturday April 27, beginning at 11 a.m. and culminating with a live headline stage performance from 7 p.m. on. Presented by acclaimed East Dallas restaurant Kalachandji’s, the Festival of Joy brings together thousands of families, young adults and dignitaries for a fun-filled day of bright colors, beautiful flowers and a free vegetarian feast, along with riveting music, dance, and interactive holistic living and cultural exhibits. A variety of ethnic vegetarian foods will also be available for purchase.
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In May 2024, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) mounts a multimedia examination of photographer and cinematographer Karl Struss’s storied career, focusing on his transition from fine art photography to the world of moving pictures. Featuring archival materials, original film, and over one hundred photographs from the Carter’s extensive Struss Artist Archive and supplemental loans, Moving Pictures: Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood spotlights his innovations in image making and contributions to the film industry, closely examining his impact on Hollywood’s Golden Age and the field of cinematography at large. Moving Pictures will be on view at the Carter from May 12 through August 25, 2024.
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Papaya Kitchen, a long-standing Dallas favorite for authentic Vietnamese cuisine formerly known as Green Papaya, reopens its doors to craft new stories with their classic unforgettable flavors. Behind this exciting venture is Alan Mai, the original owner and industry veteran, whose passion lies in the art of creating delectable Vietnamese dishes to share with the Dallas community.
The story of Papaya Kitchen is not merely about a restaurant; it’s a statement about passion, reinvention, and a heartfelt commitment to local community. After the change of ownership of Green Papaya in 2019, Mai was approached countless times by loyal customers who missed not only the authentic Vietnamese cuisine but also the community aspect the restaurant had created.
During his retirement and throughout the pandemic, Mai continued to feel his heart yearning for the aroma of the original Green Papaya kitchen. Finally, he has decided to come out of retirement to give back to the community that’s been supporting him for years.
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Knife Italian, the latest culinary venture by renowned Executive Chef and Restaurateur, John Tesar, is set to open its doors at the newly transformed The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Building on the success of his other Knife restaurant concepts, Knife Steakhouse in Dallas and Plano, TX, and the Michelin-starred Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL, Chef Tesar’s new Italian venture promises to captivate the senses and transport diners to the heart of authentic Italian traditions.
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