Author Archives: Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle | January 8, 2013 · 2:06 pm

Why John Tesar Should Be Voted Back On Top Chef

by Steven Doyle

I do not normally report on the whole Top Chef thing, we always assume our readers are out dining or sipping an amazing tequila, or hob knobbing with a few local bands on their day off. At least that is how I envision you all. However, this season has been particularly interesting with the addition of three talented local chefs.

Be there no doubt that I was all upset when Danyele McPherson from The Grape took her leave from the show just weeks ago. Danyele is talented, perky and a whole lot of fun. I met her first working with McCallister back at Stephan Pyles, and instantly took to her radiant personality. She is a class act and Top Chef could use a few more Danyele’s. Continue reading →

Hypnotic Donuts Invites Cheese-Beer Maven To Create A Special Chicken Biscuit

by Steven Doyle

Ali Kay Hammer is back on our radar again, this time the Scardello cheese monger is getting her biscuit on at Hypnotic Donuts on Garland Road in East Dallas. If you recall, just a week ago Ali was rocking the Peticolas house during their first anniversary with her wedding to the beer Velvet Hammer.

Beginning tomorrow and at least through the end of the month of January, you can experience what it is like in Ali’s mouth by ordering her version of the chicken biscuit. This is an ongoing program at Hypnotic and there have been more than a few fun versions of the chef driven biscuit since owner James St. Peter decided to invite chefs to play in his wacky kitchen once a month. Last month we all enjoyed The Grape owner Brian Luscher’s homemade sausages in a bun, this month we see what Ali has to offer. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Bacon, Biscuit, Dallas, Dude Sweet Chocolate, East Dallas, Hypnotic Donuts, Peticolas Brewing Company, Restaurant Ava, Scardello Artisan Cheese

by Steven Doyle | January 8, 2013 · 10:03 am

Playing with Music at Classical Open Mic

by Sally-Page Stuck

Buzzbrews Kitchen begins to fill. Students work on notebook computers. The after-work crowd relaxes over cups of coffee. Paintings of Bob Marley and Madonna stare down on a young man. He is practicing Handel’s aria, Lascia Ch’io Pianga.

Amid the restaurant clammer, somewhere around 8:00ish, Mark Landson wanders up to the stage, violin in hand. Dressed in a Sun Studios t-shirt, jeans and pleasantly worn black boots, he could be any dude hanging out at a coffee bar. Then, he starts to play the hauntingly familiar strains of Bach/Gounod’s Ave Maria. He plays with such loving intensity, he transforms into another Rudolfo, Puccini’s romantic leading man in La Boheme. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 8, 2013 · 8:05 am

Yutaka Benefit Celebrity Sushi Chef Dinner Jan 27

by Steven Doyle

Chef Yutaka will be hosting a Celebrity Chef Dinner with the proceeds going towards the Tsunami and Hurricane Sandy on January 27th, 2013. Yutaka will have at least five of the Best Sushi Chefs who have been shortlisted in Travel & Leisure Magazine from different parts of the United States.

The dinner will start with the pre-drinks at Sharaku Sake Lounge promptly at 5:30pm, and then dinner at Yutaka Sushi Bistro at 6:00pm. They are expecting to have 80 people total with two seatings in order to accommodate all of the guests. Continue reading →

20 Feet Seafood Joint Slated to Open In About A Week

by Steven Doyle

Last night I caught up with chef Marc Cassel after noticing some heavy activity happening at his soon-to-open Peavey Road seafood restaurant, 20 Feet Seafood Joint. I spotted Cassel readying the space from my perch at Goodfriend and shot him a text asking for a few minutes when he was finished with his business. An hour later the chef grabbed me for a quick tour.

The restaurant will hold about 50 seats and should open in about a week. The time changed every time I asked him, so I stopped asking and settled with the answer I wanted to hear. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 4, 2013 · 5:48 pm

Wienermobile Makes Another Pass Through DFW

by Steven Doyle

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back and can be seen at four DFW Kroger locations this weekend. Here is the schedule:

Saturday Jan 5

10 AM – 1 PM 3300 Texas Sage Trail, Ft. Worth

2 PM – 5 PM 12600 N. Beach St, Ft. Worth

Sunday Jan 6

10 AM – 1 PM 4851 Legacy, Frisco

2 PM – 5 PM 12221 Custer, Frisco Continue reading →

Rare To Open In Shops At Park Lane

by Steven Doyle

The Shops at Park Lane seems to be enjoying an infusion of new restaurant and bar activity. Although long time steakhouse tenant Bailey’s locked up for good this week, new venues such as Bowl and Barrel, Grimaldi’s and Park Tavern recently opened. An announced future restaurant which has been anticipated and owned by the same folks at Park Tavern is Boca Chica Tapas. Today we learned of yet another addition that is currently under construction, RARE. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Dallas, RARE, Shops aat Park Lane, Sushi

by Steven Doyle | January 4, 2013 · 3:31 pm

Eat Me: Animal Tots At Park Tavern

by Steven Doyle

I am a fan of poutine, but Dallas is in short supply of the unofficial Canadian national dish that is made up of house-made fries, fresh squeaky cheese curds and a rich brown gravy. In Canada you will find as many versions of the dish as you might find restaurants. From the best 5-star fine dining establishment to most any fast food chain carry the dish with their own special spin.

Today I discovered a unique version in Dallas at Park Tavern in the Shops at Park Lane across from Bowl and Barrel. One table mate insisted on ordering this for the group and what came out was nothing short of terrific. Continue reading →

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