Author Archives: Steven Doyle
Rooftop Features Prophets and Outlaws Tonight in Plano
by Steven Doyle
Downtown Plano is pretty happening these day, but so are the nights. Check out the Rooftop Event Spot tonight for a little southern rock action. Rooftop is the event space with a view right on the fourth floor of the Ice House in Downtown Plano and features an amazing sunset patio. Continue reading
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Handmade Holiday Show Starts Tonight
by Steven Doyle
We are just full of cool ideas for the holidays. Check out the Dallas Handmade Holiday Show that opens today at 5:00 and runs through December 2, 2012. There will find over 40 artisans offering their confirmed local pieces that will please even the hardest person to buy for on your list.
Check out the unique gifts and holiday décor at 327 Cole in Dallas. We understand that Santa will be making special visits all weekend and they are offering complimentary photos by a pro photographer, so this is a fantastic chance to bypass the mall with the kiddos. Continue reading
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Cocktail Fun At Bolsa Thursday Evening
by Steven Doyle
New season, new menus and Bolsa isn’t immune. Nor is the bar at Bolsa, which we happen to adore. Lead barman Kyle Hilla gave me a call yesterday to fill me in on the new menu aspects and wanted to invite out the craveDFW readers who enjoy a toddy or two. Continue reading
Filed under Bartenders, Steven Doyle
Bowl and Barrel Opens Today at the Shops at Park Lane
by Steven Doyle
The Dude would be so proud to hear the news of Bowl and Barrel’s opening today at the Shop at Park Lane. Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz of Free Range are the owners of the 15 lane concept that will offer a unique experience in Dallas as the city’s first centrally-located, boutique bowling alley with an adjoining restaurant, impressive beer selection and, of course, bowling.
Bowl & Barrel offers a one-of-a-kind The 15,000 square-foot bowling space is complete with the latest QuibcaAMF bowling equipment and technology, leather banquette bowler lounges for the ultimate comfort during a game, and a beautiful private event space. Continue reading
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Enter The New Fall Menu At Central 214
by Steven Doyle
The Fall menu at Central 214 is classically Chef Graham Dodds. We have written plenty about Chef Dodds in the past, as he was one of the pioneers of cooking what we raise locally. It does take a bit of expertise to summon local produce in months where little can be found in North Texas, and with great expense, but the relationships Dodds has forged help with his efforts to bring incredible bounty in a time when many are foraging trucks sent from California.
That bounty comes from such purveyors as Eden Creek Farms, Caprino Royale, Tom Spicer, Tassione Farms, Windy Meadows, The Texas Honeybee Guild and Eden’s Organics. These are names of our local heroes plowing through to ensure you have the healthiest meats and produce available in North Texas. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, restaurant news, Steven Doyle
Brunch Files: Acme F&B
by Steven Doyle photos by Rod Orta
Yesterday our new contributor Melissa Robert extolled the virtues of her most recent visit to Acme F&B. It was fairly obvious that she enjoyed the work of Chef Norman Grimm who has a spectacular background. Grimm graduated from the New England Culinary Institute, the same school and class as Food Network’s Alton Brown and Dallas chef Abraham Salum.
Grimm, who began his career at Rubicon and Jardiniere, working for Traci Des Jardins in the mid-to-late 90’s, eventually made his way to Dallas in 2002. After opening The Mercury, he went on to work with Sharon Hage, at York Street. Continue reading
Filed under Bourbon, Brunch, chefs, restaurant news, Rod Orta, Steven Doyle
Chef Nicole Hosts Supper Club With An Artistic Flare
by Steven Doyle
The talented Chef Nicole will be hosting one of her special Supper Club events Saturday, December 8, 2012. This dinner will combine two of her favorite things, food and art. This will be Nicole’s first collaboration with multiple Dallas artists in the Supper Club’s FIRST Art Show and Dinner.
The evening begins at 7PM for complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and art viewing until 8PM. A 3 course dinner will begin promptly at 8:15PM and Nicole invites you to BYOB for the dinner portion of the evening. The cost for the evening is $50 plus gratuity. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Deep Ellum, Steven Doyle, Underground Dinner, Wine
