Author Archives: Steven Doyle

by | January 5, 2012 · 9:03 am

Sea Breeze Open For Biz After Remodel

by Steven Doyle

One numerous occasions we have chimed the praises of the unique fish market in Plano, Sea Breeze. This is one location in the Dallas area we can score a really nice lobster roll and take home a few pounds of shrimp or fresh fish.

Today fishmonger Rick Oruch sends word that he is alive and well after a nifty remodel, and that he is also offering whole belly clams. He will make them several ways, in a roll or as a full-on fried clam plate with all the accoutrements.   Continue reading →

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Filed under Crave, Plano, restaurant news, Seafood, Steven Doyle

by | January 4, 2012 · 2:45 pm

Chamberlain Pairs with Lewis Cellars This Month

by Steven Doyle            photo by Robert Bostick

Mark your calendars for January 24, 2011 at 7pm for a fantastic wine dinner at Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House in Addison. Chef Chamberlain has prepared a fantastic menu paired with Lewis Cellars. We have a primer for the wine listed below with each course listed below.  Find these wines before the dinner at Sigel’s.      Continue reading →

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Filed under Addison, chefs, Crave, restaurant news, Robert Bostick, Steven Doyle, Wine

by | January 4, 2012 · 12:36 pm

Win Three Award Winning Cookbooks

by Crave Staff

 We had a few books come to us over the holidays for review and we would like to share them with you. Just make a comment and we will have not just one but all three of these award winning books sent to you. One winner will be chosen Friday morning, and the books will be shipped out the same day. Read on for a short synopsis of each book. We think you will like these.

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Filed under chefs, Contest, Cookbook, Julia Child, Mark Bittman

by | January 4, 2012 · 11:52 am

Velvet Taco Plies Us With Taco Of The Week

by Steven Doyle

Damn we love tacos. We just saw the Taco of the Week over at Velvet Taco on Henderson in Dallas. Taste this: The Spicy Chicken Tikka Taco is crispy chicken strips coated in a spicy tikka sauce placed on a bed of buttery cilantro basmati rice and finished with raita sauce and thai basil.

I know what’s for lunch today.

　

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Filed under beer, Dallas, henderson, Steven Doyle, Tacos

by | January 4, 2012 · 9:00 am

Dallas Farmers Market Chef Series

by Crave Staff

It is time once again for the Dallas Farmer’s Market Winter Chef Series. These marvelous cooking classes are no doubt the best deal in Dallas. Meet the chefs and learn fun cooking skills. The line up this Winter is really special. Each class is scheduled from 11am to 1pm and costs $25 which is due the Thursday before the session. You may purchase the entire series for a very low cost of $110. Jump for the complete schedule.             Continue reading →

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Filed under chefs, Classes, Dallas, Dallas Farmers Market, Events, Local Produce

by | January 4, 2012 · 8:18 am

Kinky Friedman and More at Allgood Cafe

We appreciate Mike Snider checking in with craveDFW and giving us a schedule for some upcoming shows at Allgood Cafe in Deep Ellum. Allgood is your source for the best chicken fried steak and some damned good live tunes. Here are a few shows you may wish to catch.   Continue reading →

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Filed under beer, Chicken Fried Steak, Crave, Deep Ellum, Music, Party!

by | January 3, 2012 · 6:38 pm

Add Plano Nosh and Mesa to Your Brunch Rotation

by Steven Doyle

Dallas has always enjoyed a love affair with their brunches and the phenomenon has reached epic proportions it would seem. The lingering patio dining on Saturday or Sunday is definitely a running theme on craveDFW as we send Joy Jangles  out each week for her beautiful photo essays on some of the best brunches in town.       Continue reading →

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Filed under Bacon, Brunch, chefs, fun with food, Joy Jangles, Oak Cliff, Plano, restaurant news, Steven Doyle, Wine

by | January 3, 2012 · 3:12 pm

Lunch Plans at Bolsa Mercado

by Steven Doyle

Interesting breakfast and lunches with made-from-scratch meats, interesting breads and plenty of quick take home green grocer items is what Bolsa Mercado is offering. The brand spanking new market also offers fresh take-home dinners each night that runs the gamut from hearty roasts to fresh made pastas.     Continue reading →

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Filed under Bacon, Breakfast, chefs, Coffee, fun with food, Lunch Bunch, Oak Cliff, restaurant news, Steven Doyle, Wine