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by Steven Doyle | January 12, 2012 · 10:39 am

Dallas Chef Delivers HCG Diet Gourmet

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

As we all contemplate our vows for the new year many of us are looking to drop at least a few pounds. So for at least the next few weeks we will actually use the new gym membership, cut back on whatever it is we need to cut back on, and possibly look to a diet plan that might make the whole process simpler.

The diet business is a $40 billion enterprise, so there are at least a few of us looking for a simpler way to being thin and healthy. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 11, 2012 · 1:01 pm

Whachu Tacobot Willis? El Rincon De Villa

by Danielle Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh

Starting off the new year right and with street tacos on the lineup we decided to hit up El Rincon De Villa after some encouraging words and recommendations from the Tacobots Facebook page. El Rincon is a great little Mexican restaurant located off Greenville Ave and Park Lane this tiny yellow building holds a ton of great tacos. Painted a bright and cheery yellow and covered in old photos of Mexican outlaws along with hand painted Spanish sayings adorning the wall, this place was cute and comfortable from the moment we walked in.

Starting off with delicious warmed red salsa that packs the perfect punch and thin crispy chips the Bots got right down to business reviewing the taco options at El Rincon. With over seven street tacos available there are plenty of choices for everyone at El Rincon. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 11, 2012 · 12:44 pm

Hotel ZaZa Sunday School Brunch This Weekend

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

We are asked about the Sunday School Brunch at Hotel ZaZa just about more than anything we have talked about on craveDFW. We promised all those avid followers we would keep them informed of the next edition.

If you haven’t heard, the brunch is like no other. Think rave+brunch. It’s the party for those that won’t quit. The food is really cool and you get to play with sparklers while watching the dancing pandas. Continue reading →

Vegan Pizza at Urban Crust

by Steven Doyle

We have a substantial vegan and vegetarian readership so we wanted to direct you to the pizza o the month at Urban Crust in Plano. Chef Salvatore Gisellu puts out a great pie and this month is featuring a vegan selection using 100% whole wheat pizza dough and topped with sun dried tomato pesto along with a combination of wood fired vegetables including spinach, portabella mushrooms, rapini and caramelized onions. You may sub out any of the veggies if you wish.

This is a good option for all you suckers who made resolutions, too.

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by Steven Doyle | January 11, 2012 · 10:43 am

Patrick Henry Would’ve Loved Liberty Burger

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

When your paterfamilias is the legendary Gene Street who brought us such restaurants as Black Eyed Pea, Good Eats and Lucky’s, you will be forever put on notice should you ever attempt to succeed in the same industry. As the rumors turned into reality the young and insightful Mariel Street succeeded as she and her siblings opened what we are sure is just the first Liberty Burger.

Far from fast food, the burger-only restaurant is splashy and delectable. When ordering your Liberty Burger it is important to realize that all the ingredients are of the fresh-n-local variety, as is the beautifully baked bun from Empire Baking Company which is the tie that binds. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 10, 2012 · 2:55 pm

Crave Stuff To Enjoy While Reading Crave

by Steven Doyle

Pegasus News and FW Star Telegram food critic Teresa Gubbins sends us word that there is a new product we might want to investigate. She sent over a link to the Dallas Morning News where they actually reviewed a new breakfast cereal called Krave.

News writer Jeffrey Weiss didn’t care much for the new cereal being test marketed in North Texas, using words like ‘sawdust’ and ‘cold, fibrous mush’ to describe a bowl he prepared for himself. At one point he even threw out the most oft used culinary term ‘Yuck-o’, so we are thinking the near-namesake cold cereal is not going to be high on our shopping list for the craveDFW test kitchens. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 6, 2012 · 4:21 pm

Deep Ellum Brewery Tour Bus

by Crave Staff

Here is word from Tait Lifto, the new salesdude out at Deep Ellum Brewery. If the name sounds familiar its because he often contributes his wealth of beer knowledge with craveDFW. Deep Ellum is fortunate to snag this knowledgeable beer enthusiast. Mr. Lifto sends word of a fascinating tour lined up January 14, 2012. Read on for all the smooth details. Oh, and do not confuse this your with craveDFW’s tour on the same date.

We will be launching in conjunction with the World of Beer Arlington Grand Opening as well. So we’ll have a tour of the facilities with beer tastings at the brewery from 4pm – 6pm with 2 DFW area food trucks in attendance. After the tasting tour, we’ll load up some double-decker buses and go over to the World of Beer in Arlington for their grand opening where we will officially launch our new Deep Ellum IPA. Jump for the facts. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | January 6, 2012 · 4:16 pm

Dallas Dive Bar Tour 2012

by Steven Doyle

You are the first to know about this very special event. Our first tour of the year will be the 2012 Dallas Dive Bar Tour. We will meet at a secret location revealed one day before the event and check out some of the best dives in the Dallas area. There are limited seats available, so grab yours now. The tour runs Saturday January 14, 2012 from 7pm to midnight. Continue reading →

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