by Crave Staff
Swing by One Arts Plaza tonight for Tei-An’s 3 Year Anniversary celebration. Starting at 7PM, this award-winning, five-star restaurant will have the lounge, dining room and rooftop open to guests to enjoy spectacular downtown views while enjoying Japanese cuisine. Continue reading
Filed under Arts District, beer, Cocktails, Crave, One Arts Plaza, Party!, Wine
by Steven Doyle
We reported days ago about chef John Tesar of The Commissary competing in the Food Network Extreme Chef competition, and last night we slipped in the to watch the program at the One Arts Plaza restaurant with the chef.
For those that haven’t heard, he did win the $10,000 prize. He beat out two very competent and competitive chefs in racing across a farm to gather ingredients, milking cows and ultimately cooking with a blow torch and a hack saw. Continue reading
Filed under Arts District, chefs, Crave, Food Challenge, fun with food, One Arts Plaza, restaurant news, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
As we announced earlier in the week, chef John Tesar of The Commissary will host his Extreme Chef debut and watching party at 8pm tomorrow at the One Arts Plaza restaurant. We found a few ‘extreme’ photos of Tesar in action and thought you might enjoy them.
Filed under Arts District, Burgers, Food Network, restaurant news, Steven Doyle
by Crave Staff
Join rising vocalist Rosana Eckert for the finale of the 2011 Jazz Under the Stars season. Eckert’s style fuses bossa nova, blues, and traditional swing with original songs and unique arranging. She is known for her knack for storytelling and her ability to breathe new life into beloved standards with her contemporary style. Eckert has performed with such jazz greats as Kenny Wheeler, Lyle Mays, and Jon Faddis as well as with the acclaimed group New York Voices.
Summer nights sizzle with cool jazz under the stars. Bring a picnic and blanket or purchase food and beverages on-site.
8:00pm, Ross Avenue Plaza, Dallas Museum of Art, FREE
Filed under Arts District, Concert, Crave, Dallas Museum of Arts
by Rob Banes
This week’s burger quest took our group to One Arts Plaza to visit The Commissary – John Tesar’s new restaurant. At lunch, the Commissary’s menu features small plates, salad and a variety of burgers including ones made with short ribs, braised pig tails and pork belly, duck eggs and lamb among other ingredients.
While the other burgers sounded intriguing on the menu, I decided to go with the Magic Burger which featured an eight ounce grass fed beef patty and apple wood smoked bacon. I ordered the burger medium and served on a brioche bun instead of the standard English muffin. All burgers come with skinny fries and the half pound Magic Burger cost $9.74. After placing my order with the friendly server, the following burger arrived fifteen minutes later: Continue reading
Ted Allen and chef Richard Chamberlain
by Steven Doyle
Here is a list of some of the weekend events you may not wish to miss. There is literally something for everyone.
Scardello is hosting a Peticolas Beer tasting at the shop tomorrow from 2-4. $5 for cheese accompaniments paired with 3 beers, no reservations required. What a deal!
TACA Lexus Party on the Green showcases the culinary talents of celebrity guest chefs from Dallas and around the world, who dish up their signature cuisine at stations set throughout Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. A silent auction, wine cork pull and vibrant musical entertainment add to the evening’s festivities. Some of the local chefs in attendance will be Tim Byres(Smoke), Graham Dodd (Bolsa), Kevin Garvin (Neiman Marcus), Brian Luscher (The Grape) and Teiichi Sakurai (Tei An). Continue reading
Filed under Arts District, Concert, Crave, Downtown, Events, Festival, fun with food, Nightlife, Steven Doyle
by Crave Staff
It’s got rock. It’s got gospel. It’s got soul. And oh my, the dancing! In a dream collaboration, Dallas Theater Center and Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the city’s oldest continuously operating dance company, fill the Wyly Theatre with dancing, singing and laughter for the dazzling musical that won seven Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 1975. Continue reading
Filed under Arts, Arts District, Music
