Category Archives: Bacon

by | April 24, 2012 · 9:59 am

Restaurant Ava Goes Whole Hog

by Steven Doyle

I stopped by Restaurant Ava this past weekend for their whole hog dinner that was cooked with the help of a few chef friends from the Dallas area. The hog was purchased some time ago from a local 4H project and the dinner has been in the works for some time now.  The chefs included Ava’s own Taylor Kearney, Nathan Tate and Randall Copeland, but also Scott Romano, Chad Bowden from Culpepper, and Matt McCallister and Brady Williams from the upcoming FT33. Entertainment was provided by local musician Brent Engel.    Continue reading →

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by | April 23, 2012 · 12:27 pm

Hypnotic Donuts Does Biscuits Too

by Steven Doyle

Donuts might not be the most politically correct food that you might choose, but when did that ever stop us. Seriously, donuts filled with imagination as well as plenty of bacon, Cap’n Crunch or jalapenos cannot be wrong and Hypnotic Donuts hit’s the spot.

When you meet donut mogul and owner James St. Peter you can’t help but sport a smile. This man is seriously the Willy Wonka of fried dough and seems to meet each day with verve which is spoon-fed by his artistry. This leaves his customers in total fascination. St. Peter’s product is total comfort food at its finest.     Continue reading →

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by | April 20, 2012 · 1:03 pm

Eat A Hog And A Turkey Leg This Weekend

by Steven Doyle

This weekend proves ripe with fun activities for the food curious and art enthusiast. Here are a few of our favorites you may wish to etch on your calendar.   We already gave you not one but two crawfish calendars for the weekend here and here. Now check out some of these other happenings. Continue reading →

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by | April 13, 2012 · 2:28 pm

It’s Friday The 13th And We Have Some Lucky Dishes For You To Sample

by Steven Doyle

It’s Friday the 13th and for some superstitious types might considered this day unlucky.  But we have sampled a few dishes this week that with even the smallest shred of luck you might want to sample and turn all that Bad Joss around.    Continue reading →

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by | April 11, 2012 · 3:13 pm

Scardello Austin Cheese Tour

 by Steven Doyle

Scardello’s Rich Rogers will be leading a cheese tour in Austin from Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20. Activities will include a cheese and wine reception at the Volstead Lounge, a bus tour to Pure Luck Dairy, Jester King Brewery, Argus Cidery and a farm-to-table dinner. What could be a better weekend for a true cheese lover? Space is limited, so visit Scardello’s website at to book your reservation today.

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by | April 11, 2012 · 12:10 pm

Hey George Hamilton, They Are Opening A Zorro’s Buffet In Hurst

by Steven Doyle

While researching new restaurant listings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area I noticed that another chapter of the Texas buffet Zorro’s was opening in Hurst.  This might not be typical fodder for the average craveDFW reader, but since George Hamilton is in Dallas through April 22 while on tour with La Cage Aux Folles, I thought it might be befitting that the star of the riotous film Zorro the Gay Blade check out the small restaurant chain known for daily buffet sirloin steaks.         Continue reading →

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by | April 10, 2012 · 10:24 am

Pecan Lodge DDD Episode Premiers May 28

by Steven Doyle

For those following the wanderings of Sir Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, you can catch local BBQ mavens at Pecan Lodge as their episode premiers Memorial Day, May 28, 2012. The little BBQ Mecca is located in Shed Two at the Dallas Farmers Market and serves up some remarkable brisket, sausage, burnt ends and something they call a Hot Mess, which is a divine confluence of a giant smoked sweet potato crowned with brisket.     Continue reading →

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by | April 6, 2012 · 11:06 am

New Menu At Bolsa Starts Today

by Steven Doyle

Today is certainly a Good Friday. Many of you are off from work and enjoying this beautiful day, spending time with family and friends.  I am personally invigorated by the freshness of Spring, and have the perfect spot for you to celebrate today.  Last night I was given a sneak preview to the Bolsa new menu and it is nothing short of breath taking.

Chef Jeff Harris has really shined on this new menu, taking advantage of all the new Spring vegetables provided him by our local farmers like Tom Spicer and Eden Creek Farms. We are actually planning a full on report for Monday morning, but we managed a few snapshots last night and wanted to give you fuel to run out to the Oak Cliff restaurant.  If you have managed to avoid the place this long, perhaps it is time to check out Bolsa and what chef Harris is creating along with his exec-sous Matt Balke.                 Continue reading →

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