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Ugly Garden Contest 2012

by Jerry Stewart

Have you been neglecting your lawn lately? Do your neighbors walk quickly to their front door when they see you? It could be you have an ugly garden. Enter and win North Haven Garden’s Ugly Garden Contest for 2012.

The booty for being so neglectful could pay off big time for one lucky yard and the prizes include $1,000 Gift Certificate to North Haven Gardens from Soil Menders, Blue Label Herbs & North Haven Gardens. Vital Earth will pitch in one pallet of organic compost and one  pallet of hardwood mulch ($500 value). From Nature’s Guide you will receive more than $150 worth of organic garden products including mosquito repellant, liquid seaweed, root stimulator and more.

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Win VIP Passes To Craft Cocktails Texas

by Steven Doyle

Yesterday it was announced that the coveted VIP passes for the 4-day Craft Cocktails Texas were marked to $99 to entice crowds to enjoy all the events at a very special price. This enables you to join in on all the VIP party Thursday evening, industry seminars, tastings and the big Saturday event downtown that will feature bands, classic cocktails and sun.  Continue reading

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Win Dinner For Two At Del Frisco

by Crave Staff

Del Frisco is definitely a Dallas institution and they have been on our radar since the playful sommelier Jennifer Jaco started working there just over one month ago.  But before Jaco’s arrival we alwayed enjoyed chatting with chef David Holben who’s home kitchen is the Dallas location on Spring Valley.

Holben has come up with a summer promotion that should bring most beef lovers into the restaurant and it is a steal.  They call this the Power Couple menu and there are more than a few great choices in sides and such, but always includes a filet and crab cake. For $99.   Continue reading

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How Many Tamales Can A Cop Eat? Apparently 96

by Steven Doyle

La Popular is known for two things: great tamales and for giving so much back to the community. I know I have ranted a few times how much chefs and restaurateurs give back to the community and charities and La Popular is definitely in this category.  This past week La Popular held what they billed as their first annual tamale eating contest with a major throw down between the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire Rescue.   Continue reading

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Chamberlain Competing In National Steak Cook-Off Title in New York

by Steven Doyle

A few weeks ago we told you about the Kingsford grilling competition between chef Richard Chamberlain(Chamberlains Steak and Chop House) and chef Rodman Shields (Nick and Sam’s).  It was a close battle but the crowd favorite was Chamberlain and he took the cash prize and a trip to New York this week to compete nationally.           Continue reading

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Celebrate OysterFest At Fish City Grill With Oyster Eating Contest

by Jerry Stewart

As part of OysterFest 2012, Fish City Grill is hosting the third annual oyster eating contest benefiting the March of Dimes. But you don’t have to compete to enjoy the festivities. All oyster lovers are invited to Fish City Grill on April 29th for a free event featuring live music, beer, crawfish and lots of oysters. Attendees can snack on featured oysters including:    Continue reading

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Win A craveDFW Easter Basket

by Jerry Stewart

Happy Easter everyone.  We have a special gift we saved for today and it is free for one lucky reader.  We get all sorts of offers and some fit with what we do at craveDFW and others do not, but we put together several items that you might like to have in our special Easter basket just for you. Read on for details. Continue reading

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Win An Evening With Vanessa Williams

by Alexis Claire

There are plenty of fantastic events in Dallas tomorrow night and one of them is Vanessa Williams performing at Curtain Call 2012, Honor the Children in the Year of the Dragon, benefiting Dallas Summer Musicals. We have been given two tickets to see Vanessa Williams perform with cocktails, dessert and dancing afterwards for one of our loyal readers to enjoy.          Continue reading

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