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I Propose Pie Season Be A Real Thing: Great Pie Finds In Dallas
by Steven Doyle
Is there a thing called “pie season”? I know there is a Pie Council, possibly in the same vein as Garrison Keillor’s “Catsup Advisory Board” or his “American Duct Tape Council”. Pie Season to me would encompass most of the calendar not already loaded up with pie goodness such as National Pi Day, or Pie Day. There is also “Eat a Pie Day – December 1”, “Raspberry Cream Pie Day – August 1”, “National Cherry Pie Day – February 1” and a litany of other super cool pie days. But Pie Season could happen four times a year with a suggestion of seasonal pies throughout. Continue reading
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Kenny Celebrating 10th Anniversary
In honor of their tenth anniversary, Kenny’s Burger Joint will offer guests $5 Burgers and Specialty Martinis all day on Monday, January 21. Normally, burgers on the menu range from $6.99 – $10.99 and martinis are $8-10. The restaurant is known for its martini menu, and like all of Kenny’s establishments, features Gray Goose on tap at 28 degrees. Continue reading
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The Brief and Colorful History of Breakfast Cereal
Growing up in the United States chances are you did your share of watching Saturday morning cartoons while eating breakfast cereal. I grew up eating Cheerios, Grape Nuts, and Rice Krispies while many of my young friends enjoyed Cocoa Pebbles, Lucky Charms and Fruit Loops. The truly fortunate children were served from a variety pack filled with choices that only a child could understand. Was it always this way? History tells us no. In fact, cereal started out very different than the colorful kid-friendly boxes we buy today.
It may be hard to believe, with its endless flavor varieties and sugary additions, but cereal is one of the first widely marketed “health foods.” It was developed as an answer to a growing dyspepsia epidemic in America. During the Civil War, many suffered from this chronic digestion problem that resulted from the unhealthy, high-protein diets of the time. It was clear that eating habits had to change; doctors recognized a need for teaching Americans how to eat and live healthier. Institutions that emphasized exercise and a healthy diet, known as sanitariums, began popping up around the country. Continue reading
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Tesar to Host Passmore Caviar Dinner
Chef John Tesar is bringing Michael Passmore, founder of Passmore Ranch, to his new Knife outpost in Plano, TX for a special caviar and champagne tasting dinner on January 11th. The decadent evening will feature a six-course tasting menu featuring Tesar’s renowned seafood creations, with Passmore Caviar throughout each course. Guests are welcome to indulge in an additional champagne tasting featuring Bruno Paillard Champagne. Continue reading
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III Forks Steps Up Their Cocktail Program
III Forks, Dallas most iconic steakhouse, is sharing its brand in a whole new way. The famed destination is launching its Stamp of Approval cocktail collection on January 1. Each whiskey based cocktail features a large III Forks stamped ice cube. Continue reading
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Po Melvin Schools Us In The Art Of Black-Eyed Peas, Just For Good Luck
Black-eyed peas are a New Year’s Day “good luck” tradition. But for Mel LeMane, the Southern staple is something more. Black-eyed peas literally launched his family into the restaurant business, and they’re the most requested side dish at Po’ Melvin’s, which serves up Southern comfort fare from an unassuming strip mall space in Irving. Continue reading
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