by Steven Doyle
The organizers of Dallas Beer Week announce the 2nd Annual Dallas Beer Week for 2012. Dallas Beer Week will run from Saturday, November 10th through Saturday, November 17th. There are already a few kick off events planned for the week including a fundraiser party at Fraconia in McKinney and a brunch the following day at Common Table. Continue reading
by Brin Martin
The highly regarded local specialty coffee shop, Pearl Cup Coffee, has announced it’s newest location at 2701 Custer Pkwy, Suite 917 in the II Creeks shopping center in Richardson. The II Creeks shopping center is a neighborhood supported location and home of Richardson Community Theatre, as well as wonderful restaurants and fitness centric businesses. In addition to their award winning coffee, the location will also sell beer and wine, and their expansive patio will be the centerpiece. The location is set to open late August or early September. Continue reading
Filed under Coffee, Crave, Dallas, Richardson
by Steven Doyle
Tom Spicer, the master gardener and owner of urban garden Spiceman’s 1410 has announced a new program that is a bit different than your average CSA. He is selling virtual plots of land that will afford each owner a $45 bi-weekly credit at his Fitzhugh and Bryan retail outlet.
The plot owners will be able to select from anything that Spicer sells at his shop including his large stash of assorted mushrooms, micro-greens and herbs. You will also find other fruits and vegetables at Spiceman’s and often stocks white or black truffles. Continue reading
Filed under Dallas, Foraging, fun with food, Gardening, Steven Doyle
by Jayne Chobot
Yesterday Dallas’ The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa joined CAM Hospitality Management, Luxe Hotels representatives and community leaders to celebrate the re-branding of the landmark property as Luxe Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa.
After the celebratory ribbon-cutting, the hotel’s lobby centerpiece Bolla Bar served beautiful complimentary cranberry and raspberry cocktails, and Executive Chef Cesar Gallegos and his team dished out small plates of Texas beef brisket and seared scallops with smoked cheddar grits to delighted guests of the event. Tours of the stunning and opulent suites with magnificent architecture and breathtaking views of downtown Dallas were provided on request. As an event planner and an on-the-hunt bride, I was really impressed with the offerings and style of this legendary landmark. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, Dallas, Jayne Chobot
by Steven Doyle
Happy hour yesterday was all about Sissy’s Southern Kitchen and Bar as the staff there rolled out their new cocktail menu. Big hits for the night included the Tea Thyme which is made up of Belvedere Lemon Tea Vodka, Thyme, Lemon Tea Vodka, Lemon and Honey, and the Colonel Sanders which is a healthy dose of Maker’s 46, Benedictine and Orange Bitters.
Tea Thyme is a sweeter concoction, but still a heady cocktail that creeps up on the unsuspecting soul. The Colonel Sanders is plucking good and stops you in your tracks with a smooth finish. The colonel himself would order at least three. Continue reading
Filed under Chicken, Crave, Dallas, Drink of the Week, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
The Environmental Working Group is a non-profit organization that publishes an annual list detailing what they call the Dirty Dozen, or a variety of fruits and vegetables that are most polluted with pesticides. The EWG sets out to protect the most vulnerable segment of our population, namely children, and also looks to replace governmental guidelines with regards to the environment and our sustainable development.
All that being said, this year’s Dirty Dozen list includes fruits and vegetables you might normally consider somewhat safe such as potatoes and celery. The top offenders includes apples, peaches and strawberries. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Dallas, Farmers, Steven Doyle
by Arnold Jones
The Hotel Palomar has announced another major staffing change. No, Graham Dodd is still the exec chef at Central 214. The new employe goes by a single name: Higgins, director of pet relations.
The position of pet relations is a demanding one, as the Kimpton property is proudly pet- (and gay-) friendly, with food and water bowls and hotel I.D. and “wag bags” provided for four-legged guests. Continue reading
by Steven Doyle
We just met the latest executive chef to run The Commissary since chef David McMillan took over the spot from John Tesar. Tesar sold his stake in the business to pursue his next restaurant challenge, Spoon in north Dallas. The new chef is Ross Demers and you quite possibly heard of him from Mi Piaci in Addison.
Demers was classically trained at the Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles and has been cheffing for the past eight years.
We asked what sort of changes the chef had in mind and he had plenty to offer. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Dallas, One Arts Plaza, Steven Doyle
