Category Archives: Festival

by | August 26, 2011 · 8:36 am

Down the Hatch

by Steven Lindsey   photos by Rod Orta

Next to Christmas, opening day of the State Fair, and that new-car smell, one of my favorite things in the world is Hatch Green Chile Season. It’s a brief time of year when one of the best food-enhancers in the world reaches its peak. From local grocery stores roasting the fiery suckers to restaurants creating hot new menu creations, Hatch Chiles are a thing of culinary beauty.

And Jorge’s in One arts Plaza is keeping things fresh and simple with two new menu items highlighting the pureness that is Hatch. What I wasn’t expecting was a cavalcade of cocktails courtesy of Nacho, the creative genius behind a new era of creativity behind the Jorge’s bar. The drinks just kept coming. And coming. And coming.  Continue reading →

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Filed under Cocktails, Festival, fun with food, Hatch Chiles, Mexican Food, One Arts Plaza, Party!, restaurant news, Steven Lindsey, therapy

by | August 15, 2011 · 9:33 am

Mainstream Fish Camp Makes Debut

by Steven Doyle  

The owners and operators of the large variety of food trucks are quickly making themselves known though out the DFW area, and we are making a point to check in on these new trucks as they make their way onto the scene. This past weekend we met up with the latest truck owner, Kelly Haden, who operates the new Mainstream Fish Camp truck. We had an exclusive first look at Haden’s operation.

If Haden’s name sounds familiar, it should. His family owned TJ’s Seafood located at Preston and Forest before selling off their interests to the Alexis family, and more recently owned Mainstream Fish House at the same intersection opening in 1995. Later Haden sold the fish house to M Crowd in 2004 awhich the group closed in January of 2009.     Continue reading →

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by | August 10, 2011 · 7:30 am

Hatch Chiles and WeMe in Grand Prairie

by Steven Doyle

Hatch Chile’s are arriving by the boxcar load and the DFW area has more options this year than ever. As we reported a few weeks back, Central Market  will be roasting chiles and infusing everything from cheeses to breads, along with classes and other fun events.     

Another option this year includes the Grand Prairie Farmers Market which will be hosting its second annual Hatch Chile Festival August 20, 2011 at Market Square, 120 W. Main St., Grand Prairie. This will coincide with an Art Walk that will be held from 10AM to 4PM. The Farmers Market is open from 8AM – 1PM, with Hatch Chiles being sold till 2PM.  Continue reading →

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Filed under Events, Festival, Grand Prairie Farmers Market, Hatch Chiles, Steven Doyle, Vegan

by | July 8, 2011 · 10:06 am

Bastille on Bishop

by Crave Staff

Go Oak Cliff, the City of Dijon, Alliance Francaise of Dallas and the French American Chamber of Commerce are partnering up July 14th to celebrate the 2nd Annual Bastille on Bishop! Head out to the Bishop Arts District from 6PM to 10PM to take part in the festivities which will include: a mussels competition with top area chefs, crepe stands in the street, live accordion music, petanque demonstrations, a wine walk, vespa rally, classic French cars, French maid relays and more! Tres Bien!

Crave’s food editor Steven Doyle will be one of the guest judges for the event.

Bishop Arts District
Oak Cliff
Thursday, July 14
6:00pm – 10:00pm

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by | June 15, 2011 · 2:07 pm

Contest! Win Tickets to White Rock Celebration

by Crave Staff

Grab your flip flops and sunscreen and celebrate at the Beach Party of the Century grand finale weekend of the Comerica White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration, Saturday, June 25 (10am-10pm) and Sunday, June 26 (9am-4pm) on the banks of White Rock Lake at the Bath House.

Hosted by For The Love of The Lake with support from the White Rock Lake Foundation and the Friends of the Bath House, the fun-filled weekend includes a sandy beach to kick-back and relax. The ultimate beach bash event features music, concessions, beer and wine, an ice cream social, old-school games, children’s activities, antique car show, boat parade, fireworks and more.  Continue reading →

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by | May 23, 2011 · 2:57 pm

Taste of Addison in 2D

by Steven Doyle

As chance would have it I made my way to the one-bajillionth annual Taste of Addison which is filled with crazy good food and beverage options from all the Belt Line restaurants on that side of the loop. For those not willing to enjoy a fun day in the sun with a cooling beer or a pina colada served Gilligan style in a whole pineapple, as it seemed thousands did, we braved the beautiful Spring day and ate our way through the gentle masses snapping photos along the way.    Continue reading →

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Filed under BBQ, beer, Burgers, chefs, Crave Girl, Festival, Food, fun with food, Steven Doyle

by | May 20, 2011 · 1:51 pm

Parties, Festivals and Music in Dallas

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 →

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by | April 29, 2011 · 11:47 am

Kenichi Sake Festival To Benefit US, Japan

by Steven Doyle

Chef Hung Nguyen of Kenichi in Dallas has announced his Second Annual Sake Festival that will take place at the Victory Park restaurant Friday May 6, 2011 from 5 to 8pm. This year’s festival has more of a purpose that just educating the public about fantastic sakes. Coming off the heels of a trip to Japan, Hung and his group just barely missed the devastation. This festival will benefit not only those suffering in Japan but also the more recent tragedies in the Southern United States.  Continue reading →

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