Category Archives: Food Challenge

by Steven Doyle | August 9, 2011 · 1:53 pm

Alma Misses Mark For Vegan Girl

by Melissa Brenner

It’s a sad day when a hot guy that I like takes me out for dinner and we are both disappointed. I’ve been invited to the fairly new Mexican-style restaurant on Henderson Alma before, but this was my first experience. Sadly, it was also my last.

My considerate dinner companion asked for a menu at the host stand, so that I could review my options before we were seated. There seemed to be plenty of veganizable option, so I was happy to have dinner at his first restaurant choice.

Our waitress was sweet and went to the kitchen to ask about options when I told her I was vegan. She came back with a menu marked with X’s on the items that would be vegan without the dairy toppings. They were not willing to make up anything off the menu for me, and that is fine. However, the reason for this became clear as the meal went on. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 6, 2011 · 1:07 pm

Kim Jong Il Invented The Burger

by Steven Doyle

The birthplace of the modern hamburger has long been contested but one fact remains crystalline clear, we love a good burger. There have been references to the humble origins of the hamburger racing back as far asthe 15^th century, with more modern references in 18^th century German seaports that served a faint resemblance to the dish. This seems the most credible explaination to the name and thought to have spread to the states via sailors seeking an inexpensive, warm meal.

From Europe we then see mentions of the hamburger on menus in New York, specifically Delmonico’s in 1826. If this is true, why such a controversy over who invented the burger?

Texas historian and chili god Frank X Tolbert gave the honor of inventing the burger to an Athens, Texas café, while the Dallas Morning News attributes the burger to Tulsa. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 5, 2011 · 10:38 am

Tesar Sweeps Extreme Chef

by Steven Doyle

We reported days ago about chef John Tesar of The Commissary competing in the Food Network Extreme Chef competition, and last night we slipped in the to watch the program at the One Arts Plaza restaurant with the chef.

For those that haven’t heard, he did win the $10,000 prize. He beat out two very competent and competitive chefs in racing across a farm to gather ingredients, milking cows and ultimately cooking with a blow torch and a hack saw. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 15, 2011 · 3:03 pm

Pesto Making Contest at North Haven Gardens

by Crave Staff

The people at North Haven Gardens invite you out to visit and also participate in the Second Annual Pesto Party. Summer time means pesto and what better reason to gather than to sample some of the best home cook’s renditions of the smooth sauce that goes with virtually anything.

Drop by the North Haven Gardens website for an application. Note that entries must be submitted Saturday, July 16th between 9am & Noon. Please be sure to send at least 1/4 cup of pesto to judge. Please attach the recipe written or typed. Home made pestos only. You do not need to grow your own herbs, although they think you should. Judging is based on texture, flavor and creativity. You can use basil, thyme, sage, peppers…whatever sounds good. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 13, 2011 · 10:58 am

Bastille Day in Bishop Arts

by Rob Shearer photos by Steven Doyle

Bastille on Bishop is this Thursday, July 14 from 6pm-10pm in the heart of the Bishop Arts District, and the lineup of chefs for the second annual Mussel Competition has been finalized.

It’s a great list of chefs, but sadly, defending champ David Uygur from Lucia is unable to defend his title because his uber popular restaurant has opened since he last competed and he can’t get out of the kitchen. But we do have several returning challengers as well as several new faces competing for the 2011 title.

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CFS Challenge: Kel’s Kitchen

by Steven Doyle

We will be seeking out the best chicken fried steak in the DFW area over the coming month and last night we had a chance to check out the first in the series. The classic Texas chicken fried steak takes its roots from the Austrian Wiener Schnitzel and is classic chuck wagon fare.

Ply the dish with a smooth white gravy whisked from the pan drippings along with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and you have an awesome lunch. Continue reading →