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by | January 22, 2014 · 9:48 am

Modano At Luck Tonight To Kick Off Rabbit Hole 561

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Dallas’ favorite hockey player has a new beer and you can try it today at LUCK in Trinity Groves just to the left of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.  Join Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket and The Hardline, current and former Dallas Stars players, including Mike Modano at 5:00, as they premier Mike Modano’s 561 Kolsch- style Beer brewed by Rabbit Hole Brewery and on tap at LUCK tonight.

You have a chance to win a hand-painted commemorative growler, featuring the Mike Modano 561 Kolsch-style Beer logo, the Rabbit Hole Brewing logo and autographed by Mike Modano.  LUCK will fill it with Mike Modano’s 561 Kolsch-style Beer.   Continue reading →

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by | January 10, 2014 · 9:45 am

2014 Big Texas Beer Fest Tickets On Sale Now

pbc_big_tex_beerfestby Jennifer Thomas

Tickets to the 3rd Annual Big Texas Beer Fest are on sale as of today, and festival organizers Chad and Nellie Montgomery have  planned the biggest beer event to ever hit North Texas. This year look for even more Texas breweries, brew pubs and generally even more representatives totaling over 100, sampling nearly 400 unique beers. The event takes places once again at the Texas State Fairgrounds April 5, 2014.   Continue reading →

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by | January 6, 2014 · 10:57 am

Sundown At Granada Launches New Menu Close To 100% Non-GMO/Organic

Stuffed Avocado with Endiveby Jennifer Thomas

Sundown at Granada, a lower Greenville Avenue neighborhood restaurant and beer garden has launched a new menu that is 70% organic and 99% non-GMO. Co-owner Michael Schoder says, “The entire reason we decided to launch a new menu was to move towards an organic and non-GMO menu and promote eating seasonally.  We are finding ways to increase our organic options even more everyday.”

Executive chef Patrick Stark delivers an American menu with global flavors that is uniquely approachable using high quality local ingredients.  He explains, “The Sundown menu is an equal opportunity one supporting vegan, vegetarian, omnivore, carnivore, gluten-free and paleo diets.”  All of Sundown’s meat, dairy and eggs are organic.  All the fish on the menu is wild-caught.   The buns used are non-GMO (with gluten-free options) and gluten-free flatbread crust is also available.  All fruits and vegetables are non-GMO. The menu also includes super foods like kale, quinoa, Swiss chard and more.

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by | January 3, 2014 · 10:54 am

Lionfish Collaboration Dinner With TJ’s And Driftwood

lionfishby Jennifer Thomas

Monday, January 13, TJ’s Seafood Market and Driftwood will present Dallas’ first lionfish dinner prepared by Chef Omar Flores. Together, TJ’s and Driftwood, along with Traditional Fisheries founder Dave Johnson (as seen on ABC’s Shark Tank), hope to introduce Dallas’ food purveyors, chefs and diners to this delicacy that is invading and destroying the North Western Atlantic and Caribbean.

Lionfish are non-native to the Atlantic and Caribbean, and while it is not certain how the species was introduced to these waters, it’s possible they are released aquarium pets. The invasion is incredibly dangerous to Atlantic and Caribbean ecosystems as lionfish eliminate organisms that fulfill important ecological roles within coral reefs. Native reef fish populations decrease by 80 percent when lionfish enter new areas. Dave Johnson found a solution to the problem – catch the fish and cook them.    Continue reading →

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by | December 31, 2013 · 11:10 am

Hypnotic Polar Bear Plunge January 5 Benefits Food Bank

Polar Bear, Hudson Bay, Canadaby Jennifer Thomas

Hypnotic Donuts is having their second annual Polar Plunge Sunday January 5th at the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) 8500 Arturo Dr. Dallas, TX 75228.   The jump will take place at approximately 4pm and all are encouraged to simply show up and participate.   Those that are wimps are welcome to watch.

The Hypnotic Polar Plunge is a great way to wash away 2013 and get invigorated for 2014.   Participants gather at one end of the FOE pool and then jump in and swim the distance of the pool.  Afterward there is plenty of food and drink available for purchase.    Continue reading →

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by | December 23, 2013 · 12:00 pm

SPCA Pets of the Week: Bogart and Prissy

Bogartby Jennifer Thomas

Meet Bogart, an adorable 3-year-old Labrador Retriever mix. Bogart was transferred to the SPCA of Texas October 22, and he can’t wait to find his loving forever family. With his ear-to-ear smile and tail that won’t quit, Bogart will always be happy to see you and he promises to cheer you up, even your worst days. Bogart is a big, silly kid at heart with lots of energy to spare; he just loves to run around and chase toys outside. Did you know that you can bring your current, vaccinated pets to the shelter to meet potential pets like Bogart?

This sweet guy is already neutered, micro-chipped, Heartworm tested (he is negative) and has received his age-appropriate vaccinations. So what do you say? Come in and meet this precious boy today! #123250      Continue reading →

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by | December 18, 2013 · 10:50 am

Meet And Greet The Next Kitchen LTO Chef

LTOby Jennifer Thomas

Kitchen LTO at Trinity Groves will host MEET. TASTE. REVIEW. VOTE on Sunday, January 5th, 2014, to debut its chef and designer finalists for its second permanent pop-up restaurant rotation.

The event, to be held at Kitchen LTO, will allow partygoers the opportunity to meet the finalists, taste-test the chefs, explore proposed interior designs and be the first to vote for their favorites.  Voting will commence at the event and continue through 6pm January 12th via Kitchen LTO’s website.  Voting will be limited to one time per 24 hours, with winners announced Tuesday, January 14th.  The current chef will end his tenure on Saturday, February 1st.  The restaurant will close for two days and re-open later the week of February 3rd as the second round concept.

Tickets are limited and are currently on sale for $50 here.  Proceeds will benefit El Centro’s Culinary Facilities.   Continue reading →

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by | December 13, 2013 · 11:30 am

“Seats For Soldiers” Tomorrow And You Can Help

mavsby Jennifer Thomas

American Airlines and the Dallas Mavericks are partnering for the ninth year to host “Seats for Soldiers,” a unique experience for our nation’s military heroes. This year, more than 100 wounded service members will travel from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to join reserve troops in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in attending the Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks game on Dec. 14 at American Airlines Center.

Upon arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the group will enjoy dinner at Abacus prior to attending the Mavericks-Bucks game. Abacus owner and executive chef Kent Rathbun has developed a special menu featuring country ham wrapped jambalaya cakes with etouffee sauce, wood roasted Allen Brothers prime rib, smoked pecan-cranberry green beans, chocolate truffle cake, and malted milk chocolate ice cream.   Continue reading →

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