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by | December 10, 2013 · 10:58 am

Complimentary “Shabbat In A Bag” This Friday

Complete Shabbat Tableby Jennifer Thomas

While many families had the chance to come together for the Thanksgiving and Hanukkah holidays, the Jewish Community Center of Dallas (The J) has created a unique opportunity for families to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season and spend time together.

On Friday, December 13, The J will distribute 500 complimentary “Shabbat in a Bag” to families of all faiths from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their location at 7900 Northaven Rd. in Dallas. Each bag contains Challah bread, a braided loaf that is part of the Shabbat meal, grape juice (representing wine), candles and a special card with all the blessings recited as Shabbat begins. Bags will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.    Continue reading →

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by | December 10, 2013 · 8:15 am

Texas Spice Offering Gifts For The Holidays

Ball Jarsby Jennifer Thomas

Texas Spice at the Omni Dallas Hotel will be able to recreate their own “Omni family recipe” this holiday season. The three-meal-a-day restaurant is displaying a “holiday mix bar” where patrons can purchase the ingredients for spiced hot cocoa, festive brownies, specialty coffee creamer and more.

The seasonal “mix” is packaged in Ball jars (the perfect size for stocking stuffers) with signed recipe cards by Chef Jason Weaver, giving that down home Texas Spice feel.

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by | December 3, 2013 · 11:47 am

6th Annual Stewpot Alliance Event Jan 30th

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The 6th annual Stewpot Alliance Soup’s On! Luncheon and Art Sale to be held Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the Omni Dallas features ten of Dallas’ finest chefs serving up signature soups to benefit The Stewpot and Encore Park.  Soup’s On! features keynote speaker Liz Murray, emcee and Dallas Morning News columnist Steve Blow, performances by Dallas’ own Shoot Low Sheriff and includes an art sale of more than fifty original paintings and handmade jewelry from artists of the Stewpot Open Art Programs.

Chef Brian C. Luscher of the popular Grape Restaurant acts as Chef Chairman of the luncheon who along with Bruno Davaillon, The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; Omar Flores, Driftwood; Danyele McPherson, The Grape; Matt McCallister, FT33; Chad Kelley, Café Pacific; Janice Provost, Parigi; Abraham Salum, Salum; Nathan Tate, Boulevardier and Jason Weaver of the Omni Dallas will prepare a signature soup as the first course of the luncheon.     Continue reading →

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by | November 26, 2013 · 1:41 pm

Alamo Draft House Kicks Into High Holiday Gear

Bad-Santaby Jennifer Thomas

Alamo Draft House Dallas is getting into the holiday spirit by showing special films that will excite those both young and young at heart. We included the fantastic line up below. Until December, enjoy the continued run of  Tom Hanks movies in the Draft House version of T.Hanksgiving.   Continue reading →

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by | November 20, 2013 · 2:57 pm

Dallas Arboretum Holiday High Tea Starts Nov 29

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The Dallas Arboretum’s tradition of serving elegant Holiday Tea in the lavishly decorated DeGolyer Estate continues this year. The formal three-course service is offered at Restaurant DeGolyer, which is prepared and presented by Gil’s Elegant Catering. Holiday Tea is served from November 29 through December 31, seven days a week at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for ages 12 and older, excluding Christmas Day.

In addition to tea, Holiday at the Arboretum includes Angels in DeGolyer, a beautiful display of more than 400 angels from the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae in the DeGolyer Mansion daily, as well as family fun weekends with Santa and a live reindeer. Prices for the Holiday Tea range from $47-$57 and include parking, admission to the Garden and access to the Angels in the DeGolyer display. Restaurant DeGolyer Manager Louis Mendes describes the Arboretum as “…one of the most beautiful places in Dallas, probably in most of the world.”    Continue reading →

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by | November 15, 2013 · 1:44 pm

Bread Zeppelin Lands On Plymouth Rock

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by Jennifer Thomas

You remember the cool little sandwich shop we wrote about a few months back when they opened. These guys make incredible sandwiches from hollowed out baguettes, and some really, really good salads. Bread Zeppelin is celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with the debut of the Plymouth Rock.

This crunchable creation is available through the end of 2013 and is comprised of oven roasted turkey, cranberries, beets, bleu cheese crumbles, caramelized pecans and an Arcadian mix of greens. Toss it with their house-made Champagne Vinaigrette or a Cranberry Poppy Seed Vinaigrette and you’ll be thankful you tried it!  This cornucopia of flavors is available as a chopped salad for $9.49 or in a Zeppelin for $7.69.

 

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by | November 6, 2013 · 8:42 am

Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival Nov 23

whiskeyby Jennifer Thomas

The Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival returns for its second year on Saturday, November 23 at 7 p.m. The roaring 20’s-themed party will be held at Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG), 1807 Ross Avenue in Dallas.

Connoisseurs of fine spirits can sample some of the world’s best liquors, including whiskey, scotch, and brandy, as well as other top shelf liquors.  In addition, guests will sample fine foods by the culinary teams from Chamberlain’s Steak and Chophouse, Whiskey Cake, The Capital Grille, and many more.    Continue reading →

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by | November 1, 2013 · 8:50 am

Vets Eat Free Nov 11

veterans-dayby Jennifer  Thomas

In recognition of Veteran’s Day, all restaurants owned and operated by Consolidated Restaurant Operations will offer a complimentary meal to all veterans and active duty military personnel on Monday, November 11.  Restaurant offerings vary slightly by brand, and include the following:

Cantina Laredo –       Free entrée up to $15 value
III Forks –                     Free entrée up to $35 value
Black Oak Grill –        Free entrée up to $15 value
Cool River –                 Free entrée up to $35 value
Silver Fox –                  Free entrée up to $35 value
El Chico –                     Free entrée up to $13 value
Good Eats –                 Free entrée up to $13 value

Proof of military service will be requested for this offer.

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