by Steven Doyle
Bonefish Grill is making its way to the DFW with its first stop in Southlake, Texas. Bonefish may sound like a choking hazard, but instead it’s a pretty nice and casual restaurant born in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2000. They serve responsibly sourced seafood and gear into the fun department with live music in the ultra large 5,600 square foot venue. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
No surprise that TJ’s Seafood Market does some incredible things with, well, seafood. Jon Alexis makes it his personal lot in life to ensure that you are eating your fair share of fish and other sea critters.
Alexis has been flying in some terrific species of fish as of late, and soon will have Nantucket Bay Scallops and Stone Crab (both delayed because of Sandy). However, both locations are always jammed packed with unique offerings, and we told you about the new location that offers plated food like that kick ass lobster roll we keep squawking about. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
This weekend Brian Williams and Michael Martensen threw a party in the parking lot of The Establishment, their latest restaurant which opens in December 2012. The lot was packed full of people seeking out 14 varieties of oysters, Cane Rosso pizza, and a small variety of beer, champagne and oyster shooters using Aylesbury Duck Vodka. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Jon Alexis, the outspoken fishmonger behind the counter at TJ’s Seafood Market sends word today that he has some unusual fish coming in to his shop today. A large shipment from Hawaii will include Pomfret (or Monchong), Marlin, Spearfish, Opah, Wahoo and several other species.
Pomfret is a firm fish with mild sweet flavor. Similar to Pompano. Great for anything from grilling to steaming. Continue reading
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by Jerry Stewart
Word from Jon Alexis, owner of TJ’s Seafood Market and our go-to guy for anything seafood or Rock and Roll related at craveDFW, the solo shop located at Preston and Forest is about to have a sibling. The new shop will be located in the Shops at Highland Park on Oak Lawn joining culinary neighbors Nosh, Carbone’s, Mint and La Duni, amazing this one amazing foodie shopping center. Continue reading
by Jon Alexis photos by Robert Bostick
Texans – we can slow smoke a brisket to perfection. Why are we still scared of cooking seafood at home? Take it from someone who isn’t a chef: Fish is easy. But shellfish? Even easier.
So I jumped at the opportunity to partner with Yolanda Banks for a shellfish cooking class in her series of “Fresh is Fabulous” cooking classes at DUO All Things Culinary. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Classes, Dallas, Duo, fun with food, Jon Alexis, Seafood
by Jerry Stewart
As part of OysterFest 2012, Fish City Grill is hosting the third annual oyster eating contest benefiting the March of Dimes. But you don’t have to compete to enjoy the festivities. All oyster lovers are invited to Fish City Grill on April 29th for a free event featuring live music, beer, crawfish and lots of oysters. Attendees can snack on featured oysters including: Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
We were given a first look at the new Oak Cliff restaurant Driftwood just next door to Bolsa Mercado at 642 West Davis, in what was previous a dark Con Fusion, now owned by Jonn Baudoin. Baudoin graduated with an Industrial Design degree from the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette and has worked at many top restaurants in Dallas as General Manger including Dallas Fish Market, Nicola, Nikita, Salve and Mi Piaci.
The general theme of the menu is seafood and the restaurant’s overall feel, which was designed by Daniela Baudoin’s company Vision 360 Design, is brightened by sea-foam and cool woods, and sports a beautiful patio. Continue reading
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