Category Archives: Spirits

by Steven Doyle | July 19, 2011 · 11:11 am

People’s Choice Award: The Cocktail

by Crave Staff

It can be said with much certainty that the Crave Crew enjoys a good cocktail. We spend most of our week hunting down the next best concoction to quench our thirst in this hot Texas sun, and definitely have our favorites.

Interesting enough, we have seen a trend where really great barmen have trained staffers who eventually fly the coop and go on to lay claim to their own brand of cocktail. This is only good for the city of people just like us at crave, and you who might be reading this today. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 29, 2011 · 2:42 pm

Roxor a Local Texas Gin

by Steven Doyle

While wandering the pathways of the recent Southwest Food Show presented by the Texas Restaurant Association this week, I ran across an interesting gentleman representing Roxor Artisan Gin produced by the same folks at Dripping Springs Vodka, the Texas made vodka creating much buzz through out the country.

The story of Roxor, a clever palindrome that means ‘rocks’, is interesting and starts with Don Short, former Coca-Cola executive, and Robert Del Grande, the James Beard award winning chef who is also part of the Gang of Five that includes Stephan Pyles and Dean Fearing who started the Southwest cuisine movement. Continue reading →

craveDFW Event This Weekend at Milestone!

by Crave Staff

Steven Doyle and Melissa Brenner, of craveDFW are hosting an all vegan charity event to raise funds and awareness for Hope for the Silent Voices. This event will take place Sunday, June 26, 2011 at Milestone Culinary Arts Center, 4531 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75205. VIP reception begins at 6:30 and the general events runs from 7:30-10:00. Tickets are $30 or $45 for VIP and available at the door. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 23, 2011 · 5:35 pm

Nightlife News Quickies

by Bryan Coonrod

Interesting week in the DFW nightlife scene as popular uptown spot Aura has been sold to a new group, owner Avi Adri has posted on Facebook to be sure and keep your eyes open for his next venture an invites everyone out next weekend for the ” Last Dance” at Aura. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 17, 2011 · 9:51 am

A First Look at RedFork

by Steven Doyle

Last evening we were treated to an exclusive special look at RedFork the new Jeff Harris concept that is to open for business tonight with the limited bar menu. For a full menu and grand opening you will need to wait until next Friday, June 24, when Harris and his crew throw down in full swing.

Also look forward to brunch that will be served both Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm.

The newly opened restaurant is located on Fitzhugh just east of Central Expressway. The restaurant has a clean pub feel to it, with concrete floors, exposed ceilings and the expansive bar located just to the left as you walk inside. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 2, 2011 · 2:17 pm

Cocktail of the Week: Bolsa

by Steven Doyle

Last evening I had a chance to stop in Bolsa for a nibble and a few cocktails. If you recall Wednesday is when Bolsa has their special cocktail night where they take suggestions from Facebook friends in pairing ingredients with the spirit of the week to make five lush specialty cocktails.

Walking into Bolsa we were greeted by one of our favorite barmen in Dallas, Eddie “Lucky” Campbell. Lucky has been busy as of late not only covering his shifts at Bolsa, but also developmental work for the cocktail program at Mesa (the hot new Mex-Mex in Oak Cliff) and is about to introduce the new cocktails at Bailey’s Prime Plus next week in a collaboration with Cedars Social Michael Martensen.

This city of ours is fast becoming steeped up in cocktail holiness and we are all the beneficiary.

If my head is hurting today, and I am walking a bit slower than normal then allow me to show you why. Jump! Continue reading →

Cask of Dreams Rolls Into Dallas

by Crave Staff

Earlier this week we caught up with Glenfiddich Ambassadors Heather Greene, Freddy May as they literally rolled into Dallas. This past weekend the trio of merry Scots escorted an empty barrel that would normally hold gallons of yummy Glenfiddich and asked local residents to sign the oak barrel and list their dream.

One lucky person will be granted their aspirations, be it climbing a particular mountain, cooking with a renowned chef or opening a business. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | May 9, 2011 · 1:34 pm

Glenfiddich Tasting Tonight

by Crave Staff

Here is a special opportunity for those that enjoy great scotch:

Glenfiddich Ambassadors Heather Greene, Freddy May and Mitch Bechard will roll actual casks around the streets, encouraging people to write their dreams and aspirations on them and enter for the chance to win one of a series of dream trips to explore their adventurous and culinary pursuits.

The event tonight will include a special unveiling of the signed cask after it has rolled around the iconic landmarks and streets of Dallas. Being held at Stanley Korshak suite 100, at 500 Crescent Court 7pm to 9:30pm, the tasting will trace the voyage of whisky from new make to single malt, demonstrating how whisky is transformed. Brand ambassador Freddy May will also discuss the new campaign and be on-hand to answers questions. Continue reading →

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