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by Steven Doyle | August 25, 2011 · 12:02 pm

The New Faces at Bolsa

by Steven Doyle

Last evening I found myself marching into Bolsa for their weekly cocktail challenge where they ask their Facebook friends to suggest ingredients. I always suggest “a duck” in the same voice of Arthur Pendragon as portrayed in Monty Python’s Holy Grail, but have yet to see this make it to the menu. There is always hope.

The challenge is simple, the boys behind the bar at Bolsa cull suggestions for a single spirit each week and draw the ideas from a hat. Literally a hat that was most likely made at House of MacGregor, the haberdashery located in the tiny showroom above the Oak Cliff restaurant. From a list of five ingredients the bartenders whip up five cocktails and offer each of them on Wednesdays for an even five bucks. It’s a great program. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 23, 2011 · 11:48 am

Wachu Tacobot Willis? Velvet Taco

by Danielle Leahy photos by Jacque Manaugh

Look at these pictures. Just look at them. They say a picture is worth a thousands words but in the case of Velvet Taco only 6 are needed: Best.Gourmet.Tacos.In.Dallas.Period.

Velvet Taco has only been open a few short weeks in Dallas, located in the old Church’s Chicken on Henderson and 75 but is already making major waves in Dallas’ emerging Gourmet Taco scene. With over 20 different tacos on the menu broken down in to 6 categories (chicken, veggie, pork, beef, fish, and egg) and an emphasis on fresh, local produce these tacos are have been hand crafted from the tortilla up. In fact, all of the tortillas at Velvet Taco are hand made in house. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | August 15, 2011 · 3:31 pm

Photo of the Day

by Crave Staff

We just saw this posted in the Tacobot group on Facebook and thought we would share with the craveDFW crowd. No extraneous commentary from us needed.

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 4, 2011 · 1:17 pm

Something New For ZaZa Sunday School Brunch

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

We have reported a few times on the really innovative Sunday Brunch at Hotel ZaZa in uptown that is always a blast for those not quite ready to stop the party for the weekend. As ZaZa and the Sunday Brunch continues each month Executive chef Dan Landsberg and chef de cuisine Bradford Hodgkins have been looking for ways to elevate not only the party but the cuisine being served.

We just caught up with the pair of chefs as they each returned from their summer vacation, looking tan and fit and ready to hunker down in the kitchen. The ZaZa kitchen wizards were eager to tell us about the new ideas they have for the wacky fun brunch that is like no other in Dallas. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 29, 2011 · 11:19 am

Watcha Doin’ This Weekend?

by Crave Staff

We would like to try a new feature each week called Watcha Doin’ This Weekend. This will be a great forum to share ideas on the happenings in Dallas and Fort Worth. What special restaurant do you have reservations for tonight? You may also brag about any weekend travel plans.

Also, we would like to invite any establishment wishing to announce a special, opening, or concert to share with us here. Consider this a free ad. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 8, 2011 · 12:10 pm

Chick-fil-A: Cow For A Day Plus Q&A With CEO

by Steven Doyle photos by Robert Bostick

Put on your favorite cow-gear and enjoy a free meal on Chick-fil-A today as CEO Dan Cathy proposes they will possibly give away as many as 500,000 chicken sandwiches which includes both a side and a drink. The Cow Appreciation Day website claims that in the spirit of the day even partial costumes will be udderly acceptable and they encourage entire herds to join in the fun.

Fun cow banter aside, we had a chance to sit with CEO Cathy yesterday afternoon to chat about our favorite fast food restaurant. We laughed a bit and also touched on some important issues. Cathy came off both entertaining and genuine. I think you will enjoy this Q&A. Continue reading →

Ask Toni: The Modern Custody Battle

Toni,

I dated a girl for 10 months and eventually lost interest because I felt we were better off as friends. We shared a lot of the same interests and hobbies, and at one point, she even invited me to join her cycling group.

After our split, she asked that I be dropped. Everyone agreed and now I don’t have anyone to ride with. Can’t we all just get along?

Bicycle Bob Continue reading →