Category Archives: Uptown

by Steven Doyle | August 1, 2011 · 2:56 pm

Free Paciugo in West Village and Lakewood

by Steven Doyle

We know how hot you are and we know you love free stuff. Here is a little treat that Gilt City Dallas and Paciugo in the West Village and Lakewood are offering just for Gilt members and craveDFW readers. You can hear about other sizzling deals like this by signing up at Gilt City.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 7:30 to 9:30pm Gilt will commandeer Paciugo in the West Village and the Lakewood locations and give away free small cones or cups of the delightfully cooling gelato. How can you resist this?

Save a cup for us.

Eddie V’s Restaurant Week Sneak Preview

by Steven Doyle

Restaurant week is fast closing in on the DFW area so we decided to check out a smattering of menus and do some pre-Restaurant Week reconnaissance. Our first look is at Eddie V’s who recently celebrated their first anniversary in Dallas.

When we visited Eddie V’s recently we found a thriving lounge scene in the front of the restaurant. Dark with a retro atmosphere that harkened back to days when you might find cigars if the laws weren’t so restrictive. The musical act that night played dreamy tunes from the classic American songbook, something difficult to find in Dallas. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 26, 2011 · 11:31 am

Rockstar of the Art World in Dallas

by Crave Staff

Wisby – Smith Fine Art Gallery and Hudson Ferus Vodka present an extraordinary collection of works by Artist Michael Godard. Michael Godard, is known as the explosive “Rockstar of the Art World”, and global top selling artist!

His world of art invites us into his lighthearted perspective of life surrounding us, with animated olives, grapes and, dancing strawberries. His unique portrayal of fun is an exciting combination of imagination and subtle humor, which evoke the creative side in “Olive” us right down through our souls. He has redefined art as we know it with a new definition and of course a punch line. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 24, 2011 · 10:52 am

Sunday Brunch: Fearings

by Steven Doyle

Sometimes your fate is sealed for you, even before you realize it. When we allow ourselves to search deep enough to find our true being, magical things can happen. Dean Fearing, chef and owner of the highly acclaimed restaurant Fearings is joining us this week for our Sunday Brunch, featuring his famous Fried Quail with a fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 12, 2011 · 1:47 pm

Meet Pastry Chef Jill Bates From Ritz-Carlton

by Steven Doyle

Jill Bates is certainly the darling of pastry chefs in Dallas today. Her cute but quirky demeanor endears and definitely lends itself to practicing her craft in one of the busier kitchens in Dallas today. As a pastry chef she has paid her dues and worked the ranks as any savory chef might.

Read on for the first of a series of DFW Pastry Chefs that begins with The Ritz-Carlton and Dean Fearing’s pastry chef, Jill Bates. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 6, 2011 · 11:35 am

San Fermin Festival Celebration at Sangria

by Crave Staff

Celebrate the medieval festival of San Fermin and the running of the bulls at Sangria in Dallas with 50 cent sangria, numerous tapas specials and LIVE music all day, 11am to 11pm Wednesday, July 6, 2011.

Stop in at Sangria to hear Flamenco guitarist John Goode followed later by two Late Night DJ’s. The San Fermin Festival commemorates the 4th century martyr, Saint Fermin, who was the son of a Roman senator and who later converted to Christianity in Navarre Spain in 303 AD. After becoming a Catholic priest, St. Fermin became the first archbishop of Pamplona. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | July 6, 2011 · 9:01 am

More on Tate’s Craft Cocktails

2723 McKinney Today

by Steven Doyle

More information on the new entry into the cocktail world in Uptown. The co-owner and Dallas operator of Tate’s, David Ferre, touched base with me and offered more details on this interesting new concept that will soon begin construction at 2723 McKinney Avenue in Uptown, a nearly 2,000 square foot space that was formerly Uptown Mood Spa.

Staying true to the original Tate’s Craft Cocktails, the Dallas version will be customized to suit local taste and culture. The cocktail menu used in Winston-Salem will be adjusted and take advantage of tequilas, as well as change up names of the current cocktails.

The food will not be prepared in-house, but instead the lounge will use an off-site caterer similar to the concept in North Carolina where the wife and founder of Tate’s operate a catering business that handles all the dining needs. A local caterer has not been selected as of today, but Ferre said he is in talks with a few at this time. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 30, 2011 · 2:08 pm

Davis Family Vineyards Dinner at Dragonfly

by David Donalson

Heading to the beautiful Hotel ZaZa, I was conflicted on how this dinner might go. I had heard the rumors of a one star review for Dragonfly from Leslie Brenner of the Dallas Morning News (I cannot read behind a paywall…) and yet many people whom I trust told me that Dan Landsberg, the executive chef at Dragonfly, could really cook. So as I walked by the pool of beautiful people and into the restaurant, I had a clean slate to judge the food and the wine.

Davis Family Vineyards is definitely a family affair. Guy Davis is the grape grower and winemaker in this two man show. The other man is his son. Located in the bend of the Russian River Valley, Davis Family Vineyards has your standard Sonoma varietals: Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. What was also interesting was the other two wines that were from juice outside the estate, a white blend and a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. They made for some great compliments to the food. Continue reading →

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