by | September 11, 2012 · 11:53 am

Privé Opens In The Second Floor Bistro

For the first time ever, patrons of The Second Floor Bistro – Bar at The Westin Galleria Dallas can enjoy sophisticated cuisine, original cocktails, wine pairings, and the chicest decor … all in their own private dining room. Yes, this culinary wonder now offers Privé, a completely exclusive dining room for private parties and events.

“Privé, which is French for ‘private,’ will open this fall, and we are absolutely thrilled to offer our patrons a high-end, private dining experience – all with the same level of finesse they’ve come to expect from The Second Floor,” said Founder and Executive Chef Scott Gottlich.     Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2012 · 11:23 am

Fearing’s New Fall Menu Includes Fresh Vegetarian Dishes

by Steven Doyle

Dean Fearing is kicking his menu in to Fall gear as he adds a handful of new items to the menu, including two vegetarian dishes that would please anyone. Check out the new menu items at Fearing’s located in the Ritz-Carlton in Uptown Dallas.

The vegetarian dishes include Pan-Fried Vegetable Ramen with Shiitake Mushroom Spring Roll and Cucumber/Thai Basil Relish and a  Moroccan Style Vegetable Couscous with Red Pepper Harissa and Toasted Pistachios. Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2012 · 10:05 am

Peak And Elm Concina And Bar Opening Soon In East Dallas

by Steven Doyle

The Moreno family, who owns several locations of La Popular Tamale House, have decided to open a Mexican restaurant in East Dallas in the growing artsy district at Peak and Elm.  In fact, the new restaurant will be called Peak and Elm Cocina and Bar.

The new restaurant has been under construction with great attention for detail to the existing space. The restaurant sits on what was formerly the street car line, and just across the street once housed the street cars at the end of their run through East Dallas. For this reason Jesse Moreno says he plans on bringing one of the original cars to the back patio area for private dining.      Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2012 · 9:01 am

What I Did On My Summer Vacation: Andre Natera

by Chef Andre Natera

For our back-to-school series we created an assignment for some of our area chefs, bartenders and sommeliers: what I did on my summer vacation. As these reports are sent back to us we will share them with you. We noticed some are longer than others, and many will be loaded with photographs for extra points.

This summer I had the opportunity to take a culinary excursion to Vancouver in hopes of exploring a major culinary city (and also to see some beautiful Fairmont hotel properties). I stayed at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in the center of the vibrant downtown hipster scene. It’s an iconic hotel for the city, and much like The Fairmont Dallas, has some of the most beautiful historic ballrooms I have ever seen.    Continue reading →

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by | September 10, 2012 · 1:30 pm

McMillan At Moth. Huzzah!

by Steven Doyle

Meddlesome Moth is a fantastic spot for a beer in the Design District; plenty of beers in fact. The Moth sports one  of the most comprehensive set of taps in Dallas. But the food has always been inconsistent and somewhat a disappointment. Today we receive word via the new editor at Eater Dallas, Whitney Filloon that chef David McMillan from the recently shuttered Screen Door has been quietly working the kitchen t the Moth.         Continue reading →

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by | September 10, 2012 · 12:41 pm

Killer Zin from Armida Cellars

by Jasper Russo

For a professional wine buyer the Trifecta for a new wine discovery is good wine at a fantastic price in a stop-you-in-your-tracks package.  Armida Cellars in Dry Creek has hit just such a home run with the first release of their Poizin Zinfandel California 2011. This Zinfandel (80%) and Petite Verdot (20%) blend sports juicy, jammy plum, bing cherry and spice aromas that jump from the glass and attack the palate with complex layers of opulent fruit, peppercorn spiciness and sweet vanilla oak.             Continue reading →

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by | September 10, 2012 · 11:39 am

You Can Own (Or Rent) Jacques Pepin’s Playa del Carmen Home

by Steven Doyle

Remember when you said you wanted to live in Jacques Pepin’s summer home in Playa del Carmen? And remember you said you wanted him to leave behind all the furnishings, much which is one of a kind artisan pieces? Now you can own or lease the beautiful one bedroom home with the awesome private roof top terrace with fantastic ocean views.         

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by | September 10, 2012 · 10:45 am

What I Did On My Summer Vacation: Jennifer Jaco

by Jennifer Jaco

As part of our back to school effort we have an assignment for some of our area chefs, bartenders and sommeliers: what I did on my summer vacation. As these reports are sent back to us we will share them with you. We noticed some are longer than others, and many will be loaded with photographs for extra points.  – ed

To many the life of a Sommelier seems like a dream job.  Meeting winemakers, traveling the world, and drinking wine all day sounds like a pretty cushy gig. However, when I can step away from 12-hour shifts, weekly inventories of enormous wine programs, orchestrating wine dinners while balancing Restaurant Week, and successfully stopping by every table on a 700-cover night they only thing I want is a beer. 

However, in the off-season (aka when its 115 degrees outside) the restaurant scene tends to slow down a bit and we are able to travel!  Summers are what Sommeliers long for.      Continue reading →

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