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by Steven Doyle | September 3, 2012 · 10:22 am

Fried Jambalaya and Fried Bacon Cinnamon Roll Take Top Fair Fried Honors

by Steven Doyle

It’s that time of year again when the State Fair food vendors roll out their deep fryers from storage in an attempt to win the top prize for the wackiest fried food imaginable. Last week we listed the finalists which consisted of eight out of over forty new items being introduced this year. Winning the competition is said to be worth an extra $200,000 in sales to the winner, so the stakes are high and the competition is fierce.

Abel Gonzalez was back and won the top award with his fried jambalaya ball. Abel’s offering had a crispy outer shell filled with a spicy rice, sausage and shrimp mélange with a side of his own kicked up ranch dressing. This is the very same gent who concocted fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, fried coca cola, fried cookie dough and more recently a win for his fried butter. Continue reading →

August Roundup: Muddy Waters and Loud Halls

by Dr. Spin

The first day of school inevitably came and went this week, and it was quite the far cry from Fraggle Rock with the Little One and aikido summer camp. In truth, there was a sense that an oar violently dug up the bottom of a still pond, leaving murky and agitated water in its wake. As the week has gone on, however, the dust has started to settle, both for the students and myself, and I am getting a feeling for what kind of year it’s going to be. continue that good feeling at the Pharmacy

Food Photos From The Homefront

You always see the latest dishes from the pros now let’s see yours! Show us what’s being served at the table closest to home.

Atlantic salmon over Fresh Purple hull peas, pickled green tomatoes, herbs and mustard seeds by Billy Brown.

If you’ve got something cooking in the kitchen and like to show it off, send a photo and a brief description to robert@cravedfw.com.

Where To Find A Good Steak In Dallas On The Cheap

by Steven Doyle

Probably not a week goes by that a reader asks where to find a good haunch of beef. We invariably tell them one of the many steakhouses across the Dallas skyline depending on where they live. We love Nick and Sam’s. It could be that they pass out caviar like it was candy, and sincerely… isn’t it? We also love Pappas Brothers in all their wine goodness.

Tonight several craveDFW staffers will be at Del Frisco Double Eagle for a wine dinner. We love somm Jennifer Jaco and never bypass a moment where we can visit with her even for a few minutes. Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House also is a staff favorite, and we love his cigar room. Plus you get Richard Chamberlain, and that always makes for fun evening. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House, Cheap, Dallas, Del Frisco Double Eagle Steakhouse, Dunston's Steakhouse, Nick and Sam's, Pappas Brothers, Steak

by Steven Doyle | August 31, 2012 · 12:42 pm

Belgian Waffle Company Rolling To A Neighborhood Near You

by Steven Doyle

If you happen to spot the Belgian waffle truck flying around the city, take pause and note that there are real Belgians aboard. And if you thought for one minute that the people of Belgian do not eat their overly stuffed waffles, think again. This isn’t some wacky fairground idea to sell griddled dough stacked with fresh fruits, chocolate and whipped cream. Waffles are part of the daily diet of Belgians near and far according to the Belgian Waffle Company food truck owners Frank Coucke and Ingrid Gysel. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Austin, Belgian Waffle Company, Chef, Dallas, Lee Ewing

by Steven Doyle | August 31, 2012 · 10:09 am

More Previews From Sēr at the Hilton Anatole

by Steven Doyle photos by Shana Anderson

We checked out Sēr at the Hilton Anatole for their final pre-opening tasting. This is the restaurant opening October 1, 2012 and is the replacement of Nana Grill. We are happy to report that the view is still as spectacular, if not better since there will actually be more space alongside the window that overlooks a near panoramic view of the Dallas skyline.

When you enter the restaurant you will notice that the space is now more open, with little to distinguish the bar area from the actually dining room. The space flows freely as the champagne cocktails did that evening.

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Tagged as Dallas, Hilton Anatole, Steaks, Sēr

by Steven Doyle | August 31, 2012 · 8:45 am

Paul Singhapong’s Special Dinner At Malai

by Robyn Folmar

Earlier this week at Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen, owners Yasmin and Braden Wages hosted another great off-menu dinner with guest chef Paul Singhapong.

Many of the spices used were bought by Chef Singhapong on a recent trip to Thailand. Chef Wages told guests that the menu for this 5-course meal was in the planning stages since May. The food was plentiful, flavorful, and perfectly suited for a hot August evening in Texas. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Chef Singhapong, Dallas, Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen, West Village, Yasmin and Braden Wages

by Steven Doyle | August 30, 2012 · 11:47 am

BBQ Pitmasters In Dallas This Weekend

by Steven Doyle

The TLC program BBQ Pitmasters is making its way to Dallas for a taste. The program is hosted by a Food Network contestant, Kevin Roberts, who has written two books. His first is called “Munchies”, a cookbook that deals with fast snacks, and “Kissing in the Kitchen”, which instructs readers how to prepare romantic meals. Continue reading →

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Tagged as BBQ Pitmasters, Dallas, Lockhart Smokehouse, Mike Anderson's Barbecue, Pcan Lodge, TLC