by | July 27, 2012 · 10:50 am

Quest for the Ultimate Burger: Beck’s Prime

by Rob Banes

This week’s burger quest took our group to the recently opened Beck’s Prime. The location at the northwest corner of Preston and Forest is the 13th location of Beck’s Prime to open and the first in the Dallas area. The restaurant is a fast casual restaurant with a menu featuring mesquite grilled burgers, sandwiches, grilled meat plates, salads and steaks.

The Dallas location has taken over a former Jack in the Box and they did a good job of adding a patio as well making the inside warm and inviting with the open dining room and hardwood flooring.            Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2012 · 4:20 pm

William Grant & Sons Wows with Birthday Bash at Tales

by Steven Lindsey   Photos by Rodrigo Orta

Every year at Tales of the Cocktail, William Grant & Sons unleashes their vast portfolio of great liquor brands at parties with fanfare like no other. At tonight’s party at the New Orleans Museum of Art, they pulled out all the stops in celebration of the tenth birthday of Tales.                 Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2012 · 3:32 pm

Dallas Bartenders Descend Upon Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans

By Steven Lindsey     Photos by Rodrigo Orta

Yesterday, Big D came to the Big Easy. In a big way. The Texas Cocktail Coalition and Private Social presented Come And Get It! Cocktails Texas Style!, one of the most popular tasting rooms of the day. There, Dallas’ best and liveliest bartenders mixed it up behind the bar and all around the room.           Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2012 · 2:09 pm

Rodman Shields Named Exec Chef At Cool River

by Steven Doyle     photo by Robert Bostick

Rodman Shields, executive chef at Nick and Sam’s has tendered his resignation and will be starting at Cool River very soon, replacing exiting chef Bob Stephenson. Stephenson, as you recall, will soon be opening FnG in Keller.

A new chef for the highly regarded steakhouse has not been named.

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by | July 26, 2012 · 1:06 pm

Explore The World Of Rum

By Steven Doyle

Our friend at Sigel’s Fine Wines and Spirits just sent word that they will be exploring the world of rum at their Addison location at 15003 Inwood Rd. on August 1, 2012 from 6 to 8pm. Distillery representatives will be on hand to sample a selection of Rums and to answer any questions you may have about these special spirits.    Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2012 · 11:26 am

Sam’s Southern Eatery Moving Into Old Alligator Cafe Location *Update*

by Steven Doyle

Since Alligator Café closed its doors at its 4416 Live Oak location the building seems to have fallen on hard times. There is a temporary security fence surrounding the place and windows have been boarded up like a crack house. This might prove difficult to lease in this condition, but that is not the case as we just spotted an “open soon” sign flying outside yesterday.

The sign announces the pending opening of Sam’s Southern Eatery, which might be easy to assume it will be similar in concept to its predecessor Alligator Café now located in Casa Linda on Garland Road.           Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2012 · 10:50 am

Union Park Gastro Pub Opens Today At 4

by Steven Doyle

Union Park Gastro Pub’s doors swing open wide today. The newest addition to the downtown restaurant and bar climate will feature dazzling sport’s bar fare including fried lobster and a plethora of burgers to choose from.

The new sports bar is located in a fun-to-play area of downtown near Chesterfield and a few other entertaining nightlife spots at 1311 Main on the ground level of the Davis building.            Continue reading →

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by | July 25, 2012 · 4:00 pm

TangoTab Will Make You Feel Good And Feed The Hungry

by Steven Doyle

We get approached quite a bit from the various restaurant “daily deal” companies. You know the businesses that offer half priced dinners where you pay up front and the restaurant itself can barely recoup their food costs. This scenario works for no one in the end.

There is a relatively new company based in Dallas called TangoTab which costs you nothing to join, nothing to use and charges a very small fee to the restaurant.  You are able to look up restaurants on a free app or online based on your criteria and times and discover what is waiting for you. From free appetizers, to half priced dinner and drink specials, these are honest deals that is a super win for all parties.  In Dallas over 600 restaurants already participate.   Continue reading →

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