The Day Begins: “At War With the Mystics” for Breakfast

by Dr. Spin

Two summers ago, I took a Japanese language course, which was horizon-expanding. Last summer, CrossFit was a bit more globally life-changing. This year’s summer project wasn’t as intentionally planned as those at the outset, but it is emerging, nonetheless: roll around on the floor with my baby daughter and try to see the world through her eyes.  As we are discovering that drink coasters have a front and a back and that bubbles don’t hurt when they pop, I keep finding the tuneful, psychedelic, but ultimately positive, music of the Flaming Lips to be somehow appropriate.  Find more tuneful flaming lips at the Pharmacy…

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Ten Bells Tavern Now Open

by Steven Doyle

The new Oak Cliff bar and grill Ten Bells opened their doors this past weekend to a huge crowd of happy revelers. Last minute preparations including building a half dozen picnic tables and pouring a patterned concrete patio literally hours before opening Saturday afternoon.

The energy level was high as the opening celebration and was extremely pet friendly and featured a “pooch pool party and dog wash” fundraiser for Animal Rescue of Texas.              Continue reading

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Chef Harrington Leaves Dallas For Colorado

by Steven Doyle

Joel Harrington recently resigned from his executive sous chef duties at the Dallas Charlie Palmer to pursue an offer that has been dangling in front of him since December of last year when he left Stephan Pyles.  Harrington is now residing in Beaver Creek, Colorado.         Continue reading

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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.

Barbeque Chicken by Stephanie Navarro

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.

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Hofmann To Open Four Gourmet Hot Dog Restaurants In DFW Area

by Steven Doyle

This weekend we ran into Bob Sambol, former owner of Bob’s Steak and Chop House. Back in May we reported that Bob had left the M Crowd where he was charged with developing a fine dining brand and is now Director of Marketing & Business Development for Hofmann Sausage Company, which is a 133 year old sausage company based in Syracuse.            Continue reading

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Hypnotic Donuts Inviting Guest Chefs For Month of July

by Steven Doyle

We love Hypnotic Donuts in East Dallas. They are so fresh, original and fun. In the month of July they play to get even more playful by inviting different chefs into the bakery to play. The first chef will be underground wizard David Anthony Temple. It will be interesting to see what the wunderkind comes up with at hypnotic. Guest chefs will start in July.

 

photo lifted from Hypnotic’s facebook

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Eden’s Organic Farmers Market and Potluck

by Steven Doyle

Tomorrow (Saturday, June 30, 2012) Eden’s Organic Garden Center in Balch Springs will be hosting their special farmer’s market and will have some extra activities that should attract anyone looking for excellent fresh-from-the-farm produce and meats.

In addition to the regular market Eden’s owner Marie Tedei has announced a salsa and pesto challenge. Bring your sauces out to the farm to be judged by chef Graham Dodds from Central 214, Nanci Taylor from Edible DFW and myself.     Continue reading

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Friday’s Five Fabulous Food Finds of the Week

by Steven Doyle

We present five of our favorite dishes of the week that shouldn’t be missed in Dallas. The list doesn’t include anything we have featured elsewhere this week on craveDFW and shouldn’t be missed.

Check out a bit of food porn and taste what we have been up to this week.          Continue reading

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