by | July 29, 2011 · 10:45 am

Chains on the Brain

by Crave Staff

South Side on Lamar hosts Chains on the Brain, a photography exhibit by Texas artist David Goff at the Janette Kennedy Gallery August 9 – 18. Goff’s collection is designed to cast an eye on the concept of mental limitations by using strong surreal imagery creating 3-D like depth that dominates both the conscious and unconscious mind. Fans of Goff’s work will be given a chance to meet him Friday, August 12 from 7 – 11 p.m.

For more information regarding the Janette Kennedy Gallery contact Shannon McMahen at 214-485-7015 or Shannon@southsideonlamar.com.

What: Chains on the Brain Photography Exhibit
Where: Janette Kennedy Gallery
South Side on Lamar
 1409 S. Lamar Street, Dallas
 When: Exhibit dates: August 9-18
 Gallery hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. everyday
 Meet the artist: August 12, 7 – 11 p.m.
 Cost: Free

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by | July 29, 2011 · 8:34 am

People’s Choice Breakfast: Smoke

by Steven Doyle

With a clear, hands down victory we award this weeks People’s Choice Award for Breakfast to Smoke located at the Belmont Hotel in Oak Cliff.

The funky hotel located at the highest point in Dallas has come into its own with the guidance of chef Tim Byres, who over the past year has garnered top honors not just locally, but across the nation. For those visiting Smoke for any meal they will surely attest to his ingenuity in the kitchen, with certain kudos to the Smoke breakfast and brunch menu which features such luminous dishes as a bruleed grapefruit served with the hearty Gristmill Cheese Grits-Hominy Casserole, or the House Made Ricotta Cheese Pancakes that is heavy-laden with a satchel of blueberries.  Continue reading →

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by | July 29, 2011 · 8:14 am

Groen-ing, the New Planking

by Steven Doyle                                                                                                                       photo by Robert Bostick

Internet driven trends, or memes, have been sweeping the world in viral proportions and it nearly takes a handbook to keep up with such unusual antics as planking, owling and batting. It doesn’t take long to flip through your Facebook stream to find one or more of these unusual poses on someone’s wall. It’s a trend that even the most awkward can master merely with the use of a camera phone and a willing subject.

With that said we have sought out even more unusual memes, because posing as an owl is fast becoming a dated fad.

Enter a few of these actual memes such as pillaring, which is the act of standing up-right and still. Be cautioned that death and injuries have been reported surrounding pillaring incidents. Go figure.  Continue reading →

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by | July 28, 2011 · 3:29 pm

Grant Morgan New Exec at Bailey’s Prime Plus

by Steven Doyle

Chef Grant Morgan has been named the new executive chef at Bailey’s Prime Plus Park Lane location. Morgan will be creating anew menu later this fall that will change the bar, lunch, and dinner menus.

You may remember Morgan as the executive sous chef at Luqa and executive chef of Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa. Before Dallas Morgan worked in Vail, Colorado and at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Morgan also worked as sous chef at Le Cirque located in the Bellagio. More recently the chef worked a stint at Molly Maguire’s Ale House in East Dallas.

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by | July 28, 2011 · 3:10 pm

Win Two Tickets to Food for Thought

by Crave Staff

Win two tickets valued at $200 to the upcoming Food for Thought by merely giving us a shout out here. Here are the details for the event:

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers hosts the 3rd annual Food for Thought on Saturday, August 6 from 7pm-11pm at The Tower Club in downtown Dallas. Showcasing DFW’s finest Chefs and cuisine, Food for Thought benefits Big Thought, one of Dallas’ leading nonprofits dedicated to improving public education. Additionally, FOX Analyst and former Dallas Cowboy Daryl Johnston will receive DAYL’s Gavel of Excellence award for his significant contributions related to SLANT 45, the youth education program of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee. Continue reading →

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by | July 28, 2011 · 2:29 pm

Thanksgiving in July

by Steven Doyle

I just received a call from David Anthony Temple, the Underground Chef.  This time DAT is celebrating Thanksgiving in July.  Why not?  Check out the menu that bears his unique twist; there are a few spots left.  If you want a reservation and to find out the secret location, send DAT an email at davidanthonycooks@gmail.com.  It’s BYOB and sure to be a good time. Is it just me or is Absinthe popping up everywhere?  Continue reading →

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by | July 28, 2011 · 1:05 pm

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 | July 28, 2011 · 9:59 am

Music Reviews: Yuksek, The Limousines

by Bryan Coonrod

Hey folks sorry for being away for a bit I have been busy with various DJ gigs and side projects. Now how about some new music?

Yuksek – Living On The Edge Of Time

Hailing from France, Yuksek is the brainchild of Pierre-Alexandre Busson a man who has been a producer, DJ and pianist in his musical career. This is Yuksek’s second release with this one blending a slightly electro pop feel with some alternative rock, think of Foster The People mixed with Neon Trees.   Continue reading →

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