by | November 16, 2022 · 11:27 am

Trinity Groves Announces New Concept Nitro Burger

The team behind the West Dallas restaurant district, Trinity Groves Restaurant Group, is thrilled to announce that their newest concept, Nitro Burger will open its doors on Monday, November 28. Located in the former Resto Gastro Bistro space, Nitro Burger is a futuristic burger concept developed by Trinity Groves CEO Julian Rodarte.

Nitro Burger will feature over the top tableside liquid nitrogen booze milkshakes, USDA certified Black Angus ground brisket burger patties with mix and match flavors, in-house made sauces, lobster tots, hand cut fries and more. Nitro Burger seeks to fulfill the indulgent desires of everyone with dietary requirements & restrictions. All burgers will come with options to substitute vegan patties, gluten free buns, Martin’s potato buns, lettuce wraps and vegan cheese. 

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by | November 16, 2022 · 11:19 am

These Cookies Will Leave You Shooketh

National Cookie Day is coming up on Sunday, December 4. If you are planning a spotlight feature on America’s favorite sweet treat, I hope that you will consider including cookies from Lizzie Lu Luxury Treats. Owner, T’Juanna Winters uses a family recipe for Butter Cookies passed down for generations and tops each cookie with a warm butter glaze and various fruit toppings, so it ends up resembling a cobbler. T’Juanna call them Shookies, because you will be shooketh when you taste how incredibly delicious these cookies are. 

At Lizzie Lu Luxury Treat, they use the freshest ingredients and limitless imagination to create high-quality candies, cakes and cookies in flavor profiles, both traditional and imaginative, packaged to impress the receiver. The family recipes T’Juanna Winters uses have been passed down over the years and reimagined for new generations of fans to enjoy them.

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by | November 16, 2022 · 10:52 am

What to Bring to a Holiday Dinner Party

Have your friends invited you to a holiday dinner party? Are you worried about what you should bring so you don’t show up empty-handed?

When attending a holiday dinner or just any dinner party, it is customary not to show up empty-handed. If you do, it is actually considered rude. So, what are you going to bring to a holiday dinner party? 

Whether you want to bring a whole dish or just a beverage like a nice bottle of wine, many items are always welcome at these types of gatherings. Here is a list of a few things to bring to a holiday dinner party. 

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by | November 15, 2022 · 8:08 am

Limoncello Time

by Steven Doyle

Popular in the citrus-growing regions along Italy’s Amalfi coast for more than a century, the digestif Limoncello makes for the perfect holiday gift. The liqueur is second in popularity only to Campari in Italy, and is a refined and genteel way to end a great meal.

Now is the time to make the elixir.  It is so simple to make, pretty much anyone of drinking age can pull this off.

You will thank us for this.  Best way to say thanks?  A bottle of Limoncello.    Continue reading →

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by | November 14, 2022 · 4:44 pm

Mockingbird Station Newest Food & Beverage Tenant, The Finch Opening Nov 21st

Say hello to the best new modern American restaurant and bar. Shopping and dining destination, Mockingbird Station, welcomes The Finch to its list of tenants. Opening on Monday, November 21st, the restaurant debuts just in time for the holiday season, including being open on Thanksgiving Day and showcasing a special Thanksgiving Menu for those that don’t feel like cooking this year. The Finch will make its home in the reimagined 5,760 square-foot space located at 5307 E Mockingbird Lane, Suite 150, which local diners may know as the space previously occupied by Café Express.

The Finch will bring a welcoming and versatile atmosphere that creates the perfect ambiance for any occasion. The all-day neighborhood restaurant will offer an approachable curated menu that offers something to satisfy everyone. The Finch creates a comfortable setting where guests are encouraged to come as they are at any hour of the day, making the dining destination a neighborhood staple where Dallasites will feel comfortable visiting at any time.

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by | November 14, 2022 · 4:28 pm

Dallas Restaurant Legend Larry Levine Opens Loop 9 BBQ

Loop 9 BBQ, a new restaurant concept featuring prime brisket and other connoisseur-level barbecued meats, now offers full catering services.  Loop 9 BBQ will soon be one of the first restaurants to open in Grand Prairie’s growing 172-acre entertainment center, EpicCentral.  

City officials behind EpicCentral turned to Larry Lavine to bring the perfect barbecue restaurant to the new development.  In 1975, Lavine founded Chili’s with its first location in a converted postal station on Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas.  Today, Chili’s has more than 1600 locations.  The veteran restaurateur knows his Texas barbecue.  More recently, Lavine shifted away from the mega-chain format to found Ten 50 BBQ in Richardson, Texas, in 2014.  The restaurant immediately drew serious barbecue fans.

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by | November 14, 2022 · 4:24 pm

Crossbuck BBQ & Smokehouse Serves Up Pre-Order Thanksgiving Menu

One of Dallas’s most famous Pitmasters is offering a special Texas treat this Thanksgiving. Tim McLaughlin and his team at Crossbuck BBQ and Smokehouse will be smoking turkeys (with gravy), hams, prime rib and briskets in Texas fashion…low n’ slow with a blend of post oak, hickory and fruit wood smoke.

The fine-dining chef turned Pitmaster will also be serving homestyle sides including green bean casserole, scalloped and cheesy potato casserole, roasted and smoked potatoes, Vermont cheddar mac n’ cheese, and creamy hominy along with Crossbuck’s fluffy house rolls (sold by the baker’s dozen).  All pan sides will be fully cooked, chilled, and ready for you to easily reheat and serve in amounts designed for 10 to 20 people. 

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by | November 14, 2022 · 4:16 pm

Escondido Preston-Royal Tex-Mex Patio Opens Today

Escondido Tex-Mex Patio, the highly anticipated restaurant from Jon Alexis, is set to open to the public on Monday, November 14. 

Located at 5950 Royal Lane A, Dallas, TX 75230 in the southwest corner previously occupied by Ruggeri’s, Alexis and his new restaurant group, Imperial Fizz, are bringing Tex-Mex back to Preston Royal for the first time since the 2019 tornado. Escondido will open for dinner seven days a week with lunch and weekend brunch coming soon.

The restaurant offers guests a hip and stylish yet family-friendly Tex-Mex experience with old fashioned hospitality, craveable classics, and refreshing margaritas all while dining in a vibrant space. 

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