Adelmo’s Still Strong and Thriving After All These Years

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For over 30 years Adelmo Banchetti has been filling the hearts and bellies of Dallasites at his iconic Knox area restaurant Adelmo’s, now located to Inwood Village. The man remains a stalwart in the industry whose name is instantly recognizable for great food, greater portions with an easy going price tag that has guests returning again and again.

Adelmo was born to serve in the restaurant industry beginning at 16 years old when he moved from Florence, Italy to Brussels to bus tables for a decade, moving to work cruise ships and eventually settling at Cornell University for formal training. Moving to Dallas proved his greatest effort working at restaurant luminaries such as Villa Buggati, the Pyramid Room at the Fairmont, the illustrious Beau Nash, and the Mansion on Turtle Creek before opening his eponymous Adelmo’s in 1989.  Continue reading

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Cooking With Paula Lambert: Dolce Habanero

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We have always been a great fan of Deep Ellum’s cheese factory run by the esteemed Paula Lambert, the Mozzarella Company. Our love for Mozzarella Company dates back to the very early 80’s when Lambert would create a handful of balls of mozzarella selling her products at the Dallas Farmers Market out of an ice chest in Shed 2 where you may now buy tacos. I would visit with Lambert and she would regale me with stories of cheese. Pure heaven. Continue reading

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Truluck’s Has A Surprise For Dad!

On Sunday, June 20, Truluck’s will celebrate Dad’s with a special offering for Father’s Day. In addition to their regular menu of steak and seafood selections, Truluck’s will serve a featured dish of Ossobuco – a tender fall-off-the-bone veal shank with a rich pan sauce and truffle aioli (60) available for a limited time. 

Service will be from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM at both the Dallas and Southlake locations. Reservations are highly recommended.

LOCATIONS: Uptown: 2401 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, 214-220-2401
Southlake: 1420 Plaza Place, Southlake, TX 76092, 817-912-0500

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Chef Hung Huynh to collaborate with Uchiba Chef McCullar for Uncommon Ramen

Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series celebrating innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Executive Sous Chef Rhonda McCullar and renowned chefs from around the country, features the ingenuity of Chef Hung Huyn for its June release. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has boasted such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole, among others.

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Hung Huyn began his craft at an early age, working in his family’s Asian restaurant in Massachusetts at the age of 10. Forgoing culinary school due to the cost, he took a job in Puerto Rico that led to securing a position at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Juan which funded his education at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA.)

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Hot CrawDAD Deal at Flying Fish for Father’s Day

Flying Fish celebrates Father’s Day all weekend long, June 18-20 with 4 pounds of crawdads for $20 (includes potatoes and corn). On Sunday, Dad gets his choice of a free, icy cold draft beer or a slice of homemade key lime pie (dine-in only).

Harvested from Louisiana, the spicy crustaceans are boiled to order in Flying Fish’ signature seafood seasonings and served ready to “pinch, twist and suck” along with corn and potatoes (add smoked andouille sausage for $2).

For more a list of all Flying Fish restaurant locations, hours of operation and menus go to their web.

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PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE OPENS DAILY THIS SUMMER

Named by USA TODAY as one of the country’s “top 10 best science museums,” the Perot Museum of Nature and Science will open daily May 31-Sept. 6 offering extended fun and new programming for North Texans and tourists alike. A top draw is The Science of Guinness World Records™ exhibition, which made its U.S. debut at the Perot Museum, and continues to attract all ages with interactive experiences that showcase the scientific principles behind some of the world’s most astonishing world record holders. Other highlights include adults-only late nights every Thursday, a new virtual STEM-focused series to curb learning loss and expand the Museum’s accessibility, plus Giant Steps – an outdoor art installation showcasing African American leaders in STEM – has been extended through Labor Day.

“As the world begins to open up, we are excited to open more minds to the wonders of nature and science,” said Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum. “After a year when hands-on experiences have been hard to access, we look forward to a summer of discovery and learning, inspiring a world of possibilities in science for families and our broader community.”

For details on all the happenings, please see below.

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State Fair of Texas Announces FREE Live Music Lineup for the 2021 Fair

The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of FREE live music during the 2021 Fair. After a year without live music, the State Fair is more excited than ever to provide the free concert series, which spans across multiple genres and features nationally recognized headliners, in addition to local and regional talent on the rise. The Fair is known for being a celebration of all things Texan, and that includes our live music. This year, a total of 77 acts featured as part of the live music lineup hail from the Lone Star State. Fairgoers can enjoy these free concerts all 24 days of the Fair.

The Chevrolet Main Stage is an outdoor venue with a huge festival-type stage and experience, as well as an ADA-compliant area for guests needing special assistance. Health and safety of all parties involved – fairgoers, performers, and staff – remains the top priority. The Fair will adhere to all applicable CDC guidelines in place during the concert series, as well as any local, state, or federal guidelines. For more information on the Fair’s COVID-19 precautions, please visit BigTex.com/COVID.

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Restaurant Recovery Saves Dallas BBQ Biz

Raising Cane’s Founder and CEO Todd Graves new Discovery+ series, Restaurant Recovery will begin airing on Cooking Channel tonight at 7:30 p.m. CST. Tonight on Restaurant Recovery, Todd visits Dallas’ own Smokey John’s, a restaurant owned and operated by two brothers carrying on their father’s legacy, including keeping all of their 22 employees afloat even when they can barely pay the bills.

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