Glenfiddich may be the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch, but that is not the only reason for the champagne toast at a recent Glenfiddich event. Appropriately held at one of the finest French restaurants in Dallas, Bullion, Glenfiddich launched Grand Cru, an exclusive expression that has been matured for 23 years and elegantly finished in French Cuvée casks. It is a masterpiece, bringing together the most superior liquids from both Scotland and France. Continue reading
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Landry’s, the billionaire-owned restaurant and entertainment company behind Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and the Rainforest Cafe, announced Wednesday that it’s acquiring Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouses and Del Frisco’s Grilles from private equity firm L Catterton.
The purchase price was undisclosed, and the deal is expected to close at the end of October, according to the company. The sale does not include the popular bartaco and Barcelona Wine Bar brands, which L Catterton will retain. Continue reading
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The Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant in New York City, putatively the world’s best oyster bar, refuses to serve Gulf Oysters. “Not high enough quality” as they would have it. Robb Walsh, author of Sex, Death and Oysters, says that Gulf coast oysters can be world class, providing you buy them at the right time and from the right source. The right time is the first quarter of the year, according to Walsh, so I headed down Galveston way to see what I could find. Continue reading
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If you love Fair food, then you’re in luck. Fair concessionaires are serious about providing you with great-tasting, unique foods year after year. This year is no exception – the State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the newest creations to the food lineup! In addition to trying the finalists and winners of the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards, fairgoers can also indulge in some of the competition’s semi-finalist dishes
Check out the list of the semi-finalist food items that can be found at this year’s State Fair of Texas, in addition to other new foods you just must try. For the full list of this year’s new foods and their locations, visit BigTex.com/New-Food. Continue reading
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Lobsters are interesting – and delicious – creatures. Did you know that in the colonial era, lobsters were the go-to prison food? Only the poor, indentured servants, and prisoners ate lobsters because they were cheap, too plentiful, and considered “tasteless.” According to 19th century Kentucky politician and social observer, John Rowan, the lobster quickly became synonymous with lower classes of society and quipped “Lobster shells about a house are looked upon as signs of poverty and degradation.” Continue reading
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Please join the International Wine & Food Society of Dallas for their next event, “A Night in Tulum” on Sunday, October 27th at 6pm.
The evening will begin with a specialty cocktail and passed apps as guests arrive, followed by a fantastic five course dinner, created by Executive Chef Nico Sanchez. Each course will be perfectly paired with wines that embody the spirit of Tulum.
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by Brian Wall
Fall is a special time of year. There is a plethora of increased flavors and spices that do not come out the rest of the year. Winter will also invite a cornucopia of warmer flavors and heavier beers that are higher in calories, alcohol content and in different flavors for some. Autumn does offer a nice assortment of flavors and varieties due to harvesting of fruits and vegetables.
The biggest flavoring for autumn beers and in most Oktoberfest-style beers is pumpkin. Ahh, pumpkin. The visage of warm pie, Jack-o-lanterns and a fireplace can easily fit into the mind when picturing a nice round, full orange pumpkin. One beer that is inundated with the spirit of pumpkin was sampled recently- Post Road Pumpkin Ale. Continue reading
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by Jennifer Thomas
Knife, the steakhouse by Chef John Tesar located inside The Highland Dallas at 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, is not just a prime Dallas steakhouse but also serves a unique with a side of specialty brunch cocktails every Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Nominated three times as a James Beard Best Chef Southwest semifinalist and on Top Chef twice, Tesar designed the menu to include one-of-a-kind dishes highlighting his signature aged meats, along with more traditional brunch favorites. Continue reading
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