First Look: Homewood

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Embering at what could be mistaken for  your own kitchen and digs Homewood, Matt McCallister’s latest restaurant is tucked into a space created from the ground up by Design Hound along with McCallister and his partner Michael Burnett. The menu is mastered with fresh and local ingredients, as you should expect from this brilliant chef, gardener, forager. Continue reading

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Brunch at El Vecino

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Located clandestine above a furniture shop, El Vecino is Knox Henderson’s hidden Mexican treasure. El Vecino offers a menu of delicious Tex Mex in a festive environment bedecked with vibrant Latin art. “El Vecino” literally translates to “the neighbor,” and with their restaurant, John Michael & Kim McBride have created a welcoming environment, designed for each guest to feel like a “neighbor” of a family of foodies. Continue reading

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FarmByrd in Plano Shuttered

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FarmByrd in Plano shuttered Friday. A high-end fast casual concept located at 3308 Preston Road was tucked away in a nice strip center but was plagues with a location identity crisis the owners Ryan Carbery and Tim McLaughlin could not overcome. Continue reading

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Upside West Village Offers Fresh Spring Cocktails

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Spring is finally here which means it’s time for fun spring cocktails!
Upside West Village is rolling out a new spring-inspired cocktail menu that features 10  seasonal handcrafted cocktails that are sure to please.
In addition to truly innovative cocktails, Upside West Village offers a vast wine menu, shareable appetizer plates and a breathtaking view of the downtown Dallas skyline.

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Garrison Brothers Releases To Enjoy

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Garrison Brothers Distillery, the first legal whiskey distillery in Texas, announced today the second release of their multi-award-winning twice-barreled bourbon, Balmorhea. Whiskey aficionados around the globe have undoubtedly heard the Garrison Brothers and Balmorhea names often over the past few months — the bourbon recently won numerous awards in spirit contests across the US and received glowing reviews in top industry publications. Continue reading

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Last Minute Easter Brunch Ideas

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We have a short list of brunches you may enjoy for Easter: Continue reading

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Passover BBQ April 23

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Looking for some Passover fun with friends and family?  Join JCC Dallas for a  kosher Passover BBQ featuring chicken, brisket, chicken fingers,an upscale salad bar, plenty of veggies and desserts April 23rd from 6-9pm.

Adults are $30, but vegetarians and children get a deal. Buy your tickets here.

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FW Empty Bowls Food Bank Event May 1

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Tarrant Area Food Bank’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser returns on Wednesday, May 1 with new restaurants, art demonstrations and more. The event takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. Tickets are now on sale at tafb.org.

With each ticket purchase, guests can select a bowl handcrafted by local artists and sample soups, desserts and other small bites from local restaurants and chefs. New restaurants include Snooze an A.M. Eatery, Righteous Foods and several others. Many Fort Worth favorites are also returning. View the full list on the event page at tafb.org. Continue reading

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