Chef Update at Up on Knox

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Up On Knox, has added a fresh new face. Dallas-based restaurateur Stephan Courseau has welcomed Chef Wes Whitsell to enhance the importance of sustainability in the kitchen.

With over fifteen years of restaurant experience, Whitsell, a North Texas native began his cooking career in Los Angeles at Osteria La Buca, Blair’s and Gjelina prior to heading the kitchen at Soho House New York. He collaborated on his first concept opening Manuela before making the decision to return home to Dallas where he was then introduced to Courseau. And, that was that. Continue reading

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A Few Of Our Favorite Noodles In Dallas

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We wanted to bring some unusual noodles to your attention this week and had a difficult time narrowing down some of our most favorites. We may actually do this several times in coming months because there are so many we wish to share with our readers.

This is populated with mostly Asian dishes from hot spots around Dallas that we wanted you to be aware of. We think you will agree they are all worthy of checking out sometime soon.  Continue reading

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Malibu Poke Opens on McKinney Ave

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Restaurateur Jon Alexis is opening his second Dallas location of the award-winning elevated, quick-serve poke restaurant, Malibu Poke this week at 2355 Olive Street, Suite 145 in the popular new mixed-use development McKinney & Olive.
Officially open as of yesterday, Malibu is a natural fit for Uptown and Downtown Dallas’ heavy business lunch scene. The restaurant has built a loyal following since opening in 2017 by offering the fresh seafood diners have to come expect from Jon Alexis (TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill) in a Matt McCallister (of nationally-acclaimed FT33 fame, with the highly anticipated Homewood opening next week)-created poke menu.
This is not your typical quick serve poke – fresh fish is butchered daily, sauces are made from scratch, kale is hand-massaged, and orders are placed on a high resolution self serve kiosk.

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Aaron Franklin Hosting Uchiba Uncommon Ramen April 29

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The April installment of Uchibā’s Uncommon Ramen, the monthly series featuring innovative collaborations with Uchibā’s Chef de Cuisine Alex Astranti and renowned chefs from around the country. Since launching in 2017, the Uncommon Ramen series has featured such celebrated chefs as Tommy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Tyson Cole, among others. Continue reading

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Sushi Marquee Attempts World Sake Bomb Record… Again

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Last year, Sushi Marquee set the World Record for “largest group sake bomb” at 240 simultaneous sake bombs. Some say that records were made to be broken… but Sushi Marquee’s was broken by a restaurant in Florida. And that cannot stand. So, on April 14, Sushi Marquee is out to reclaim its title—and this time, they’re hoping for 500 participants. Continue reading

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Five Sixty Partners With Paper for Water

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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck introduces the Paper Crane, a unique take on the classic Paper Plane cocktail, whose name is inspired by an origami paper crane that sits atop each drink. Guests at Five Sixty can imbibe for a great cause when they order the Paper Crane as each beverage directly benefits Paper For Water, a local organization with a mission to raise money to fund water wells around the world.

Paper For Water was founded seven years ago by Isabelle and Katherine Kei Adams, 15 and 12 years old respectively, when the duo discovered that many girls in third world countries do not go to school because they were hauling water all day, and a child died every 20 seconds from unclean water. One of the ways in which they raise money is by selling origami made by hand by the entire family. Continue reading

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Reserve Your Easter Brunch at Trulucks

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In addition to their regularly amazing menu of steak and seafood selections, Truluck’s will showcase some special offerings for the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 21, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at both Dallas-area locations. Reservations are not required, but are highly recommended. Continue reading

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WFC Barbecue Saddles Up for Big Debut in Dallas

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The World Food Championships (WFC) welcomes back Cowboy Charcoal and Western Premium BBQ Products (part of the Duraflame Inc. family of brands) as the co-presenting sponsors of the 2019 World Barbecue Championship. Cowboy supplies our competitors with all natural, premium quality lump charcoal with long cooking times and real wood flavor. Western Premium BBQ Products supplies our teams with premium kiln dried wood including logs, chunks and wood chips in a wide variety of flavors that they hope to be their secret ingredient that propels their recipes to victory. Continue reading

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