by | April 8, 2019 · 12:12 pm

Velvet Taco Opens at Legacy Hall

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Velvet Taco, the edgy, Dallas-based, counter-service restaurant known for tacos inspired by unexpected flavors, is opening its 10th location at Legacy Hall later this spring. Legacy Hall is a European-style food hall with more than 20 restaurant partners located at 7800 Windrose Ave. in Legacy West, Plano’s popular mixed-use development.

Velvet Taco offers a thoughtfully created, chef-driven menu with scratch-made everything, including slow roasted marinated brisket, dry-rubbed pulled pork, tomato chutney prepared with fresh grilled vegetables, all sauces and more. The globally inspired cuisine that just happens to be in a tortilla is innovative and imaginative, yet still approachable while pushing the envelope. Continue reading →

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by | April 8, 2019 · 12:06 pm

Spring Fling at Mudhen April 12th

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Mudhen Meat and Greens, the healthful eatery at the Dallas Farmer’s Market hosts a Spring Fling on Friday, April 12 from 4:30pm-9:00pm.  Free to attend, guests can enjoy new Spring menu bites prepared by Chef Suki Otsuki while shopping from local vendors and listening to live music in the Beer Garden.

Local artists and artisans include Dallas Farmer’s Market, Eagle Mountain Cheese, East Texas Aquaponics, Glow From The Inside, Jewel Kombucha, RO Pantry, Sweet Frosted Cookies, Marc Truelove and Zerbina Wines.  Token Flowers will be onsite selling flower crowns and bouquets. The first twenty guests will receive a complimentary gift bag.

Bright and flavorful Spring cocktails will be showcased and tasting cards can be purchased for $20. The full Mudhen menu including the new Spring offerings will also be available. Sweet Crooner will take the Beer Garden stage at 6:30pm with hits from the 50’s and 60’s.

For more information go to their website or call 214-698-7000.

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by | April 8, 2019 · 11:49 am

Dallas Theater Center’s the Twelfth Night through April 28

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by Alex Gonzalez

While some may not find Shakespearean literature exciting, Director Kevin Moriarty has crafted a show of epic, theatrical proportions. In the Dallas Theater  Center production of the “Twelfth Night”, Moriarty takes a huge risk by emphasizing debaucherous aspects of the beloved Shakespeare play.

“Twelfth Night” itself refers to an Old English festival; the end of Christmas, where the entire town is eating, drinking and being merry. Moriarty’s version is set on a beach, where wild, young and attractive adults are participating in festivities that make it seem like spring break is taking place in the winter. Continue reading →

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by | April 8, 2019 · 9:31 am

Addison Spring Wine Dinner April 18

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by Alex Gonzalez

Next Thursday, wine connoisseurs will be able to participate in an elegant wine pairing dinner with food prepared by Chef Jeffrey Kollinger (The Spice of Life Catering, Tillman’s Roadhouse, with wines b expert vinter Hank Wetzel. The Addison Spring Wine Dinner will take place in the Addison Conference and Theatre Center and consist of five courses paired with select wines from Alexander Valley Vineyards. Continue reading →

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by | April 8, 2019 · 7:19 am

Waterproof Pool Opens With Fresh Menu

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With pool/lounge season officially open, Waterproof at The Statler rolls out a new cocktail, wine and beer menu. The new offerings – including a Skyline Margarita and Rooftop Mule – are sure to keep guests refreshed and satisfied as they enjoy the warmer weather & stunning views atop The Statler’s rooftop pool lounge & bar.
A few of the new cocktails include —
  • Skyline Margarita: Lunazul Blanco, Patron Citronge, Pineapple, Jalapeño, Lime, Agave ($11)
  • Statler Fashioned: Makers Mark Bourdon, Angostura, Orange Oils ($12)
  • Rooftop Mule: Sobieski Vodka, Raspberries, Lime, Ginger Beer ($13)
  • Llinda Llee Mojito: Bacardi Lime, Blackberries, Lime, Mint, Soda ($10)
  • South Bound 75: Aviaton Gin, St. Germain, Lemon, Lamarca ($11)
  • Skyline Spritz: Aperol, Soda, Bubbles, Citrus ($10)
  • Downtown Chill *Frozen*: Espolon Tequila, Passionfruit, Lime, Sangria, Grand Marnier Float ($12)
Additionally, Waterproof has added some beer & wine offerings to its menu

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by | April 4, 2019 · 10:00 am

Halal-elujah! Eat St. Kabab Factory Is Fresh With Flavor

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In the Dallas suburbs you will find many, many options for Indian cuisine. Some of that cuisine is in actuality Pakistani or even Nepalese food, and to the neophyte you may not be able to discern the difference. Then we have another subset in the cuisine from Bangladesh.

Dating far in the past, the Bangladeshi cuisine emphasizes fish, vegetables and lentils served with rice. Because of differences in history and Bangladeshi geography, the cuisine is rich in regional variations. While having unique traits, Bangladeshi cuisine is closely related to that of surrounding Bengali and North-East Indian, with rice and fish traditional favorites. Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2019 · 9:43 am

Indian at Home

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With all its exotic ingredients, unfamiliar dishes, and tongue-tingling flavors, Indian cuisine can be both exciting and intimidating. “It’s such a complete world of taste. You combine all the techniques from other cuisines and add magical spices to get a titillating food experience,” says Madhur Jaffrey, an actress and the author of At Home With Madhur Jaffrey ($35, amazon.com) and many other cookbooks.

“Indian cuisine uses the whole palette of flavors—spicy, sour, sweet, and hot all at the same time—making it something that wants to jump off the plate,” says Floyd Cardoz, the executive chef and a partner of North End Grill in New York City and the author of One Spice, Two Spice ($36, amazon.com). Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2019 · 9:17 am

Diego Fernandez Named Chef of Fauna, Stephan Pyles Flora Street Café’s Private Tasting Room

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Chefs Stephan Pyles and Tim Byres of Stephan Pyles Flora Street Café at HALL Arts have announced their vibrant, out-of-state chef pick for their private tasting room “restaurant within a restaurant,” Fauna. Opening late April, Fauna will be led by Chef Diego Fernandez, formerly of Chicago’s Alinea.

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Chef Diego Fernandez has always pursued excellence within the restaurant industry. Beginning his career at the age of 15, Fernandez began his culinary adventure alongside his father, who was also a chef and eventually served as Diego’s role model and mentor.  Diego’s experience includes an array of well-known, award-winning restaurants, including his own in San Antonio. Continue reading →

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