You Need Pupusas and Gorditas

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It is easy to make a list of some terrific Mexican hot spots around Dallas, and certainly we have  even most recently. Some places such as Komali stand out with terrifically talented chefs using amazing ingredients, a can’t lose scenario. But to discover something different, something off the beaten path, that is what gives me a sense of accomplishment. I met such a victory in a smallish strip center winner called the Rainbow Ice Cream Shop.

With a name like Rainbow Ice Cream shop you might expect for them to serve large scoops of ice cream, probably in both cup and cone form, and most assuredly with choices of toppings. This little shop has that. But there is more. Owned by Mexican transplants, they offer up beautiful sliced fruits of all sorts, proudly displayed in a deli case. During our visit, patrons marched in proudly and snatched these cups of fruit up and sat down with their families to enjoy the healthy snack.    Continue reading

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Mercat Bistro For A Beautiful Repast With A European Flare

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Mercat Bistro located in the Saint Ann courtyard in Uptown, opened for breakfast, lunch, and dinner last week and we finally had a chance to stop in to check out the menu recently.  The name “Mercat,” the Catalan word for market, gives a slight foreshadowing of what diners might expect in the cozy, if not romantic setting.  Continue reading

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Kenny Celebrating 10th Anniversary

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In honor of their tenth anniversary, Kenny’s Burger Joint will offer guests $5 Burgers and Specialty Martinis all day on Monday, January 21.  Normally, burgers on the menu range from $6.99 – $10.99 and martinis are $8-10.   The restaurant is known for its martini menu, and like all of Kenny’s establishments, features Gray Goose on tap at 28 degrees. Continue reading

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Cique de Soleil at Lone Star Park

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Last week, Cirque Du Soleil kicked off the Dallas leg of its Amaluna show tour. Performers in Amaluna brought to life classic Shakespearean tales and Greek and Roman myths from a female perspective.

Amaluna is currently running at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie. Attendees of Amaluna will behold performances consisting of stunning, captivating visual elements. The openness of Lone Star Park venue helps to cultivate a sense of vulnerability, allowing the audience to feel overwhelmed with the emotion evoked in the performances. Continue reading

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Tesar to Host Passmore Caviar Dinner

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Chef John Tesar is bringing Michael Passmore, founder of Passmore Ranch, to his new Knife outpost in Plano, TX for a special caviar and champagne tasting dinner on January 11th. The decadent evening will feature a six-course tasting menu featuring Tesar’s renowned seafood creations, with Passmore Caviar throughout each course. Guests are welcome to indulge in an additional champagne tasting featuring Bruno Paillard Champagne. Continue reading

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III Forks Steps Up Their Cocktail Program

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III Forks, Dallas most iconic steakhouse, is sharing its brand in a whole new way.  The famed destination is launching its Stamp of Approval cocktail collection on January 1.  Each whiskey based cocktail features a large III Forks stamped ice cube. Continue reading

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The 2019 Ultimate Guide To Prevent and Cure a Hangover

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Well, you went and did it. You did the beer before liquor and now have never been sicker. Or perhaps too many sulfites from that red wine you blasted through last night. Or you simply just drank too much and now are suffering an epic hangover. We get it. No, we really get it and have a cure for that. We have a few hangover relief tricks, plus a list of some really good local foods that will help ease the pain of the season.

First, let’s seriously look at how you might prevent that hangover to begin with. And we do not mean abstinence. That cannot possibly be any fun.     Continue reading

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First Look: DeLucca Pizza & Wine

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Having received much traffic in its flagship Southlake location, Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine has opened its second restaurant in Dallas’ Design District. Owner and Chef Evandro Caregnato believes that Delucca’s new location is more centralized, shortening the commute of guests from various parts of the DFW metroplex.

At Delucca, guests are served pizza in gaucho fashion, in that they pay a set price and are able to try various types of pizza, similar to a churrascaria. Caregnato’s mission is to offer guests flavors from all over the world. Delucca is a one-of-a-kind cultural opportunity that everyone in Dallas must experience. Continue reading

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