by | October 12, 2018 · 12:09 am

Exclusive: Junior Borges Out at Up on Knox

Junior Borges, Executive Chef. Photography by Mei-Chun Jau.

Chef Junior Borges

by Steven Doyle

Chef Nilton Junior Borges left the restaurant group that owns both Bilboquet ad Up on Knox, and a soon-to-open concept adjacent the French Bilboquet.

The chef, who is classically French trained was born in Rio and came to Dallas via restaurants in New York City, lured by opening Uchi. He soon made his way to the Joule Hotel where he ran all the culinary programs, but more recently signed on to the Up On Knox group where he was to open his own mystery restaurant. Continue reading →

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by | October 10, 2018 · 1:44 pm

Lakewood Brewing Let’s Get Weird Halloween Bash

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Lakewood Brewing Company (LBC) is throwing a huge Halloween party for the community. Everyone is invited to Lakewood’s Taproom & Beer Garden on Saturday, October 20th from Noon to 9:00 p.m. to enjoy a day of beer, food, games and weird entertainment.

Wim Bens, Founder & President of Lakewood Brewing Company says, “Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. I love the fun and creativity, and our annual ‘Let’s Get Weird’ party is always a great opportunity for our brewers to flex their creative muscles and create unique, one-off brews for the event.” Continue reading →

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by | October 10, 2018 · 9:50 am

Exclusive: Graham Dodds Out at Statler

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There was a major disturbance in the force today in the Dallas chef world. Graham Dodds, the wunderkind chef who opened the Statler redux is no longer with the hotel.

We reached out to all parties concerned, and rumors were flying from the community. Dodds is bound by a severance package that prevents him from commenting, as is the case with a manager and another unnamed chef Dodds brought on to the team. Continue reading →

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by | October 8, 2018 · 4:56 pm

Flamin’ Hot Phenomenon

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Richard Montañez has become a cultural icon that transcends sociological and economic barriers. His invention is now firmly ingrained into pop culture and is the stuff chefs have embraced as a viable ingredient to attract new set of customers craving something very hot, very spicy. You see, Montañez invented the Flamin’ Hot Cheeto for Frito-Lay, located locally in Plano, Texas.

In his memoir, “A Boy, a Burrito, and a Cookie,” he described arriving at his white elementary school during segregation. His bus was green, while the white children rode a yellow bus. Speaking only Spanish, he couldn’t understand anyone. Continue reading →

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by | October 8, 2018 · 4:01 pm

The Grape Is Still Amazing After All These Years

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Courtney and Brian Luscher are this amazing husband and wife team that make The Grape the legendary restaurant it is today. Their restaurant is 46-years old this month but have been owners since 2007. At the time they purchased the restaurant for its original owners, Kathy McDaniel and Charlotte Parker, the market crashed nearly the same day they signed papers of ownership.  Continue reading →

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by | October 8, 2018 · 10:33 am

KĀI Opens Today in Legacy West

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Plano’s booming Legacy West development will soon be home to one of the most highly anticipated new dining destinations in all of North Texas: KĀI, an original Japanese-themed concept from the legendary Lombardi family.

The family-run restaurant company recently began construction on its first KĀI location at 7301 Windrose Ave. in Plano, in anticipation of a late summer grand opening. This is the third Lombardi Family Concepts restaurant to open in Legacy West – the most of any restaurant group in the development. Taverna opened in November 2017, and Toulouse opened March 2018. Continue reading →

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by | October 8, 2018 · 8:11 am

Freemark Abbey Wine Dinner at Perle on Maple October 17th

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Some wineries make excellent Chardonnay; some make delicious Pinot Noir or tasty Sauvignon Blanc. A handful, though, excel at pretty much whatever they do. Sip and savor your way through a special Freemark Abbey wine dinner hosted by Estate Manager Barry Dodds at The Stoneleigh’s new French-inspired restaurant, Perle on Maple.

As one of Napa’s oldest wineries with a legacy 130 years in the making, Freemark Abbey is the perfect partner with the 95-year-old Stoneleigh Hotel. The remarkable tasting experience will begin with a cocktail reception followed by an incredible four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Wade Burch. Continue reading →

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by | October 2, 2018 · 11:59 am

Greenville Ave Pizza Co Offers Their Spiciest Pizza Ever

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Greenville Avenue Pizza Company and Peticolas have joined forces to do a fun little day of Pizza and Beer.  Peticolas will be tapping the first re-release of Peticolas Ghost of Alfred Ale while GAPCo introduces a new pizza topped with Goodfriend Package’s spicy Italian Sausage, Hot Soppressata, Fire Cheese, Red Pepper Flakes, parsley and a hot honey drizzle.  If you like it spicy, this is the pizza for you. Continue reading →

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