by | September 27, 2018 · 12:03 pm

Tasting Codigo Tequila at Veracruz Cafe

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Tequila Codigo, launched in late 2016 with the support in the form of country icon George Strait, who is an investor and brand ambassador. Some may think this to be gimmicky, but quite the opposite. Strait has passion for the project, and the tequila is quite remarkable as we found at a tasting recently in Oak Cliff at Veracruz Cafe, which plans a series of tastings and even wine events in coming months charge by a fairly new co-owner, Nico Ponce. You know Ponce for his many years behind the stick in Dallas, and lead of the now famous Margarita Meltdown. Continue reading →

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by | September 27, 2018 · 7:46 am

Good Local Markets Hosts Vegan Market Oct 13

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Good Local Markets hosts a Vegan Pop-Up Market on Saturday, October 13 (8am-1pm) featuring over 20 vegan-only vendors in addition to the weekly growers, ranchers and artisans everyone knows and loves.

Vegan offerings from 5 mile Chocolate, Good Earth Cheese, Lavish Clean Intentions Vegan Soaps, Nature’s Comfort Foods, Nature’s Plate and Reverie Bakeshop as well as GLM local farmers with fresh produce including Demases Farms, Wolfsong Farm, Chandler Family Farm, Restoration Farm, Gardeners in Community Development and Highway 19 Farm will showcase their vegan-only offerings at the Saturday market. Continue reading →

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by | September 26, 2018 · 10:05 am

Velvet Taco Does Brunch

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Velvet Taco, the Dallas-based, funky, fast-casual restaurant known for creating tacos with international flavors, is rolling out a brand new brunch menu beginning Monday, September 24.

The four new items will be available all day, every day along with restaurant’s extensive menu of chicken, fish, beef, pork and vegetarian taco options. Continue reading →

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by | September 26, 2018 · 9:30 am

Shacking up in Denton!

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Looking for your favorite seafood customized to your taste buds?  Want to crack crabs but not have your hands smell fishy? Look no more as the Shell Shack in Denton has officially completed its remodel and ready for you to dine.

Shell Shack, which opened this past Spring recently remodeled adding its signature colorful chalkboard walls and white tables.  The décor has changed but not the food which is still customized to your liking using the freshest ingredients. And don’t worry, the hospital-grade handing washing machine is available that cleans your hands and shines your jewelry at the same time. Continue reading →

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by | September 26, 2018 · 7:49 am

Free Wei Better Orange Chicken

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In the battle of the fast casual Asian food Pei Wei has stepped up their game far beyond their competitors. Especially in the Orange Chicken category which Panda Express lays claim to inventing the dish. If this is true then the people at Pei Wei perfected it with aplomb.   Continue reading →

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by | September 25, 2018 · 11:01 am

Tacos+Tunes at Local Moto Sept 28th

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What could be more delicious than Tacos and Tunes? How about both. Tacos and Tunes (T+T) is hosting its its September show at Local Moto + Provisions and will be feature local artists A.J. Legrand, Love & War and Cameron Matthew Ray. Tacos will be provided by El Taco Express.

T+T is a “house show” style concert series. The goal is to remove the barriers between artists and their audience. They provide a space where music lovers can genuinely connect with artists as well as local businesses and creatives who care about the city… all while stuffing their faces with delicious tacos from local taquerias.

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by | September 21, 2018 · 9:39 am

Holy Grail Pub Expands, Adds New Menu

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We have discussed this marvelous pub located in Plano for some years now, Holy Grail Pub. They serve many favorites, besides a great selection of beer and whiskey, including the absolute best monte cristo and bowl of red.

Chef Shimond Bradley, who re-joined the Holy Grail Pub in May 2018 after a seven year absence has elevated the menu with creative New American cuisine while improving the celebrated dishes that have earned the pub multiple accolades for best bar food in Dallas and Plano. After stints at Casa Rubia in Dallas and Flora and Secco in Richmond, VA, Bradley has returned to the Holy Grail Pub with extensive knowledge of gastronomic science and culinary presentation to create a menu of approachable, quality food. Continue reading →

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by | September 19, 2018 · 4:11 pm

Chef for Farmers Mix Off Winners

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This past Sunday, some of Dallas’s most well known bartenders and mixologists gathered at DEC on Dragon to showcase the best cocktails in town. Attendees of the Chefs for Farmers Mix Off were each allotted two pig-shaped tokens to be used to vote for the best cocktail and food dish of the evening. Below is a list of winners of the night. Continue reading →

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