by | July 31, 2018 · 8:32 am

2018 Big Tex Award Finalists

 

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It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste. The 14th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Vistaprint, is sure to offer a bite that pleases every appetite. From savory snacks to sweet treats, 2018’s assortment will not disappoint! After much deliberation in the first round of judging, the scores have been tallied and the results are in; 31 semi-finalists have been named and are one step closer to the main event, where they will compete for one of three winning titles. “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Savory,” and “Most Creative.” Continue reading →

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by | July 30, 2018 · 11:08 am

Patrick Hildebrandt Named Texican Court Chef

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Valencia Group’s Texican Court, is thrilled to announce that Patrick Hildebrandt has been appointed as executive chef of the retro-inspired court hotel located in Irving, Texas, slated to open fall 2018. Chef Hildebrandt will take his post later this month and create a menu that will feature original, inspired dishes with native Texan flavors that highlight a smoky element such as grilled pork chops, smoked polenta, charred shrimp and blistered tomatoes.  Continue reading →

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by | July 30, 2018 · 9:54 am

Frankie Valli Tickets on Sale This Week

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Tickets for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will go on sale Friday, August 3 at 10 a.m. Hotter than ever in the 21st century, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will perform for one night only at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Winspear Opera House in the downtown Dallas Arts District. The evening’s performance salutes the decade that made Frankie Valli a star with songs from his first new studio album in 15 years. Continue reading →

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by | July 26, 2018 · 11:13 am

A Look At Republic’s Community Beer Dinner

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There are times when you sit down to a meal that absolutely makes you grin. In this age where restaurants are popping up so quickly we hardly have a chance to sit back and explore what the chef is actually doing, but this is not the case at Republic which is situated in North Dallas at 12300 Inwood very near LBJ and across from Jesuit. Here you will find an exciting menu created by an excitable chef. A friend I dined with last night claims she can tell the mood of the chef based on the execution of the meal. If this is true then chef Ray Skradzinski was elated when he created a special menu to pair at this special dinner we enjoyed with a slew of Community beers.

The excitement of the evening was not only the fact that Skaradzinski was on point at the beer dinner, but that it was paired with Community Beer Co., and we were able to dine with the owner of Community, Kevin Carr and have each course of brews thoughtfully explained by Ashley Kelly, the Community sales associate who is extremely passionate about her beers.

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by | July 17, 2018 · 9:17 am

Dallas Farmers Market Cooking Class with Anastacia Quinones Saturday, July 21

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Enjoy the Dallas Farmers Market Cooking Class with Chef Anastacia Quinones this Saturday, July 21. The class is from 1:30 to 1:00 with doors opening at 11am.

Anastacia Quiñones was born and raised in Dallas, TX. Growing up, her mother was a part-time caterer. She grew more intrigued with cooking and knew if she wanted to make it a career she was going to have to study. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, Anastacia traveled to San Francisco, California. Working under the Two Michelin Star recipient, Chef Laurent Manrique, Anastacia almost immediately learned French cuisine would be the base for all of her future cooking. Continue reading →

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by | July 12, 2018 · 2:43 pm

Lavendou Sonoma Wine Dinner July 25

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Lavendou has long been our favorite French bistro in Dallas and for an excellent reason. The food is excellent, the atmosphere is pure charm and the owner is always handy with his outrageous accent with over-the-top service. And let us not forget the wine. Pascal Cayet currates and amazing wine list and loves to share with these killer wine dinners, often with the winemaker on premise to explain what the wines are seriously all about. Continue reading →

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by | July 11, 2018 · 3:02 pm

2018 Dallas Asian Film Festival Schedule of Events

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The Asian Film Festival of Dallas celebrates its 17th year with returning presenting sponsor Well Go USA Entertainment, from Thursday, July 19 through Thursday, July 26, 2018.

This festival year boasts its first Kashmiri drama film and returns with a women’s showcase of Asian directed and produced films by women.  Sixty-six films will screened throughout the week: 6 short blocks (Drama, Experimental, Women’s, Student’s, Late Night and Documentary) and 31 feature films. Continue reading →

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by | July 11, 2018 · 9:04 am

Happy Hour is Rocking at Savor Gastropub

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Savor, Klyde Warren Park’s main restaurant, is a modern gastropub located in the 5.2-acre deck park. Executive Chef John Coleman, a 23-year veteran chef, aims to serve simply prepared, fresh food sourced from top purveyors, offering diners a vibrant combination of flavors. The restaurant provides a chef-driven menu with shared plates in order to combine beloved pub fare with a modern twist.

A firm believer that food is social, Coleman aims to provide excellent food that draws people together to enjoy an overall amazing experience in the one-of-a-kind downtown green space. Continue reading →

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