by | April 4, 2018 · 3:14 pm

Pazzo Bringing Joy To Uptown

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The word for “crazy” in Italian is Pazzo and Pazzo in Uptown is now known for a bit of craziness. Late night people know Pazzo as a superb club, located in the back and occupies as much space as the front of the house. This is where you will find the ultra chic, renowned DJ’s and bottle service that packs the house many nights of the week.

The space up front, all unsuspecting of the craziness that goes on behind the hidden doors of the club is this elegant and lovely restaurant, decidedly American-Italian, that serves up insanely good food and cocktails.  Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2018 · 1:49 pm

White Rock Ale House Beer Release Party April 14th

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In December of 2017 we ran a first look story of White Rock Ale House with the promise that they would be bringing in equipment to brew their own beer. That time has arrived.

Founders Dave Kirk and Greg Nixon are friends and entrepreneurs with a love of the craft beer movement who created their concept to fill a gap in the market. They’ve witnessed the craft beer world evolving around the country and in Dallas, too, with breweries opening locally – but with few options in the stretch between East Dallas and Garland. Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2018 · 11:44 am

The Joy of Ballpark Food: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine

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Baseball is a game that is identified with food. We even sing about it at every ballpark during the seventh inning stretch: “….buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack…” The famous song was written by Jack Norworth in 1908.

From the early part of the twentieth century until the 1980s, classic baseball fare consisted mostly of hot dogs, ice cream, peanuts, and Cracker Jack. Then ballparks slowly began to sell new items. A proliferation of new food offerings during the 1990s was fueled by the opening of twelve new major league ballparks.   Continue reading →

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by | April 4, 2018 · 9:22 am

18th and Vine For KC BBQ Experience

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It doesn’t seem all that long ago that 18th and Vine opened on Maple Avenue in an area that seems in constant state of construction across from the gowing old Parkland hospital (now a burgeoning office complex). This is just a few blocks from the Grapevine bar if that helps locate the restaurant on your mental map.

We visited 18th and Vine, operated by chef and restaurant power couple Scott and Gina Gottlich formerly of Bijoux and Second Floor fame. I adore this couple, not only for knowing how to run great restaurants, or the fury of talent (he a chef, she a sommelier), but for being a genuinely fantastic couple who also tend to their growing flock of a family.  Continue reading →

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by | April 3, 2018 · 1:59 pm

Greenville Avenue Pizza Co Owner Wins Prestigious Industry Award

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Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (GAPCo) is proud and excited to announce that its owner, Sammy Mandell, was named the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by Pizza Today magazine. The Award was presented to Mandell at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, the industry’s biggest trade show.

Pizza Today narrowed down the field from 60 qualified entries to just three. Candidates were judged based on their overall business concepts, employee programs, community involvement and marketing programs, as well as innovation, business growth, year-to-year sales growth and passion. On March 21, the three finalists gave a 15-minute speech to share their stories of success, vision and innovation before a room full of pizza professionals made the final determination, selecting Mandell as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Continue reading →

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by | April 2, 2018 · 2:45 pm

LongHorn Steakhouse Opens in Plano

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LongHorn Steakhouse was founded in 1981 by George McKerrow, Jr. and his father. McKerrow ran restaurants in San Francisco and had experience through the 70’s and 80’s before opening their first location, originally called LongHorn Steaks Restaurant & Saloon, on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia.  Soon LongHorn was known for their top quality steaks grilled in a butter sauce.

If you stopped by for lunch, you’ll find sandwiches, burgers, soups, and salads. A lunch combination menu which features a choice of either a salad or soup with one of the restaurant’s sandwiches is a hot item. When it’s time for dinner, you’ll have a choice of chicken, shrimp, ribs, pork, tilapia, and salmon entrees. Continue reading →

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by | April 2, 2018 · 2:12 pm

Annual LSU Alumni Assoc Crawfish Boil April 28th

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For 38 years, members of the LSU Alumni Association Dallas Chapter have gathered for our annual crawfish boil, in typical Louisiana style. Family crawfish boils are something of a hallowed tradition in Louisiana. Our alumni and friends know there is no better way to celebrate our LSU family than to get together for some music, games, and good eatin’. Our crawfish boil is a party with a purpose!

The annual crawfish boil is the biggest fundraiser for the Dallas Alumni Chapter, and the money raised supports our scholarship program. Each year, the Dallas chapter awards 4 four-year scholarships to high school seniors from the Dallas area who plan to attend our beloved university. Continue reading →

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by | March 29, 2018 · 4:06 pm

Rebecca Creek at Globe Life Park Rolls Out New Menu

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Rebecca Creek Saloon, which is located inside Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, has rolled out a new menu in time for Opening Day, March 29. In addition, Kyle Park, one of Rebecca Creek’s “Friends of the Distillery,” will be making an appearance to try out the Saloon’s new menu after he performs the National Anthem on Opening Day. Continue reading →

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