Valentine’s Day is near and it’s not just humans sharing their feelings… Texas Discovery Gardens wants to romance you with bug Love. TDG is hosting a Valentine’s evening dinner with a dreamy tour of their 2-story butterfly house set upon 7.5 acres of organic gardens, and with dark chocolate covered crickets and coconut brittle ‘bugitos’ (mealworms) for dessert. Along the way guests will learn strange and interesting facts about how bugs express their love. Continue reading
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ScoreMore Shows is proud to announce the full music lineup for the sixth annual JMBLYA, which will return to Dallas, Austin, and Houston on May 4, 5, and 6, respectively. GA and VIP tickets are on sale now.
Headlining the 2018 fest will be North Carolinian, Grammy-nominated emcee J. Cole, who continues to prep for the highly-anticipated follow up project to the critically-acclaimed, platinum-certified album 4 Your Eyez Only. New additions to the 2018 lineup include two of the most sought-after acts in hip-hop today, both of whom are Grammy-nominated, as well – Atlanta-based trap-rappers Migos, whose recently released Culture II album just hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and Bronx-born Cardi B, who continues to dominate the radio charts this year after debuting her No. 1 smash hit “Bodak Yellow” in late 2017. With “Bodak Yellow”, Cardi B is the first woman rapper to score an unassisted No. 1 hit on the Billboard 100 charts since Lauryn Hill did the same nearly two decades ago. Cardi B is also featured on the debut single “Motorsport” from Migos’ recent album. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Are you feeling the love this year with Fat Tuesday and Valentine’s Day set back to back? There will be plenty of celebrating to go around and we want to direct you to some of our favorite ways to enjoy Mardi Gras. From great restaurants, cocktails and king cakes, we have you covered. In New Orleans the festivities run from February 9-13, so there is no reason to wait for Fat Tuesday. Be sure to tag us when you are out enjoy your evening. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Continue reading
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Cochon555 is excited to add more names to an already stellar lineup from the good food movement. From notable judges to celebrated somms, one chef will be crowned for their whole pig cookery skills in addition to winning an amazing 4-day wine and gastronomy experience in Rioja, Spain’s most prominent wine region. Continue reading
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Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas have partnered with the female owned and operated bakery, Bisous Bisous, to create a series of sweet treats celebrating Girl Scout cookies. Continue reading
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Grange Hall is a stylish daytime restaurant which features a fresh, seasonal menu of soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, seafood, delicious desserts and daily specials that range from healthy to indulgent. Chef Chad Martin focuses on fresh ingredients and rotates the restaurant’s offerings to take advantage of the best from each season.
To complement the food, an extensive selection of Mariage Frères Tea is offered alongside interesting wines, Champagne, and locally roasted coffee. From the décor to the personalized service, every detail is thoughtfully considered, making this the perfect location for a business lunch or a casual catch-up with friends. Located inside Grange Hall, one of Dallas’s most sophisticated and luxurious boutiques, allows guests to explore the store after enjoying a delicious meal.
Grange Hall Executive Chef Chad Martin and his team have cooked up the ultimate in Valentine’s gifts as only Grange Hall can do. This carefully curated offering they’re calling Je t’aime Pique-nique includes culinary delights worthy of the most fastidious love in one’s life. Continue reading
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Fords Gin, the cocktail gin, has appointed Máté Hartai as a Brand Advocate. Based in Austin, Texas, Hartai will oversee Fords Gin growth in Texas and neighboring states while also supporting sister brands in The 86 Co. portfolio (Tequila Cabeza, Cana Brava Rum and Aylesbury Duck Vodka). Hartai brings nearly 15 years of bartending and hospitality experience to the role where he will drive gin education among trade and consumers, assist in sales and key account management, participate in national trade events and host Fords Gin activations, among other responsibilities. Continue reading
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by John Tesar
A pan sauce can’t be made completely ahead of time; it requires the cooking of the meat itself to provide the integral flavoring. It’s a classic fundamental technique, though, that should be in every home cook’s arsenal. At Knife, we make the pan sauce from France (poivre is French for “pepper”)—but you can use the technique with shallots, garlic, mustard, cognac, or whatever you want. Continue reading
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