Make Your Valentine Plans at Dallas Fish Market (Contest)

www.ThaninPhoto.comby Steven Doyle

Each year on February 14th people exchange cards, candy, gifts or flowers with their special “valentine.” The day of romance we call Valentine’s Day is named for a Christian martyr and dates back to the 5th century, but has origins in the Roman holiday Lupercalia.

You do not need to be a martyr to understand the day that now represents love is bigger on the romance charts than any other on the calendar through out the year, and we have a way to celebrate that might possibly match no other in the DFW area. Continue reading

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Meet Chef Aaron Staudenmaier At Dallas Farmers Market Cooking Class January 27th

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Aaron Staudenmaier started humbly in the restaurant business as a graveyard shift dishwasher at a truck stop in Fargo, North Dakota at age 14.  He moved on to an apprenticeship at age 15 and began to learn about cooking and life on the line.

His path has led him through some of the finest restaurants in the country including sous chef positions at The Mansion on Turtle Creek and the Inn at Little Washington.  Staudenmaier opened Abacus with Kent Rathbun in 1999, creating an iconic Dallas restaurant.  Continuing the success of Abacus, Staudenmaier moved on to another Rathbun Concept, Jasper’s, opening multiple locations in Texas. Continue reading

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Norma’s Celebrating National Pie Day Jan 23rd With Free Pie

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For its ninth year in a row, Norma’s Cafe, the original Dallas dining icon, will celebrate National Pie Day by offering guests a free slice of its famous Mile-High Pie on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at all five locations.

“At Norma’s Cafe, we believe that every meal should end on a sweet note and we’re excited to make it easy for our guests to indulge on National Pie Day,” said Ed Murph, owner of Norma’s Cafe. “Last year we served approximately 4,200 slices of pie to guests across all of our locations and we’re happy to continue this tradition for the ninth year in a row.’”  Continue reading

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Local Sauce Company Frankie V’s Spicing Up Texas

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Tasting salsas and sauces is more of an art than a hobby for some. These same folks go as far as to collect jars that can amass into the thousands. Perhaps a bit competitive and you will meet some of these enthusiasts later this month at the annual ZestFest at the Irving Convention Center. The local version we are most geared up about these days is not a salsa but rather a sauce.

You know the type, sometimes vinegary that splashes a bit of flavor to your favorite recipes and for that matter, directly onto dishes to spice things up a bit. Hillary Clinton, in order to make us think she is one of us, claims to carry a jar of sauce in her purse for just such occasions. Let’s think what might arise that you would need your own special brand concealed on your person at all times: breakfast of any sort (oh, eggs please be spiced up), enchiladas (you failed me TexMexeria), burgers, chili, Lithuanian food, oh you get the idea. A small jar can be a valuable commodity in a tasteless situation. Continue reading

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One90 Smoke Meats DDD Watching Party Feb 2

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One90 Smoked Meats has quickly stolen the hearts of Dallas diners with its delicious barbecue and two-handed sandwiches—and now, it’s ready for its national TV close-up. On Friday, February 2, One90 will be featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, the Guy Fieri-hosted series that spotlights local joints around the country. Continue reading

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To the Future Exhibition at Celebrates Laura Rathe Fine Art’s 5th Anniversary

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Marking its fifth year in the Dallas Design District, Laura Rathe Fine Art (LRFA) is pleased to present To the Future, a group anniversary exhibition featuring new works from distinguished gallery artists, with an opening reception on Saturday, February 17th from 5-8pm.

LRFA first presented their elite roster of artists to the Dallas art scene in 2013 and since then has has helped cultivate the city’s remarkable art community. In just five years, they have expanded that roster to include over forty local, national, and international artists. To the Future highlights this expansive growth by exhibiting a variety of brand new works of innovative media from these successful artists such as Zhuang Hong Yi, Meredith Pardue, Stallman, and Cassandria Blackmore. LRFA will also be introducing Chris Wood, Dylan Gebbia-Richards and Audra Weaser to their ever-expanding roster. Continue reading

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Events This Weekend Not To Miss

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Looking for a few exciting events to attend this weekend? We have you covered. We also added an event that will sell out quickly next week featuring Dean Fearing. Continue reading

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Where to Dine in Lake Highlands Pt II

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by Joey Stewart

The residents of Lake Highlands in northeast Dallas have very few options to dine within a short drive, but the list is growing. In part two of our ongoing series we share with you a brand new opening, a remodeled pizza joint, and some good news regarding future openings. Continue reading

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