by | December 28, 2017 · 7:48 am

New Years Eve 2017 Dallas Dining Ideas

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New Years Eve is definitely the spark that lights the path for the upcoming year and 2018 will definitely be one for the record book. Look for bright food trends and amazing new restaurants that will be serving more plant-based proteins, bold ethnic flavors and street food, greater emphasis on both children’s meals (definitely untapped in Dallas) and breakfast, under-utilized meats and vegetables, offal and of course the burger will take an even stronger hold on the city.

That said, let’s take a more traditional look on the big night which falls on a Sunday this year. Here are some of our favorite dining options for this New Years Eve. Make those reservations today! Continue reading →

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by | December 21, 2017 · 3:45 pm

We Have Photos of Dallas Fish Market’s Feast of the Seven Fishes – Joy!

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We told you about chef Richard Triptow’s Feast of the Seven Fishes event he is hosting each night at Dallas Fish Market. This is a totally unique take on the event which would normally be a more Christmas Eve event. We expounded on the Seven Fishes here on Crave, go check this out.  Continue reading →

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by | December 21, 2017 · 3:02 pm

Winter Wonderland With Kent Rathbun and Tiffany Derry at Lava Cantina

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Looking for a holiday blast this weekend? Finding entertainment options for out of town guests can be dizzying at best. This event at Lava Cantina sounds like the perfect answer. Join Kent Rathbun and his friends at this fun holiday event.

There will be plenty of entertainment including DJ’s and Jaret Reddick from Bowling for Soup. I have seen Reddick do a show recently and the man is super entertaining with plenty of band stories during his sets and great tunes. Continue reading →

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by | December 20, 2017 · 2:29 pm

Mustang Football Paired With Burnt End Nachos Tonight

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Tonight SMU plays Louisiana Tech at Frisco’s Toyota Stadium and we have a few craved items to share with you from Rex Turner, Executive Chef, Legends at Toyota Stadium.

For all the avid SMU fans out there who most assuredly enjoy great food with great football, look for some kicked up deals to be found at Toyota Stadium tonight including Burnt End Nachos with white queso, pico de gallo and pickled jalapenos, and of course 16-hour smoked burnt ends from the brisket that the chef guarantees will be your favorite tonight. Continue reading →

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by | December 20, 2017 · 7:53 am

Need A Great Gift? Try One Eyed Joe’s Sauces

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What goes great with everything Texas and makes for one very delicious gift for the holidays? Think salsa. One Eyed Joe is a local brand made using fresh, local ingredients such as their ripe tomatoes, cilantro and jalapenos. There are no preservatives, high fructose corn syrup or other ingredients that your abuela wouldn’t put in her salsas.  Continue reading →

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by | December 19, 2017 · 11:30 am

Holidays Means The Capital Grille (Contest!)

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It doesn’t seem like Christmas without a visit to The Capital Grille. They are decked out for the holidays with their own brand of extra fantastic service, over-the-top plates of beef served just about any way you could imagine, and the requisite seafood displayed in a way that will make you gasp with delight and fulfilled expectations.

Our recent visit was as expected. In the bar were several parties unwrapping and laughing, in the atrium families waiting for tables and throughout the dining room  happy guests were in full-on celebration mode. It is Christmas, indeed. Continue reading →

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by | December 19, 2017 · 9:45 am

A Look At the New Menu at 18th and Vine

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We had mentioned earlier this month that Scott and Gina Gottlich had taken over 18th and Vine, the upscale barbecue themed restaurant located at 4100 Maple Avenue in Dallas, and we stopped in last week for a visit to see how this affected the menu. As expected there were some changes that we enjoyed and it had the Gottlich stamp on platings and some of the new recipes being served. Continue reading →

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by | December 14, 2017 · 3:40 pm

Our 2017 Dallas Gift Guide

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Looking for the perfect holiday gift that screams Dallas? Want something tasty, fun-filled and unique? We have you covered with our 2017 Holiday Picks. We went out of our way to select some fun and sui generis ideas that will make shopping so much easier.  Read on my friends.

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One of our favorite joys of the season are spent devouring wonderful pastries, and  the good people at Bisous Bisous in Uptown provide the perfect holiday gift (and hostess gift) in their macaron tower. These splendid towers are as delicious as they are beautiful. The towers range from 4-tier (45 macarons) to 10-tier (220 macarons) with prices starting at $99. You will be the hit of any party with these beautiful displays that are truly edible. Continue reading →

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