by | September 8, 2017 · 9:31 am

Tesar Hosts ‘Feed the Children’ Benefit at Knife on September 27th

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On Wednesday, September 27, Chef John Tesar will host a dinner benefiting Feed The Children, featuring a reception and seated dinner, and other acclaimed guest chefs. This dinner is part of the Celebrity Chef Series campaign and will be held at Knife. The event starts with a reception at 6:00 p.m., followed by a multi-course dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The funds from the dinner will help to deliver semi-tractor trailer loads of disaster relief supplies such as bottled water, food, hygiene items, diapers, and other much-needed essentials to Houston and the surrounding areas.

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by | September 7, 2017 · 10:24 am

We Reveal All The Chocolate Secrets

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On any given day when driving past the boutiques lining Oak Lawn in Dallas you will spot plenty of activity. There you will discover hot finds on wine or cheese, or possibly even chocolate. This past Sunday we began the edible bucket list for 2012 and made a stop into Chocolate Secrets.

The chocolate shop has somewhat of an identity crisis. It wants to be this cool wine bar that serves up healthy slices of jazz most evenings. Chocolate Secrets also offers some of the best and certainly beautiful chocolate in Dallas. Continue reading →

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by | September 7, 2017 · 9:20 am

Chef Ken Patrick Hosting Special Dinner September 20 at Local Oak

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As a young boy Ken Patrick growing up in Beaumont, Texas knew he wanted to someday become a chef. The love of food was instilled in him by his parents and other family members who enjoyed cooking good food. It didn’t take Ken long to get caught up in his passion and to share his art with the rest of the world. Ken has become a positive influence to his community and hometown. Continue reading →

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by | September 6, 2017 · 10:33 am

Dallas Craft Co. Shows You How To Be A Sports Bar

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The Dallas Craft Company in Colleyville is how a sports bar is supposed to be. Plenty of televisions in every conceivable location through out the building, 200 beers on tap, delicious cocktails and a supreme menu. What more could you ask for beside great service, and they have that too. Continue reading →

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by | September 5, 2017 · 10:08 am

Elusive Tableside Service and Where to Find it in Dallas

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There is simply nothing more elegant and festive as tableside service. We are talking the classic Caesar Salad tossed in full view of the guest, at their table and with great finesse. It is the definitive dinner and a show that has somewhat fallen from a great many menus across the country. Beyond adding a bit of flair, this and many other tableside presentations also demonstrates a commitment to freshness. What could be more fresh and flavorful than a dessert or salad  finished off right before the diners’ eyes? This said, there are still many restaurants across the country creating delicious dishes tableside, and certainly to rave reviews. Continue reading →

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by | September 5, 2017 · 9:01 am

Houndstooth Coffee Opening in North Dallas

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Texas-based business Houndstooth Coffee announces their newest cafe location in The Hill Shopping Center in North Dallas, slated to open in fall 2017. Located at 9730 N. Central Expressway, the location is being constructed on property at sustainable home improvement store TreeHouse. The Hill location of Houndstooth Coffee will be the third Dallas cafe and fifth overall.

“We are excited to be part of the growth at Walnut Hill and look forward to serving folks from around the neighborhood and community,” said Sean Henry, founder and owner of Houndstooth Coffee. “This cafe, located right on US-75, will certainly be more accessible for our friends and fans in the Richardson and Plano communities, and we look forward to inviting new guests into ‘the Pattern of Coffee and People.’” Continue reading →

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by | September 1, 2017 · 10:52 am

Dallas Chocolate Festival September 8-10

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Tickets for the eighth annual Dallas Chocolate Festival (DCF), September 8-10 are on sale and will be held in the heart of the Dallas Art District at the Fashion Industry Gallery F.I.G. celebrates everything chocolate.  Guests are invited to meet artisans, watch live demonstrations of the chocolate making process, and sample and shop from over 60 vendor participants.  Continue reading →

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by | August 31, 2017 · 2:47 pm

Top Knot Announces Chefs For Uncommon Ramen Series

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Top Knot’s Uncommon Ramen Series started in 2015 as a limited-run guest chef pop-up, and launched into a monthly series as a result of the popularity among guests. Taking place the last Monday of the month, the 2017 series has seen a varied roster of notable guest chefs, from Hai’s own Founder and Owner, Chef Tyson Cole, to BBQ legend, Aaron Franklin.   Continue reading →

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