by | August 3, 2017 · 9:44 am

Lobster Bake With Tesar

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The busiest chef in Dallas, John Tesar, is back in pop-up mode. The man is unstoppable.

The northeast-native knows summer isn’t complete without a good lobster bake. On August 23rd, Tesar will host a New England-style lobster bake up with a Texas twist. The event will kick-off at 7p.m. at a secret location, to be revealed to ticket holders 48 hours prior. Guests will nosh on fresh New England lobster, steamers, sausage and of course steak, all served in a family-style buffet. Roasted potatoes, French fries, fresh tomato salad, and corn on the cobb will all be served to accompany the meal, as well as homemade peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert. Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 4:00 pm

Joyce and Gigi’s to Close

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A beautiful restaurant is closing. Joyce and Gigi’s, the South American themed eatery on Ross in Dallas run by mother-and-daughter team Joyce Stenvall and Gigliola Aguilera has fallen and we are not any better for this.  Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 1:49 pm

Chef Kenny Mills Tagged To Open Cooper’s Meat Market in Sylvan Thirty

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Fresh off the heels of successfully selling his burger venture, Kenny Mill’s Chop House Burger in Arlington, the chef is back in his saddle again. This time as chef in Sylvan Thirty, and of course it involves copious amounts of meat.

Cooper’s Meat Market of San Antonio is staking claim in Sylvan Thirty and will be located next to Cox Farms Market. Chef Mills tells us today that he expects to open in time for the holiday season near the end of October or first of November.  Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 12:43 pm

Meet the 2017 Laphroaig Quarter Cask

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Each year, Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate friendship (“Cairdeas” in Gaelic). For several years, Friends of Laphroaig
have been yearning for a Cask Strength version of the popular Laphroaig Quarter Cask expression, which offers an irresistible doubling of flavor, due to the double maturation in two American oak barrels. This year, that dream becomes a reality with Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask. Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 8:24 am

Chefs for Farmers Announces 2017 Events, Ticket Sales Open

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Chefs For Farmers is growing its farm-to-fork festival into a four-day, mouthwatering, calorie-filled, culinary blowout.  Tickets are now on sale for this stellar lineup, running November 2-5, 2017, where farmers take center stage, chefs rock the best locally sourced dishes, and guests enjoy the show.  Continue reading →

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by | July 31, 2017 · 4:27 pm

Amsterdam Falafelshop Shuttered

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Perhaps it was an odd location, or perhaps Dallas is simply not ready for good falafel and Shawarma, but Amsterdam closed its doors this past weekend leaving an empty spot for a great falafel.  Continue reading →

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by | July 31, 2017 · 11:06 am

Restaurant Week Gearing Up Aug 3rd

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During the DFW Restaurant Week campaign in August, diners can experience a different scene and cuisine each day as they select from more than 130 restaurants across the Metroplex offering delicious three-course prix fixe dinners for either $39 or $49.  Many restaurants will also offer the DFW Restaurant Week Cadillac Lunch, featuring two-course lunches for just $20. Twenty percent of each meal purchased will be donated to one of the charity partners, NTFB or Lena Pope. Calloway’s Nursery is the new partner for the 20th Anniversary DFW Restaurant Week Fourth Course Certificates.  Among the campaign highlights: Continue reading →

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by | July 31, 2017 · 8:22 am

State Fair of Texas Announces the 2017 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalists

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It’s that time of year again! State Fair concessionaires are ready to debut their latest and greatest edible creations to the public. Following in the footsteps of last year’s success, the 13th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards returns bigger and “batter” than ever. Whether your palate craves a “down home” delicacy or prefers a dish worthy of the name “holy guacamole,” this year’s assortment of tasty treats will not disappoint. Fair fans can now get a taste of the competition from beginning to end with an exclusive glimpse into the preliminary rounds of this annual event. Continue reading →

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