by Jennifer Thomas
The old Spirits building located at 2825 Canton in Deep Ellum will soon become a 10,000 square foot barrel and sour room, and a 5,000 square foot distillery for Deep Ellum Brewing Company. Construction to begin shortly. Pictured above is DEBC owner John Reardon who seems elated over the fact that the rezoning for the building passed the Dallas city council unanimously.
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18th & Vine BBQ, an upscale Kansas City barbeque, full-service restaurant and bar, will open to the public on Tuesday, October 6th at 4100 Maple Avenue in Dallas across from Crow Holdings’ Old Parkland business offices.
Husband and wife team Matt and Kimi Dallman (original creators of the concept), in partnership with chef Scott Gottlich, have developed a unique menu in a comfortable yet casually chic environment designed by Brooke Roberson Interiors with build out by Mitchell Garman Architects. “Traditional Kansas City BBQ will always be a part of the menu options for those interested in a pure barbeque experience. However, the collaboration between myself and Scott gives us the opportunity to combine talents and knowledge of a classically trained chef with a self-taught pitmaster to push the boundaries of what can be accomplished with smoke and other barbeque techniques,” explains Dallman. Continue reading
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The Joule Hotel expands their restaurant offerings this fall with the opening of Americano. The vibrant, casual neighborhood restaurant will feature a seasonally inspired menu by Chef Matt Ford with creative interpretations of Italian-American classics.
Named for the classic Campari cocktail, Americano pays homage to Roman classic Caffe Greco and ‘the sweet life’ portrayed in the 1960 Fellini film La Dolce Vita. The bold olive-green interior, marble-topped bar with curved bronze mirrors, and Donald Judd inspired minimalist furniture create a playful, energetic atmosphere with cinematic feel. The bright and airy all-season glass enclosed patio features bi-folding windows that in nice weather will open up onto the bustling sidewalk on Main St. Continue reading
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Klyde Warren Park announced today the full lineup for Park & Palate’s Grand Tasting presented by Central Market, including wineries, East Lawn programming, cooking demonstrations, and more. The second day of Klyde Warren Park’s inaugural fundraiser supporting the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundan that operates Klyde Warren Park, takes places on Saturday, September 26 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The Grand Tasting presented by Central Market will highlight Texas’ most popular and celebrated chefs in addition to showcasing incredible wineries and spirits, including Duckhorn Vineyards, Perrier Jouët Champagne, Whispering Angel, Hall & Walt Wines, Duchman Winery, Absolut Elyx, Jameson Black Barrel, and more. Matt Orth of Lark on the Park and Michael Martensen of Proof & Pantry will create cocktails during both Down to the Roots and the Grand Tasting. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Katherine Clapner, owner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate has secured a lease on 15th Street in Plano and now plans to open her fourth location.
“It is an old building and we are just now learning what our restriction may or may not be. You would be amazed what you have to go through in order to give someone a free sample of chocolate away,” said Clapner.
Sampling of her quirky chocolates has been the cornerstone of her business. The flavors she offers may confuse the average palate, but they seem to be set straight once a customer actually tastes the confections. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
This past weekend Dude, Sweet Chocolate owner Katherine Clapner wanted to do something special for her customers. She wanted to get them all hitched. It is such a sweet thing, of course. Her plan was that one of her Greenville Avenue location employees, Austin Keeler, (who just became ordained to perform marriages) to do just that at that location.
“It started the day that same sex marriages became legal. We run the full scope [of sexuality] within our staff. This opens up the door for equality all over the place. It was a big deal and a huge victory for members of the Dude, Sweet community,” said Clapner. Continue reading
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Dallas Chef Kent Rathbun revealed today that he and Paradies, a leading airport restaurateur and concessionaire, have been awarded the contract for three new restaurants at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) Terminal D. Delivering exceptional menus and distinctive atmospheres, the restaurant trio consists of The Lounge at Abacus by Kent Rathbun, KR’s Whitetail Bistro and Kent Rathbun’s Aviator Bar.
This is the second consecutive dining contract Kent Rathbun Concepts and Paradies have earned in the past two months, with Rathbun’s new Hickory restaurant opening next year in Terminal B. Continue reading
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On September 29th Dallas-area diners are in for a treat as two of the country’s best chefs team up to create a special Italian feast. Kent Rathbun (Abacus, Jasper’s, Hickory) and Nick Stellino, best known for his national public TV show Cooking with Friends, will prepare appetizers and four courses to be paired with delicious Banfi wines.
What better way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stellino’s show than to share two styles of Italian cooking with diners. Chef Rathbun will prepare classic Tuscany dishes while Chef Stellino will be making plates native to Sicily. All attendees will also get a peek behind the curtain, as the chefs will offer demonstrations and cooking tips throughout the evening, giving foodies a rare opportunity to glean some advice, and eat some delectable cuisine, from two of America’s most accomplished chefs. Continue reading
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