by | June 13, 2013 · 12:32 pm

Chef Uno Invites You To Join Her In Mexico For A Culinary Vacation

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We have been following Uno Immanivong since we met her last Fall when she was competing in the Anthony Bourdain television program The Taste. We since learned she would be opening her restaurant Chino Chinatown in Trinity Groves   most likely in October. Uno has this vibrant and warm personality that is at once charming and inviting.

This summer her fans will have a chance to get to know her much better as she leads an excursion to the Mayan Riveria where they will enjoy hands on cooking classes, a greenhouse tour, cocktail and cooking demos, a pop-up beach dinner and much more.      Continue reading →

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by | June 13, 2013 · 10:42 am

Give Dad The Gift Of Beef This Father’s Day

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Jimmy’s Food Store owner Paul DiCarlo wants beef for Father’s day. Not just any beef, but instead he wants to be flown to Tuscany for a Bistecca Fiorentina made by Dario Cecchini, ‘the Butcher of Panzano’. The DiCarlo sons won’t be flying their father to Tuscany this Sunday, but we have it on good authority that the boys will be grilling that very slab of beef here in Dallas for their dad.

A real Bistecca Fiorentina comes from an ancient Tuscan breed, the Chianina cow. It is one of the world’s largest breeds; tall and alabaster in color. The cow is generally used as a beast of burden due to its strength and stature, but the meat is prized for its succulent flavor.   Continue reading →

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by | June 13, 2013 · 9:26 am

Summer Indian Chaat Festival at Samar Deserves a Longer Run

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Sadly, Samar by Stephan Pyles will close in a couple of weeks for three months of scheduled renovations to the office building that it occupies. Not only will this mean that we don’t get the regular menu, it will also mean that they won’t get a chance to reprise hits from their one night Summer Chaat Festival last night (where I was an invited guest). Chaat is Indian street food and examples are rare here, being confined mainly to the small cadre of authentic Indian restaurants dotted around Irving and Plano.     Continue reading →

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by | June 12, 2013 · 5:01 pm

Exclusive: Trinity Groves Fork Fight Battle

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More news from the folks at Trinity Groves, and this time there is competition in the air. Look for an NCAA bracket-style throw-down between all the restaurants starting July 11 (tentative), and continue each week until the last restaurant standing will face off Sharon Van Meter, owner and chef at 3015. The competition is called the Fork Fight Battle.

The events are still being finalized, but the group should meet each Thursday with a head-to-head competition that includes cocktails, and a wine paired four course meal from each restaurant.  Continue reading →

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by | June 12, 2013 · 2:28 pm

Film Somm Premiers In Dallas June 19 For One Night Only

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Many months ago we discussed the Indie Film, Somm, made with unprecedented access that takes the viewer on a humorous, emotional, and illuminating look into one of the world’s most prestigious, secretive, and exclusive organizations – the Court of Master Sommeliers and the massively intimidating Master Sommelier Exam.  Continue reading →

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by | June 12, 2013 · 9:40 am

U.S. Food Trucks To Open Their Own Food Truck Park In Dallas

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You may recall us discussing U.S. Food Trucks, the company who runs commissary for many of the city’s food trucks, and also assist with leases and procuring of the trucks. Today U.S. Food Trucks announces they are opening a new food truck park in Dallas called “Fly-By Food Park” located at 2500 W. Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX. The “Fly-By Food Park” grand opening event will occur Friday, June 28, 2013 and Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 5 to 9 p.m. Before the grand opening event, U.S. Food Trucks will host preview weekends Friday, June 14 and 21, 2013 and Saturday June 15 and 22, 2013 from 5 to 9 p.m.     Continue reading →

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by | June 11, 2013 · 7:52 pm

SPCA Pets of the Week

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Meet Ester, a spunky 14-years-young, 27-pound Terrier mix who is looking for a family to call her own.  Ester was surrendered to the SCPA of Texas on April 26 because, sadly, her previous owners moved to a place that does not allow pets.  While her life has taken quite a turn, she is excited to start this new adventure with YOU.  She is a running superstar and loves to jump and prance about the dog park.  A perfect day for her includes taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood, chasing tennis balls, and snuggling up for a delightful nap in your lap.

While she is a fantastic family pet and has previously lived with children, she would prefer to be in a home without other dogs or cats.  That way, she can be properly doted upon like the little princess that she is!  In addition to being a feisty love-bug, she is also quite talented.  Ester is the perfect lady on the leash, knows how to sit on command, and, drum roll, please… she is housetrained!  Continue reading →

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by | June 11, 2013 · 11:03 am

Local Baker Competes On Food Network’s Cupcake Wars *Update

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On Sunday, June 16th Christina O’Donoghue – Whiskey Cake server and cupcake extraordinaire – will compete on the Food Network’s latest episode of Cupcake Wars. With a passion for baking, O’Donoghue was inspired to start working at Velvet Bake Shop in Plano eight months ago and after spending countless hours testing new recipes, she decided to take her skills to the competitive level and participate in Cupcake Wars. Continue reading →

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