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by Steven Doyle | June 12, 2013 · 5:01 pm

Exclusive: Trinity Groves Fork Fight Battle

by Steven Doyle

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 Steven Doyle | June 12, 2013 · 2:28 pm

Film Somm Premiers In Dallas June 19 For One Night Only

by Steven Doyle

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 →

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

by Steven Doyle

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 Steven Doyle | June 11, 2013 · 7:52 pm

SPCA Pets of the Week

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 →

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

by Steven Doyle

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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by Steven Doyle | June 11, 2013 · 10:49 am

The Lake Flying Saucer BeerFeast 2013 June 15 (Win Tickets Today)

by Jennifer Thomas

The Lake Flying Saucer’s 4th annual spring BeerFeast 2013 will feature over 25 breweries and 50 craft beers, all carefully selected by the Flying Saucer’s resident beer gurus. In addition, very rare and limited-release beers will be tapped one at time throughout the fest. Food trucks will also be back again this year. A new addition to this years fest is live music featuring the band Fish Fry Bingo. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 11, 2013 · 10:44 am

Kitchen LTO Announces Norman Grimm As First Chef

by Steven Doyle

More news from Trinity Groves filters through today. Kitchen LTO, the restaurant which will change concepts each quarter with a new chef and design, announced their first chef winner today. Norman Grimm, most recently from Acme F&B was selected top dog in a heated pack of chefs who all competed for the honor. The designers will be and Coeval Studio (John Paul Valverde and Miguel Vicens) designer for the 1st round of this permanent pop-up restaurant.

Scheduled to open September 3rd, in The Trinity Groves project of West Dallas, Kitchen LTO will dramatically change every four months as a new chef rotates in and introduces a new menu concept. Simultaneously, a new design firm will reinvent the interior’s transformable elements. Essentially, it’s a limited time offer (“LTO”), where a new restaurant is born three times a year. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | June 10, 2013 · 4:56 pm

LUCK To Host Pop-Up Dinner At Bob’s July 14

by Steven Doyle

As we continue to follow the various restaurants that will be opening in Trinity Groves we notice a trend for at least a few of the new restaurateurs to host a pop-up dinner. These special dinners give the owners some real life ideas as to which menu items their prospective clientele will enjoy. LUCK has been hosting such a dinner each month since their restaurant announcement, and most likely will continue through their August opening. Continue reading →