by Steven Doyle
Inwood Tavern celebrates 49 years in business tonight. If the walls of this epic neighborhood bar could talk we would have to seek a gag order. Known for great beer, smooth cocktails and spirited conversation, Inwood has seen its share of fantastic evenings. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Last evening we attended the Copper River Salmon and Alaskan Brewing Company dinner held at Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen in Preston Center. Although the restaurant was filled to capacity, chef Kent Rathbun and crew found a way to squeeze in another 60 diners to sample some of this season’s best salmon. To top this night Rathbun invited a few friends in Scott Romano (corporate chef at Nick and Sam’s) and Matt McCallister (chef-owner of FT33). Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Last Sunday we enjoyed another chapter in the Chefs for Farmers series. The Sous Chef Competition is the latest to come from the team assembled by Iris and Matt McCallister who started the organization that pays homage to local farmers and ranchers, and their supporters. Each CFF event is different than the next, which I am sure gives the organizers a bit of brain strain, but their efforts pay out brilliantly. Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
The American Heart Association Cotes du Coeur campaign to eradicate heart disease is holding a really interesting fundraiser. A tasting of wines in Riedel stemware. I did this once and it is really instructive. I left the tasting with the unmistakable impression that the serving vessel does matter. Continue reading
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by Andrew Chalk
Urban Rio, the popular Mexican Cantina and Grill in downtown Plano is set to host a Chilean wine tasting at which the winemaker will be present. Julio Bastias is head winemaker of the popularly priced Matetic Vineyards brand. He will describe each wine and discuss how it was made. Wine dinners are always more rewarding when the wine maker attends and this one is also a bargain. Continue reading
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by Jennifer Thomas
Let summer begin at the Texas Summer Nights Kickoff Party at Hook Line & Sinker (HLS) Preston Road on Thursday, June 6. The first 100 guests will receive a limited edition Hook Line & Sinker/Deep Ellum Brewing Co. beer glass. Enjoy Happy Hour all day with $2.50 domestics, $3 schooners, $4 margaritas and $3 wine splits. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Scott Jones likes his Jack’s Southern Comfort digs on Greenville Avenue, but he might be experiencing some growing pains. Today Jones sends word that he is looking for a new home, but will remain open at 1905 Greenville in Dallas until July 28, 2013.
“Many of my customers kept coming in saying how frustrated they were with our parking – and those are the folks who actually found a place and came in,” said Jones. “That’s no way to treat a guest! We had to figure out something else. Business keeps growing, especially among our take-home options and catering, so access has become more and more important.” Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Ever wonder what happened to the chef from Cedars Social who went off to New York to stake claim at his restaurant, Prospect? The New York Daily News recently reported that Kyle McClelland has done pretty well for himself, giving Prospect four out of a five star rating. The critic who reviewed the Brooklyn restaurant said that McClelland had the most “visually stunning dishes in any borough.” Continue reading
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