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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by Steven Doyle
The sous chef at Boulevardier won the great Chefs for Farmers competition last weekend and now the restaurant wants to celebrate. Tonight, and through Saturday, GMO Tristan will be serving the winning dish as a small plate.
The dish is a Moroccan glazed lamb loin on a bed of roasted carrot hummus, with a North African salad of fried garbanzo beans, cumin almonds, preserved lemons, drunken raisins, and peas drizzled with lemon confit. Continue reading
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by Dr. Spin
Although in many ways, I am still on the fence about the new Daft Punk album, I have to admit I that I am enjoying the controversy that it seems to have stirred up. On the one side, the critics would have people believe that it is the most important album of 2013, but here on the street level it seems that praise for Random Access Memories is very rarely given without some reservation.
At worst, a lot of Daft Punk fans, both old and new, simply don’t care for it… stick with daft and care over at The Pharmacy
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by Steven Doyle
The lads and lasses at the Quarter Bar on McKinney Ave in Dallas Uptown know how insanely hot it is about to become. If these early 90 degree weather days aren’t foreshadowing enough, check out the reprise of these massive Booze Pops they create each year.
This is patio lingering material if I have ever seen one. Buy a handful for your friends for just $6 each. Jump for the flavors. Continue reading
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