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by Steven Doyle | May 14, 2013 · 11:26 am

Third Annual Margarita Meltdown Is Sunday, May 26 2013

by Steven Doyle

The history of the margarita runs deep in Texas and no matter if it’s frozen or shaken, Dallas loves a great margarita. The most talented margaritologists will gather together to crown the best margarita in Dallas at the 3rd annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown. Created by Tony Fernandez (Espumoso Cafe) and Nico Ponce (Sunset Lounge), the Margarita Meltdown will take place during Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 26 from 5pm-10pm in Dallas’ historic Bishop Arts District.

Competing restaurants include: Asador, El Fenix, Meso Maya, Veracruz Cafe, Ten Bells, Oak Cliff Social Club, Outpost, Victoria’s, Mesa, Espumoso Caffe, El Ranchito, La Calle Doce, Iron Cactus, The Standard Pour and last year’s winner Whiskey Cake will return to defend their title. New to the mix this year will be Bowl & Barrel, La Duni, Pozo, DeLat, Sunset Lounge, Lark in the Park, all from Dallas, La Margarita from Irving and The Ranch in Las Colinas. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | May 13, 2013 · 2:35 pm

Taste Addison Includes “Tasty Run” In Event Line Up (Also Win Free Addison Prize Pack Today)

by Steven Doyle

Last week we started our Road to Taste Addison, and we continue today with information on the new feature added this year, the Tasty Run. The Tasty Run will feature a 5K and fun run, and all runners and walkers will be treated to culinary “tasting stations” along the race route. The run begins at 8am May 18, 2013.

Tasting stations? This may cause us to actually enter one of these runs. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | May 10, 2013 · 12:49 pm

Win A Prize Bundle To Taste Addison 2013

by Steven Doyle

Taste Addison is beautiful way to spend a fantastic Spring weekend, dining on tasty bite from local restaurants and listening to cool bands. This year will be bigger and better than ever with bands such as blue October, The O’s and the Turnpike Troubadours.

This year’s Taste Addison offers plenty of family friendly events including arts and crafts, a kids carnival and as always, Bonkers the Clown. For the big kids we can enjoy a wings eating contest courtesy of Buffalo Wild Wings, wine seminars and a fair bartending exhibition performed by the folks at Sherlock’s. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | May 8, 2013 · 4:02 pm

ArtsGoggle in Fort Worth May 18

by Angela Hopkins

On Saturday, May 18 from 4pm to 10pm, the Magnolia Strip in Fort Worth will once again transform into a walk of art. This time around 90 businesses are participating in ArtsGoggle. You will see people on the streets and walking in and out of places such as jewelry shops, non-profit centers, SiNaCa (coolest glass blowing show and shop) and hair salons. But why? Because the art is inside… and so are the snacks!

Some will hand you information on the business itself, others will ask if you want a roadie out of the keg. Just go with the element of surprise. Cruise in and out of each place. Carry a cold beverage and soak up visual art as well as live music, pleasing all your senses at once. Continue reading →

Big Texas Beer Fest 2013 Success And Slide Show

by Steven Doyle

The Second Annual Big Texas Beer Festival, which is hosted by two very special local beer enthusiasts Chad and Nellie Montgomery, was a wailing success. The festival which takes place in the Automobile Building at the Texas State Fairgrounds brings in a slew or brews from around the country. This year over 400 beers were on the ready to be sampled, and we went through a majority of them two ounces at a time.

The $35 price of admission gave each reveler a punch card good for a dozen samplings, and a small glass for tasting. For an extra two dollars you could grab another round of twelve, making the day inexpensive and fun. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | March 19, 2013 · 10:02 am

2013 Savor Dallas Wrap Up

by Steven Doyle

Another session of Savor Dallas has been tucked under our belts, and formidable host Jim White is already at work planning the 2014 version. This year White seemed more at ease with his progeny, having planned what can only be described as a perfect series of events that lasted nearly an entire week.

The smattering of events scattered a wider path this year, having touched on new areas of Dallas including the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, up-and-comer Trinity Groves, and even the Arboretum. Each spot White visited he left a pot of gold as his legacy for this St Patrick’s Day weekend. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | February 28, 2013 · 10:26 am

Dames Raiser Grazer March 3

by Steven Doyle

Grab your tickets now and plan on attending the 2013 Dames d’Escoffier Raiser Grazer event March 3, 2013 from 5 to 8pm at Union Station in Dallas. Dames d’Escoffier is a worldwide philanthropic society of professional women leaders in the food, fine beverage and hospitality industries. Membership in one of the 28 Dames chapters across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom is by invitation only.

The 2013 event will host dozens of the female chefs offering tastes from their restaurants or culinary businesses, all paired with delightful wines and spirits. This will be an event you will not want to miss.

To secure your tickets check out the Dames website.

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by Steven Doyle | February 14, 2013 · 1:53 pm

The Pin Show Benefits Cafe Momentum (And We Have A Special Deal For You)

by Steven Doyle

The Pin Show Dallas will trasform the Dallas fashion scene as 25 independent designers take on the runway February 23, 2013. Under the creative direction of Mike Thompson, Executive Director, Bryan Embry, and Founder and Executive Producer, Julie McCullough will turn a West Dallas warehouse into an incredible runway and workshop. Enjoy the fashion show, designer marketplace, two live bands, and street-style food, all with a view of the Margret Hunt Hill Bridge in the new Trinity Groves district in West Dallas. Continue reading →