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by | March 13, 2014 · 2:02 pm

Dining Out In Dallas April 2

Mo-Connorby Jennifer Thomas

Sharpen the knives, fire up the burners and ready the forks: Dallas’ best chefs are prepping for the epic Battle of the Chefs™ challenge, led by Mo Assi, Executive Chef of The Capital Grille Uptown. The occasion is “Dining Out in Dallas,” the signature fundraising event for the Texas Neurofibromatosis (NF) Foundation®, to be held on April 2.  Mo Assi will be joined by ten year old Connor, chosen by the foundation as this year’s junior chef and NF hero.

Now in its 19th year, “Dining Out in Dallas” offers attendees a chance to mingle with some of Dallas’ best chefs and sample their house specialties while raising funds to increase awareness and support NF patients and their families.    Continue reading →

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by | March 4, 2014 · 7:51 am

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2014 In DFW

mardi4by Steven Doyle

We have a few listings of some Phat things to do this Fat Tuesday. Check it all out and laissez les bons temps rouler!  Send us a note if you wish to add your event to our list. Continue reading →

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by | February 28, 2014 · 1:03 pm

Scotch & Malt Whisky Tasting & Festival 2014 Highlights

nikka_yoichi_15yo_small_boxby James Davidson

This year at the Scotch & Malt Whisky Tasting & Festival, I focused on sampling the special additions and the single malts I haven’t run across in the wild.  Below are some of my reactions to the Scotches and single malts available.

One of the first single malts on my goal list was the Nikka Yoichi 15 year.  Japanese whiskies are known for subtle flavors with slight complexities.  Sadly, the peat flavor overpowers the fruit notes to early in the drink to really say it’s balanced.  It wasn’t awful, but there are many other 15 year old whiskies that are better.

While we are talking about 15 year old whiskies, let’s mull over the Linkwood 15 year I sampled.  The bottle wasn’t impressive to look at but the golden spirit wasn’t to bad.  Sweetness gave way to a smokey flavors that were not peaty.  As far as finishes goes, this one was long.  Smokey notes sat on the back of my tongue well after swallowing.  Depending on your inclination, this may be a good thing.  Overall, the Linkwood 15 year is a good whisky.   Continue reading →

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by | February 19, 2014 · 10:03 am

James Beard Award Semi-Finalists Announced This Morning

james-beard2by Steven Doyle

The James Beard Award Semi-Finalists were just announced and Texas received just a little more love than usual, particularly in the Best Chef Southwest category where you will see a small handful of DFW names such as David Uygur, John Tesar, and Matt McCallister.

We also spotted former Dallas chef David Bull, now in Austin, on this list as well. Also one of our favorite Austin restaurants, Barley Swine chef Bryce Gilmore was honored.   Continue reading →

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by | February 14, 2014 · 8:11 am

Savor Dallas Announces 2014 Events

wineby Steven Doyle

The tradition of Savor Dallas, the most delicious food and wine festival in Texas, continues with a 10th Anniversary celebratory edition, March 20-22.  Over three days of wining and dining, this “celebration of wine, food, spirits and the arts,” spotlights dozens of the area’s top chefs and more than 400 premium wines, spirits and beers throughout the weekend.  New this year, Savor Dallas adds a spotlight on Texas wines and spirits.   Ticket prices for the individual events range from $20 to $150.  Weekend passes for $365 also are available at an overall cost saving.

“When we started this all those years ago our mission was pretty straightforward.  We wanted to support the city we love, and give upscale food and wine lovers the kind of premium experience they deserve,” says Jim White, Savor Dallas co-founder along with his wife Vicki Briley-White, “We had no idea the celebration would grow into an event encompassing downtown Dallas that would host some 5,000 guests over a three-day celebration. What a credit to citizens and visitors alike.”    Continue reading →

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by | February 7, 2014 · 10:00 am

Chef Anastacia Quinones And Peak And Elm Team Up For A Sweet Dinner

Anastacia Quiñonesby Jennifer Thomas

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, renowned Executive Chef Anastacia Quinones will partner with Peak & Elm, Friday February 14th, to offer a deliciously romantic Valentine’s Day dinner featuring all locally sourced ingredients from the Dallas Farmers Market. Anastacia, also known as AQ, served as Executive Chef at Dallas restaurants Alma and Komali, but now works as a culinary instructor at Molina High School. This event marks her debut back into kitchen.

Live music and service provided by Molina High School students under the direction of Chef AQ will make the evening truly one of a kind. Patrons can definitely expect a warm dining experience full of culture and tradition.   Continue reading →

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by | January 31, 2014 · 4:56 pm

San Antonio Cocktail Conference: The Final Night Party

IMG_3244.640x480Every Event Must Have Clean Glasses — The Work Crew at SACC

by Andrew Chalk

Every good thing must come to an end and the 2014 San Antonio Cocktail Conference certainly did it in style. They closed the sidewalks on Houston Street and set up a stroll from John Besh’s Lüke all the way across the river down to Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood. Then they threw a late night party at the Charline McCoombs Empire Theatre hosted by The 86 Company and featuring barn-stomping cover band The Spazmatics.   Continue reading →

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by | January 31, 2014 · 11:21 am

San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2014: Friday was ‘Texas Spirits Night’

IMG_3208Live Music Throughout The Night

by Andrew Chalk

One of the hottest destinations in San Antonio right now is ‘Pearl’, a mixed use residential, retail and entertainment complex centered around the old Pearl brewery. The brewery is being completely gutted to make way for a new Kimpton Hotel that rejuvenates the fine architectural details and southern elevation of the old brewery. I recommend a visit.

I’ll drink to that or, rather, I did on the second night of the San Antonio Cocktail Conference this  month. It was Texas Spirits Night and, having written about the burgeoning Texas wine industry many times, it is reassuring to see that the same phenom is rampant in the spirits world. Whether you want whiskey, vodka, gin or tequila, it is all available from in-state and you have the choice of several producers too.     Continue reading →

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