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by | August 16, 2017 · 9:16 am

The 2017 Big Tex Choice Award Finalists Announced

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by Steven Doyle

Officials with the State Fair of Texas announced the finalists for the 13th annual Big Tex Choice Awards Wednesday morning. Past years heavy weights such as Abel Gonzales and Isaac Rousso are missing from the finalist list this year, but there are definitely some interesting gastronomic train wrecks that we will all most likely want to sample.

The 10 finalists will compete for the titles of Best Taste, now separated into Sweet and Savory categories, and Most Creative at the 2017 State Fair: Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 12:43 pm

Meet the 2017 Laphroaig Quarter Cask

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Each year, Laphroaig Distillery Manager, John Campbell, crafts a limited edition malt to celebrate friendship (“Cairdeas” in Gaelic). For several years, Friends of Laphroaig
have been yearning for a Cask Strength version of the popular Laphroaig Quarter Cask expression, which offers an irresistible doubling of flavor, due to the double maturation in two American oak barrels. This year, that dream becomes a reality with Laphroaig Cairdeas Quarter Cask. Continue reading →

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by | August 1, 2017 · 8:24 am

Chefs for Farmers Announces 2017 Events, Ticket Sales Open

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Chefs For Farmers is growing its farm-to-fork festival into a four-day, mouthwatering, calorie-filled, culinary blowout.  Tickets are now on sale for this stellar lineup, running November 2-5, 2017, where farmers take center stage, chefs rock the best locally sourced dishes, and guests enjoy the show.  Continue reading →

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by | June 28, 2017 · 1:37 pm

The Ultimate Guide To Addison’s Kaboom Town Fireworks Production July 3rd *Contest*

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They say everything is bigger and better in Texas, and never is that more true than when Addison, Texas hosts its legendary Addison Kaboom Town! fireworks display. While Addison is home to 19,000 residents, every July 3rd a half-million guests from across the nation come to celebrate America’s Independence in a style that is uniquely Addison. The celebration is city-wide, with a fantastic party in Addison Circle Park, watch parties at many of Addison’s 170+ restaurants and the incredible Addison Airport Air Show which can be seen from anywhere in town.   Continue reading →

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by | June 19, 2017 · 7:55 am

Chefs For Farmers 2017 To Be Tastier Than Ever

 

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Chefs For Farmers (CFF) 2017, the down-home, no-fuss festival celebrating top chefs and local food, will be bigger than ever before with more than 150 combined chefs, food artisans, bartenders, breweries, wineries, and distillers.

This year is to be the best and brightest yet in what we have described as the pinnacle of food festivals in Texas.

The fifth annual festival will again feature exciting pop up dinners, delectable tastings, and parties that celebrate the vibrant Dallas culinary scene with talented chefs from across Texas and beyond. And, as the festival name implies, each CFF chef has one thing in common – they support local farmers.   Continue reading →

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by | June 7, 2017 · 4:51 pm

Taste of Dallas This Weekend!

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Taste of Dallas has created a unique festival experience for 2017. If you love burning hardwood, crackling embers, and you like to cook with either High Heat or Low & Slow, it will be hard to leave our new BBQ, Burgers & Brews area, curated by Tim Byres of Smoke and presented by Napoleon Gourmet Grills.

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by | June 6, 2017 · 12:18 pm

Lyle Lovett And His Large Band August 28-29

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AT&T Performing Arts Center and Performing Arts Fort Worth jointly announced today that tickets for An Evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will go on sale Friday, June 9 at 10am.   Continue reading →

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by | May 25, 2017 · 1:25 pm

Margarita Meltdown Sunday May 28th *Win Two Tickets*

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You taste, you sample, you play judge and vote for your favorite margarita. The best margaritas from the DFW area will be at one location. Savor won last year. Pie 314, Asador, Soleo, Whiskey Cake and Iron Cactus won previous years. You decide which margarita is the best at the Dallas Margarita Meltdown.

Competitors will concoct their finest margarita and offer samples during the competition from 4pm-7pm in the West End of Downtown Dallas, TX. The winner will be announced at 8pm. The event ends at 9pm.  Continue reading →

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