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by cravedfw | October 12, 2017 · 10:15 am

The Best Gumbo in Dallas 2017 Edition

gumbo by Steven Doyle

Today is National Gumbo Day so we are celebrating as we only know how, with a giant list of fantastic places to enjoy your favorite bowl of goodness.

Gumbo is that delicious pot of stew that starts off with a roux, that chocolate brown thickener that gives gumbo its distinctive hue and rich flavor. In New Orleans a meat-based gumbo may consist of chicken, turtle, duck, squirrel, rabbit or alligator. Seafood-based gumbo generally has shrimp, crab, and sometimes oysters. Most varieties of gumbo are seasoned with a special mirepoix consisting of onions, bell pepper, and celery, or what they call the Holy Trinity. Today, most people are familiar with seafood gumbo and chicken and sausage gumbo. Continue reading →

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Tagged as 20 Feet Seafood Joint, Alligator Cafe, Amberjax, Bucky Moonshine, Cajun Tailgators, Dallas, Flying Fish, Gumbo, Lovers Seafood & Market, Nate's Seafood

by cravedfw | September 12, 2017 · 3:00 pm

What’s Eating Your Phone (Seafood Edition)

phone by Steven Doyle

Each week we beg the question, “What’s Eating Your Phone”? This is where we all can join in on the foodie fun by sending in your latest dining photo that has you all jazzed. These are not necessarily limited to dining out, it can be from that last dinner party. And don’t think we discriminate against libations. Send in your favorite cocktail photo, too.

To be included in a future edition of What’s Eating Your Phone, send those photos to me at steven@cravedfw.com. A brief description and location would be super helpful. Here are this week’s selections: Continue reading →

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Tagged as A Taste of Italian Sicilianos, Amberjax, Babes, Boiling Crab, Dallas, Kenny's Italian Kitchen, Malai Kitchen, Nobu, seafood, What's Eating Your Phone?, Where to Dine in Dallas

by cravedfw | March 14, 2017 · 8:38 am

Happy Pi Day, Ya’ll

by Steven Doyle

On March 12, 2009 your lawmakers passed a non-binding resolution (HRES 224) recognizing March 14, 2009 as National Pi Day. It is one of the more legit holidays we discuss here, and it is actually an homage to geeks everywhere who see the date as a reason to celebrate due to its mathematical implications. We say any reason to celebrate anything is just fine by us.

Since we are predominately about food we will suggest a few places to actually enjoy a pi(e) in Dallas. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Amberjax, Bowl and Barrel, Dallas, Dive Coastal, Emporium Pie, Fearing's, Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen, Pi Day, Pie, Pizza, Smoke

by cravedfw | February 12, 2015 · 2:28 pm

Top 8 Places to Enjoy Gumbo in Dallas

by Steven Doyle

Let’s check in to some of our favorite places in Dallas that make a mean bowl of gumbo. Continue reading →

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Tagged as Alligator Cafe, Amberjax, Best, Buttons, Cajun Tailgators, Dallas, Flying Fish, Freeman Cajun Cafe, Gumbo, Nate's Seafood, TJ's Seafood Market

by cravedfw | May 14, 2014 · 10:46 am

Claws for a Cause

crab by Steven Doyle

A fantastic event is coming up very soon to benefit our friends at Promise of Peace community garden in East Dallas. Amberjax in Trinity Groves is hosting a crab boil Monday, May 19th from 6 to 9pm. The $60 price tag wholly benefits the garden, and includes appetizers, dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction. Musical guests include Sally and Bob Ackerman and Haley Coleman. Get your crab on and nab your tickets today.

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by cravedfw | March 4, 2014 · 1:08 pm

Scenes From KNON Gumbo Competition

by Steven Doyle

You know it is time to celebrate Mardi Gras when the Kings of Gumbo show up with their finest as they did last Sunday at Poor David’s Pub for the 13th Annual KNON Gumbo Competition. Sunday was the beginning of the cold snap, but a celebrated crowd of folks showed up, spoon in hand, for a taste of New Orleans.

The event was coordinated by David Pippin who has a pulse on the chefs in Dallas. You might recognize him as the chief behind the State Fair’s chef demonstrations. Continue reading →

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by cravedfw | January 23, 2014 · 1:40 pm

What Pie Did I Enjoy On National Pie Day? Amberjax Key Lime!

pie by Steven Doyle

To celebrate National Pie Day I published a list of some of our favorite pies in the Dallas area. However, after compiling the list it left me hankering for a slice of my very own today. After perusing my list I thought of even more recent pie sightings, and it occurred to me that I left off a very important slice. So I loaded up and headed towards Trinity Groves where Amberjax owner Larry Williams prepares pie all day to keep up with demand.

There are several sweet pies listed on the chalkboard with a few surprises on occasion, but nothing satisfies like a slice of Key Lime when dining on seafood. Perhaps this tradition started in Key West where seafood and limes are abundant, as is this delicious pie. Continue reading →