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by | February 6, 2018 · 10:23 am

Mike Anderson For Old School BBQ Expereince

by Steven Doyle

Mike Anderson’s BBQ is definitely one of our top BBQ haunts in the Dallas area. We know BBQ is so very subjective and everyone has their own idea of how the plate should play out, but when dining on smoked meats we have a few bits of criteria. The meat should be tender, smoky, juicy, and have some sort of interesting characteristic on the outside that compels another bite.

This sounds all so easy to create as most of us have created this in our backyards at some point. But this can be difficult for a restaurant that plays out this scenario each day with consistent regularity. Anderson’s is such a spot.   Continue reading →

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by | February 2, 2018 · 7:36 am

Celebrate Groundhog’s Day with Ground Hog

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We at CraveDFW worked the Groundhog beat this morning, staying up all night to see if the rodent Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania.

The day derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees a shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks, and if he does not, due to cloudiness, spring season will arrive early. The weather lore was brought from German-speaking areas where the badger is the forecasting animal.  Continue reading →

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by | December 19, 2017 · 9:45 am

A Look At the New Menu at 18th and Vine

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We had mentioned earlier this month that Scott and Gina Gottlich had taken over 18th and Vine, the upscale barbecue themed restaurant located at 4100 Maple Avenue in Dallas, and we stopped in last week for a visit to see how this affected the menu. As expected there were some changes that we enjoyed and it had the Gottlich stamp on platings and some of the new recipes being served. Continue reading →

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by | November 29, 2017 · 12:02 pm

OHB Brew Dinner at RHBQ December 2

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You will not want to miss this beer dinner at RHBQ. Tickets are $50 and include five food tastings and six beers, including special Oak Highlands Brewery release Chump Change.

The menu looks pretty special as well, making this dinner a nice bargain. Plenty of food, lots of beer and live music to boot. Secure your seats here. The dinner is December 2nd starting at 7pm.  Continue reading →

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by | October 23, 2017 · 9:50 am

Scott and Gina Gottlich Take Lead at 18th & Vine BBQ

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Fruition Hospitality – a full-service hospitality firm founded by Chef Scott Gottlich and his wife Gina – has taken a leadership role in the daily operations of 18th & Vine BBQ located at 4100 Maple Avenue in Dallas. With award-winning pitmaster and co-owner of the well-regarded chef forward Kansas City barbecue restaurant, Matt Dallman has always been and is still in charge of anything smoked and meat.

Scott Gottlich explains, “Along with streamlining the experience, service and hospitality, we have changed the food menu and beverage program as well. Working in tandem, Gina and I are excited to see what the future holds for this special restaurant.”  Continue reading →

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by | September 29, 2017 · 8:09 am

Meat Fight Tickets Go On Sale Oct 3rd

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Tickets for the 8th Annual Meat Fight go on sale Tuesday, October 3rd at 10 a.m. Be sure to set a reminder, as tickets for the meaty charity event sold out last year in under one hour.

Meat Fight is a Texas barbecue competition with a tradition of awarding bronzed beer-can trophies and raising cash for the National MS Society. “This year, Meat Fight is going to be bigger than ever before,” says Alice Laussade, CEO of Meat Fight, Inc. “We’re featuring 20 of Dallas’ best chefs in the main fight, plus 9 more chefs in our beefy VIP Side Show competition—and we’re adding a whole new competition to the mix for all attendees. It’s called Sweet Fight. Our friends at Whole Foods are presenting that, and the category for competition this year is pie. It’s gonna be so great.” Continue reading →

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by | September 12, 2017 · 9:09 am

BBQ by Bus Tour September 16th

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On Saturday, September 16 from 1 to 5pm, eat a light breakfast. Because come lunch time, everyone’s invited aboard the BBQ Bus. RVC Promotions is hosting this event and the day will begin at Bitter Sisters Brewery in Addison. After a cold beer to kick things off, attendees will hop onto a luxury bus, and the adventure begins.

The tour will visit three of the Metroplex’s best barbecue joints (Hutchins BBQ, 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House and Winner’s BBQ, with each providing a Holy Trinity plate of brisket, ribs and sausage, as well as a tour of the pit area to see where the magic happens.  Continue reading →

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by | September 11, 2017 · 10:09 am

Smoked Dallas September 23rd

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Enjoy a bit of Smoked at the downtown Main Street Garden park Saturday, September 24th. This bodacious BBQ event brings in talent from across Texas, and fantastic bands, including chef Dean Fearing’s Lost Coyote Band, the Vandoliers, Charley Crockett and more. There are also cold adult beverages and fun and games.

The festival opens at 2:00 p.m. to the public and your paid admission gets you complimentary tastings from every restaurant listed below included until 6pm. Continue reading →

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