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by | July 9, 2013 · 1:16 pm

Bolsa Celebrating Five Year Anniversary

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Sample the Twigs and Branch Flatbread at Bolsa for an iconic flavor that has graced the menu since its inception five years ago. That is when the old Settles Garage on Davis Street in Oak Cliff was converted to a unique restaurant opened by Chris Zielke and crew, with chef Graham Dodds at the very small helm.

At the time the restaurant was ground breaking for Dallas, and continues to raise the bar to approachable farm-to-table cuisine served with a side of amazing cocktails. Five years ago Dodds was calling on local farmers and ranchers for their finest provisions. The chef was using interesting vegetables culled from Rocky Tassione who specializes in beautiful hydroponic micro-greens, baby vegetables and bright, fresh herbs that local chefs now clamor for. Dodds would also use his own home-raised honey.       Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 4:31 pm

New Cocktail and Dinner Menu at Bolsa in Oak Cliff

DSC07485by Steven Doyle

Last week we broke the information that Bolsa would no longer serve lunch, but instead beef up their midday menu at Bolsa Mercado just a few steps away from the iconic Oak Cliff restaurant. This weekend we learned that Bolsa has quietly introduced a new seasonal menu with some fun changes to both the dinner and the cocktail menu.

We popped into Bolsa while making our Oak Cliff rounds this weekend and were cheerily greeted by lead barman Kyle Hilla who was eager to chat up the new cocktails. This would be Hilla’s first full menu to create for Bolsa, with many of the drinks having been around for nearly five years. In the past Hilla would add four or five new drinks to the menu. The new one is all his.     Continue reading →

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by | May 10, 2013 · 9:21 am

Audubon Society Fundraiser at The Trinity River Audubon Center

IMG_1302by Andrew Chalk

Funny, the day started with rain but ended with one of the most interesting and unusual charity events of the year. The Audubon Society invited me to their Scissor-Tails and Cocktails Auction Fund Raiser at the Trinity River Audubon Center. I have to admit that I have never been to the extensive preserved area that they have just ten minutes from downtown Dallas. I had no idea about the spectacular building designed by Antoine Predock . I didn’t know that Texas has more species of birds than any other state. I had not walked the miles of trails through the preservation area or seen the lakes.            Continue reading →

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by | February 11, 2013 · 3:09 pm

2013 Mardi Gras In Oak Cliff

DSC05597by Steven Doyle

I am still suffering from the Oak Cliff Mardi Gras celebration yesterday, and especially thrilled by the ginormous parade as it tooled its way down Davis aiming eastward towards Bishop Arts. The sidewalks were brimming with cheering hoards as they were on the receiving end of beads, baubles and tiny treats.   Continue reading →

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by | February 1, 2013 · 12:39 pm

Bolsa Celebrates Red Caboose Winery With Special Dinner

red cabooseby Steven Doyle

On Thursday, February 7th, Red Caboose Winery and Executive Chef Jeff Harris of Bolsa and Bolsa Mercado will team up for a wine dinner in honor of Red Caboose Winery’s recent honor, Top 10 Hot Brands of 2012 by Wine Business Monthly.

Based in Meridian, Texas, Red Caboose Winery starts with quality from the ground up, using certified grafted grapevines to “grow” their wine.  Red Caboose’s winery design philosophy is green.  With simplicity in mind, they created a winery that is energy efficient and sustainable.  Together with advanced geothermal cooling and photo-voltaic cells, they were able to achieve their energy goals.  The winery produces about 5,000 cases per year with plans to increase production in the coming years.    Continue reading →

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by | November 28, 2012 · 4:45 pm

Cocktail Fun At Bolsa Thursday Evening

by Steven Doyle

New season, new menus and Bolsa isn’t immune. Nor is the bar at Bolsa, which we happen to adore. Lead barman Kyle Hilla gave me a call yesterday to fill me in on the new menu aspects and wanted to invite out the craveDFW readers who enjoy a toddy or two.   Continue reading →

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by | November 13, 2012 · 9:30 am

Harris and Balke Visit Restaurant Ava

by Steven Doyle

Last week I announced that Jeff Harris from Bolsa and Bolsa Mercado would be the guest chef at a dinner at Rockwall’s Restaurant Ava. Ava has long been a favorite restaurant, making farm to table fare way before it was faddish thing to do. For Harris this philosophy seems to be an inherent way to cook as well.

I met Harris several years ago when he was the Chef de Cuisine at Craft. Harris is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York, but was raised in East Texas where his family raises cattle. Harris cut his teeth as a chef using Texas ingredients during his externship at Austin’s Hudson’s on the Bend where they specialize in game. Not long after that he was offered a position back in New York at Tom Colicchio’s Craft as garde manger.   Continue reading →

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by | November 8, 2012 · 1:35 pm

Jeff Harris Guest Cheffing At Ava This Sunday

by Steven Doyle

Jeff Harris, the Executive Chef at Bolsa and Bolsa Mercado, is preparing Sunday night dinner as guest chef with Randall Copeland at Restaurant Ava. Together the chefs will create an incredible evening with this unique seasonal menu that include pickled romanesco, beef belly pastrami and duck confit, among other selections.    Continue reading →

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