Tag Archives: Boulevardier

by | November 12, 2012 · 10:29 am

Boulevardier’s Bountiful Brunch

by Steven Doyle

Boulevardier has enjoyed its first successful quarter as the hot, new French bistro in Bishop Arts. It is the first of several such bistros that will be opening soon, and chef-owner Nathan Tate of Restaurant Ava fame is busily cranking out some fantastic plates of pretty and bountiful bistro fare. We have enjoyed the interesting oysters brought in each week, as well as the hearty plates of lamb’s neck and bouillabaisse. The ration of fantastic starters are refreshing and thoughtful.

We like and enjoy Boulevardier, and now they went and added a Sunday brunch that beckoned us this week. Now we know Tate has mastered the egg.  Continue reading →

4 Comments

Filed under Bishop Arts District, Bloody Mary, Brunch, fun with food, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , , , , ,

by | October 21, 2012 · 9:50 pm

Taylor Kearney Plays Chef Shuffle And Moves To Nick And Sam’s Steakhouse

by Steven Doyle

We interviewed the latest chef at The Greek last week with anticipation of running the story today, but we have more recent news that  Taylor Kearney is leaving the restaurant and has been installed as executive chef at Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse located on Maple Avenue in Dallas.  Kearney will be working under the corporate chef, Samir Dhurandhar.

The musical toques that have taken place recently might be due to the many new restaurants that have opened this month; a flurry that will continue on into November of 2012. The pool of qualified talent is in shorter supply as the demand rises. The Greek will be seeking a new chef to fill Kearney’s shoes.          Continue reading →

3 Comments

Filed under chefs, restaurant news, Restaurant Opening, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , , , , , , , ,

by | October 16, 2012 · 11:39 am

Boulevardier Now Open For Sunday Brunch

by Jennifer Thomas

Boulevardier  has taken off as a wildly successful French bistro located in the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. Since opening we have enjoyed such dishes as the lamb neck, escargot, crawfish beignets and so much more. Now the boys are open for brunch on Sunday.  Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Brunch, Crave, Jennifer Thomas, restaurant news

Tagged as , , , ,

by | August 16, 2012 · 11:20 am

Boulevardier Elevates The Beignet

by Steven Doyle

It’s deep fried choux paste. It’s basically a donut but so much more worth the calories that are at stake. The lighter-than-air ethereal dough balls are a perfect start to a day, or the end of a fantastic meal. The beignet is as versatile as it is delicious.

Last evening I happened into Boulevardier for a small bite and to try a few items on the new restaurants menu. Sitting at the bar I zeroed in on a few items that screamed out “eat me”. So I did.             Continue reading →

Leave a comment

Filed under Cocktails, Crave

Tagged as , , , , ,

by | August 1, 2012 · 4:32 pm

The Barflies At Boulevardier Dine Well

by Steven Doyle

Checking out new restaurants can be a difficult task when there are so many elements to soak in, especially when it comes to a restaurant as interesting and inspiring as Boulevardier. Boulevardier is the latest attraction in the Bishop Arts District run by a dream team of the guys from Restaurant Ava (Nathan Tate and Randall Copeland) and the brothers who own Veritas (Brooks and Bradley Anderson).           Continue reading →

9 Comments

Filed under Restaurant Opening, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , , , , ,

by | July 27, 2012 · 4:12 pm

Moonshine Shenanigans With Bartender Ashley Williams

by Steven Doyle

Last night at the Ryan Barnett underground dinner I was served by a familiar face. Ashley Williams who I had seen previously as bartender at several restaurants including Bailey’s and now Bistro 31 where she met chef Ryan. Ashley is this fantastic bartender who worked under one of the local cocktail masters, Lucky Campbell.

While she was just perfect at pouring our BYOB wine and settling up the silverware for each course, I had something else in mind for the young bartender.            Continue reading →

2 Comments

Filed under Bartenders, Cocktails, restaurant news, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , , , ,

by | July 9, 2012 · 1:16 pm

Brenner Can Judge A Restaurant Just By Its Menu Alone

by Steven Doyle

Last week the Dallas Morning News food critic Leslie Brenner rolled out an article that basically explained how she could judge a restaurant with a simple visit to an establishment’s menu online. The premise was that if you noted off season ingredients, or tired dishes on the menu the restaurant might not be up to her level of cuisine.

Brenner also specifically mentioned cassoulet and braised meats as seasonal dishes and this raised the ire of the soon-to-open Boulevardier restaurateur, Brooks Anderson. I ran into Brooks last night and he shared his studied opinion on the issue. Specifically that these dishes and more are offered throughout the changes of seasons in a true French bistro.

Today Brooks backed up this opinion on his Facebook wall in an open letter to Brenner and was signed by the four partners in the business, Brooks and Bradley Anderson, Nathan Tate and Randall Copeland.              Continue reading →

5 Comments

Filed under chefs, restaurant news, Steven Doyle

Tagged as , , ,