Georgie, the polished Knox District restaurant known for its meticulous service and modern sense of luxury, is in the midst of another surprising change. For the second time this year, the kitchen is getting a new leader — and this time, the role is landing in the hands of someone who already knows the place inside and out.
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Frenchie doesn’t make a scene. It doesn’t need to. The Preston Center restaurant is a focused, confident return to form for Bruno Davaillon, the Michelin-starred chef whose precision shaped some of Dallas’ an elegant room, a sharp point of view, and a menu that delivers, dish after dish, with quiet force.
The space is moody but not precious—muted walls, soft lighting, a long bar that is daytime inviting and night-time comfortable. It’s polished but never pretentious. You come here to eat, to linger, to speak softly over serious food. The service is tight, the pace is calibrated.
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The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists in advance of the 29th annual James Beard Awards. The prestigious group of semifinalists across all categories represents a wide collection of culinary talent, from
exceptional chefs and dining destinations nationally and across ten different regions to the best new restaurants, outstanding bar, outstanding baker, and a rising star chefs 30 years of age or under. Continue reading
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Cochon555 Dallas promises to be a fantastic event featuring a half-dozen heritage breed pigs cooked or butchered by local champions of the good food movement. The event starts with 5 amazing chefs, Host Chef Christof Syré of Law at Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas, David Uygur of Macellaio, Bruno Davaillon of Bullion, Matthew Scott of Great Scott, and Josh Bonee of Fine China, in a friendly culinary competition where you, as a guest, get to cast [1] vote for the best bite of the day. There is also a live, whole-hog butcher demo and auction with Nathan Abeyta of Deep Cuts Dallas Custom Butcher Shop, the sister charity, Piggy Bank. Continue reading
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Since the October announcement of Chef Bruno Davaillon’s departure from historic restaurant, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, many have wondered where the notable chef will be serving his acclaimed cuisine next – and most importantly – is he staying in Dallas? To answer the second question first, yes, Chef Davaillon is staying put in his adopted city, but most exciting is that Chef’s new restaurant will be in the currently under construction building 400 Record at 400 S. Record Street in downtown Dallas, formerly known as the Belo Building.
As has been reported, the new owners, the Hartland-Mackie family of City Electric Supply, will be moving their business to the building which will also house other tenants. Chef and the family are partners in the restaurant project which is yet to be named. Details are still being worked out, but the restaurant will be a casual contemporary eatery featuring refined, yet seemingly simply prepared foods using only the finest ingredients; certainly a trademark of Chef Davaillon’s cooking. Continue reading
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Bodegas Bressia is one of the emerging ‘Super Argentine’ wineries of the modern era. Founded in 2003 by experienced winemaker Walter Bressia in the promising Lujan de Cuyo region in Mendoza the family-owned winery has received rave reviews from critics the world over. On Thursday September 12th sommelier Michael Flynn and executive chef Bruno Davaillon bring Bressia wines together with the cuisine of the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek for an unforgettable gourmet evening. Continue reading
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Premium Tequila maker Casa Dragones asked Rosewood Mansion at Turtle Creek execuchef Bruno Davaillon and he said it is Scallop Carpaccio with pickled radish, cilantro, jalapeño lime pudding, seaweed crouton. Continue reading
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Last evening we checked out Scottish Rite’s annual fundraiser, Treasure Street, and was it ever a perfect night for a great event for an even better cause. The night was filled full of incredible food, cocktails and live music presented by chef chair Dean Fearing. It seems that Fearing knows how to throw a pretty mean party.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions, and this event raises millions of dollars to fund the hospital. Continue reading
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