by Steven Doyle
The Cheese Peddler located in Shed 2 at the Dallas Farmers Market which is owned and operated by Bob Zayus. 90% of the cheeses carried by Zayus are locally sourced from such purveyors as Veldhuizen Family Farm in Dublin, Texas or the Mozzarella Company located in Dallas in Deep Ellum. Continue reading
Filed under Cheese, Dallas Farmers Market
by Jerry Stewart
From 9 a.m. – 11 Saturday, June 16, shoppers at the Dallas Farmers Market can sample inventive ice cream, sorbet and gelato recipes made from the freshest, local fruit, nuts and herbs at the 6th Annual Mama Ida’s Ice Cream Social.
Held in the Dallas Farmers Market Plaza, local culinary students and participants of the nutrition and culinary arts program at the Dallas County Youth Village, taught by local chefs Chad Houser (Parigi), Jeffrey Hobbs (Sissy’s Southern Kitchen) and foodie Yvaun Olsen (Chef’s Produce Co.), will expand on past flavors like Peach Caramel Swirl ice cream, Watermelon Ginger Thyme sorbet and Pink Lemonade gelato. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Crave, Dalals Farmers Market
By Steven Doyle
Pecan Lodge has been one of our go-to spots for BBQ in Dallas since their debut at the Dallas Farmers Market. Owned by Diane and Justin Fourton, the duo has been busy making their mark on the BBQ landscape one rib at a time. And damn are those ribs tasty.
Recently the Fourton’s were featured on the Food Network slice of insanity, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri. Not sure if this little restaurant that is located in the Market’s Shed Two qualifies as a dive or a diner, it certainly isn’t a drive-in. Regardless, the program made a huge impact on the young business. Continue reading
Filed under BBQ, Beef, chefs, Dallas, Dallas Farmers Market, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
La Popular is known for two things: great tamales and for giving so much back to the community. I know I have ranted a few times how much chefs and restaurateurs give back to the community and charities and La Popular is definitely in this category. This past week La Popular held what they billed as their first annual tamale eating contest with a major throw down between the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire Rescue. Continue reading
by Steven Doyle photo by Robert Bostick
One of the best deals in cooking classes comes from the good people at the Dallas Farmers Market who bring us their 2012 chef series featuring some of the best chefs in the Dallas area. Last week food enthusiasts were entertained by chef Jason Weaver of Texas Spice at the new Dallas Omni. You may recall Weaver from his days at the Adolphus French Room.
Coming up this weekend find Tre Wilcox of Marquee Grill fame as he schools his audience on the finer points of Spring cookery. More than likely he will be bringing his fresh fare from his restaurant which is chockfull of fresh veggies and seafood. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, Classes, Crave, Dalals Farmers Market, Dallas, Steven Doyle
by Steven Doyle
For those following the wanderings of Sir Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, you can catch local BBQ mavens at Pecan Lodge as their episode premiers Memorial Day, May 28, 2012. The little BBQ Mecca is located in Shed Two at the Dallas Farmers Market and serves up some remarkable brisket, sausage, burnt ends and something they call a Hot Mess, which is a divine confluence of a giant smoked sweet potato crowned with brisket. Continue reading
Filed under Bacon, BBQ, Beef, beer, chefs, Crave, Dallas Farmers Market, restaurant news, Steven Doyle
