by Steven Doyle
This Friday will be the last Meet and Eat at Bolsa Mercado for a while as executive chef Jeff Harris is taking a few weeks off to marry and travel Spain. That can only mean he will be back with some inspirational dishes on his mind. So this Friday Harris will prepare a feast starting with a whole pig. Continue reading
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by Judy Chamberlain photos by April Gourley
Friday night “Meet and Eat” dinners at the Oak Cliff’s Bolsa Mercado showcase the playful nature of Executive Chef Jeff Harris and his Executive Sous, Matt Blake. Hospitality abounds in this humble retreat from all things cookie-cutter ordinary. Wine pairings with each course, outrageous talent in the kitchen, community seating and a general feeling of joie de vivre make these dinners both festive and delicious.
It’s fun to have a little bit of this and a little bit of that, explore flavor combinations pretty well dreamed up a la minute or shortly before “show time,” depending upon the offerings of the marketplace – and enjoy the company of a jolly bunch of like-minded food buddies both old and new. Continue reading
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by Bev Garvin
Executive Chef Jeff Harris of Bolsa has kept pretty busy this summer. In addition to running the popular Bolsa on Davis St in Oak Cliff, each Friday Night, he’s also been hosting pop-up community-style dinners on the big table that seats 20 inside at Bolsa Mercado next door.
Last Friday evening, that long table hosted a gathering of delightful dinner company. The food and the conversation flowed as nicely as the wine pairings. Next week, and on the last Friday of every month, Chef Harris will feature a vegetarian dinner menu. And with the lovely local ingredients they source, and organic fruits and veggies at their peak of season, a vegetarian dinner at Bolsa Mercado is something even this meat eater would love. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
There is nothing quite as enjoyable as the family meal. Not the ones necessarily with mom, pop and the slew of sisters, but one shared with friends and strangers. My best meals have been taken with people I have yet to meet. The focus isn’t necessarily on the food, that can only be a bonus, but instead the rich conversation shared and experiences related. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle photos by Joey Stewart
Our super awesome contributing photojournalist Joey Stewart recently dined at Bolsa located on Davis in Oak Cliff. The uber fresh restaurant that is cheffed by Jeff Harris and Matt Balke never disappoints. Stewart sent in some photos of a recent meal that will make you lick your computer monitors (or smart phone).
The new menu has garnered high praises across all mediums and something you should check out this weekend. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
We have been following chef Jeff Harris, the former chef de cuisine of craft |Dallas for some time and Crave just learned about his new venture RedFork that will be located on Fitzhugh. Continue reading
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