by Steven Doyle
It was just a few weeks ago that craveDFW announced that Joel Harloff was taking leave of Second Floor in the Dallas Westin Galleria. The press release delivered was a bit mysterious on the chef’s departure, but today I learned that Harloff has accepted the executive chef position at Ocho Kitchen and Cocktails. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Chef Joel Harloff has resigned from the Second Floor at the Westin Galleria leaving a position available. Owner Scott Gottlich sends word, “Chef Joel A. Harloff will be leaving The Second Floor Bistro – Bar this month, and I wish him well with his future endeavors. I am excited about the opportunity to announce a new executive chef soon.”
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by Steven Doyle
Join Executive Joel A. Harloff in The Second Floor Bistro-Bar’s new private dining room Privé as he hosts a Chef Charity Tasting benefiting With Love, From Mexico, a fair trade organization that promotes recycling, community outreach programs and assistance to immigrant families. With Love, From Mexico works with regional artists from Los Altos de Jalisco to produce recycled works of art to assist those abroad and within the United States. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
You worked very hard all year long and deserve a quiet respite at one of Dallas’ premiere hotels. And for good measure, you also could use a fantastic and romantic dinner for two from one of the best chefs in Dallas. This is why for today’s gift we plan on sending you and a loved one to the Westin Dallas Galleria for two nights over New Year’s Eve, and include a special dinner created just for you by Chef Joel Harloff at the Second Floor. Continue reading
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by Jennifer Thomas
Chef Joel Harloff from the Second Floor restaurant in the Westin Galleria Dallas joins forces with JR Richardson, owner of Oak Cliff Cellars at a very special dinner this Wednesday evening at the Bridge Bistro in the Design District.
On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 Harloff will host the wine dinner, which costs only $65 per person. To make reservations call 214-740-1985. We love Harloff’s cooking. Here is a look at his menu for tomorrow night: Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
On a recent visit to Second Floor located on not-the-first floor of the Westin Galleria in Dallas we were enamored by the amazing wall of Scotch that adorned the back bar. Owned by amazing chef Scott Gottlich of Bijoux fame, the restaurant is execu-cheffed by Joel Harloff. We have the low down on that new menu coming up soon, along with the cocktail menu that is also fresh and enticing. But that wall of Scotch had us first intrigued, so we sat at the bar and took notes. Continue reading
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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
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