DIFFA Dallas is excited to announce the return of the 16th Annual Burgers + Burgundy, hosted by MICHELIN Star Chef John Tesar. This year’s celebration brings a country-western flair while continuing the tradition of pairing celebrity chef–crafted sliders with perfectly matched wines, all to support DIFFA Dallas and its mission to fund AIDS Service Organizations across North Texas.
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Knife Italian Steak invites guests to an exclusive one-night-only Chappellet Wine Dinner on Thursday, June 12, 2025, featuring the acclaimed cuisine of Chef John Tesar paired with the award-winning wines of Chappellet Winery, one of Napa Valley’s most respected and enduring family-owned estates.
This intimate evening will showcase a luxurious five-course dinner served family-style, blending Knife’s signature dry-aged steaks with inventive Italian steakhouse dishes. Each course will be expertly paired with a curated selection of wines from Chappellet’s celebrated portfolio, offering a unique culinary experience that brings together bold flavors and sophisticated wines.
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Chef John Tesar, known for his culinary expertise and innovative approach to steakhouse dining, will be one of the stars of Food Network’s House of Knives. This new competition series brings together top chefs to battle it out for a $100,000 grand prize, and Tesar’s inclusion was almost a given. His prestigious restaurants—Knife, Knife Burger, and Knife and Spoon—are all named after the very kitchen tool the show celebrates, making him a perfect fit for the series.
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Knife Italian, Chef John Tesar’s Italian steakhouse concept, is offering a festive Christmas menu, available on December 24th from 5 PM to 10 PM and December 25th from 12 PM to 10 PM. Guests will begin their holiday meal with one of three appetizers: a rich cream of wild mushroom soup made with chestnut oil and tarragon croutons; a winter holiday salad featuring cranberries, walnuts, pears, and blue cheese dressed with a red wine vinaigrette; or bruschetta topped with burrata and caviar.
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Knife Steakhouse, the acclaimed dining destination at The Highland Dallas, announces it will embark on an exciting new chapter, reintroducing itself in January 2025 as Knife Steak & Seafood. With this transformation, Chef John Tesar aims to create a more approachable version of Knife & Spoon, his restaurant located at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, which earned a Michelin star in 2022 and 2023.
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DIFFA Dallas is thrilled to share the highlights from the 15th Annual Burgers + Burgundy event, a culinary celebration hosted by renowned MICHELIN Star Chef John Tesar. On October 10, 2024, guests gathered at The Village Dallas, Glen Lawn, for an unforgettable evening of gourmet sliders and fine wines, all in support of a noble cause.
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DIFFA Dallas is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the 15th Annual Burgers + Burgundy event, hosted by the esteemed MICHELIN Star Chef John Tesar. This culinary extravaganza will showcase an impressive lineup of celebrity chefs from the vibrant Dallas food scene, each presenting their unique interpretations of the perfect slider, paired expertly with fine wines.
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Knife Italian, Chef John Tesar’s steakhouse with Italian influence, will host a decadent culinary experience in collaboration with Quintessa Winery. Chef John Tesar will personally guide guests through a specially curated pairing menu that will delight the senses.
The wine dinner will take place on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, and will offer guests a Michelin-worthy five-course meal that pairs Chef Tesar’s celebrated cuisine and dry aging techniques with Quintessa’s distinguished Napa Valley wines.
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