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by | February 1, 2018 · 10:55 am

Plano’s Best Fat Tuesday Party At Legacy Hall

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On Tuesday, Feb. 13, the three-story, European-style food hall, brewery and live music and entertainment venue will be hosting a Fat Tuesday party that’ll make you glad you didn’t make the trip to New Orleans this year.

In celebration of the holiday, special NOLA-inspired items will be offered at the food hall from open to close, including king cake donuts by Glazed Donut Works and beignets by Haute Sweets Patisserie. Of course, it’s not a Fat Tuesday party without Mardi Gras-themed drinks and Legacy Hall’s drinks specials will give you the best excuse to drink on a weekday. $6 Hall Grenades and Hurricane specials will be available on all three levels, including the pop-up bar on the third floor. Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2017 · 4:27 pm

Kenny Makes More Than Burgers At Chop House Burgers In Arlington

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One of the cool chefs we know owns a burger concern in Arlington called Chop House Burgers. Great burger, and this restaurant has been featured on Food Network for added love. Burgers might be the front runner at Chop House run by Kenny Mills, but there is so much offered at his restaurant. Continue reading →

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by | February 9, 2017 · 11:53 am

Village Baking Company Taking Orders For Traditional Galette des Rois

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Village Baking Company is making their own special version of the King Cake. This will not resemble the Gulf Coast cake that is a  ring of twisted brioche topped with purple, green, and gold colored icing. Instead, the Village cake is the more traditional and less garish Galette des Rois.    Continue reading →

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by | February 12, 2015 · 11:37 am

Enjoy Oak Cliff’s Mardi Gras Celebration Weekend February 14th and 15th

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Go Oak Cliff will once again bring the revelry of Mardi Gras to the streets of Oak Cliff with their annual Mardi Gras Oak Cliff celebration, February 14th and 15th.

The two-day celebration features the OCarnivale Masquerade Ball and the Mardi Gras Oak Cliff parade, complete with marching bands, floats, classic cars, and more. Also hosted in Oak Cliff this weekend is the Dash for the Beads, a spirited 5K that includes a costume contest and post-race party at Kidd Springs Park.   Continue reading →

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by | February 5, 2015 · 10:11 am

Five Unusual King Cakes That Are a Real Thing

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In the past we have extolled the virtues of a particular cake that should be served during this special time of year and is found at Village Baking Company, but we know the inner-partier in you wants something more colorful, more lurid, glittering and borderline bilious. We know the King Cake that you are seeking, and we found a few that you may not be totally aware existed. We have a list.

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by | January 12, 2015 · 10:09 am

KNON 14th Annual Mardi Gras Gumbo Party March 15th

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Release your inner Cajun this weekend at Poor David’s Pub located on Lamar in Dallas Sunday, February 15th were KNON will host an evening of  fun New Orleans style. Look for one hell of a gumbo competition with some pretty terrific chefs turning out their best. There will be plenty of live music, as you would expect with a KNON event.  Mark your calendar, the fun starts at 5pm.

If you are a chef and wish to compete, there are a few open sots still available. Contact David Pippin at dlpipp@gmail.com.

 

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