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by | July 18, 2013 · 11:47 am

Kyle Hilla Has A Ball With New Bolsa Cocktail Menu

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It is like when Navin Johnson first discovers that he is somebody and gleefully announces that the new phone book arrived. I know that feeling all too well when a barman with the talents of Bolsa barman Kyle Hilla jets out the fact he has some new summer cocktails on his menu. It just seemed like weeks ago we were celebrating springtime menus, but we accept any reason to enjoy freshly squeezed juices, blended with the hottest liquors and molded into a frosty glass to take the edge off the smoldering heat in July.      Continue reading →

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by | July 9, 2013 · 1:16 pm

Bolsa Celebrating Five Year Anniversary

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Sample the Twigs and Branch Flatbread at Bolsa for an iconic flavor that has graced the menu since its inception five years ago. That is when the old Settles Garage on Davis Street in Oak Cliff was converted to a unique restaurant opened by Chris Zielke and crew, with chef Graham Dodds at the very small helm.

At the time the restaurant was ground breaking for Dallas, and continues to raise the bar to approachable farm-to-table cuisine served with a side of amazing cocktails. Five years ago Dodds was calling on local farmers and ranchers for their finest provisions. The chef was using interesting vegetables culled from Rocky Tassione who specializes in beautiful hydroponic micro-greens, baby vegetables and bright, fresh herbs that local chefs now clamor for. Dodds would also use his own home-raised honey.       Continue reading →

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by | June 24, 2013 · 12:02 pm

Original Gloria’s Demolished

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Rob Shearer, Mr. Oak Cliff, sends a photo of the original Gloria’s in Dallas as it is being razed. The original location closed last year and moved about a quarter mile down Davis Street on the edge of Bishop Arts.

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by | May 28, 2013 · 10:25 am

Margarita Meltdown 2013 Winners And Video

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The Margarita Meltdown has become one of the most anticipated festivals in Dallas during the Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 3,000 thirsty people descended upon Dallas’ Bishop Arts District on Sunday for the 3rd annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown, presented by Milagro Tequila. Thousands of drinks were mixed, poured and served, but only one margarita could be voted as the best.       Continue reading →

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by | May 13, 2013 · 4:31 pm

New Cocktail and Dinner Menu at Bolsa in Oak Cliff

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Last week we broke the information that Bolsa would no longer serve lunch, but instead beef up their midday menu at Bolsa Mercado just a few steps away from the iconic Oak Cliff restaurant. This weekend we learned that Bolsa has quietly introduced a new seasonal menu with some fun changes to both the dinner and the cocktail menu.

We popped into Bolsa while making our Oak Cliff rounds this weekend and were cheerily greeted by lead barman Kyle Hilla who was eager to chat up the new cocktails. This would be Hilla’s first full menu to create for Bolsa, with many of the drinks having been around for nearly five years. In the past Hilla would add four or five new drinks to the menu. The new one is all his.     Continue reading →

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by | April 30, 2013 · 11:39 am

Bolsa Closes For Lunch Service, Mercado Beefs Up Menu

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On craveRADIO this past weekend we broke the story that Bolsa was closing for lunch each day, only to beef up the menu next door at Bolsa Mercado. The Mercado is cheffed by Andrew Bell, and he has added burgers (beef, veggie and turkey), more sandwiches, pastas and salads to that menu in an effort to utilize the massive kitchen at that space.              Continue reading →

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by | March 21, 2013 · 1:36 pm

A Bolsa Mercado Pie Moment

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We just wanted to make sure you had a chance at one of these pies at Bolsa Mercado. White Chocolate Banana Cream.

 

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by | March 7, 2013 · 12:12 pm

Midnight Ramen Redux At Ten Bells This Saturday

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Ramen is the hot new topic on the lips of local food types. It is the perfect food with house-made noodles, a rich steamy broth, meaty pork belly and hopefully a wonderful poached egg. Just a few weeks back local chef from Lucia, Justin Holt, hosted two nights of ramen at  a few Oak Cliff night spots. I just received a text from the chef saying he is pumped about another night of ramen at Ten Bells Tavern this Saturday night, March 9, 2013.   Continue reading →

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