Kent Rathbun has never stayed in one lane for long. Long before Dallas embraced chef-driven dining as the norm, he helped define it—bringing polish, precision, and a certain confidence to restaurants that set the tone for the city. His early work, from the refined dining room of Abacus to the more relaxed but still exacting Jasper’s, established him as a chef grounded in technique but not confined by it.
That foundation matters, especially now.
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SusieCakes, the bakery known for its nostalgic, made-from-scratch desserts, is ushering in the spring season with a dazzling lineup of Easter and Passover treats. Available for pre-order starting March 2, these limited-time offerings feature beautifully decorated cakes, classic cookies, festive cupcakes, and traditional holiday favorites—perfect for family gatherings, holiday tables, and sweet spring celebrations.
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Passover is just around the corner and begins on April 15, and for North Texas Jewish families, that means gefilte fish. While younger generations only know the processed product from companies like Manischewitz, older generations remember great gefilte fish (either in balls or loaves) made by their grandmothers. Following a recipe passed down through family, the team at Sea Breeze Fish Market & Grill in Plano is making amazing gefilte fish for Passover this year.
Sea Breeze gefilte fish will be sold in 3-ounce portions for $4.50 each.
Guests should preorder by Friday, April 8 to guarantee availability. The gefilte fish will be available in-store for pick up April 14-16, so guests can enjoy it at home for their Seder dinner. The family recipe used at Sea Breeze will be prepared using predominantly Lake Superior whitefish and walleye pike, with other seasonal fresh fish added. Guests who wish to order fish to prepare their own gefilte at home should also preorder to guarantee availability.
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Looking for some Passover fun with friends and family? Join JCC Dallas for a kosher Passover BBQ featuring chicken, brisket, chicken fingers,an upscale salad bar, plenty of veggies and desserts April 23rd from 6-9pm.
Adults are $30, but vegetarians and children get a deal. Buy your tickets here.
