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by Steven Doyle | April 24, 2012 · 10:36 am

Iron Fork Event May 8 2012

by Jerry Stewart photos by Robert Bostick

It is time once again for the annual Iron Fork event presented by the Dallas Observer and hosted by chef Kent Rathbun. The event will feature many area restaurants and offers libations including beer, wine and a special cocktail.

The event is highlighted by a special chef grudge match as Rathbun presents a basket including secret ingredients and judged by a panel of local food experts (including our editor Steven Doyle). TJ Lengnick from Whiskey Cake will go up against reigning champion Scott Romano as he defends his title he won with his special Scotch Egg last year that had the panel swooning. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | April 10, 2012 · 11:43 am

Grassias, Paula Lambert

by Steven Doyle

If you haven’t checked out the Grand Dame of Cheese Paula Lambert’s shop in Deep Ellum you have not experienced one of the city’s sweet slices of life. The Mozzarella Company cheese shop is tiny; very tiny. But somehow Lambert is able to crank out enough cheese to supply many area shops including Bolsa Mercado, Scardello, Whole Foods, Central Market, and even more regional and national restaurants. Continue reading →

Eat More Beaver At Twisted Root

by Steven Doyle

For a very limited time stop in the Deep Ellum Twisted Root location for their very own, one-of-a-kind Beaver Burger. Jason Boso of Twisted Root is taking Green to reaches previously unknown by saving trees while eating more beaver.

That’s right, the guys at Twisted Root are serving a Juicy Beaver Burger while it lasts starting tomorrow, April 11 for just $7.99. Jason and his team are always in search of the latest and greatest in wild game. Continue reading →

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by Steven Doyle | April 10, 2012 · 11:31 am

Nora On Greenville Avenue

by Steven Doyle

There is activity at 1928 Greenville Avenue with a sign announcing Nora’s Restaurant Bar in the location that formerly housed Firehouse and DiTerra’s. We’ll keep you updated on what the place is about.

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by Steven Doyle | April 10, 2012 · 11:02 am

Chefs At the Dallas Farmers Market

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 →

First Look: Driftwood

by Steven Doyle

We were given a first look at the new Oak Cliff restaurant Driftwood just next door to Bolsa Mercado at 642 West Davis, in what was previous a dark Con Fusion, now owned by Jonn Baudoin. Baudoin graduated with an Industrial Design degree from the University of South Louisiana in Lafayette and has worked at many top restaurants in Dallas as General Manger including Dallas Fish Market, Nicola, Nikita, Salve and Mi Piaci.

The general theme of the menu is seafood and the restaurant’s overall feel, which was designed by Daniela Baudoin’s company Vision 360 Design, is brightened by sea-foam and cool woods, and sports a beautiful patio. Continue reading →

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