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by | August 22, 2012 · 11:37 am

Win Dinner For Two At Ryan Barnett’s Latest Pop-Up

by Steven Doyle

Chef Ryan Barnett hosts a Vegan Pop-Up dinner Friday, August 24 at My Private Chef in Deep Ellum.  The final dinner in a series of four, themed Sea, Air, Land and Earth, the 4 course menu will include Chilled Melon Soup, Texas Pea Cassoulet, Paquet of Courgettes (trio of squashes with handmade pasta) and Financier with summer fruits.  Guests are encouraged to BYOB (cork service provided).

Ingredients will be sourced both from Ryan’s personal garden as well as from local Texas farmers.        Continue reading →

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by | August 14, 2012 · 1:12 pm

A Spoon Foreshadowing Dinner

by Steven Doyle

Chef John Tesar has had a busy summer vacation. While off on a project that is being treated like Harry Potter’s nemesis, something that which cannot be spoken, he has also sprinkled in a few wonderful underground dinners.

The term underground dinner has been bandied about so much that it has lost its charm, but whatever you wish to call these intimate dinners Tesar’s was a grand slam and reminiscent of Tesar from around the way.  Working solo in the kitchen with a short staff of a somm who worked along-side another server, Tesar showed the sold out crowd that he was not out of practice since leaving his One Arts Plaza burger and wine bistro, The Commissary.         Continue reading →

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by | August 3, 2012 · 2:09 pm

John Tesar Underground Dinner Aug 11, 2012

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by | July 27, 2012 · 12:43 pm

Ryan Barnett’s Underground Euphorium Goes French

by Steven Doyle

Taking my own recommendation, I joined a band of merry diners at the newest of the underground chef dinners offered at the not-so-secret location in Deep Ellum on the corner of Malcolm X and Elm. There a small group of food enthusiasts gathered with their own bottles of wines served by the staff of chef Ryan Barnett.

You may recall from previous articles here on craveDFW that Barnett is a talented and trained chef that is originally from the Dallas area (Hillcrest High for those keeping score at home) who has worked at some excellent venues in this city including Neighborhood Services as sous chef.                   Continue reading →

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by | July 25, 2012 · 2:19 pm

Two Special Dinners This Week You Should Not Miss

by Steven Doyle

There are two very special dinners this week that will be sure to cool you off from the blazing heat we are suffering through this summer and we wish to share these with you.

Just weeks ago we were first on the scene to announce the latest chef to hit the underground scene. Chef Ryan Barnett has a few seats left tomorrow (Thursday, July 26) where he will treat guests to a 4-course dinner at My Private Chef in Deep Ellum.      Continue reading →

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by | June 28, 2012 · 1:58 pm

Meet Chef Ryan Barnett And Sign Up For His Underground Dinner

by Steven Doyle

By now it is no secret that most of the underground dinners happen at My Private Chef located at Elm and Martin Luther King Blvd in Deep Ellum. This is where many up and coming chefs can entertain an intimate group of true food enthusiasts and show off their style of cookery while gaining a nice following.          Continue reading →

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by | June 20, 2012 · 12:48 pm

DAT Does FW Food Truck Party Tonight

by Steven Doyle

Chef DAT is taking on the food truck industry face on. I got a call from Temple last evening and he was excited to talk about his latest under/over ground dinner which will be located in Fort Worth’s Food truck park located at 2509 Weisenberger. On hand there will be live entertainment by Fort Worth-based Telegraph Canyon’s Chris Johnson and cocktails by The Usual’s owner Brad Hensarling.         Continue reading →

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by | April 26, 2012 · 4:37 pm

Chef Nicole’s Birthday Bash and Underground Dinner

by Steven Doyle

We have written about the Van Camps more than a few times. You probably read our little write up on Anthony Van camp this morning. He is the new big shot over at the Hilton Anatole Dallas. You may recall a few articles on his wife Nicole here  and here.

Nicole is the uber talented and super sweet chef who does those crazy underground dinners. These young chefs have accomplished so much in so little time. Nicole is turning a ripe 28 this week and she is throwing a party.  You are invited.       Continue reading →

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