According to Full Custom Gospel BBQ, dfw.com is reporting a new TV series showcasing “the high-stakes world of competitive barbecue.” BBQ Pitmasters begins on Decemeber 3 at 9:00 p.m. on TLC. Three folks in the series are from around here: Jamie Geer, owner of Jambo Pits a Fort Worth company that sells custom smokers, Paul [...]
While I was in Nicaragua last week, I visited a remote field where workers were busy harvesting lovely yellow pods from cocao trees. I sat with them as they hacked the fruit open and extracted the seeds. Of course, I couldn’t resist sucking the delicious white pulp inside the pod and spitting the seeds at [...]
Yow. Zah. I must say we have pulled together one fabulous evening. Thanks to Stephan Pyles, execuchef Vijay Sadhu, and managing partner George Majdalani, the next SideDish Supper Club at Samar by Stephan Pyles is going to be over-the-top. Not only are they opening the restaurant just for us, but they also designed a one-of-a-kind [...]
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Paul DiCarlo of Jimmy’s says he had received enough holiday items to warrant opening the foodie temple this Sunday. The shelves are stocked with torrone, tre Marie panetone, pan-forte, dais panetone, Sicilian cannoli shells, and stuff and such and beyond. And wine. Two great Italian (duh) wines on closeout: Placido Chianti Classico Riserva ‘04 DOCG [...]
Disher Wes Mantooth just sent me a love letter. “The D-Empire blogs are all boring as spit today,” he says. Anyway, he wants to talk about Top Chef, and I know there are several TC fans out there. His thoughts are below.
Top Chef is coming to a close. Who’s not going to make it? We’ve [...]
The menu has been approved and the wine pairings and cocktail pairings are almost done. Hopefully, we’ll go on sale Thursday. I will tell you this: this dinner is going to not only going to be fun, it will stretch your palate around the globe. Check back tomorrow for all of the details and reservation [...]
This week’s offerings include dinners at The Libertine(tonight!), Nonna, and Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
November 18
The Libertine
This month we’ll be featuring the beers of Belhaven, a Scottish brewery that has probably been around since 1719! The dinner starts at 7:00 PM and tickets are $50.00 per person and can be purchased at the bar or over [...]
Make reservations now.
Here is the new and improved list of restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve also included some great take-out options.
Craft Dallas
W Dallas-Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane
Reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations, please call 214-397-4111.
Amuse
Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Crème Fraîche & Pumpkin Seed
First Course
Foie Gras and Game Terrine & Poached Pear
Frisée Salad, Apple [...]
Get down and mushroom-y with Tom Spicer.
Bring your own wine to Spiceman’s Absolutely Unusual Culinary Extravaganza. For those of you still using Morton’s salt, Spiceman is Tom Spicer, forager and procurer of all-things-produce. His wonderfully offbeat shop, Spiceman’s FM 1410, is next to Jimmy’s Food Store and Urbano Café in East Dallas. This Saturday [...]
Several Dishers reported that Roaster’s, the deli in the former Ed’s Deli spot on Preston and LBJ, closed on Sunday. I just caught up with Roaster’s head honcho Tevy Kaplan and he explained that the restaurant was “bleeding cash” and that his original investors pulled out. However, thanks to his landlord, the Weitzman Group, the [...]
I’ve just returned from four action-packed days in Nicaragua. More on the astonishing amount of street food I consumed later, but for now we must pick the winner of the “Name A Hockey Team in Nicaragua Contest” we held last week.
Here are the contestants and their suggestions. Winner will receive a box of chocolate I [...]
Warning: eating salad in Dallas “could” cause a local dining revolution. Could.
Dole Fresh Vegetables, a subsidiary of Dole Food Company, the world’s largest producer of fruits and vegetables, has released an astonishingly vague press release that claims: “Dole Research Ranks Dallas Among the Top U.S. Markets in Per-capita Salad Consumption, Growth Potential and/or In-kitchen Salad [...]
Last week, Nancy told us about whoopie pies at Tart Bakery and and Maple & Motor Burgers and Beer. One more, and whoopies were a trend, she said. Well, here’s our third: Society Bakery is selling them, and they brought us some to try. In the box: chocolate mint (gourmet Thin Mint, they say), brown sugar, [...]
I started my holiday shopping a little early with a splurge, leaving little in the bank for the libation I love so much. Looking for options that will save a few bucks, while still satisfying the taste buds is sometimes difficult. Here are a few ideas if you too are in the same predicament.
Ca Montini Prosecco [...]
Can’t get enough Bruno Davaillon? Andrew Chalk did a video interview with the chef after dinner. He finds out all about Bruno’s favorite things, the kinds of foods he likes best, and much more. Watch below.
Andrew Chalk visited the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek to sample chef Bruno Davaillon’s new menu and give us a report. You might have seen recaps on other sites, but Chalk’s is the most detailed I’ve read. Jump for it.
A new chef arriving at The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is as big an event [...]
This week we have wine dinners at Tre Amici, Rathbun’s Blue Plate, Taverna in Fort Worth, and more. Jump for it.
November 16
Tre Amici
Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood Welcomes David Robertson of The Dalmore,
Global Brand Manager and Master Distiller David Robertson will present The Dalmore 12 Year Single Malt, The Dalmore 15 Year Single [...]
Top Chef doesn’t start until 9. This leaves you plenty of time to visit the Mockingbird Station Farmer’s Market tonight from 5–9. Mock Station is partnering with the White Rock Local Market (among others) to bring you lots of goodies to eat. The North Texas Food Bank will also be there collecting donations and canned [...]
