Articles for August 21st, 2008
I Got My Thighs in San Francisco
‘Memba when I went to San Francisco? Now I can tell you why I was there: I accompanied chef Nick Badovinus on a culinary research and development trip for his soon-to-open restaurant, Neighborhood Services, on Lovers just west of Inwood. You can read all about it here.
Re: Hatch Chiles
Kristin reminded me about my trip to Hatch, NM last year. On a road trip from El Paso, to Santa Fe, through the Valley of Fires and ending at White Sands, we happened through Hatch the day before the “big” chile festival. Turns out Hatch isn’t much more than a few blocks, at most. If there was going to be a massive chile festival, we couldn’t find it. All we saw was a bunch of homeowners selling chiles and cokes out of their front porch, the pictured store, and a used RV lot with a creepy mascot. What gives?
Is the Big O in Trouble? The Brits Think So
The pros and cons of organic food has always been a controversial subject. Now comes word that perhaps it’s not more nutritious than conventionally grown food. A tip of the toque to Trey Garrison who put down his weapons long enough to send this link detailing a recent study of the nutritional value of organic foods. Don’t think it will make Whole Foods too happy. Would love to hear from you sweet Karen Lukin.
Chicken Fight Set for Labor Day at the Plano YMCA
Attention drumstick lovers, the Kick’n Chick’n Drumstick Cook-Off is looking for entries. What is the Kick’n Chick’n Drumstick Cook-Off? It’s a fundraiser for the Deaf Action Center’s Teen Leadership Summits for Deaf & Hard of Hearing scheduled for Monday, September 1st at the Plano YMCA. Team registration is $50 and set up begins at 9:00am. Tasting opens to the public at 11:00am and judging starts around 1:00pm. Call the Deaf Action Center at 214-521-0407 or e-mail kicknchickn@deafactioncentertexas.org for details.
Wow-O Villa-O
First things first. This is not a review of the food, because I didn’t eat there–at least I didn’t last night. (I do love those portobello fries, tho.) I just wanted to say that I hadn’t been out in the “real world” in a while–hey, I like my HGTV, okay?–and I had almost forgotten about the nightly parade of boobs and butts that normally occurs in this town. So, if you like boobs and butts (no comment on whether or not they were real), then I suggest you head to Villa-O immediately, because I haven’t seen a selection like that in ages. (These are not the sort of people that hang out at the Old Monk, if you catch my drift.) I met a friend around 6:30, and by 8 pm, the place was teeming with ladies of a certain age, on parade in front of a gaggle of very tan men. It was a spectacle. You should check it out.
Re: Kent Rathbun Set to Open Jasper’s in San Antonio
Hey, Nancy. I reported that weeks ago, yo!
Live Like a Pharaoh at the Ritz
Who has their outfit picked out for Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, the exhibition of the boy king that opens at the DMA on October 3rd? Last time-I think it was the mid-70s–the golden boy showed up in town, I cut my hair into a longer version of what’s-her-name Beckham and permed it into a triangle. This year I am going to get a 24 karat gold facial at the Ritz-Carlton. However, I won’t be checking in for the “Live Like a Pharoah” package that the Ritz-Carlton is offering Dallas visitors. They are offering two VIP programs. My fav is the two-night stay in a 1,700 square-foot suite, after-hours access to the exhibit, chauffeured limo, the aforementioned 24 karat facial, an Egyptian dinner, purple roses, and a custom made 21 karat Egyptian gold bracelet designed by Carter Malouf package. It’s a bargain at $60,000. Or maybe I’ll just buy a ticket and watch Cleopatra for the 100th time. I like queens better than pharaohs.
Hatch Chiles Invade North Texas
I’m sure many have already spotted the famous chiles at specialty grocers around town, but for those who haven’t, this post’s for you. Saturday marks the beginning of Central Market’s annual Hatch Chile Festival. They’re trucking in thousands of chiles and setting up to roast. And this year CM has compiled an entire cookbook filled with nothing but recipes highlighting the Hatch chile. If you’ve never been, you have to stop in and sample everything from mozzarella to cornbread. Before you know it, your cart will be full. (Evil geniuses!) The event is all day, Aug. 23-24 & 30-31. Don’t miss out this year like you did the last one.
Happy Hour in Victory Park
N9NE and Nove Italiano are both offering up specials worth mentioning. The Victory Park restaurants recently launched new happy hour specials every day from 5-7pm offering domestic and imported beer, vodka cocktails and frozen margaritas for $4 and $5. Throughout the happy hour they’ll also be sampling treats from the kitchen like mini Kobe burgers and Nove pizza. It’s perfect cause after you get a little toasty you can head over to Ghostbar. It’s where the pretty people go.
Acclaimed Chef Scares Motorist
Am I crazy or was that a giant picture of Dean Fearing on the side of a van that was advertising comanchebuffalo.com? I’m driving down I-35 this morning and I glance over and there’s giant Dean smiling back at me, holding a plate of what I’m assuming was buffalo. (I was going like 60 mph and was still in a bit of shock) To be quite honest, it was a little jarring. Apparently our beloved Chef Fearing is trying out a new career…modeling.
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