Articles for May 5th, 2009

Where To Dine for Mother’s Day

posted by Jennifer Chininis | May 5th, 2009 3:24pm | filed under Breakfast, Brunch, Holidays, Mother's Day |

Have you seen Sarah’s story about the top picks for Mother’s Day brunch? It’s a streamlined version–a cheat sheet, if you will–of Nancy’s SideDish post about where to wine and dine your mom on the big day. Sarah’s taken over MD duties, so she’ll add to the story as the news rolls in. Personally, I’ve been dreaming about that eggs Benny from Jasper’s all day …

Meet Tanji: She’s A Wine Reporter For GO TEXAN

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 5th, 2009 2:08pm | filed under Texas Wine | 1 Comment »

GO TEXAN is going gah-gah over Texas wine making. Today the Texas Department of Agriculture is releasing a series of six short videos about different wine varietals in Texas, called the GO TEXAN WineCasts. Tanji Patton from goodtastewithtanji.com is the host. The first video stars Fall Creek Vineyards owner and friend of SideDish, Susan Auler. Susan and her husband Ed are royalty in the Texas wine making business.
(Watch Susan kick Tanji’s big jammy nose.)

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Abacus Pastry Chef And Server Get An Art Show

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 5th, 2009 12:01pm | filed under Chefs, Restaurant News | 3 Comments »

We all know that artist Jasper Johns came up with the name Abacus for Kent Rathbun’s restaurant right? True story. Maybe that explains how Rathbun came up with Jasper’s for his backyard gourmet spot.  Anywhoo, now comes word that arty people work at Abacus: Pastry chef Rick Griggs and server Tamara White are both successful artists. Their original works will be featured at the upstairs gallery of Nest in Snider Plaza. Opening reception on Thursday, May 7 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 214-373-4444.

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Yogilicious Opening in Far, Far, Far North Dallas

posted by Kristiana Heap | May 5th, 2009 11:46am | filed under dessert, Openings/Closings | 2 Comments »

OK, it’s actually located in Allen, but with all the towns along Central Expressway, it can be hard to differentiate. I recently stopped by the newly opened Super Target in the brand-spanking-new Village at Allen development (just across the road from Allen Premium Outlets) and was thrilled to see a “coming soon” sign for Yogilicious. I checked their web site and—yep!—the nothern outpost will be opening May 14.

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Phil And Janet Cobb Will Open A Barbecue Restaurant With Dotty Griffith

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 5th, 2009 11:34am | filed under BBQ, Hippie revolutions, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 10 Comments »

Yow. Zah. Teresa Gubbins has major scoopage: Longtime restaurateurs Janet and Phil Cobb (Slave whoopsie, Salve, Mi Piaci) are teaming up with former DMN dining critic Dotty Griffith to open a barbecue joint. Cobb Switch BBQ will be in Carrollton and will debut  in June.

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New Weekly Specials at the Mint

posted by Sarah Eveans | May 5th, 2009 9:50am | filed under cheap eats, Restaurant News | 1 Comment »

Just got a note from Nikky Phinyawatana across the street at the Mint. They are offering a few new weekly specials at both locations. Yay for reduced pricing! Here you go:

Monday – Friday HAPPY HOUR/EARLYBIRD SPECIALS 5-6:30pm dine-in only. $2 Off all Appetizers, Soups, and Salads.
Everyday we feature two martinis of the day $7 each topshelf favorites. Special martini schedule is at www.themintdallas.com

And at Asian Mint:

Monday-Tuesday Dollar Sushi nights. $1 nigiri starting at 5:30pm to close. Dine-in Only, $10 minimum.
Monday-Tuesday $2 off all bottled sakes
Sunday – half priced bottled wines on wines $39 and up all day
Everyday – 2 Martinis of the day on special for $6.50 each.

Today’s $7 martinis at the Mint? Sake Sangria and Ultimate Cosmopolitan.

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