Articles for June 22nd, 2009

DallasChocolate.org Announces Chocolate Events in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 22nd, 2009 3:34pm | filed under Chefs, Chocolate, Events, Openings/Closings | 7 Comments »

On August 22nd, Alan McClure of Patric Chocolate and  Steve DeVries of DeVries Chocolate will be in Dallas for several chocolate-related soirees. DallasChocolate.org is bringing two of the country’s most respected bean-to-bar chocolate makers here for a weekend of delicious and informative events. Full details after the jump. In addition, pastry chef Rhonda Ruckman (Doughmonkey) will craft desserts featuring Patric and DeVries chocolates. Continue reading "DallasChocolate.org Announces Chocolate Events in Dallas"

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Swirll Winery and Wine Bar Open Again in Downtown Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 22nd, 2009 2:57pm | filed under Openings/Closings, Restaurant News, Texas Wine, Wine & Spirits | 7 Comments »

Swirll Winery and Wine Bar recently reopened in its former location in the Davis Building in the heart of downtown. The new owner, K.C. Kronbach, has revamped 3,000-square-foot-space and plans to offer the “largest selection of Texas wines” and more than 30 varietals by the flight, glass, or bottle. At Swirll you can also craft and cork your own wine and customize labels. It looks like they have a small wine-friendly menu, too.

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The Next Food Network Star Episode Three: Dallas Mel Still Going Strong

posted by Sarah Eveans | June 22nd, 2009 12:23pm | filed under Food On TV | 5 Comments »

I’m back for episode three after taking an unintentional break from TNFNS last week. And boy, some of these people are trainwrecks already. It’s only the third ep and we’ve got dudes crying, snarkiness in the kitchen, lying, and more throwing under the bus. Jump for it.

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Monday Morning Rant: “Fake” Tomatoes in East Texas Broke My Heart

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 22nd, 2009 10:43am | filed under Father's Day, Food On TV, GO TEXAN, hold on to your effin hat, Local/Slow Food, Openings/Closings, Rants | 17 Comments »
Tomatoes should be fun, not depressing.

Tomatoes should be fun, not depressing.

Buy local. Eat seasonal. Hug a farmer. Kiss a chef. When the economy gets tough, we love our neighbors, right? As mighty “Agent Orange” Monsanto poisons our bodies with abused cattle, chickens, and ugly carpet, we turn to each other and clasp hands in unity. WE SHALL FIGHT YOU WITH OUR ORGANIC GARDENS! THE CHICKEN WE PUT IN OUR POT WILL LIVE IN OUR BACKYARDS! BASIL IS THE NEW PARSLEY!

It’s all a lovely idea and great mantra to live by. Facing shrinking 401-ks would be easier if people could be nicer to each other, right? Put on your best John Belushi: But, nooooooooo.

This morning, I am disillusioned. The older I get, the more I want to get in a red time machine and go back to the peace-love-and-Woodstock of the ‘70s. I know I can’t and I know I have to put yesterday behind me. I need to get on down the road.

Oh, yesterday? Let me back up. Continue reading "Monday Morning Rant: “Fake” Tomatoes in East Texas Broke My Heart"

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