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$5 Lunch in Dallas: Antoine’s

Antoine’s has been on my list for a while now, mostly because Nancy told me they serve po’boys. Now, I had a New Orleans po’boy in my mind when we headed to Harry Hines today. I was thinking fried shrimp, maybe oyster. Definitely served warm. Antoine’s was different than that. But it was all good. Jump for it.

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Yogilicious To Become Yumilicious

Got a call from Winston over at Yogilicious the other day. He wanted to let us know that Yogilicious, one of my favorite spots for fro-yo in town (love that taro and plain swirl), is changing it’s name. It will become Yumilicious. He said this would not take a place for a couple months, but since they are planning on expanding, he thought this name would be a better fit (apparently they are concerned that “Yogilicious” sounded too much like the names of other frozen yogurt stores).

They are set to be opening up Yogi/Yumilicious at the Village at Allen tomorrow. First 100 customers get a free t-shirt. What name will it have on it? Guess we’ll have to wait and see…

Wine Dinner Wednesday: Thursday Edition

Jiminy, where does the time go? This week’s list is short but sweet. Check out offerings from Nana, Sevy’s, and Hotel St. Germain. (more…)

Dali Wine Bar in One Arts Plaza Adds “Killer Summer Dish” to Menu

I would like to say I’ve tried this killer summer dish, but I’ve only just heard about this morning. Dali executive chef Joel Harloff,  just back from his sold-out Beard House Foundation appearance, has created a Maryland lump crabmeat salad with poblano peppers, roasted sweet corn, tomatoes, and passion fruit vinaigrette. It sounds like just the thing to take your mind off the already oppressive heat. Stay tuned because I’ve got an e-mail into chef Harloff for the recipe. As soon as I get it, I’ll share. Oh, and if someone out there in the SideDish nation has tried it, let us know if it tastes as good as it sounds.

Co-Worker Loves Zense Thai in Irving

She claims Zense Thai is a “gem tucked away in a Valley Ranch strip shopping center.” She thinks it’s a chain but she doesn’t care because “the service isn’t brilliant but the food is.” E tu? (Buddhalicious? I don’t know about that.)

Sigel’s Offers “One of the Five Best Beers of the World”: Piraat Ale from Van Steeneberge Brewery

Hello,beer lovers. Sigel’s has an exclusive deal for you. The beer news according to Jasper Russo:

“Only 10 of these special 9-liter bottles are allocated for the entire state of Texas. To reserve your bottle please contact Bruce Calhoun at bcalhoun@sigels.com or 214/350-1271. The Ale will be available for pickup at the Sigel’s store of your choice in mid-July.”

How much does it cost?

“ $294.99 for a 9-Liter bottle. Regularly, $324.99”

Tell us about the beer.

“A trippel by strength, an IPA by history. Triple means that the brewer has used three times the normal amount of barley malt, thus starting with more starches, getting more sugars after cooking, and finally more alcohol after a long fermentation. In the 17th and 18th century, a strong ale like Piraat was highly prized by the seafaring captains for its keeping qualities and its high and healthy food value. The daily distribution of a pint of this ale kept the pirates in good health and gave them the spirit to survive the hard life on the sea. 10.5% alcohol.”

Does it have a subtle haze?

“Piraat’s powerful glow builds up from inside. Deep golden with a subtle haze. Lots of hops and malt and a mild sweetness. Reminiscent of bread dough, spices and tropical fruits. Piraat is a great food beer and works well in combination with fish and meat. Often appreciated as an after dinner beer and cigar lovers claim there is no better beer to enjoy with a cigar.”

Cliff Café at the Belmont Hotel in Dallas Will Close and Reopen in September As…

The management team of the Belmont Hotel has formed a partnership with Bolsa restaurant owners Chris Zielke and Christopher Jeffers, and local chef Tim Byres to develop a new restaurant concept at the boutique hotel in the Cliff Café space. Byres will be the point guard in the kitchen.

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Farmers Market Report: July 4th Weekend

Look for these markers and buy.

Glorious produce this weekend at the market. Below is the official list from the market Last week I couldn’t find Heather Duncan, I really wanted to get the Lavender Lemonade recipe.Also, try the cookies at Wackym’s Kitchen. Go early, the grass-fed beef sells out fast.

Angela’s Farm – lots of onions – red, yellow and white! Yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, okra, peas are starting to come in

Berry Best Farm – Organic Blueberries

Birch Creek Farms – acorn and yellow squash, cucumbers, zucchini, new potato’s – Yukon gold and red Pontiac potato’s, purple top turnips, – THEY are selling out fast every weekend so be here early!

Comeback Creek – blueberries, onions, garlic, peppers, cucumbers, and squash

Coopers Organic Farm with certified organic onions

Dan Massey – Cream red new potato’s, yellow straight neck squash, green zucchini, Blue Lake green beans, Japanese cantaloupe, Crimson Sweet watermelons, seedless watermelons, Small Jubilee watermelons, Black Diamond watermelons, blackberries and jalapeño peppers, Black-eyes and Purple Hull peas (weather pending), tomato’s

Dis-n-Dat – eggs

Fred’s Alaska Seafood – salmon and crab legs

Fretwell Produce – okra, yellow crook neck squash, patty pan squash, 8-ball squash, gold and green zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant, red new potato’s, pablano peppers, jalapeño peppers, sweet banana, Marconi pepper, green bell peppers, white 1015’s and purple sweet onions

Haney Farm – eggs

Harmony Harvest – eggs and veggies- also has CSA group

Heather Duncan – cut flower bouquets out of her garden, she also has a recipe for Lavender Lemonade made from her own lavender!

Heddin Family Farm – Texas Cream peas, Purple Hulls and Black eye peas, green beans, green tomato’s, Cayenne Peppers, Jalapeño Peppers, squash, red new potato’s, zucchini, pickling cucumbers

J.T. Lemley – yellow squash, 8-ball squash, tomato’s, onions, peaches, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, plums, blackberries, cucumbers, new potato’s, sweet yellow onions

Joe Smith Farms – hanging baskets of flowers and annuals/perennials to plant – really great deals and good for garden pots

John Lucido – still has some herb plants and of course his herb pasta and canned goodies

JuHa – Pork and Goat meat, eggs

JZJ Beef – Beefmaster beef, beef jerky, and beef sticks!

Kitchen Pride – Mushrooms – Oyster, Portabella, Baby Bells, and White Button

La Esperanza Farm – variety of spring vegetables – can’t even list them all!

Lightsey Farm – peaches, onions, potato’s, plums, blackberries, green beans, zucchini, apricots

Mill Creek Farms is also bringing in squash, potato’s and peas

Northstar Ranch – Beef and pork

Orchid Garden with specialty plants and beautiful orchids

Savoy Sorbet – Sundays – herbal infused sorbet from her herb garden

TxHoneybee Guild – local honey and zip code honey

TxLonghorn Cooperative – Saturday’s and Sunday’s with certified Longhorn Beef