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Restaurant News: Bits and Bites

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GattiTown.
Husband-and-wife duo Paul and Aimee Griffiths have opened Dallas’ first GattiTown, an entertainment eatery that implores patrons to “eat up the fun” in its 20,000-square-foot facility replete with every facet of fun to be found. Located at 11722 Marsh Lane, the entertainment eatery opens in the Park Forest Shopping Center at the corner of Marsh and Forest.  Included in the 20,000-square-feet-of-fun are an open kitchen and quiet Courtyard Cafe, four private rooms for parties, a cartoon theater and a sports room with giant flat screen TVs. (Jump for full details.)

Canary Café.
Join Chef/Owner Mansour Gorji of Canary Café this fall as he shares his award-winning cooking techniques.  His sixth in a series focuses on New Mediterranean cuisine with Italian influences and includes a three-course dinner paired with three wines for $59, plus tax & gratuity.  Seating is limited; call 972.503.7080 for class reservations. (Jump for details.)

“HALLO-WINE TRAIL” in Grapevine!
Saturday, October 31st
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket Includes:Three Tastings at each of the Eight Wineries, One Large Crystal Wine Glass, Food Samplings at each Winery, Premium Bottle of Wine…Costumes Encouraged! Tickets $45 in advance, $50 at door. May be picked up starting at 9 a.m. at Cross Timbers, 805 N.. Main, 817-488-6789 Tickets can be purchased at www.grapevinewinetrail.com.

Whatever Department. Ten Best and Worst Foods for Cholesterol.

2nd Annual Gourmet for Good.
An evening of elegant dining…The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is hosting its 2nd Annual Gourmet for Good®, an evening of elegant dining in Dallas. This fundraising event gathers NOF supporters, bone health advocates and Dallas foodies at a cocktail reception honoring PAULA LAMBERT of The Mozzarella Company! You’ll enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a fantastic raffle, followed by chauffeured limo transportation for groups of 10 to top-rated Dallas restaurants. Guests who purchase a seat ($150) or table will enjoy a multi-course dinner with special attention from participating restaurants’ executive chefs. Monday, October 26, 2009
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Raffle and Restaurant “Reveal” at Samuel Lynne Galleries
1105 Dragon Street I Dallas, TX 75207
7:30 p.m. Limo Transportation to Dallas Restaurants
7:45 p.m. Dinner at a Top Rated Restaurant
202.223.2226 or visit www.nof.org/gourmetforgood

GattiTown. Cont’d
Two murals created by well-known artist Brent Hale ornament the walls with iconic images of Dallas and its wondrous skyline.  But the complex’s crowning glory is a 6,000-square-foot game room like one you always begged your parents for, with multi-level video and interactive games, bumper cars, bowling, and The Frog Hopper ride.  All areas are arranged in a “Main Street U.S.A.” style for easy access and that warm, friendly feeling of safe fun for kids and parents alike.  A huge redemption center filled with the latest and greatest prizes entices pint-size players to get the most out of their gaming experience.  GattiTown North Dallas features an All-You-Care-To-Eat Buffet with unlimited delicious Gatti pizzas, pastas, salads, desserts and more.  The buffet is priced according to the diner’s age, with kids and senior citizens getting a nice discount off the regular $8.69 adult buffet price.
GattiTown North Dallas, an entertainment eatery, is located at 1722 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX  75229.  Hours are Monday through from  Friday 11am

Canary Café. Cont’d
Three-course dinner includes:
Pumpkin Ragu (seasonal request) with strips of grilled Bison tenderloin
Terre Di Gioia Pinot Noir 2007
Quail Legs with homemade pomegranate glaze and Verde Salad
San Felice Vermentino 2008
Stuffed Baked Trout in parchment paper
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WHEN:    Monday, October 19, 2009
7 p.m.

WHERE:    Canary Café
5100 Beltline Road, # 402
Addison, Texas

WHO:    Chef Gorji is the chef-owner of Canary Café in Addison, specializing in Mediterranean cuisine using fresh ingredients and simple techniques.  Chef Gorji personally prepares each menu item five nights a week in his newly appointed upscale cafe.  His award-winning Mediterranean fare features many dishes that incorporate his signature ingredient – the pomegranate. Canary Café is rated the top 2008 Mediterranean restaurant in Dallas/Fort Worth by Zagat.  The 14-table Addison restaurant offers a complete wine selection as well as patio dining. Canary Café is open for dinner only Tuesday – Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. www.canarycafeaddison.com

Chef Gorji has his own product line in Gorji Gourmet, which includes his award-winning sauces and primers and now hummus available for purchase at Canary Cafe, six metroplex Whole Foods Market®, Jimmy’s and www.gorjigourmet.com.  For two consecutive years, he received first place in the Texas Steak Cook-Off (2005, 2004), for his prime rib eye, which was seasoned with his Gorji Gourmet steak primer.  His culinary creations have earned rave reviews from The Dallas Morning News, Texas Monthly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram and Dallas Business Journal.