Things I Overheard Over the Weekend

Posted on December 21st, 2009 12:09pm by Nancy Nichols
Filed under AgriBusiness, Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Farmers Markets, Foodie People, Gifts, I'm a rumor monger, Nightlife, Restaurant News
European market Moving the Four Seasons European-style market in Garland indoors was a bust for several vendors. “The building was too far away from the action,” said one vendor who threatened my dog’s life if I revealed his/her name. “The food people did okay, but there were some unhappy sellers.” I guess Dallas is not indoor European-style, we prefer to act European in the great outdoors.
lost car registry According to a person who was really on the street, the valet service at Dish misplaced DMN dining critic Leslie Brenner’s car. Eventually they located it. Wonder if Dish will ever find their lost star? A snitch on a cul-de-sac reports Ms. Brenner had no problem with valet after any of her three visits to the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.
South A musical-lovin’ diner and a group of friends went to see South Pacific this weekend. Before he/she/they had 101 pounds of fun at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, he/she/they dined at Screen Door, excuse me, Screendoor. In particular, they ordered the $30 pre-theater dinner package. “I love David McMillan,” said he/she/they. “And he was there but the food was way below average.” Sub-par shrimp and grits? I know what to get chef McMillan for Christmas.

17 comments

  1. Is it true that the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek knew the make, model, and plate numbers of Brenner’s and her husband’s cars before they ever arrived?

    @ 1:29 pm on December 21, 2009

  2. That sounds like a crazy rumor if I ever heard one!

    @ 1:46 pm on December 21, 2009

  3. If it was a bust for a few vendors, it was a boom for several others. Sharlas’ Sweets sold out before market close; Rosey Ridge Farms had to bring in additional breads and Texas Olive Ranch more olive oil midway through the day. Even a few of the craft vendors–Gem Decor and Purple Lavendar Ranch to name two–reported good sales. Overall traffic was up, not down. Methinks the problem is not the market nor the move indoors but what the seller who threatened your dog is selling. By the way, we’re closed Dec. 26 for Christmas but will be back Saturday, Jan. 2.

    @ 1:55 pm on December 21, 2009

  4. The roomer I hurd wuz that win Lesly bawt hur howce in norf dallus tu flax 4 risteranters hyred a pee eye to git shotz of Lesly and Tiery win thay dryved owta der allie.

    @ 3:13 pm on December 21, 2009

  5. Calais Winery, Dread Head Chef and Florine Bowman – to name a few – also had their best sales ever at the market. It was a great day, the place was busy and we expect more vendors to attend on January 2, 2010! Oh, and have you heard about vendors quitting other farmers markets to become regulars at the Four Seasons Market at Firewheel?

    Anyway, yall have a great Christmas!!! :0)

    @ 3:33 pm on December 21, 2009

  6. Thanks for sharing, Slaw Dogs.

    @ 3:40 pm on December 21, 2009

  7. nice work – no alley – try again

    @ 3:44 pm on December 21, 2009

  8. Good scoopage, Paul.

    @ 3:48 pm on December 21, 2009

  9. Hello Big Brother!

    Google easily proved an alley. Remind me not to ever buy a house…

    @ 4:17 pm on December 21, 2009

  10. @slaw dogs: Wouldn’t it be just as easy to type the words properly???? I mean seriously, the characters are the same….

    @ 4:25 pm on December 21, 2009

  11. Saw the same show this weekend – awesome voices, good prodcution. Had the server at Stephan Pyles primed with our time requirements – they did a great job!

    @ 5:24 pm on December 21, 2009

  12. Last comment by Slaw Dog was deleted. Illegal usage of hands.

    @ 5:44 pm on December 21, 2009

  13. sniff, sniff… pretty sure nancy=slaw

    nancy= a lot of people

    love ip addies

    @ 5:45 pm on December 21, 2009

  14. I like your column Nancy, good stuff,…Pegasusnews turned me on to your site!!

    @ 5:51 pm on December 21, 2009

  15. mawk, i like yer accent

    @ 6:15 pm on December 21, 2009

  16. Nancy is a bit off, but we overlook her her oddities.

    @ 7:07 pm on December 21, 2009

  17. Be kind. She is the Ruth Buzzy of the media.

    @ 10:26 am on December 22, 2009