Articles for July 1st, 2010

Update: Dali Wine Bar is Closed

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 1st, 2010 6:14pm | filed under Restaurant News | 23 Comments »

According to a post on Dallasfood.org, Dali Wine Bar in One Arts Plaza has closed. I tried the restaurant’s phone and owner Paul Pinnell’s cell and got no answer. I called David McMillan, chef and general manager at Screen Door across the patio. He was crazy busy but said through the hostess that Dali is “temporarily closed.” Stay tuned for more details.

UPDATE: From owner Paul Pinnell

“After a grand and successful two year plus run in the Arts District, Dali has elected to close its door July 1st. The concept was everything and more than I hoped for–and has both the structure and magic to roll out in other cities.  Strong support from theater district venues, devoted patrons, enthusing oenophiles and One Arts Plaza was most rewarding.  As for now, plans are for a well earned short reprieve…then it’s back to work in Dallas’ vibrant restaurant scene with plans of future innovation.”, states Paul Pinnell.

“Maintaining a Four-Star rating by The Dallas Morning News, Dali also got the #1 pick of favorite Dallas restaurants in 2009 by Texas Monthly, swept all “Best of Awards” upon opening in 2008 and was featured with critical acclaim in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine and Travel + Leisure publications–highlighted by a James Beard appearance in New York City last year. ”

(I regret that I will be out of town with family and not available for further comments. Thank you.)

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Top Chef D.C. Episode 3 Recap

posted by Kellyn Curtis | July 1st, 2010 5:55pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Food On TV | 1 Comment »

Welcome to the I’m-at-the-beach-and-don’t-have-Tivo edition. Due to my lack of Tivo, I couldn’t rewind if I missed something. I’m bummed because all I wanted to do was rewind and pause it on that picture of Ed and his dad. What. A. Mustache. Let’s re-stache (get it?) this week’s episode, shall we? Jump for it.

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SideDish Reader Rant: Jinxed Restaurant Locations in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 1st, 2010 11:39am | filed under Closings, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 25 Comments »

A loyal Disher from Richardson wants to ask you guys a question. He writes:

SideDish Crew,

I was zipping down Coit (& Arapaho) and noticed that M Cafe is no more.  Saw the lease signage in the window. So I wanted to pose this question for a possible SideDish ‘rant’: What location in Dallas has had the greatest/most restaurant start/fails in that exact location? I’m not talking about places where the management or chef or menu has changed.

First one to pop up in my tired brain is the corner space at the Crescent: Sam’s Café, We Oui, Bice, Gumbo’s, Something Else I Can’t Remember, and Arcodoro.

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Mockingbird Station Market Canceled

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 1st, 2010 11:11am | filed under Farmers Markets | 4 Comments »

It’s going to rain. Market is not happening today.

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Restaurant News: Bits and Bites

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 1st, 2010 9:25am | filed under Contests, cookies, Farmers Markets, Groceries, Local/Slow Food |

Urbano Café will be closed for vacation from Tuesday, July 6 through Saturday, July 10, returning for regular service hours on Tuesday, July 13. Leave a message if you want reservations. They’ll be checking the phones.  214-823-8550.

Mockingbird Station Market. This evening’s market from 4 to 7:00 PM will feature Grapevine Grains’ granola, cookies, breads, pastured meats, eggs, and cheese. Also, pastured beef and pork from Truth Hill Farms, cheeses from Full Quiver Farms, Stephanie’s Premium Bakery (cookies), Wackym’s Kitchen (cookies), WeMe Breads (crusty breads, ranch dressing “to die for”), and honey from the Texas Honeybee Guild. Click  for more information on the vendors.

Dealey Plaza Museum Store + Café. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of  the ne 6th Floor Museum Store + Café, located in the historic 501 Elm building across the street from the museum. They will carry a select array of gourmet products including Austin-based Casa Brasil coffee. Store + Café hours are Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit here.

Whole Foods Market. From Garden to Grill: Whole Foods Market Collaborates with Online Community food52 for Weekly Recipe Contest Highlighting Flavors of Summer. Home cooks are invited to share and judge recipes in search of summer’s best recipes; chances to win $100 gift cards, $1000 grand prize. Details below. Go.

Milestone Culinary Arts Center and The Viking Cooking School. Around the World In 5 Days cooking classes for kids (10-16). July 12-16  from 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $299. What they will learn below.

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