Articles for September 10th, 2010

Lisa Garza to Appear at Opening of I Heart Boba in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 6:04pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Foodie People, Nutjobs, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 2 Comments »

Lisa Garza hearts  boba.   (photo by Andrew Chalk)

I Heart Boba, a new concept brought to you by the founders of Dallas-based Boba Tea and Village Tea Company will host a grand opening party on September 17 from 7 to 10pm at their first retail location at Preston and Forest (11661 Preston Rd. Suite 210 – next  Sunstone Yoga). The soiree will be hosted by Next Food Network Star contestant Lisa Garza. “Finally, boba in Dallas”, said Lisa when she visited the new Dallas location. (Really? Silly me, I thought bubble tea had already come and gone.)

Want more? Ya gotta jump for it. Continue reading "Lisa Garza to Appear at Opening of I Heart Boba in Dallas"

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Restaurateur Alberto Lombardi To Open Eatery In Highland Park Village

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 5:49pm | filed under Celebrity Diners, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 10 Comments »

Ever the innovator, Alberto Lombardi will strike Dallas again with another restaurant concept. According to his PR rep Bill Armstrong, Mr. Lombardi’s newest spot will open in March 2011 near the fountain in Highland Park Village. Hmm. Could this be the current Who’s Who Hamburger spot? [Update: Nope. Empty Talbot's space.] Here’s what Mr. Bill sez:

Inside, the restaurant will seat forty-five guests and a newly designed outside patio will seat thirty. The concept is still being finalized but will specialize in Mediterranean cuisine in an urban casual environment. The name is also still to be finalized.

Also a quick update on La Fiorentina, Lombardi’s new Tuscan steakhouse going into the old Chip’s building on Cole—they are looking at a late October opening.

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Dallas Police and Firefighters Eat Cheap at Twisted Root

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 3:57pm | filed under Celebrity Diners, Restaurant News | 5 Comments »

This just in from the folks at Twisted Root.

Tomorrow (September 11), all Twisted Root locations will be offering 50% off to police officers and firefighters who come to the restaurant in uniform.  This will be an all day offer.

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Where To Meet and Eat Meat This Weekend

posted by Tim Rogers | September 10th, 2010 1:27pm | filed under Uncategorized |

The Go Oak Cliff folks are throwing a meat festival this weekend called Blues, Bandits & BBQ. Check here for a schedule of events. There will be music. There will be judging of the flesh. In fact, I will be one of the judges. If you stop by, I will permit you to sop grease from my beard and/or drive me home at the end of the proceedings. See you there.

Jenay Benge Makes Lemon Bars For Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 11:37am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Contests, cookies, Restaurant News | 4 Comments »

See this cute little girl to the left? Her name is Jenay Benge. Well, that is her name now. I’m sure once she gets her own TV show, book deal, and food truck, she will change her name. But for now she is Jenay and she is an 11-year old pastry chef who has been baking diligently for four years and taking classes at Central Market and Chef Kent Rathbun.

I hope she enjoyed her youth. Jenay’s lemon bars are now featured on Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen menu. Next stop?

Update: Steven Doyle has more.

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Malai Thai Vietnamese Kitchen to Open in West Village

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 11:23am | filed under Ethnic Food, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 14 Comments »

Malai will open in early December in the space formerly known as Tom Tom Noodle House. The focus is “the moderately priced, casual restaurant will offer classical Thai and Vietnamese cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients.” Details below. Continue reading "Malai Thai Vietnamese Kitchen to Open in West Village"

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week: Diners Survey

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 11:13am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 7 Comments »

I am polling all of the local restaurants that participated in KRLD Restaurant Week to get a feel for how this year compared to last year. I’d like to add your opinions to my sorta scientific analysis.

If you dined during KRLD Restaurant Week in 2009 and again this year, answer the following question below.

Overall, was your dining experience during  2010 KRLD Restaurant Week

a)      Much better than 2009

b)      About the same as 2009

c)      Worse than 2009

Thanks, the check is in the mail.

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Food Feedback Friday

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 11:00am | filed under Celebrity Diners, Diets are stupid, Food Feedback Friday, Restaurant News, Reviews | 11 Comments »

On August 9, I announced this new feature to SideDish. My timing couldn’t have been worse. Restaurant Week swallowed up the next four Fridays. However, the local restaurant business is back to whatever normal is these days and this morning we’re back with our newish Food Feedback Friday. I ask you to pay attention to what and where you eat and rant or rave on Fridays. Here’s your chance to spill more than the beans.

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