Articles for December 21st, 2010

Dallas Christmas Eve Menus—Three Days and Counting

posted by Sarah Reiss | December 21st, 2010 3:51pm | filed under Christmas, Holidays |

I don’t know about you, but by the time Christmas Eve rolls around, I’ve had about all I can stand of my own kitchen. In my camp? Then make reservations now before they evaporate like so much holiday cheer.

(As always, restaurants not listed are invited to add their Christmas Eve menus to the comments section.)

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Pyramid Executive Chef André Natera Inducted Into World Master Chefs Society

posted by Sarah Reiss | December 21st, 2010 3:14pm | filed under Awards, Chef's tasting | 4 Comments »

The menu at Chef André Natera's (right) celebratory dinner opened with a watercress and Yukon gold potato soup with parmesan. (Photography by Sarah Reiss)

Chef André Natera, executive chef at Pyramid Restaurant, was inducted into the World Master Chefs Society (WMCS) last night during an intimate, 15-person dinner at Pyramid Restaurant in downtown Dallas’ Fairmont Hotel. Chef Shari Carlson, WMCS board member, pastry chef and owner of Dessert Dreams; Chef Morris Salerno, president of the WMCS USA Chapter and owner of Salerno’s restaurant; Chef Karl Haas, WMCS chapter founder and president emeritus; Chef Thomas Welther, WMCS board member and executive chef at Hilton Anatole; Chef Patrick Mitchell, WMCS board member; and Chef Natera’s wife, Linda, joined a handful of invited guests for a dinner designed by Chef Natera to commemorate his induction.

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More Sparklers For The Holiday….And All Year

posted by Hayley Hamilton | December 21st, 2010 10:03am | filed under cocktails, Gifts, Holidays, Wine & Spirits |
As Andrew Chalk noted yesterday, there are some great bubbly options available just in time for the holiday. And, as we are just days away from Christmas, a few more days from the new year, now is the time to add a little extra skip to your step, tingle to your nose, celebration to your glass.
For those looking to save a few dollars on bubbly this year, here is a list of elegant, flavorful and traditionally made sparklers that will please you and even your most finicky guest. I do love Champagne, don’t get me wrong, but alternates like Cava, Prosecco, Sparklers from California to Argentina can often be just as good and cost 1/2 to 1/4 as much. A few of these options were sent for editorial consideration, all are delicious.
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Recipe Contest: Dessert Day 3

posted by Christine Sracic | December 21st, 2010 9:45am | filed under Recipes, Sponsored Post

Recipe ContestToday is your LAST DAY to submit Dessert recipes in the Central Market Recipe Contest! We will announce the winner tomorrow, who will receive a $100 gift certificate to Central Market… perhaps to dream up some more delightful concoctions. Submit your recipe after the jump. Good luck! Continue reading "Recipe Contest: Dessert Day 3"