Articles for June 27th, 2011

Quick Rant: Worst Name for a Restaurant in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 27th, 2011 2:02pm | filed under Procrastination is part of the creative process, Rants | 29 Comments »

So I’m reading through a zillion press releases and I come across an older one from the new restaurant in Renaissance Hotel, the building near the Dallas Market Center that, to me, resembles an aerosol air freshner. It’s swanky looking place, and its “farm to fire” cuisine may be the best farm to fire cuisine ever trucked from a farm to a fire, the name of the place does not make me hungry.

Asador.

I know, now, it’s Spanish for grill but still, come on. Really? Anybody else unhappy with the name of a restaurant?

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Somebody Help This Poor Girl: Creamed Corn in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 27th, 2011 1:15pm | filed under Really?, Restaurant News | 33 Comments »

Well, here’s a good one for you. A loyal Disher who is preggers has a healthy hankering for creamed corn. Hear her roar.

I am six months pregnant and craving creamed corn. I am tired of making it. Can you suggest a restaurant where I could call and get them to make a big batch for me? Thanks.

I told her Chamberlain’s Steak and Chophouse does a fine version. Anybody else?

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Sweating Prohibition-Era Bullets At The Cedars Social

posted by Sarah Reiss | June 27th, 2011 11:42am | filed under Alright already!, Beverages, Buzz Killer!, cocktails, Hot Links!, Mistakes I made, Mixology is fancy for bartender | 5 Comments »

The glasses aren't the only thing that's sweating. Ball and Chain (left) and Belleview (right) cocktails at The Cedars Social.

In her June review of The Cedars Social, Nancy described house mixologist Michael Martensen as someone who, “has spent the last eight years redefining cocktails as a culinary art, and his thoughtful, exhaustive drink menu at The Cedars Social celebrates almost 100 years of drinking… ‘It’s a cocktail den. It’s all about imbibing. We don’t have olives or Red Bull, and we don’t make dirty martinis. We need people to get out of their comfort zone.’”

Given that breaking out of my comfort zone is my favorite hobby, I called some pals to meet me for a cocktails-only visit last Friday afternoon/evening. There, at the corner of Lamar and Belleview, we lucked into some threadbare velour chairs in the bar area, ordered some cheese, and settled in for the long haul.

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Doggies! Central 214 Hosts Pooch Patio Party This Week For Operation Kindness

posted by Andrew Chalk | June 27th, 2011 9:45am | filed under Andrew Chalk, Dog Friendly | 2 Comments »

Roll the press release…

"I'm ready, Daddy!"

Central 214 Celebrates Dog Days of Summer with VIP Pooch Patio Party Benefiting Operation Kindness

Head on over with your “Very Important Pet” for this patio party under the stars benefiting Operation Kindness. Walk the paw-printed red carpet for fun “pet-parazzi” photos, enjoy refreshing “dog days of summer” drink specials, and nosh on Chef Blythe Beck’s BBQ and bites — all you can eat for just $10 per person with $5 going to the charity! Plus, doggone-good raffle prizes, pet adoptions, and more! Check out the Central 214 Facebook page for more info.

WHEN: Thursday, June 30, 2011.  7pm-10pm

WHERE: Central 214 (Courtyard Patio)
5680 N. Central Expwy. at Mockingbird Ln. 214-443-9339.

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Make This Cake for July 4th!

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 27th, 2011 9:30am | filed under Baking, Celebrity Chefs |

Check out this cake made by Zoe Francois, a pastry chef and cookbook author from Minneapolis. She also writes a blog, has a handsome husband and two lovely children. In her spare time, I’m sure she teaches yoga, runs marathons, and makes quilts. Her recipe is here.

Dallas Farmers Market Chefs Cooking Classes Announced

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 27th, 2011 8:57am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Cooking Classes, Events, Farmers Markets | 2 Comments »

This summer marks the 18th year for this wonderful series of cooking classes presented by AIWF and the DFM. They take place on Saturday mornings at the reasonable hour of 11:30AM and end at 1:00PM. It’s a great way to get to know local chefs and another reason to buy from our regional farmers. The schedule and all-you-need-to-know info is below.

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