Articles for March 22nd, 2012

Spring Menu Released at Seasons 52 in Plano

posted by Andrew Chalk | March 22nd, 2012 11:48am | filed under Andrew Chalk, menus, Restaurant News | 1 Comment »

Hass Tomato and Avocado Salad

Seasons 52 in Plano announced their spring 2012 menu yesterday. At a media event simulcast through all 21 locations in the US Senior Culinary Director Cliff Pleau and Master Sommelier George Milotes, MS, speaking from Florida, introduced the new dishes and accompanying wines. Full details here, but I will let some of the dishes speak for themselves through their pictures (all courtesy of Seasons 52). The new menu is available right now. As always, no menu item exceeds 475 calories. Continue reading "Spring Menu Released at Seasons 52 in Plano"

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Next Cafe Momentum Pop-Up Dinner Stars Private | Social’s Tiffany Derry on April 29th

posted by Carol Shih | March 22nd, 2012 10:25am | filed under Events |

Tiffany Derry, former Top Chef finalist, is hosting Cafe Momentum’s 10th pop-up dinner at Private | Social on April 29th at 6 PM. Cafe Momentum is a restaurant and culinary facility for at-risk youth who strive to reach their full potential.

Tickets are $100 and include wine pairings. Reserve your spot here starting at noon on Thursday, March 22. Read the rest of Derry’s bio below:

Texas native Derry began in the food industry when she was just 15 and competed in American Culinary Federation competitions to pay her way through the Art Institute of Houston. While completing her studies at AIH, Derry began working at Pesce Restaurant, where she advanced from garde manger to junior sous chef.

Shortly after graduating at the top of her class, Derry became the executive sous chef at Grotto Cucina Napolitano. Following a move to Dallas, she returned to the Art Institute as an instructor in the culinary school. In 2008, she became executive chef of Go Fish Ocean Club in Dallas.

Derry is best known as “fan favorite” on season 7 of Bravo’s Top Chef, where she made it to the final four. Her quiet confidence, warm Southern charm, and genuine natural ability in the kitchen made her a natural selection for season 8’s Top Chef All Stars, where she was again a finalist.

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Owns Part of Mr. Mesero. Rules: “Best Steak in Town!”

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 22nd, 2012 9:18am | filed under Celebrity Diners, Hot Links!, Making Up Is Hard To Do, Steak | 7 Comments »

Gromer Jeffers Jr, a reporter for the Trail Blazers Blog at the Dallas Morning News, states the facts:

1. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is in the restaurant business. He owns a small stake in Mr. Mesero, an Uptown Mexican spot that opened late last year.

2. Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia, Jenkins’ Democratic ally on the commissioners court, also has an ownership stake, along with her husband, former state Rep. Domingo Garcia.

3. Jenkins said he was brought into the deal by Mico Rodriguez, who gave Dallas the popular Mi Cocina restaurants.

Nothing wrong with that. Gromer goes on to quote said judge: “We’ve got the best steak dish in town,” Jenkins boasted.

Whoa, judge! That is quite a ruling. Then Gromer points out: DMN dining diva, Leslie Brenner, gave the joint one star. If I were Gromer or Rodriguez, I would demand a retrial. I don’t know about the steak, but the food I’ve eaten at Mr. Mesero is four-star. Whoops, I don’t do stars. Therefore, I call on a jury of my peers.

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Vote Now For Best Restaurants and Bars or Forever Hold Your Peace

posted by Carol Shih | March 22nd, 2012 9:13am | filed under best of big d | 1 Comment »

The pin you would've gotten had I been richer.

If you haven’t voted already, there are two days left for you to redeem your shame. The Readers’ Choice poll for Best Restaurant and Bars will be open today and tomorrow only. And then, my friends, that is it for 2012. The website will give you a big, fat error message and you’ll have to sit patiently until 2013 to make a difference in Dallas dining. For those of you who’ve already voted and continue to vote, I give you my most heartfelt thanks. If it were possible, I would send you all buttons you can pin to your suits that say, “I VOTED TODAY” in red, white, and blue lettering. Unfortunately, I am not made of paper and plastics.

Edit: The survey for Best Nightlife (where most of the bar voting is) will be coming soon, so hold on to your mouse clickers.

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