Articles for May 3rd, 2012

Formal Statement From The Chesterfield: Party On! Bailey and Campbell Kiss and Make Up

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 3rd, 2012 3:37pm | filed under Uncategorized | 9 Comments »

This just in from the heavyweight champions of the Battle for The Chesterfield:

Statement from Ed Bailey:

“It is unfortunate how things have unfolded at The Chesterfield and I’m disappointed to say the least.  I have continued to be very supportive of this bar and its success.  Unfortunately an internal issue that we were working hard to handle privately became a public spectacle, which both parties deeply regret.  Eddie and I have resolved our differences and look forward to putting this behind us,” said Ed Bailey. “The Chesterfield is back to business as usual with Eddie at its helm.”

Statement from Eddie Campbell:

“Sometimes emotions can get in the way of better judgment.  Ed has been a great mentor to me and he is a great guy. We had professional differences and I’m sorry how things transpired.  I’m passionate about The Chesterfield, as it is a life long dream of mine, and I’d like to apologize to everyone involved.  Ed and I have worked things out and I am glad to be back behind the bar.  I’m humbled by the support I’ve received from the community and look forward to making cocktails for the people of Dallas,” said Eddie Campbell.

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Bailey’s Prime Plus Reveals New Menu

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 3rd, 2012 3:31pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Merguez Sausage Hunt, questionable behavior, questionable judgment, restaurant business news, Restaurant News | 11 Comments »

Ed Bailey certainly has a lot going on all around him. He is retooling the menu at Bailey’s Prime Plus with the help of Nosh Euro Bistro chefs Avner Samuel and Jon Stevens. He is also battling for control of The Chesterfield, his downtown cocktail lounge. I’m still waiting to hear Bailey’s side of The Chesterfield story, but in the meantime, I will give you the latest from the kitchen at BPP. The new menu, which looks very similar to Nosh’s menu, will debut on May 10. There are no prices with the release, but I image the “grilled lamb merguez sausage charmoula, tomato confit, and black olives” and the “herb roasted free range chicken creamy polenta, “panzanella” salad, and sherry gastrique” will, together, be less that one of Bailey’s former cowboy rib-eyes. Bailey’s Prime Minus menu below. Continue reading "Bailey’s Prime Plus Reveals New Menu"

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Restaurants For Sale in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 3rd, 2012 12:27pm | filed under Procrastination is part of the creative process, Restaurants for sale or rent |

Exceptional Waterfront Bar and Restaurant in Collin County. $925,000. “This strong and stable bar restaurant is in an excellent destination area.”

Beautiful, Spectacular, Eye-catching Steakhouse in North Dallas. $225,000. “There are just not words to put the image of all this place has to offer.”

Traditional Tex-Mex Food Restaurant in North Dallas. $189,000. “Established in 2009.”

Hamburgers, Shakes, Salads. Dallas $95,000 Established 9 1/2 years. Owner pays himself $1,000/week, plus employee salaries of $6,500/ month. (click through business for sale tab)

French, Established 20 yrs, Cook will stay. Upscale area of Dallas. $149,000. “Seats 80 inside and 20 outside patio. Known for its consistent and quality food, it is one of the highest rated restaurants in its neighborhood.”

Elaborate and successful throwback nightclub/dinner club/jazz club. No price listed. “Awesome location.”

Eppa Sangria is Making a Splash Around Dallas

posted by Carol Shih | May 3rd, 2012 12:04pm | filed under cheap wine, Drinking | 5 Comments »

I know Teresa Gubbins has written about this sangria already, but I can’t help sharing anyway.

Fort Worth native Britt West, Co-Founder of Eppa Wine Company, dropped by the office yesterday to give us a little tasting of his product. What he poured into our wine glasses was a surprisingly refreshing sangria blended from pomegranate, blood orange, blueberry and acai juices that goes well with ice. Continue reading "Eppa Sangria is Making a Splash Around Dallas"

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A Reminder to Book Your Reservations for Mother’s Day Brunch

posted by Carol Shih | May 3rd, 2012 9:57am | filed under Brunch, Holidays, Mother's Day |

Sorry to harp on you like your mother would, but Mother’s Day is only ten days away. Have you made reservations yet? Have you ordered her a new blender off Amazon? You still have time for standard shipping, but you’re cutting it pretty close.

In any case, I’ve tried to make this Mother’s Day reeeeally easy for you. Just take a look at this convenient list of Mother’s Day restaurants, pick up a phone, and dial. It’s that simple.

Richardson Gets a Little Weird: Alamo Drafthouse to Open in Richardson Heights Shopping Center

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 3rd, 2012 9:16am | filed under beer, Food Movies, restaurant business news | 8 Comments »

Get ready to get your Dude on in Richardson!

Teresa “Gubshoe” Gubbins reports the Austin-based Alamo Drafthouse will open its first branch in Dallas-Fort Worth in the Richardson Heights Shopping Center. The theater-restaurant has 740 seats, a full kitchen, and 40 beers on tap. It will takeover the former Pep Boys store. This is not your average first-run theater. It is a movie-lovers dream. They do festivals, both beer and movie, and special events like “Quote Alongs” for films like The Big Lebowski and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. You get kicked out if you don’t talk along with the film.

UPDATE: Peter files a report on FrontRow.

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