Articles for May 16th, 2012

What To Drink Now: Brugal Rum

posted by Hayley Hamilton | May 16th, 2012 4:12pm | filed under cocktails, press trips, Wine & Spirits | 5 Comments »

Can a rum be good enough to sip on its own like you might a scotch or tequila?

Brugal Rum thinks so, and I spent the past week in the Dominican Republic, home of Brugal, experiencing how. I say experience instead of simply saying I tasted or learned about Brugal, because to be a part of Brugal, tasting the product, meeting the people (many who are 4th and 5th generation, or have been with the company 30+ years), and understanding the process is so much more than simply seeing how their product is made. It was the joyful culmination of the Dominican Republic spirit, as the country, the culture, the tradition, the people, the plentiful sugar cane, and the stunning waters of the Caribbean are as much a part of Brugal as the rum. As they say, “it is a country where conversations start with a bottle in hand and not a cell phone.”  I was an invited guest of the company to see first hand how this spirit is made, traveling from one end of the country to the other to experience Brugal. Continue reading "What To Drink Now: Brugal Rum"

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The South’s Best Butt: List of 20 of the Best Barbecue Joints in the South Includes Dallas’ Pecan Lodge’s Butt

posted by Nancy Nichols | May 16th, 2012 2:31pm | filed under Awards, BBQ | 4 Comments »

Southern Living has just released their hard-to-not-read list: The South’s Best Butt: 20 of the Best Barbecue Joints in the South. They’ve scoured the South and picked their 20 favorite joints. Congrats to Dallas’ Pecan Lodge. Here is Southern Living’s take:

Pecan Lodge
Dallas, Texas
In a state known for barbecue, Dallas is rarely a player. But Pecan Lodge has reset ‘cue expectations with killer pulled pork developed to satisfy the owners’ Carolina nostalgia.  Get the ‘Cue-pon: Bring in the June issue of Southern Living, and get a free signature Tumbleweed cookie with the purchase of a pork sandwich.

UPDATE: Also, Will Fleischman of Dallas’ Lockhart Smokehouse was named one of the top 10 pitmasters in the South.

Full list of winners below. Continue reading "The South’s Best Butt: List of 20 of the Best Barbecue Joints in the South Includes Dallas’ Pecan Lodge’s Butt"

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What Do You Do With a Dead Gator From Trinity River? Make Nuggets.

posted by Carol Shih | May 16th, 2012 12:42pm | filed under Dog Friendly, elephants, Go local, Goats! | 1 Comment »

David Schechter (@DavidSchechter) via Twitter

Is it bad that when I first got a glimpse of David Schecter’s dead gator discovery on his Twitter yesterday, my brain processed the news in this exact progression?

1) There is no way I’m stepping foot in Trinity River. Ever. Not after that Mud Run participant died there, and especially not after this 11.5 gator swam in those waters.

2) How many pounds of gator nuggets can you make with this big ‘ole reptile?

Your guesses, please.

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EatZi’s Opens its Third Location in Grapevine on Thursday

posted by Carol Shih | May 16th, 2012 12:05pm | filed under grand opening, Groceries, hold on to your effin hat, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Eatzi's spaghetti (photos by Carol Shih)

This Thursday, eatZi’s is opening its third location along West State Hwy 114. Phil Romano’s gourmet market and bakery is expanding its chain just north of Dallas where suburbanites can also get a taste of simple comfort foods made fresh daily.

At the eatZi’s preview night yesterday, the new store swung its doors open for some local shoppers. Its storefront, which had previously been plastered with a Luby’s Cafeteria sign, looked like a carbon copy of the Oak Lawn location. The inside is also exactly the same as the other two locations, with a few exceptions. “What we did was we took the best of both stores and combined them,” says Elis Droubi, the General Manager. A coffee bar greets you in front because eatZi planners noticed that it did well there in the Lovers store, and salads and sandwiches have a big presence at the Grapevine store.

Jump for preview photos.

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Taste Addison is This Weekend. You Should Go.

posted by Carol Shih | May 16th, 2012 9:56am | filed under Events, Festivals | 2 Comments »

It’s summer. This means there’ll be tons of foodie things to do this season, starting with the Taste of Addison from May 18-20. Over 60 Addison restaurants will be serving samples and light bites while bands like Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers rip up the stage. There’s a flair bartending competition, taste showcase with cooking demonstrations, carnival, and overall, good family-friendly fun. If I wasn’t going to be in Houston this weekend, I’d be in Addison batting my eyelashes at Mat Kearney while he croons Closer to Love.

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