Articles for August 31st, 2012

Taste Preview: Fried Pork Wings at the 2012 Big Tex Choice Awards

posted by Carol Shih | August 31st, 2012 12:52pm | filed under Ssexy food, State Fair, State Fair of Texas | 8 Comments »

Fried pork wings with seasoned potato chips (photos by Carol Shih)

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. Isaac Rousso, the frying genius behind Big Tex Choice Award finalists deep fried salsa (2011) and deep fried pop tarts (2010), hopes to win this year’s 2012 Big Tex Choice Awards with his gorgeous little food finalist: the deep fried pork wings. “I’ve been a bridesmaid two years, so I’m hoping to actually win this one,” he says. In Rousso’s test kitchen in the back of his Addison office, the Cuban-American man who owns the concessions stand, Taste of Cuba, fries me up some pork wings in two seconds flat, lathers them with a zesty BBQ sauce, and places them on a plate with freshly fried potato chips.

“Whatddya think?” he asks. “Is that money or what?”

Between mouthfuls of fried pork wing, I’m thinking, “HolymotherofStateFair, I can’t stop eating this,” “I’m about to bust out of my pants,” and “If I unbutton the top loop of my jeans, will Rousso notice?”

Jump if you like fried stuff.

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Nasty Feud Subsides: Matt’s Rancho Martinez in Lakewood Schedules Opening. Again

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 31st, 2012 10:42am | filed under Food Fight!, Happily apathetic, Hipness Factor: East Dallas v Oak Cliff, Openings/Closings, restaurant business news, Restaurant News |

I just checked in with Brian Marsters, the Director of Operations of Matt’s Rancho Martinez. Marsters didn’t go into too many details but said the long-awaited opening of the restaurant in Lakewood is now scheduled for “September 11thish.” Matt’s has certainly had a wretched six months filled with delays from permits, parking, neighborhood associations, and landlords.

The recent delay was caused by the back up of fire inspections due to the upcoming holiday weekend. They still have to pour part of the sidewalk and the patio wall but are eagerly waiting to get chiles rellenos to the tables on September 11thish. I love that.

Bits & Bites: Things to Do and Chew in Dallas This Labor Day Weekend

posted by Carol Shih | August 31st, 2012 10:36am | filed under Events, Things To Do |

6.5 hours left until it’s officially Labor Day Weekend. Thank you, Matthew Maguire or Peter McGuire for proposing this holiday. I love you guys more than dark chocolate-covered pretzels, more than deep fried funnel cake fries, and more than hot soy milk in the mornings.

Friday

Consider this your last chance to dine out for KRLD’s Restaurant Week. Sixty restaurants are sticking to their prix fixe menus up until September 2. Look here to see which restaurants are still participating.

Today is the first day that Cedars Food Park is starting service on Fridays (6-10 p.m.). The Belgian Waffle Company, Ruthie’s, Slush Works, etc. will all be there for Alfresco Friday. Franconia is providing the beer, and The Sicklies are pounding out some mountain music.

Saturday

I swear I had a dream about The Loft Restaurant & Lounge at NYLO Plano last night, even though I’ve never been there. Maybe it’s because I was unconsciously reminding myself that the new weekend brunch starts this Saturday, and the menu is offering everything from migas to chicken and waffles. My brain likes to work overtime.

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Trader Joe’s in Plano Will Open on September 7

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 31st, 2012 9:35am | filed under 'Burbalicious, cheap wine, cookies, frozen treats, Gluten free, Groceries, Hippie revolutions, I Went to College for This?, ice cream, Merguez Sausage Hunt, restaurant business news, Second coming | 11 Comments »

Thursday, August 30 at 2PM.

The culinarily curious only have to wait until September 7, just one week from today. That’s the date set for the grand opening on Trader Joe’s in Plano. If you want to do more than shop at Trader Joe’s, you can click here and apply for a job.(They offer full benefits and 10% off store items.) Address is 2400 Preston Road  Plano, TX 75093. (northwest corner of shopping center at W. Park & Preston Rd)
If you could only purchase three items at Trader Joe’s, what would they be? (They’re listening!)

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Food Feedback Friday

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 31st, 2012 9:16am | filed under Food Feedback Friday | 3 Comments »

Dishers who dared to avoid KRLD Restaurant Week/Month, where did you dine and what did you eat this week? Restaurant Week reviews in post below. Here is what you reported last week.

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KRLD Restaurant Week 2012: Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 31st, 2012 9:05am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2012 | 1 Comment »

There are sixty, 60, SIX.TY restaurants still offering deals for  KRLD Restaurant Week. HOwever, those sixty, 60, SIX.TY will go back to regular menus and full prices after Sunday night. This is your final call to make reservations for KRLD Restaurant Week. This post will remain open. Operators are standing by waiting for your comments.

Tip your servers and if they are exceptional, snap their picture, take down their name, and allow us to adore them.

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