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Farm to Market Report: Weekend of June 16-17

posted by Erin Ahlfinger | June 14th, 2012 12:25pm | filed under Ethnic Food, Farm to Market Report, Farmers Markets, Father's Day, Go local |

Our Farmers Market gal, Erin Ahlfinger

Nearly anyone shopping farmers markets this weekend can prepare to be entertained. Chances are you won’t have to go far to find festivals, cooking classes and demonstrations, and foodie fun.

Celebration Farmers Market: Joy Farm is back with some unique organic produce including Armenian cucumbers, sweet orange paruche and yellow currant cherry tomatoes, goldenrod, and black zucchini. If you’re on the market for sweet treats, Stephanie’s Premium Bakery will be out this weekend. She makes amazing citrus shortbread, but what you really want to try are her Triple C cookies (cherry, chocolate chip and chili flake). The spice of the red chili makes a late entrance behind the velvety chocolate and tart cherry, right about the time you start to think “these aren’t spicy.” Gotcha.

4515 W. Lovers Ln.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Coppell Farmers Market: This Saturday is Vendor Appreciation Day. Vendors will be provided breakfast before the market and customers are invited to show their favorite vendors and producers some love. Melons of all kind will be taking Coppell by storm this weekend. Pick out a juicy one while you listen to live bluegrass tunes by the Horny Toad Rangers.

793 S. Coppell Rd.
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Father’s Day is This Sunday. Have You Booked Your Reservations Yet?

posted by Carol Shih | June 14th, 2012 10:25am | filed under Father's Day, Holidays |

Don’t you fret. This is the most up-to-date, handy list of Dallas restaurants offering Father’s Day specials right here. Thank me later when your dad is nodding off from food coma.

Where to Book Your Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner Reservations in Dallas

posted by Carol Shih | June 12th, 2012 9:36am | filed under Father's Day, Holidays | 2 Comments »

Hey kids, Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. Have you booked your reservations yet? Have you even thought about what you’re getting your dad? No? Good. Neither have I. Here’s a list of dining options for all you procrastinating bandits out there. Take your pops out to eat, then let him take an afternoon nap in front of the telly, and I’m sure you’ll be giving him the best Father’s Day he could ever have. Easy as pie.

The list of places to eat.

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Where to Treat Your Pops to a Nice Meal in Dallas on Father’s Day (June 17)

posted by Carol Shih | June 6th, 2012 1:05pm | filed under Father's Day, Holidays | 8 Comments »

This may or may not be your dad. (from slices-of-life.com)

Poor dads all over the world get shafted on Father’s Day. In my family, it’s the same way. We make a big hullabaloo over Mother’s Day, and then Father’s Day comes around, and my dad gets a screwdriver as a present. Well, here’s my contribution to all the good fathers out there who, like mine, change their daughters’ car engine oil, act as an exterminator for spiders, and fix all their computer woes. Hats off to you. And thanks, Papa Shih.

I’ll keep updating this list as more restaurants send me their menus. It’s looking mighty short right now.

Abuelo’s
Bailey’s Prime Plus
Bistro Watel’s
Blue Mesa Grill
Bridge Bistro
Buttons
Canary by Gorji
Charlie Palmer at The Joule
City Cafe To Go
Dallas Fish Market
Del Frisco’s
DISH
Fogo de Chao
Highland Park Cafeteria
Holy Grail Pub
Kirby’s Steakhouse
Komali
Landmark Restaurant
Lazaranda
Marquee Grill
Mimi’s Cafe
NOSH
One Arts Plaza
The Second Floor
Sevy’s Grill
Sullivan’s Steakhouse

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Flavor! Napa Valley

posted by Hayley Hamilton | October 4th, 2011 2:10pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Ethnic Food, Father's Day, Wine & Spirits, Wine Pairing | 1 Comment »

My first few trips to Napa Valley only had to do with the wine….it is, after all, the birthplace of the American wine movement. Why in the world would I go to a wine mecca and waste all that time in restaurants….grab a baguette and a piece of cheese and go.

Thank goodness through the years I have been convinced to enjoy meals at places like The French Laundry, REDD, The Restaurant at Meadowood, Brix, Oenotri, La Toque, Morimoto, Bottega and even a short drive out of Napa to Chez Panisse in Berkeley opened my eyes to incredible flavors with California flair created by passionate, enthusiastic, farm-to-table chefs. Now, the food is as much a purpose in visiting Napa as the wine.

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What I’m Drinking Now – Dad’s Day

posted by Hayley Hamilton | June 16th, 2010 4:52pm | filed under Father's Day, Wine & Spirits | 3 Comments »

My dad loves his 5 o’clock cocktail. From a spiced rum and coke, to a smooth sipping tequila, to a hearty red wine, to a nice cold beer, dad loves his cocktails (as do I) so in celebration of Dad, here are a few ideas to take the evening cocktail up a notch; and of course a few wine options for those not keen on spirits.

Patron Tequila has created a series for this summer called “The Art of The Drink,” which includes tasty recipes from mixologists around the country. There are a few that look tequila tantalizing including the Rubia Bonita, from Chicago’s Blackbird mixologist Kyle Fountaine; to the Tequila Mockingbird from Greg Seider, mixologist and co-owner of The Summit Bar in New York.

Rubia Bonita
3 oz. Patrón Silver Tequila
½ oz. Aperol
½ oz. simple syrup
Dash of orange bitters
1 oz. lime juice
1 cup cilantro
4 strawberries
In cocktail shaker muddle cilantro and strawberries together with the lime juice. Build rest of ingredients. Hard shake for 10 seconds. Double strain in rocks glass with ice.

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Hot Sauce Harry’s in Dallas Has a New Salsa

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 11th, 2010 12:55pm | filed under AgriBusiness, Father's Day, Gifts |

I’m sure it will be a popular Father’s Day gift.

Monday Morning Rant: “Fake” Tomatoes in East Texas Broke My Heart

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 22nd, 2009 10:43am | filed under Father's Day, Food On TV, GO TEXAN, hold on to your effin hat, Local/Slow Food, Openings/Closings, Rants | 17 Comments »

Tomatoes should be fun, not depressing.

Buy local. Eat seasonal. Hug a farmer. Kiss a chef. When the economy gets tough, we love our neighbors, right? As mighty “Agent Orange” Monsanto poisons our bodies with abused cattle, chickens, and ugly carpet, we turn to each other and clasp hands in unity. WE SHALL FIGHT YOU WITH OUR ORGANIC GARDENS! THE CHICKEN WE PUT IN OUR POT WILL LIVE IN OUR BACKYARDS! BASIL IS THE NEW PARSLEY!

It’s all a lovely idea and great mantra to live by. Facing shrinking 401-ks would be easier if people could be nicer to each other, right? Put on your best John Belushi: But, nooooooooo.

This morning, I am disillusioned. The older I get, the more I want to get in a red time machine and go back to the peace-love-and-Woodstock of the ‘70s. I know I can’t and I know I have to put yesterday behind me. I need to get on down the road.

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Inwood Estates Vineyard & Winery Featured Tasting Saturday at Whole Foods Lakewood

posted by Hayley Hamilton | June 19th, 2009 1:49pm | filed under Father's Day, North Texas Wine, Wine & Spirits | 3 Comments »

Owner/Wine Maker Dan Gatlin of Inwood Estates Vineyards and Winery, located just outside of downtown Dallas, will be at the new Whole Foods in Lakewood tomorrow , June 20th, for a tasting and bottle signing event from Noon-3pm. Inwood Estates is known for making award winning Spanish style wine, including a white blend made with the Spanish Palomino grape, along with their flagship wine, a Tempranillo-Cabernet Sauvignon blend. It’s an ideal opportunity to support one of our local wineries, and pick up a last minute gift for Dad.

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Where To Take Dear Old Dad for Father’s Day

posted by Jennifer Chininis | June 19th, 2009 11:46am | filed under Brunch, Events, Father's Day | 1 Comment »

fathersday Nancy started the brunch discussion a few days back. Sarah Eveans took that ball and ran with it. Here are her suggestions for what to do in Dallas for Father’s Day.

P.S. Speaking of Father’s Day brunch, just got a message in my in box from Go Fish and Dallas Fish Market. Both restaurants are offering 25% off brunch this Sunday. Dallas Fish Market is $35 per person; Go Fish’s brunch menu is à la carte. Both have kids’ menus.

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Father’s Day Dining in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 16th, 2009 1:44pm | filed under Father's Day |

Here is the newly updated and revised list of dining options for Father’s Day.

What To Get Dads Who Grill: Grillin’ and Chillin’ With Chris Ward

posted by Sarah Eveans | June 12th, 2009 10:26am | filed under Cooking, Father's Day |

chrispicture-2 Father’s Day gift alert: The Mercury chef Chris Ward is hosting a “Grillin’ and Chillin’” cooking class and lunch on June 27 (a week after Father’s Day, but he won’t mind) at the restaurant. The price ($125) includes a lesson on selecting and seasoning cuts of meat and seafood and how to properly grill them. A tasty lunch is included.

Of course, anyone is welcome to participate, not just lucky dads. My dad doesn’t even know how to turn on a grill, so this isn’t an option for me. A Hasty Bake oven will also be raffled off. For reservations call 972-960-7774.

Raise a Glass to Dad

posted by Hayley Hamilton | June 11th, 2009 8:33pm | filed under Father's Day, Wine & Spirits | 1 Comment »

Dad’s are fantastic…right up there with Mom. With Dad’s special day around the corner, how to you show your appreciation for his wisdom, encouragement, discouragement, support and constant love?

With cocktails…. Yes, Dad loved the tie, he cherished the paperweight, he still wears the cuff links….but for a wine and food lover like me and my Dad, fine wine and spirits are always appropriate. Here are some ideas if your Dad is the same.

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