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Celebrate Texas Cheese at Celebration Restaurant With the Winners of the American Cheese Society Competition

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 25th, 2011 9:36am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, cheap eats, Cheese, Events, Free Stuff!, Go Rangers! |

Caciotta from Mozzarella Company.

A couple of years ago we threw a cheesemaker appreciation reception at Celebration Restaurant. Well, we’re doing it again on October 27. Join us from 5:00 to 6:30PM as we taste the Texas cheeses that recently won American Cheese Society awards.  Come meet Paula Lambert (Mozzarella Co.), Rebeccah Durkin (Brazos Valley), Amelia Sweethardt (Pure Luck), Edgar Diaz (Three Happy Cows), Dave Eagle (Eagle Mountain), and Dr. Anne C. Jones (Latte Da Dairy). And as always, the affable Meaders Ozarow (Empire Bakery) will be there with the bread. Check out all of the award-winning cheeses below. See you there!

Jump for the glorious cheeses.

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Anthony Bourdain in Dallas on Thursday: No Reservations Offers No Media Access

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 24th, 2011 2:20pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Events, Go Rangers!, Overprivileged chimps, SideDish Bump! | 19 Comments »

Several months ago, I received a press release announcing the date and details for Anthony Bourdain’s show at the Majestic Theater. I posted the information on SideDish and we included the event the October D Magazine events listings.

In the middle of September, I received an email from one of the PR peeps handling Bourdain’s tour. She asked:

We are putting together press requests for Anthony today to see what he has time for scheduling wise. Would you be interested in a possible interview leading up to the show? If so, what would be your deadline for the interview in order for it to run before the show? Of course, the more coverage we receive from any one particular outlet will be given priority.

I said sure. She asked if the interview would be in the November issue and I said no we are a monthly magazine and that issue has already gone to the printers. I’d be happy to post it on the blog.

Gmail silence.

My humble offerings were not good enough. No interview. Today same PR peep says no media/photography access to the event. So, Tony. Have a nice show. I’m sorry we can’t cover it. If anyone out there would like to buy the excellent tickets I bought for the show, shoot me an email. I’m taking reservations.

UPPITY DATE: Readers says Scott Reitz at Observer posted interview this morning. Fully expected as they are media sponsor of event.

UPPITY DATE: Just received a note from Bourdain. He apologized for the confusion and invited me to be a special guest on his show. Tony and I will perform a medley of John Denver tunes. Need tickets? Email me.

UPPITY DATE: Anthony Bourdain sent me a note saying he doesn’t employ handlers or PR people. He has no involvement in how local promoters deal with media credentials.

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All Orange Cup Natural Frozen Yogurt Locations in Dallas Are Closed

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 21st, 2011 11:34am | filed under Closings, dessert, Frozen Yogurt, Go Rangers! | 7 Comments »

I just called all of the Orange Cup locations in Dallas and the phones are disconnected. Now, does this mean frozen yogurt is trending down? I don’t know as I am not an expert in the frozen yogurt business. But, now that I think about it, I haven’t been getting blasted by shop openings. Just cake balls. Every day another cake ball. What is the next sweet trend? (I did like the pie shakes idea.)

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Casting Call: Producers Seeking Charismatic Foodie For Dating Show

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 20th, 2011 11:00am | filed under Celebrity Diners, Copy/Paste Press Release, Food On TV, Go Rangers!, SideDish Bump!, Steven Doyle | 7 Comments »

I almost sent this email straight to Steven Doyle because I think he should audition. Then I thought maybe somebody else might like a chance. This call comes from Nick Corporon, Casting Associate with Pilgrim Studios.

We’re currently casting a TV show to appear on a major cable network.  Any way you can help us get the word out, would be greatly appreciated.  And if you personally know anyone who would be great, please pass this along!

Go long. I’m throwing.

Are you a chef, restaurateur, foodie or gourmet who is ready to find the love of his life? Pilgrim Studios is looking for a single, attractive and charming culinary enthusiast to be our featured bachelor on a new, unscripted show for a major cable network.

Jump for it.(Doyle, I get 20 percent)

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Fall Classic! Rangers v Cardinals Tonight: Let’s Cook

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 19th, 2011 10:48am | filed under Bring it!, Broken bats, C.J. Wilson is on notice, catering, Cooking, Cult Cuisine, Go Rangers!, GO TEXAN, News for Twitchers!, party | 4 Comments »

Fun to look at in the front yard. On TV? Not so much. Go Rangers.

Raya has told you where to go if you want to watch the game in public. However many of us prefer to view the game from the comfort of our own couch with a few friends and dogs. A commenter, who wants to party at home, asks what she can cook to represent each team. I know you will be tempted to say roasted a few Northern Cardinals. There are six of them in my front yard this very second. You can buy Nolan Ryan’s beef at Kroger and maybe do some toasted ravioli.

I say we get this party started! Get creative. Go Rangers!

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Where to Watch the 2011 World Series in Dallas

posted by Raya Ramsey | October 19th, 2011 5:00am | filed under beer, Go Rangers!, Nightlife | 27 Comments »

photography by Jason Acton

Some people watch the World Series to celebrate (or, sadly, mourn) their team’s success (or lack of) in seeking Major League Baseball glory. Others find the World Series to be a convenient excuse to drink. Whichever you are, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 great bets for watching the Rangers take down the Cardinals beginning with Game 1 at 7:05 p.m. today. (Full schedule of games here.)

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Texas State Veggie Fair Set for October 23

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 18th, 2011 12:15pm | filed under Cult Cuisine, Events, Festivals, Go Rangers!, Hippie revolutions, Vegetarian/Vegan | 1 Comment »

The 2nd Annual Texas State Veggie Fair will take place on Sunday, October 23, from 11AM-6PM at Winfrey Point at White Rock Lake. The host, Mercy for Animals, promises tons of vegan-friendly food, guest speakers, carnival games and prizes, music, and other entertainment. And it’s free. Get vegucated! Details here.

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Artizone Dinner at Spiceman’s Fm 1410 Benefits The Family Place

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 18th, 2011 11:37am | filed under Charity events, Chef's tasting, Cult Cuisine, Go Rangers!, GO TEXAN, Hippie revolutions, Local/Slow Food, Nutjobs, party, pop-up restaurant, SideDish Bump! |

Tom Spicer.

This dinner event may be too groovy for words, but I’ll give it a shot. Our favorite forager Tom “Spiceman” Spicer is teaming up with Chef David Anthony Temple (aka underground chefDAT) and Artizone.com to present “Dinner in the Garden.” The event, benefitting the Family Place, takes place on Sunday, October 30 at 5PM. The food, paired with wine, will come from Artizone supported local farms and vendors or, if you speak DATspice: “Chef DAT will compose a one of a kind dinner concerto in 5 movements, to be performed in Spiceman’s urban garden with an orchestra of wines to match.” Oh, yeah. Get down on it for $100 per person. Tickets here . Phone answered here: 214-325-4642.

BYOA

World Series Dining: Ranger Fan Needs Tips on St. Louis Restaurants

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 18th, 2011 11:05am | filed under Bring it!, C.J. Wilson is on notice, Celebrity Diners, Cheap trick for comments, Go Rangers!, Pre World Series Depression, Shamless self promotion, Travel | 23 Comments »

That little boy in the picture is my nephew James. He is almost three. He loves the Texas Rangers and tells anyone who will listen that Michael Young is his best friend. (He kinda is!) James is psyched for tomorrow night’s World Series game in St. Louis between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals (7:05PM).

Another Disher is excited about the game. So pumped that he is flying to St. Louis for the Games 1 and 2 (Thurs.). He wants your help.

I’m headed to St. Louis for the games. Any suggestions on where to eat.

Knock it out.

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Good Asian Grub: Fish Pancakes at Toreore in Super H-Mart

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 18th, 2011 9:48am | filed under Ethnic Food, Go Rangers!, Good Asian Grub | 5 Comments »

Hannah with a fish cake from at Toreore in Super H Mart.

D Magazine intern Carol Shih prowls Dallas in search of the best Asian cuisine. Recently she tried using sign language to speak with a Korean woman. Didn’t work. People are suspicious of writers these days.

When my college buddy Hannah visited last weekend, she dragged me to  Super H Mart in Carrollton to find her favorite Korean snack, bungeoppang (literal translation: carp bread), a rare treat in her home state of North Carolina. It took only a couple minutes for Hannah to spot the black appliance most street vendors in South Korea use to make this toasty fish pancake filled with red bean. Our stop: a little shop on the edge of the food court that spells out “Toreore” in red letters and sells “Chicken & Joy.”

Jump for joy.

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Stop the Presses: Fuel City Gets a Patio

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 17th, 2011 12:33pm | filed under Copy/Paste Press Release, Gas Station Tacos, Go Rangers!, Patio Dining, Restaurant News, Tacos | 8 Comments »

Fuel City is destined to become the second most famous grassy knoll in Dallas.

And it took them this long because? Fuel City, once the most undiscovered street taco in Dallas, is now the most overrated street taco in Dallas. And they have a patio and a PR agency to prove it.

Did you know the recipes for the tacos originated in Durango, Mexico? Read all about it. (Bonus point: Do we still have presses to stop?)

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Bolsa Owners to Open Two New Concepts in Former Jack’s Backyard Space

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 14th, 2011 12:35pm | filed under Bring it!, C.J. Wilson is on notice, Cult Cuisine, Go Rangers!, Hippie revolutions, oak cliff | 17 Comments »

Christopher Jeffers and Chris Zielke (Team Chris) have taken over the former space known at Jack’s Backyard on Fort Worth Avenue and plan to open two restaurant concepts. One will be a family-friendly; the other will be a bar. (And it won’t pop up.) “Don’t have any names,” Zielke said. No other details from this reporter. Hey, let’s have a naming contest!!! St. Christophers? Christophers Crossing? Come on…

UPPITY DATE: Tim Byres is also one of the partners. Readjust naming program.


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Sigel’s Fête du Bordeaux Dinner at The Mansion on Turtle Creek

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 12th, 2011 2:06pm | filed under Cult Cuisine, Events, food pairings, Go Rangers!, Restaurant News, sassy pants, Second coming, The Brad | 8 Comments »

“2009 may turn out to be the finest vintage I have tasted in 32 years of covering Bordeaux…a magical vintage.” – Robert Parker

This man can afford this dinner.

If I were a rich man, I’d buy the last two seats to this spectacular dinner on October 26. Since I am neither rich nor a man, a subject that is oft debated amongst these cubicles, I will pass the opportunity on to those who have enough dough to go. The dinner looks to be bobbydazzler guaranteed to erase the reality of the brutal economy from your mind. If only for one night.

Hit it, Jasper:

Our [Sigel’s] 2009 Vintage Premier Fete de Bordeaux at The Mansion on Turtle Creek promises to be the most exciting dining event in Dallas this year. In addition to the wonderful white and red wines from Bordeaux we are proud to announce that Maison Ruinart will be our Champagne partner for the evening. Established in 1729 Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, specializing in Blanc de Blanc and Rose bottlings.  The menu from Chef Bruno Davaillon has been finalized and promises to be the perfect accompaniment to these fantastic wines. Featuring: Jean-Charles Cazes - Lynch Bages & Ormes de Pez;Anthony Barton - Leoville Barton & Langoa Barton; Nicolas Glumineau – Winemaker, Montrose & Tronquoy Lalande; Melissa Bouygues - Owner, Montrose & Tronquoy Lalande. Wednesday, October 26 @ 7PM. $225 per person. For reservations please contact: Randy McLaughlin - 214-350-1271 or rmclaughlin@sigels.com.

Wait until you read the menu and pairings.

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Restaurant Review: Four Sisters Cafe in Richardson

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 12th, 2011 10:44am | filed under Go Rangers!, Restaurant News, Reviews | 7 Comments »

Dragon roll; interior. (photos by Kevin Marple)

This opulent cafe, opened in early summer by Dale Wamstad (Del Frisco’s), proposed to add an all-American dining option to a much-neglected corner of Richardson. What arrived instead feels both overconceived and underwhelming: a two-story design hodgepodge of hot-air-balloon-shaped chandeliers, looming artwork, vinyl tablecloths, and hundreds of red-and-green LED lights that swoop, discotheque style, across diners’ faces. Likewise, the menu consists of a blind-man’s mix of appetizers (flatbreads, sushi, onion rings, and grilled quail’s nest—grilled quail served on a bed of crushed potato chips), followed by an equally chaotic mix of entrées. We were so surprised that any establishment would feature chopped beefsteak with grilled onions (and charge $14.50 for it) that we had to order it. The entrée arrived unironically, a disc of ground beef held together by grease and fear—a sad homage to the Greek diners of the 1970s.

More.

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Dallas Bakeries Make Special Halloween Treats

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 11th, 2011 9:34am | filed under cake, cookies, dessert, Go Rangers!, Holidays, hostess gifts | 4 Comments »

I am getting loads of emails from local bakeries that are making all kinds of Halloween-themed goodies. I am starting this post and urge bakeries to post their treats in the comments section as I can’t possibly keep up with the onslaught. Mark this spot and continue to check back. Bakeries, let it roll.

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Second Location of Company Café Nears Opening Day

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 10th, 2011 1:21pm | filed under Gluten free, Go Rangers!, Health Food, Local/Slow Food, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News | 1 Comment »

Chicken and waffles; co-owners Chris Cowan and Stephen White. (photo by Kevin Marple)

According to co-owner Stephen White, the second location of the Company Café is “five weeks away” from opening in their new digs, the old Cremona spot, directly across from the Katy Trail Ice House. Meanwhile the Greenville restaurant is double staffed and training new kitchen employees. White  said he is still looking for another 100 employees.

The menu will be the same farm-to-table, healthy, and organic fare but they’ve hired a consultant to tweak the menu. Basically breakfast and lunch will stay the same but they plan to add more seafood and smoked meats at dinner. Kuby’s is “designing” a signature sausage. “I’m petitioning the city to get a Farmers Market set up twice a month on the Katy Tail,” White said.

There will be 80 seats inside and over 100 on the outdoor patio facing the Katy Trail.

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Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse on Inwood Re-Opens Today at 11AM

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 7th, 2011 9:35am | filed under BBQ, Charity events, Food Crime, Go Rangers! |

Last week a small fire in two unattached storage sheds caused the temporary closing of the original location of Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse on Inwood Road. They re-open 11AM. On Wednesday, October 12, they will host a celebration with the Guns & Hoses Foundation of North Texas, a non-profit that the company has supported for years. From 11 AM to 8 PM, 25 percent of all sales that day at the Inwood location will be donated to the organization, which provides monetary support to families of fallen fire and police officers, and raises funds to benefit the youth of our community. In addition to the donation, Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse will honor Dallas firefighters from Fire Station 47 with a lunch and an official plaque made from door knobs that were removed from the Inwood restaurant when firefighters responded to the September 27 fire.

Oak Cliff Restaurateurs Keep Secrets About New Restaurants

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 6th, 2011 12:54pm | filed under Best Gay Hangout Restaurant Evah!, Buzz Killer!, Food Crime, Go Rangers!, I Went to College for This?, I'm a sucker for a man in flannel, Keep Dallas Douchey!, make mine a double, Mixology is fancy for bartender, Overprivileged chimps, Pre World Series Depression, questionable behavior, questionable judgment, Restaurant News, RudeDudes, Vote for me!, Welcome to Dallas. Now go home. | 17 Comments »

So, I’m avoiding real work and searching for the scoop on Sissy’s Fried Chicken on Henderson. We all know the general rules of posting CO permits:  The name on the permit in the former Hector on Henderson spot could be the real name of a home cooking or “place holder” for a gay bar. We won’t know until somebody either calls me back or I get lucky on the internet. Owners change names all the time after they’ve applied for a permit.

Anywhoo, I’m digging away and get off task. Oh, look! I find a permit pulled for a restaurant at 624 642 W. Davis. I’m not telling you the name of the LLC because Teresa Gubbins will be all over it like hot on fried bubblegum. I contacted several HIGH PROFILE restaurant people in The OC for info. Oh yes, they all know who and what it is, but none of them are talking. Okay, guys. I’ll remember that the next time you send me a press release about your new bartender or your fall brunch menu. Hah! Two can play this game. Grrr.

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Is Savor Dallas Moving to Irving?

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 6th, 2011 10:07am | filed under Go Rangers!, I Hate it When That Happens, Pre World Series Depression, questionable behavior, questionable judgment, Savor dallas, Uncategorized | 12 Comments »

I got a semi-frantic email from a semi-frantic restaurant owner. “Savor Dallas is moving to the Irving Convention Center this year. We got our invite to participate and apparently they are moving to broaden their appeal.” I went deep into Savor Dallas’ Facebook page and found this:

Savor Dallas announces the 8th Annual event will be held March 30-31, 2012, and expands regionally. Participants can enjoy wine, food, spirits and the arts in the Dallas Arts District, and the new Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.

Hey, Jim White! What is up? Are you changing the name to Savor Dallas and Irving? Have you ever heard of a basketball tournament called “The Final Four?” Dude, give us the news.

UPPITY DATE:  Savor Dalling Irvas Dallas organizer, Jim White, responds below. He is on top of the whole situation. All good. Jump for it.

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Striped Bass in Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | July 14th, 2011 10:19am | filed under AgriBusiness, Go Rangers!, Restaurant News, seafood | 3 Comments »

Day boat striped bass in Gloucester caught this morning will be in Dallas tomorrow.

The last two Julys I spent some time in Boston. Not only do I love the city; I love the food. Particularly the seafood (duh). In 2009, I joined Jim “Sevy” Severson, wife/partner Amy, and their two kids on their family vacation. Yes, I am desperate for friends, but I wasn’t just busting into their family vacation, we’d all enrolled in Steve Connolly Seafood’s School for Chefs. Many Dallas chefs (Dean Fearing, Kent Rathbun, Marc Cassel, Sharon Hage) have toured and learned from the plant’s two facilities: one in South Boston, the other in historic Gloucester.

I ended up writing a feature about our trip. To this day it remains one of the most interesting (and fun) adventures of my life. Meeting the fisherman who risk their lives and fortunes on a daily basis changed the way I think about the food on my plate. Especially the seafood.

One of my fondest memories came during a tour of the plant in Boston where the fish are processed and packaged for delivery. Our guide at that point was Robert Chandler, a marine biologist, senior buyer, and general manager of the facility. As he was explaining how the scales were removed from fish, his right hand was massaging the mouth of a huge striped bass in a tub next to him. I made some snarky remark about his unconscious tendency to rub a fish and he laughed.  I wrote:

“I love this fish,” he said, absentmindedly massaging the mouth of the fish with his thumb. “They are the quintessential Massachusetts summertime fish. You know when the striped bass are running. The Red Sox are playing, and times are good.”

Anywhoo, it’s summertime in Dallas and this morning I received word that the striped bass are running. Those in the picture will be served at Fearing’s, Neighborhood Services Lovers & Preston, Dragonfly, and Neiman Marcus downtown tomorrow.

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