I always start with bubbly on Thanksgiving while watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade….my happy ritual.  For some reason I just love those silly over-sized balloons, and welcoming Santa into Herald Square.  It is the true start to the holiday season for me, and what better way to celebrate the holidays than with bubbly.

Bubbly - I had the pleasure of visiting Mumm Napa last Thanksgiving, and the experience was one of the most lavish and gracious of a wonderful Napa/Sonoma Thanksgiving tour.  We tasted about 10 in their portfolio that day.  Some I became an immediate fan of, some my sweetie did, but we universally loved the Mumm Cuvee M – filled with pear, peach and green apple flavors, and aged 18 months in oak to layer in caramel and brioche on the finish. And the Santana Brut - made in collaboration with Carlos Santana (with a portion of the proceeds going to help underprivileged children around the world), this one is made predominantly with Pinot Noir grapes, leading to juicy berry, red apple and creamy, honey flavors, with hints of toast and nuts on the finish.

There is another that I would recommend trying this year.  Ayala Champagne - founded in 1860, and purchased by Bollinger in 2005, this bubbly is a great example highlighting that the French do know how it should be done.  Their “house style”  Ayala Brut Majeur is classic Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier filled with some of the earthy richness Pinot Noir adds, with bright pear, wildflower and apple blossom.  This is an elegant, yet lively Champagne, that will be enjoyed over and over again.

White – For cooking and enjoying during the Detroit game and into the Cowboy game, as that is another ritual (even when the boys aren’t on top).  If we have finished the bubbly it may be a good time to opt for a tasty white.  Dinner will always be red, so this ensures all wine groups are covered.  Some favorites include Frei Brothers Chardonnay – a good value Chardonnay from Russian River grapes, that is easy drinking, well developed and filled with orange blossom and green apple, without being overly complex.  St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc – every time I serve this people enjoy, filled with citrus and mineral, with just the right touch of acidity. 

For Dinner…Thanksgiving features that gigantic meal…so you want a wine that will compliment, without being overly complex and heavy.  This is a great time to find some of the lighter or more fruit forward varietals, that will enhance all of the different flavors presented during this fabulous meal. 

Pinot Noir -  One favorite is Domaine Serene Two Barns Vineyard , from a stellar Willamette Valley winery.  This Pinot is earthy, berry goodness.  A nicely developed palate, the  ripe red fruit, floral and caramel notes can stand alone, or will accompany anything from roasted sweet potatoes to green beans with chanterelle mushrooms.

Another option from our trip last Thanksgiving is any Pinot from Siduri.  Great, local story about a couple that met in Dallas with a dream to make award winning Pinot Noir in California.  Today their wine is consistently rated nicely in the 90s, with grapes coming from some of the best vineyards throughout California, Oregon and beyond.  One I am a fan of is the 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, using grapes from 6 different vineyards in the Russian River Valley with cola, spice and cherry flavors. 

Vision Cellars Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir is also a light, fruit forward, spicy option from one of the best in Sonoma Valley.  Grapes from Gary’s Vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands are some of the best in the valley, Mac McDonald and his team at Vision make them great.

Syrah – Another winery using Gary’s Vineyard grapes well is Novy Family Wines.  Sister winery to Siduri, they specialize in Syrah, with other varietals like Zinfandel and Chardonnay coming out each year.  The 2006 Gary’s Vineyard Syrah is sumptuous, with white pepper, blackberry and herbaceous flavors.  This would be a beautiful wine if leg of lamb is on your holiday menu.

Or, Zaca Mesa Syrah from Santa Ynez Valley.   A relatively small amount  of Syrah is made from this winery that was the first to plant Syrah in Santa Barbara County. With aromas of smoky meat and bacon fat, and ripe blackberry, cherry and coffee on the palate, this is a bold and tasty option. 

Beaujolais – You almost have to pick up the obligatory bottle of Beaujolais for the Thanksgiving feast.  Released the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais is traditionally a go to accompaniment.  Made from the Gamay grape, this is a fruity, light and approachable wine. 

Every year I look forward to seeing the new label design George DeBoeuf created for the Beaujolais Nouveau, as they are always festive, and set the celebratory mood. For the wine inside, I am a fan of the Louis Jadot.  Not quite as fruit forward, while maintaining the easy drinking style.

Make reservations now.

Here is the new and improved list of restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. I’ve  also included some great take-out options.

Craft Dallas
W Dallas-Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane
Reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations, please call 214-397-4111.

Amuse
Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Crème Fraîche & Pumpkin Seed

First Course
Foie Gras and Game  Terrine &  Poached Pear
Frisée Salad, Apple Wood Bacon, Chestnuts & Black Truffle

Main Course
(Choice of)
Organic Free-Range Turkey
Prime Rib of Beef
Roasted Scottish Salmon

Side Dishes
Sweet Potato Purée
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Sausage Raisin Fennel Stuffing
Sautéed Assorted Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cranberry Sauce

Dessert
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Pie
Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler

$85

Chef/Owner Tom Colicchio
Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Harris
Pastry Chef Laurel Wimberg

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Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

The Mansion Restaurant is a Dallas holiday tradition. The Thanksgiving menu is served 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Please call 214-443-4747 for reservations.

First courses
Butternut squash soup, bacon and crème fraiche

Radicchio and green leaf salad, maytag blue cheese, fresh figs and walnut vinaigrette

Warm oysters with caviar cream

Venison carpaccio, mache greens and pecorino cheese

Lobster pasta with crisp pancetta, peas and mint

Foie gras torchon, toasted brioche and huckleberry gastrique

Smoked quail stuffed with apples and pecans, petite green salad

Entrée courses
Roasted organic turkey, sage-cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, sautéed green beans and herb gravy

Prime filet mignon, roasted fennel, pomme puree and red currant-onion compote

Salmon on horseradish apples, celery root cream and julienne vegetables

Herb crusted lamb, cannelini beans and roasted baby carrots

Five spice dusted sea scallops, Hudson valley foie gras, fennel puree

Pepper crusted swordfish, parsnip puree, beurre rouge and sautéed spinach

Pork tenderloin, braised collard greens, butternut squash and brown butter

Desserts
Pumpkin Trio
Pumpkin mouse with jaconde, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream
Carrot Cake
Carrot roulade with candied pecans anda cream cheese ice cream
Chocolate Hazelnut
Gianduja mousse with chocolate cremeux and hazelnut gelato
$95 a person $45 for children under 12.

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Warwick Melrose
Thanksgiving 2009

Assorted Breads, Rolls, Croissants, and Muffins

Cold Buffet
Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Artisan Cheese Display
Organic Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette &Feta Cheese
Classic Caesar Salad
Traditional Waldorf Salad
Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Crudités’ with Appropriate Dipping Sauces
Roasted Artichoke, Slow Cooked Red Peppers, Mushrooms& wild Oregano Salad
Smoked Salmon with Traditional Garnishes, Dark Bread and Miniature Bagels

Seafood Displayed in Ice
Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
Snow Crab Claws
Traditional Cocktail & Mustard Sauce

Hot Items
Roasted Fresh Herb Turkey with Classic “Giblet Gravy” and Cranberry Sauce
Traditional Cornbread and Herb Stuffing
Seared Ginger, Soy Glazed Salmon, Basmati Rice
Slow Roasted Sage & Lemon Thyme Rubbed Pork Loin Stuffed with Dried cherries, Dates & Figs
Orecchiette Pasta “Arabiatta” with Rock Shrimp
Roasted “Elephant” Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Seasonal Fall Vegetables
Classic Eggs Benedict
Sausage and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Action Stations
Virginia Baked Honey Glazed Ham with assorted Mustards & Country Biscuits
Roast Baron of Beef with Texas Horseradish Chantilly and Au Jus
Made to Order Omelet & Waffle Stations

Children’s Station
Chicken Fingers and Marinara Sauce
Mac “N” Cheese
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Assorted Cookies and Brownies

Grand Dessert Display
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Traditional Tortes, Cakes and Tarts
Pumpkin, Pecan French Apple and Sweet Potato Pies
Assorted Miniature French pastry
White Chocolate, Strawberry Bread Pudding
Assorted Truffles

Seating from: 11am- 2:30 pm.
Adults: $55 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Children 5yrs.-12yrs. $24 (excluding tax & gratuity)
Children under the age of five dine with our compliments
For Reservations, Please Call: (214) 224-3152
www.landmarkrestodallas.com

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Canary Cafe’s Three-Course Thanks
Thanksgiving Day Three-Course Meal for $25 – Thursday, November 26, 2009
Canary Cafe chef-owner Mansour Gorji prepares and serves a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 5 until 9:30 p.m. for $25 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under (tax & gratuity not included).  Reservations are recommended by calling 972.503.7080.  In addition to the special Thanksgiving menu, guests may order off the a la carte meal.

Canary’s three-course Thanksgiving menu includes field greens with pomegranate champagne vinaigrette, choice of turkey or pork chop with pomegranate citrus sauce, pistachio fig dressing, mashed potatoes and vegetables along with a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.

Canary Cafe specializes in Mediterranean cuisine using fresh ingredients and simple techniques.  For guests wanting to take a little Mediterranean home with them, Chef Gorji has his own product line in Gorji Gourmet, which includes his pomegranate champagne vinaigrette as well as his pomodoro sauces and award-winning steak primer available for purchase at Canary Cafe, area Whole Foods Markets and www.gorjigourmet.com.  The 14 table Addison restaurant offers a complete wine selection.   Canary Café is open for dinner only Tuesday – Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. For more information call 972 503 7080 or visit www.canarycafeaddison.com.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day at
Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

November 26, 2009
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
$38 per person
Live pianist- Adrian King
Wines under $300 are priced half off
Reservations suggested
3 course Thanksgiving Dinner
~ Salad ~
Tre Amici Salad
Baby Greens, Gorgonzola, White Balsamic, Honey Vinaigrette & Candied Pistachios
~ Main Course ~
Roasted Duck with Cornbread Dressing
Traditional Cornbread Dressing and Gravy, served with Green Beans
and Cranberry Sauce
~ Dessert ~

Homemade Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

About Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse and Seafood
Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse and Seafood is a four star restaurant located off the North Dallas Tollway between Trinity Mills Road and Frankford Road which serves prime steaks and fresh seafood with select Italian accents. The 7,900 square foot restaurant offers private dining facilities which can seat 15 to 250 people comfortably and offers state of the art audio visual capabilities.

Tre Amici spotlights live pianist Adrian King Tuesday through Saturday of every week. Adrian’s music career consists of performances for Queen Elizabeth and with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Tre Amici contact information:
18020 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75287; Ph: 972.250.4400,
Fx: 972.250.4401; Hours: Mon-Tue 5 pm-10 pm, Wed-Thu 5 pm-11 pm, Fri-Sat 5 pm-12 am; http://www.tre-amici.com/

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Nana’s Annual Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner

It may be a tradition but certainly not
traditional. Nana’s much-anticipated Thanksgiving feast is where Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci showcases his distinctive cooking style and thrilling flavor profiles.  On November 26, expect to see grilled turkey breast served with cranberry compote, roasted rack of lamb served with sweet potato trixat, and pumpkin flan for dessert.  The four-course meal is $79 per person for adults and a three-course meal for children 12 and under is $24 per person.  Brunch, served from 11am – 2:00pm, includes complimentary bottomless mimosas or champagne.  Dinner is available between 6pm – 8pm.  Reservations are recommended by calling Nana at 214.761.7470. www.nanarestaurant.com

ADULT THANKSGIVING MENU

Amuse

Amuse Greek Yogurt, Strawberries, Balsamic Vinegar Caramel, Pine Nuts

Second Course (choice of)

Grilled Quail, Squash Caponata

Baby Spinach Salad, Candied Pine Nuts, Shaved Manchego, Warm Sherry Vinegar

Tuna Tartar, Wasabi Ice Cream, Soy, Sesame, Passion Fruit

Lobster Cavatelli – “Tuscan Puttanesca”

Liquid Baked Potato Soup, Sour Cream Foam, Chives, Potato Chip “Salt”

Ricotta-Lemon Silver Dollar Pancakes, Raspberries, Lemon Curd

Entree (choice of)

Grilled Turkey Breast, Cranberry Compote, AVC’s Stuffing, Green Beans, Celery Root Puree

Seared Scottish Salmon, Garbanzo Ragout, Glazed Baby Back Rib, Piquillo Peppers

Pan Roasted Duck Breast and Sea Scallop Combo, Quince, Hazelnuts, Orange-Pomegranate Glaze

Grilled Prime Filet, Parm Fries, White Truffle Oil, Rosemary-Yuzu Butter

Roasted Rack of Lamb, Sweet Potato Trinxat, Seared Drunken Goat Cheese

Fried Organic Eggs, French fries, Liquid Tomato Chutney

Dessert (choice of)

Pumpkin Flan, Pecan Guirlache, Nutella Pebbles

Glazed Strawberries, Orange Chiffon Migas, Licorice, Vanilla Chantilly

Cheezecake Panna Cotta, Fuji Apple Compote, Candied Fried Walnuts, Citrus Ice Cream

CHILDREN’S THANKSGIVING MENU

Appetizer (choice of)

Cavatelli, Tomatoes, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano

Fresh and Dried Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

Traditional Caesar Salad, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing

Entrée (choice of)

Fried Chicken Breast Salad with Ranch Dressing & BBQ Sauce

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Panini, French Fries

Kobe Beef Sliders, Cole Slaw and Fries

Fried Eggs, Steamed Rice and Homemade Ketchup

Dessert (choice of)

Vanilla Ice Cream, Glazed Strawberries

Pumpkin Flan, Pecans, Nutella Pebbles

Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Earth and Citrus Ice Cream

Nana is a restaurant with an inimitable sense of luxury and wonder, where its service, panoramic view of the city, and upscale American cuisine created by internationally-acclaimed Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci are simply astonishing.  Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6pm – 10pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm – 10:30pm.  Nana is located on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX  75207.  Reservations are available by calling 214.761.7470.   www.nanarestaurant.com

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Crú: A Wine Bar Offers Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner
Ideal for your Family Gathering. We’ll even do the dishes!
Thursday, Nov 26th, 2009 – 12 noon – 9 pm
$32 per guest, half off for children under 12
Bring the whole family to our house this Thanksgiving and indulge yourself on our specially prepared three-course menu created by our Executive Chef. You’re sure to have the best Thanksgiving Dinner in town!
Choose from a more traditional Thanksgiving offering, such as Roasted Turkey or Beef Tenderloin, or delve into some of Chef Paul’s more distinctive main courses like New Zealand Lamb Rack or Oven Roasted Salmon. We’ll also have Pumpkin and Apple Pie, as well as our signature Chocolate Lava Cake.
Whatever your mood, be assured that our knowledgable servers are ready to suggest a wine pairing from our extensive bottle wine or by-the-glass list.
We’ll even clean up and do all the dishes!

Appetizer
Warm Baby Spinach Salad
spiced pumpkin seeds, pears, cashel blue cheese & honey dijon vinaigrette
Sweet Potato & Fontina Tortelloni
herb roasted chanterelle mushrooms & sage brown butter
New Zealand Lamb Tamales
avocado crème fraiche & ancho chili sauce
Butternut Squash Soup
jumbo lump crab , robiola cheese crostini & chive cream
Main Course
Roasted Turkey
focaccia oyster mushroom dressing, green beans, maple whipped sweet potatoes & gravy
New Zealand Lamb Rack
butternut squash-white cheddar risotto, asparagus & red wine sauce
Oven Roasted Salmon
roasted garlic creamed fingerling potatoes, green beans & blood orange glaze
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
fennel & rosemary crusted, broccolini, whipped sweet potatoes & chianti sauce
Dessert
Warm Baked Apple Pie
with caramel ice cream
Pumpkin Pie
with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
with raspberry sauce
Call Your Favorite Crú Location For Reservations
Dallas
WEST VILLAGE
3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas
214/526-WINE (9463)     WATTERS CREEK
842 Market St., Allen
972/908-2532    SHOPS AT LEGACY
7201 Bishop Rd., Plano
972/312-WINE (9463)

Austin
2ND STREET
238 W. 2nd Street, Austin
512/472-WINE (9463)     THE DOMAIN
11410 Century Oaks Ter., Austin
512/339-WINE (9463)

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THE MERCURY THANKSGIVING BUFFET

TURKEY, CORN DRESSING, (ALL THANKSGIVING ITEMS)

PRIME RIB
TURKEY AND TURKEY BREAST
SALMON WITH STIRFRY VEGETABLES
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
PORK LOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

CHILLED SHRIMP
MARINATED CRAB CLAWS
OYSTERS

EGGS BENEDICT
OMELETTE STATION
PANCAKES
WAFFLES
BACON AND SAUSAGE

SOUHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH FAJITA MEAT
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
CALAMATA BREAD SALAD
DEVILED EGGS
FRUIT PLATTER
CHEESE PLATTER
ASIAN PASTA SALAD

CREAM SPINACH
BROCOLLI CASSEROLE
POTATO PUREE
CORNBREAD DRESSING
MACARONI AND CHEESE
CREAM CORN
JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

CRANBERRY SAUCE
COCKTAIL SAUCE
REMOULADE SAUCE

PUMPKIN PIE
PECAN PIE
RICE PUDDING
CARAMEL FLANS
TRES LECHES
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
CARROT CAKE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
BROWNIES
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
TIRIMISU
LEMON SHORTCAKE
MINI TARTS AND PASTRIES
WARM BREAD PUDDING
CROISSANTS AND DANISH
BISCUITS WITH CREAM GRAVY
BUTTER AND RASPBERRY JELLY

$49.95 ADULTS
$24.95 KIDS TEN YEARS AND UNDER.

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VICTORY TAVERN CITY GRILLE
2501 N. Houston St., Dallas
214/432-1900Thursday, Nov 26th, 2009 – 12 noon – 9 pm
$32.95 per guest, half-off for children under 12
Bring the whole family to our house this Thanksgiving and indulge yourself on our specially prepared three-course menu created by Executive Chef Jim Oetting. Chef Jim displays his originality with bold flavors and seasonally inspired dishes, gently infusing creative approaches to comfort food classics. You’re sure to have the best Thanksgiving Dinner in town!
Choose from a more traditional Thanksgiving offering, such as Molasses Brined Turkey Breast or Maple Scented Pork Tenderloin, or delve into some of Chef Jim’s more distinctive main courses like Blackened Salmon or Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Cod. We’ll also have Classic Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding, as well as our signature Really Good Coconut Cream Pie.
Whatever your mood, be assured that our knowledgable servers are ready to suggest a wine pairing from our bottle wine or by-the-glass list.
We’ll even clean up and do all the dishes!
Appetizer
Tavern Chopped Salad
Smoked Salmon with traditional garnish remoulade & toast points
Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Black Currant Salad with butter lettuce
Baby Spinach Salad with smoked bacon, dried cranberries & cave aged blue cheese
Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque with toasted pepitas & spiced crème fraiche
Main Course
Molasses Brined Turkey Breast with fall mushroom stuffing & giblet sage gravy
Maple Scented Pork Tenderloin with smoked chicken sausage, creamed corn & organic apple cider glaze
Blackened Salmon with tavern green bean casserole & orange thyme butter sauce
Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Cod with heirloom fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts & smoked bacon
Grilled Flatiron Steak with aged cheddar mash, wilted greens & chimichurri butter
Dessert
Really Good Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding with white chocolate crème anglaise
Classic Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream
victorytavern.com

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Thanksgiving at Smoke
$40 per person

The Beginning
HEARTY GREENS & ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD, fennel, marinated celery root, crisp parsnip, fresh herbs and dried cherries
GRIDDLED SHRIMP BISCUIT with fruit mustard and smoke garden basil
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHESTNUT SOUP with Indian spiced crouton, sweet cream and celery leaf

The Feast
TRADITIONAL HICKORY SMOKED FARM TURKEY with Wild Mushroom & Marjoram Gravy
ARTISANAL COUNTRY SMOKE HOUSE HAM with Dublin Dr. Pepper Red Eye Gravy
PIT ROASTED LEG OF LAMB with cider vinegar, garlic and Mint Jus
All the Fixings
Sage Cornbread & Adouille Sausage Stuffing
Fresh Cranberry & Orange Relish
Creamed Spinach, Caramelized Pearl Onions & Leek Casserole
Braised Red Cabbage & Caraway
Saffron & Corn Mashed Potatoes
Maple baked sweet yams

The Sweets
Mexican Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
Buttermilk & Caramel Pumpkin Pie
with “left-overs” and cookies to take home!
901 Fort Worth Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 393-4141
www.smokerestaurant.com

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Fearing’s
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26
Breakfast: 6:30 – 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m.
Three-Course Holiday Menu
$95 per adult, $40 per child 12 and under, excluding beverage, tax and gratuity
Bar Hours and Bar Menu also available
Thanksgiving:

F I R S T C O U R S E
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Pheasant Confit, Caramelized Apple/Celery Root Fritter and Smoked Pecan Gastrique

Seared Nantucket Bay Scallops on Chestnut/Brandy Cream with French Bean/Pancetta Saut and Oregon Black Truffle Reduction

“Chicken Fried” Bob White Quail on Sweet Potato Spoonbread with Sage-Roasted Applewood Bacon Salad and Red Currant Chutney

A Sampler of Griddled Lump Crabcakes, Poached Shrimp/Mango Cocktail and Chili Braised Short Rib Tamale with Dia de Accion De Gracias Fiesta Salad

S E C O N D C O U R S E
Tangerine-Glazed Turkey with Tortilla Dressing, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans/Salsify, Jalapeo Cranberry Relish and Pecan Chili Gravy

Grilled Red Snapper with Sage Brown Butter and Crispy King Crab Legs on Meyer Lemon Texas Rice with Asparagus “Amandine”

“English Style” Marjoram/Malt Glazed NilGai Antelope on Wild Boar “Bangers and Mash” with Tawny Port Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding

West Texas Mopped Beef Tenderloin on Creamed Arugula with “Loaded” Smashed Yukon Potato Croquette and Wild Mushroom/Madeira Sauce
RESERVATIONS:  Please dial 214.922.4848
Fearing’s is located at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201

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CENTRAL 214 ANNOUNCES THANKSGIVING MENU

Portion of Every Holiday Meal “Gives Back” to Support Local Food Pantry

WHAT:             Central 214 Thanksgiving Feast – - This Thanksgiving let Chef Blythe Beck do the cooking while also supporting those in need with $5 of every meal going back to Resource Center Dallas’ Food Pantry. The Central 214 holiday buffet features Blythe’s deliciously “naughty” twist on traditional Southern favorites: trio of turkey (roasted, smoked and fried); bourbon sweet potatoes; creamed corn; naughty green bean casserole; butter whipped potatoes; stuffing and dressing, giblet gravy and cranberry chutney; and hot cornbread with honey butter. Top it off with pumpkin and pecan pies and apple cobbler. Price is $45 per person or $22 for children 12 and under, with Central 214 donating $5 of every meal to charity. Price also includes coffee, iced tea and juice.  This month, further support Resource Center Dallas with Cocktails for a Cure: Grapefruit Spritz, Bad Apple, Orange Blossom Fizz or Morning Daiquiri.
Call now for your Thanksgiving reservation at 214.443.9339 or visit http://www.central214.com

WHEN:             Thursday, November 26, 2009 – 11am – 3:00pm

MENU:
Trio of Turkey –Roasted, Smoked & Fried
Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
Creamed Corn
Butter Whipped Potatoes
Naughty Green Bean Casserole
Stuffing/Dressing
Cranberry Chutney
Giblet Gravy
Cornbread w/ Honey Butter
Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Apple Cobbler

WHERE:           Central 214 – 5680 North Central Expwy. at Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75206 – 214.443.9339

Central 214’s extensive menu celebrates familiar flavors and the rich tradition of contemporary regional American cuisine. Diners experience Executive Chef Blythe Beck’s passion for food and for life through her hearty and traditional classics seasoned with rich ingredients and a famously “naughty” twist. The menu evolves with the seasons and features only the freshest steak, pork, seafood, poultry and local produce. Chef Blythe Beck practices the environmentally friendly standards of the Monterey Bay Seafood Watchlist when selecting seafood for the menu. Located adjacent to the Hotel Palomar Dallas Central 214 is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as weekend brunch. Reservations are recommended. Complimentary valet parking is available. Visit www.central214.com <http://www.central214.com> .
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Texas de Brazil Rescues You from Hosting-Stress and Cooking Disasters this Thanksgiving

Texas de Brazil Open all Day on Thanksgiving

All 15 domestic locations of Brazilian Steakhouse Texas de Brazil will be open all day on Thanksgiving (11am to close) to rescue you from cooking disasters, cleaning chaos and the stress of hosting. Enjoy a truly unique and delicious Thanksgiving experience with friends and family this year. Texas de Brazil offers guests a unique Brazilian dining experience, complete with sword-wielding Gauchos, a.k.a. Brazilian cowboys, who circulate the dining room floor serving guests various cuts and types of meat. The dining concept of Texas de Brazil is simple: guests pay a flat rate which includes the salad area, meats and side items, with as much or as little meat as desired, which is sliced and diced tableside by the Gauchos.  For those with a lighter appetite, the light dinner is available, inclusive of all hot and cold salad bar items.

The Brazilian serving style and rustic atmosphere of Texas de Brazil allows guests to enjoy an overall entertaining dining experience, complete with excellent service and exquisite food. Texas de Brazil’s menu features a gourmet salad area containing more than 50 items and full meat service cooked in the traditional Brazilian “Churrascaria” style. Meat selections include Brazilian sausage, chicken breast wrapped in bacon and rack of lamb and picanha, the house specialty, to name a few. Salad bar items include but are not limited to Brazilian black beans with pork, imported cheeses, marinated portobello mushrooms and artichoke hearts.

About Texas de Brazil – Texas de Brazil is family owned and operated. Started in 1998, the company has quickly grown into one of the country’s premiere Churrascarias, currently operating 14 domestic locations and one international location. The restaurant’s menu consists of 15 grilled meats; all prepared in the traditional Brazilian method over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant’s authentically costumed Gauchos, as well as an elaborate salad area, wine list, dessert menu, full liquor bar and private rooms available for special functions. The most recent location will open in Hallandale Beach, FL in late 2009, bringing the total number of locations to 16. For more information please visit www.texasdebrazil.com

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CAPRICCIO RISTORANTE

5301 Alpha Road, Suite-66
Dallas, Texas-75240
972-991-3939
Thanksgiving Day Brunch
11:00am-4:00pm

Adults $18.95-Children $10.95
Menu
Salad Bar
Create your own salad
Breakfast Station
Eggs Benedict-Bacon-Sausage- Potato-Omelets made to Order

raditional Turkey Station
Turkey-Dressing-Stuffing-Green Beans-Mashed Potato-Cranberry sauce
Non-Traditional Station
Fresh Tilapia- Meatballs-Spaghetti-Sautéed Garden Vegetables
Carving Station
Ham &Pork Tenderloin
Dessert Station
Carrot Cake-Pecan pie-Chocolate Cake

THE SECOND FLOOR
Thanksgiving Celebration
first course
butternut squash soup
cranberry crème fraiche
grilled quail
tasso ham, corn, frisee
candy striped beet carpaccio
mixed greens, almonds, goat cheese

second course
roast turkey breast
apple pecan stuffing, pomme puree, cranberry chutney
baked virginia ham
sweet potato risotto, pecans, brussels sprouts
scallops
creamy green beans, leeks, crispy shallots

third course
cranberry orange panna cotta
vanilla shortbread, st. germain gastrique
pumpkin crème brulee
gingersnap cookies, spiced apple cider

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Charlie Palmer at the Joule
Thanksgiving Day Brunch
Brunch Seating is from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
$55 per person (children under 12 $35)
tax and gratuity are not included
(214) 261-4600
First Course

BABY RED OAK SALAD
HAZELNUT PHYLLO / ROASTED BEET RELISH / TEXAS GOAT CHEESE
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
CHORIZO CRUSTED SCALLOP / PUMPKIN SEEDS
TOAD IN A HOLE
BRIOCHE / SUNNY SIDE EGG / PORK SAUSAGE /&NBSP; PEPPERED EGG CRÈME FRAICHE
MIXED GREEN SALAD
CANDIED WALNUTS / PORT CRANBERRIES / CORNBREAD CROUTONS / HONEY VINAIGRETTE
EGGS ANY STYLE
POTATO SHALLOT CAKE / BABY GREENS SALAD
Main Course
EGGS BENEDICT
GRILLED PORK LOIN / SPINACH / POACHED EGG / HOLLANDAISE
ROASTED GARLIC / CELERY ENGLISH MUFFIN
CARAMELIZED TEXAS TURKEY BREAST
SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE / GIBLET GRAVY
PAIN PERDU
PAN FRIED CHERRIES / WHIPPED CREAM
FILET OSCAR
LUMP CRABMEAT / ASPARAGUS / AU POIVRE SAUCE
PANCAKE STACK
CHOICE OF ONE
STRAWBERRY, BANANA, OR BLUEBERRY / MAPLE SYRUP
Sides
FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE
CORNBREAD AND SWEET SAUSAGE STUFFING
TRADITIONAL TURKEY STUFFING
SCRAMBLED EGGS
WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT
Dessert
PUMPKIN QUARK
PEAR QUINCE CHUTNEY / BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL / PEPITA BRITTLE

ROASTED CRAB APPLE
CINNAMON CREAM / POACHED DRIED APRICOT / CINNAMON CRYSTAL

CHOCOLATE DONUTS
CANDIED KUMQUATS / GINGER CREAM / COFFEE GELATO

Charlie Palmer: Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Dinner Seating is from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
$75 per person (children under 12 $35)
tax and gratuity are not included
First Course

BABY RED OAK SALAD
HAZELNUT PHYLLO / ROASTED BEET RELISH / TEXAS GOAT CHEESE
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
CHORIZO CRUSTED SCALLOP / PUMPKIN SEEDS
MIXED GREEN SALAD
CANDIED WALNUTS / PORT CRANBERRIES / CORNBREAD CROUTONS / HONEY VINAIGRETTE
HUDSON VALLEY FOIE GRAS
TRUFFLE BRIOCHE / PEAR CHUTNEY / UPLAND CRESS
COLORADO LAMB RAGOUT
WILD MUSHROOMS / GNOCCHI / PECORINO
Main Course
CARAMELIZED TEXAS TURKEY BREAST
SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE / GIBLET GRAVY
DRY-AGE SIRLOIN
GARLIC BRAISED BRUSSELS LEAVES / POTATO RISOTTO / AU POIVRE SAUCE
OPEN FACE SCALLOP AND SHORT RIB RAVIOLI
CLEMENTINE / WATERCRESS
SAUTÉED TEXAS QUAIL
CHILI-MAPLE GLAZED PORK BELLY / ROASTED GARLIC
KURABOTA PORK CHOP
ROASTED APPLES / PURPLE MUSTARD GASTRIQUE / RED WINE NATURA
Sides
FRESH CRANBERRY SAUCE
CORNBREAD AND SWEET SAUSAGE STUFFING
TRADITIONAL TURKEY STUFFING
WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT
POMMES PUREE
Dessert
PUMPKIN QUARK
PEAR QUINCE CHUTNEY / BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL / PEPITA BRITTLE
ROASTED CRAB APPLE
CINNAMON CREAM / POACHED DRIED APRICOT / CINNAMON CRYSTAL
CHOCOLATE DONUTS
CANDIED KUMQUATS / GINGER CREAM / COFFEE GELATO

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TJ’s Market & Catering
Thanksgiving Take Out Menu
We do the work…you get the thanks!
Orders available for pick up
Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun
10am – 6:30pm
(closed Thanksgiving)

PLEASE ORDER BY MON NOV 23
Appetizers
Baked Brie Stuffed with Fruits & Nuts
Serves 4-8…22.99
Jumbo Snow Crab Claws…30.99 / lb
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon…22.99 / doz

Marinated Crab Fingers…26.99 / lb

Seafood Enchiladas…8.99

TJ’s Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach & artichoke…14.99 / doz
Crab stuffing…16.99 / doz

TJ’s Crabcakes
Appetizer…3.99/ea
Dinner…6.99/ea
Maryland…9.99/ea

Fine Caviars & Bilinis…Mkt Price

Bake At Home Puff Pastries (14.99 – 20.99 / doz)
Mushroom Profiteroles
Shrimp & Dill Puffs
Lobster Triangles
Black Bean Empanadas
Brie, Pear & Almond Flowers
Spinach & Pesto Puff

Platters

TJ’s Famous Cooked Shrimp Platter
Plattered…25.99 / lb
Bagged…22.99 / lb

Smoked Salmon Platter
Hickory OR Nova Lox w/ decorative cream cheese & fixings
Large serves 10-16…84.00
Small serves 4-8…42.00

Crudités Platter
Fresh vegetables with two dips
Large serves 20-25…55.00
Small serves 10-15…35.00

Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
Large serves 10-16…70.00
Small serves 6-8…40.00

Soups (5.99/pt)

Seafood Gumbo
Clam Chowder
Lobster Bisque

Thanksgiving Entrées

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast…12.99 / lb

Glazed Boneless Chicken Breasts…6.99 / ea

Maine Lobsters…Mkt Price
Live or steamed & cracked (Tails also avail)

Beef Tenderloin (Whole tenderloin)…17.99 / lb
No charge for trimming or seared & seasoned

Herb Seasoned Rack Of Lamb…22.99 / lb

Caren’s Seafood Casserole (Family Recipe!)
Serves 6-8
Shrimp & Scallop…55.00
Shrimp & Lump Crab…60.00

TJ’s Poached Or Grilled Salmon
Wild King (31.99 / lb) or North Atlantic(18.99 / lb)
With Cucumber Dill Sauce or Tangy Apricot Glaze

Sides

Vegetables (Feed 6…16.99)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Corn Pudding
Glazed Carrots
Green Beans w/ Almonds
Sweet Potato Casserolew/ Streusel Topping

Potato Cakes…1.99 ea
Twice Baked Potatoes…2.99 ea

Thanksgiving Traditions

Cornbread & Herb Dressing…16.00
Oyster Dressing…20.00
Plain Gravy…..3.99 / pt
w/ Giblets…….4.99 / pt
Fresh Cranberry Relish…6.99 / pt
Sourdough Baguette…3.99 ea

Thanksgiving Desserts

Double Fudge Chocolate Cake
Double Layer…40.00
Single Layer…24.00

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00

Pecan “Pie” Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00

Pecan Fudge Cake…40.00

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes…5.95

Eggnog Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze…36.00

Pumpkin Bread…12.00

Thanksgiving Pies…18.00
Pumpkin / Sugar Free Pumpkin / Pecan
Cherry / Apple / Peach-Raspberry
Strawberry-Rhubarb
Assorted Mini French Pastries…1.99 ea

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Nick & Sam’s
The Holidays can be stressful. For some, the prospect of walking into a hot kitchen with piles of dirty dishes looming is enough to put an end to planning Thanksgiving dinner. But Nick & Sam’s is here to help. If you are looking for a traditional turkey dinner (or prime rib dinner), we’ve got your Thanksgiving answers. We will do all the hard work, so you can sit back and celebrate!

TURKEY DINNER $35 per person
Herb Roasted Turkey
Cornbread & Sage Stuffing
Country Turkey Gravy
Sweet Potato Mash
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Corn
Cranberry Kumquat Relish
House Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bread Rolls

PRIME RIB DINNER $45 per person
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Garlic Au Jus
Sweet Potato Mash
Au Gratin Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Mushrooms
Horseradish Sour Cream
House Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bread Rolls

A LA CARTE OFFERINGS, FAMILY STYLE
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Garlic Au Jus
Serves 8 $130

Herb Roasted Turkey with Country Gravy
Serves 6 $60

Spiral Ham with Cinnamon Peach Glaze
Serves 4 $45

Rosemary Garlic Leg of Lamb with Mint Au Jus
Serves 4 $55

A LA CARTE OFFERINGS, INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS
$2 per serving
Cranberry Kumquat Relish

$3 per serving
Acorn Squash & Apple Bisque

$4 per serving
Sage & Cornbread Stuffing
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Corn
Macaroni & Cheese
Au Gratin Potatoes
Haricot Vert with Toasted Almonds
Sautéed Mushrooms
Grilled Asparagus

$5 per serving
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
DESSERTS (Serves
Pumpkin Crème Brulée Cheesecake
$55

Black & White
Devil’s Food Cake with White Chocolate
Mousse & Chocolate Truffles
$60
Pumpkin Cranberry Pie
$40

Pumpkin Spiced Carrot Cake
$40
DESSERTS, INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS
$4.50 per serving
Apple Cranberry Tart
Peach & Golden Raisin Bread Pudding
website www.nick-sams.com/special events/ thanksgiving

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Bread Winners Holiday Dinner Menu

Roast Turkey Breast or Glazed Ham
Served with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Sage or Cornbread Stuffing, Homemade gravy, Creamed Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls
$16.95 per person

Additional Sides (priced per person)
Squash Casserole (4)
fresh Green Beans ($3)
Grilled Vegetables ($3)
Creamed Corn ($3)
Green Chile Mac and Cheese ($4)
Buttered Asparagus ($4)

PINTS
Spicy Apple Chutney ($7)
Cranberry Sauce ($6)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($8)
Homemade Gravy ($6)

All Holiday Dinner Items are Available for Delivery or Pick Up.

Bread Winners also offers Handmade Pies, Holiday Cakes and Tortes, Breads and other dessert temptations to finish off your meal.  A compete list can be found at www.bredawinnerscafe.com under the Menus tab.

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eatZi’s Market & Bakery
offers Thanksgiving the Easy “eatZi’s” Way!

Hours of basting, mashing, chopping and mixing is better left to the experts this Thanksgiving with complete gourmet to-go feasts from eatZi’s Market & Bakery! Even the most talented home chefs need a break during the frantic holiday rush to enjoy the company of family and friends. Each season, families turn to eatZi’s to simplify the preparation of marvelous meals not only to save time but to enjoy the delicious creations from the eatZi’s professional kitchen. From the turkey to the trimmings, eatZi’s has it all covered.

Every portion is prepared with the highest quality ingredients along with the same care and love that eatZi’s chefs put into meals for their own families. Customers choose their favorite sides, and the eatZi’s team can assist them in ordering enough food for a sizeable smorgasbord or an intimate Thanksgiving dinner for two. Our chefs do the work, and a complete meal will be ready for pick-up at our convenient Oak Lawn Avenue location when they’re ready to entertain.

Turkey Day in “Big D” has never been easier with eatZi’s Market & Bakery. Orders can be placed over the phone, with a fax, online or in-store by Monday, November 23 to have the fixings ready for Thanksgiving.
For every Thanksgiving order of $75 or more,
customers will be entered into a drawing to win dinner for four for the holidays!
TRADITIONAL BREADS
Pull Apart White Bread Rolls
soft, white honey rolls that pull apart easily;
wrap in foil and heat for home-style goodness
$4.99 per 6-pack of rolls

Pull Apart Wheat Bread Rolls
soft, wheat honey rolls that pull apart easily;
wrap in foil and heat for home-style goodness
$4.99 per 6-pack of rolls

eatZi’s Cornbread
eatZi’s famous cornbread; sweet, moist and delicious
$6.29 per loaf

eatZi’s Jalapeño Cornbread
eatZi’s famous cornbread with diced jalapeños and cilantro;
a traditional taste with a kick
$6.49 per loaf
LET’S TALK TURKEY… AND TRIMMINGS
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
boneless breast of turkey with skin on; seasoned with salt and pepper;
roasted to a golden brown
$14.99 each (serves 3-4)

Pecan-Smoked Turkey Breast
boneless breast of turkey with skin on; seasoned with salt and pepper; smoked
over pecan chips; roasted to a golden brown
$14.99 each (serves 3-4)

Wild Rice Salad
wild and brown rice tossed together with preserved cranberries and apricots,
toasted pecans, fresh herbs and
citrus –tarragon vinaigrette
$13.99 each (serves 3-4)

Butter Whipped Potatoes
red potatoes whipped until smooth
with butter, heavy cream and milk
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)

Sweet Potatoes
rich, creamy puree of sweet potatoes
and seasonal spices; topped with cinnamon sugared pecans, drizzled with brown butter caramel; marshmallows served separately
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)

Yellow Squash Casserole
buttery yellow squash combined with smoked Grafton white cheddar;
topped with cracker crumbles
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)
SIDE BAR: SAUCES, SOUP, SALAD & STUFFING
Turkey Gravy
traditional smooth turkey gravy made with turkey stock, fresh spices and
black pepper
$9.49 per pint
$17.49 per quart

Cranberry Sauce
cranberries, citrus and spices combine to create turkey’s favorite sweet and tangy side
$7.49 per pint

Butternut Squash Bisque
creamy butternut squash soup garnished with wild rice and
smoked pecans
$8.99 pint (serves 2)
$16.99 quart (serves 4)

eatZi’s Chopped Salad
chopped iceberg and Romaine lettuce
with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries,       roasted corn, bleu cheese with sage
and burnt orange vinaigrette
$15.99 each (serves 4)

eatZi’s Cornbread Stuffing
our famous stuffing is combined
with white bread, cornbread,
fresh herbs, onions and celery
$12.99 each (serves 4)

Sausage Stuffing
our famous stuffing made with white bread, cornbread, fresh herbs,
onions, celery and
sweet Italian sausage
$13.99 each (serves 4)

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Cafe Lago

Thanksgiving Season  Cafe Lago becomes a corn pudding factory – all so you can have Our Famous Corn Pudding on your Thanksgiving table.  Our special orders menu is available on line and of course here when you drop in.  Remember the special orders deadline is Tuesday, November 24th for picking up Wednesday evening before the big day.  We will be closed Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday and be back to biz as usual on Saturday morning.
http://www.cafe-lago.com/

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PLAN FOR A STRESS-FREE THANKSGIVING AND LET CHEF KENT RATHBUN DO ALL THE COOKING
Chef Kent Provides Gourmet Thanksgiving Meals, Available for Pick-Up and Sure to Please

Kent Rathbun wants to make your holiday easy and enjoyable by preparing a Thanksgiving feast for you and your entire friends and family. Rathbun has put together some of his favorite holiday recipes for all to savor without the fuss and hassle of slaving in the kitchen.
“I wanted to give Dallas the opportunity to experience the recipes that my family and I enjoy during the Holiday season,” said Kent Rathbun, executive chef and owner Abacus, Jasper’s and Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen. “Takers will experience the traditional Thanksgiving menu enhanced with the eclecticism of my cooking style. I added a taste of gourmet to every dish in subtle, yet comforting ways with creative sauces and exotic flavors.  Plus, who wouldn’t want to spend more time with guests as opposed to being in the kitchen all day.”
By simply choosing the main dish, side dishes and desserts, a beautiful array of delicious Thanksgiving favorites with a Rathbun twist will be composed in just three easy online steps. View, click and choose from Hickory Roasted Turkey with Green Chili Red Eye Gravy, Rosemary Rotisserie Leg of Lamb with Dried Cranberry Demi, or spiral ham with a Molasses Black Pepper Glaze. Side options include revived classics such as Chunky Garlic Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes, Vermont Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes and candied pecans, Scallion Sweet-Corn Pudding, and Grilled Portabella-French Green Bean Casserole. Spice up your meal with Charred Corn Jalapeño Jack Cheese Stuffing or add a touch of sweet with the Brandy Glazed baby carrots and pearl onions.  Desserts range from a savory Sweet Potato Pecan Pie to a decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake with Vanilla Caramel.
Orders are available for pick-up at Abacus, Jasper’s or Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen on Wednesday, November 25 between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. All purchases are done through PayPal, though a PayPal account is not necessary. All major credit cards are accepted. Visit www.kentrathbun.com for more details and ordering information.

BIJOUX
Take Home Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving Feast (serves 4-6)
sliced turkey breast
(whole turkey available, $25 supplemental charge)
homemade brown turkey gravy with wild mushrooms
pistachio brioche stuffing
green beans almondine with crispy onion topping
sautéed baby carrots with orange glaze
sweet potato mash with marshmallow and pecans
truffled potato puree with chives
cranberry sauce
dinner rolls
eight-inch pumpkin pie
eight-inch pecan pie
$199

A la Carte
whole turkey                                $75
sliced turkey breast                            $50
homemade turkey gravy with wild mushrooms            $12
pistachio brioche stuffing                        $22
green beans almondine with crispy onion topping        $22
sautéed baby carrots with orange glaze                $22
sweet potato mash with marshmallow and pecans        $22
truffled potato puree with chives                    $22
cranberry sauce                            $12
dinner rolls                                $10
eight-inch pumpkin pie                        $18
eight-inch pecan pie                        $18

Please have orders in by Friday, November 20.
Pick up will be on Wednesday, November 25th by 8 pm.
Heating instructions will be included.

Tart Bakery is making whoopies!

Lookout cupcakes, here comes the whoopie pie craze. Are you familiar with Tart Bakery? You know,  the little shop pastry chef Kristen Massad opened in 2004 where the storefront looks like a spray painted rah-rah sign for an upcoming football game? We never thought the place would make it, but make it they did—Massad’s little shop that turns out cakes, pies, and petit fours is turning five. (Thanksgiving tip: order one of their turkey wreaths (croissant rings stuffed with turkey) for your office party.) Or a couple dozen pumpkin-spice whoopie pies! Maple & Motors Burgers and Beer also makes a chocolate version of the whoopie pie called the chocolate gob. One more sighting and whoopies will become an official trend. 5219 W. Lovers Lane at Inwood Rd. 469- 335-8919.

Warning: Some fancy turkeys are vain.

Several area farmers are raise raising heritage and pastured birds. Here’s a link to some. A loyal Disher asks the obvious question:

Have you eaten one of these heritage birds?  I’d love to hear from someone who has.  My big question is this… will it be worth the extra cost to buy a heritage turkey when I’m not wild about turkey to begin with?  Will a heritage bird make me love this Thanksgiving tradition or should I just stick with a crown rib roast?

Make reservations now.

Below the jump we have a list of restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving dinner. The list also includes some great take-out options.

Craft Dallas
W Dallas-Victory
2440 Victory Park Lane
Reservations are highly recommended.
For reservations, please call 214-397-4111.

Amuse
Spiced Pumpkin Soup with Crème Fraîche & Pumpkin Seed

First Course
Foie Gras and Game  Terrine &  Poached Pear
Frisée Salad, Apple Wood Bacon, Chestnuts & Black Truffle

Main Course
(Choice of)
Organic Free-Range Turkey
Prime Rib of Beef
Roasted Scottish Salmon

Side Dishes
Sweet Potato Purée
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
Sausage Raisin Fennel Stuffing
Sautéed Assorted Mushrooms
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Cranberry Sauce

Dessert
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Cranberry-Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Pie
Ice Cream & Sorbet Sampler

$85

Chef/Owner Tom Colicchio
Chef de Cuisine Jeffrey Harris
Pastry Chef Laurel Wimberg

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Warwick Melrose
Thanksgiving 2009

Assorted Breads, Rolls, Croissants, and Muffins

Cold Buffet
Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Artisan Cheese Display
Organic Mixed Greens with Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette &Feta Cheese
Classic Caesar Salad
Traditional Waldorf Salad
Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Crudités’ with Appropriate Dipping Sauces
Roasted Artichoke, Slow Cooked Red Peppers, Mushrooms& wild Oregano Salad
Smoked Salmon with Traditional Garnishes, Dark Bread and Miniature Bagels

Seafood Displayed in Ice
Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
Snow Crab Claws
Traditional Cocktail & Mustard Sauce

Hot Items
Roasted Fresh Herb Turkey with Classic “Giblet Gravy” and Cranberry Sauce
Traditional Cornbread and Herb Stuffing
Seared Ginger, Soy Glazed Salmon, Basmati Rice
Slow Roasted Sage & Lemon Thyme Rubbed Pork Loin Stuffed with Dried cherries, Dates & Figs
Orecchiette Pasta “Arabiatta” with Rock Shrimp
Roasted “Elephant” Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Southern Style Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
Seasonal Fall Vegetables
Classic Eggs Benedict
Sausage and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon

Action Stations
Virginia Baked Honey Glazed Ham with assorted Mustards & Country Biscuits
Roast Baron of Beef with Texas Horseradish Chantilly and Au Jus
Made to Order Omelet & Waffle Stations

Children’s Station
Chicken Fingers and Marinara Sauce
Mac “N” Cheese
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Assorted Cookies and Brownies

Grand Dessert Display
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Traditional Tortes, Cakes and Tarts
Pumpkin, Pecan French Apple and Sweet Potato Pies
Assorted Miniature French pastry
White Chocolate, Strawberry Bread Pudding
Assorted Truffles

Seating from: 11am- 2:30 pm.
Adults: $55 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Children 5yrs.-12yrs. $24 (excluding tax & gratuity)
Children under the age of five dine with our compliments
For Reservations, Please Call: (214) 224-3152
www.landmarkrestodallas.com

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Canary Cafe’s Three-Course Thanks
Thanksgiving Day Three-Course Meal for $25 – Thursday, November 26, 2009
Canary Cafe chef-owner Mansour Gorji prepares and serves a three-course Thanksgiving meal from 5 until 9:30 p.m. for $25 for adults and $14 for children 12 and under (tax & gratuity not included).  Reservations are recommended by calling 972.503.7080.  In addition to the special Thanksgiving menu, guests may order off the a la carte meal.

Canary’s three-course Thanksgiving menu includes field greens with pomegranate champagne vinaigrette, choice of turkey or pork chop with pomegranate citrus sauce, pistachio fig dressing, mashed potatoes and vegetables along with a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie.

Canary Cafe specializes in Mediterranean cuisine using fresh ingredients and simple techniques.  For guests wanting to take a little Mediterranean home with them, Chef Gorji has his own product line in Gorji Gourmet, which includes his pomegranate champagne vinaigrette as well as his pomodoro sauces and award-winning steak primer available for purchase at Canary Cafe, area Whole Foods Markets and www.gorjigourmet.com.  The 14 table Addison restaurant offers a complete wine selection.   Canary Café is open for dinner only Tuesday – Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. For more information call 972 503 7080 or visit www.canarycafeaddison.com.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day at
Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse & Seafood

November 26, 2009
5:00 pm-9:00 pm
$38 per person
Live pianist- Adrian King
Wines under $300 are priced half off
Reservations suggested
3 course Thanksgiving Dinner
~ Salad ~
Tre Amici Salad
Baby Greens, Gorgonzola, White Balsamic, Honey Vinaigrette & Candied Pistachios
~ Main Course ~
Roasted Duck with Cornbread Dressing
Traditional Cornbread Dressing and Gravy, served with Green Beans
and Cranberry Sauce
~ Dessert ~

Homemade Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

About Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse and Seafood
Tre Amici Prime Steakhouse and Seafood is a four star restaurant located off the North Dallas Tollway between Trinity Mills Road and Frankford Road which serves prime steaks and fresh seafood with select Italian accents. The 7,900 square foot restaurant offers private dining facilities which can seat 15 to 250 people comfortably and offers state of the art audio visual capabilities.

Tre Amici spotlights live pianist Adrian King Tuesday through Saturday of every week. Adrian’s music career consists of performances for Queen Elizabeth and with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

Tre Amici contact information:
18020 North Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75287; Ph: 972.250.4400,
Fx: 972.250.4401; Hours: Mon-Tue 5 pm-10 pm, Wed-Thu 5 pm-11 pm, Fri-Sat 5 pm-12 am; http://www.tre-amici.com/

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Nana’s Annual Thanksgiving Brunch and Dinner

It may be a tradition but certainly not
traditional. Nana’s much-anticipated Thanksgiving feast is where Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci showcases his distinctive cooking style and thrilling flavor profiles.  On November 26, expect to see grilled turkey breast served with cranberry compote, roasted rack of lamb served with sweet potato trixat, and pumpkin flan for dessert.  The four-course meal is $79 per person for adults and a three-course meal for children 12 and under is $24 per person.  Brunch, served from 11am – 2:00pm, includes complimentary bottomless mimosas or champagne.  Dinner is available between 6pm – 8pm.  Reservations are recommended by calling Nana at 214.761.7470. www.nanarestaurant.com

ADULT THANKSGIVING MENU

Amuse

Amuse Greek Yogurt, Strawberries, Balsamic Vinegar Caramel, Pine Nuts

Second Course (choice of)

Grilled Quail, Squash Caponata

Baby Spinach Salad, Candied Pine Nuts, Shaved Manchego, Warm Sherry Vinegar

Tuna Tartar, Wasabi Ice Cream, Soy, Sesame, Passion Fruit

Lobster Cavatelli – “Tuscan Puttanesca”

Liquid Baked Potato Soup, Sour Cream Foam, Chives, Potato Chip “Salt”

Ricotta-Lemon Silver Dollar Pancakes, Raspberries, Lemon Curd

Entree (choice of)

Grilled Turkey Breast, Cranberry Compote, AVC’s Stuffing, Green Beans, Celery Root Puree

Seared Scottish Salmon, Garbanzo Ragout, Glazed Baby Back Rib, Piquillo Peppers

Pan Roasted Duck Breast and Sea Scallop Combo, Quince, Hazelnuts, Orange-Pomegranate Glaze

Grilled Prime Filet, Parm Fries, White Truffle Oil, Rosemary-Yuzu Butter

Roasted Rack of Lamb, Sweet Potato Trinxat, Seared Drunken Goat Cheese

Fried Organic Eggs, French fries, Liquid Tomato Chutney

Dessert (choice of)

Pumpkin Flan, Pecan Guirlache, Nutella Pebbles

Glazed Strawberries, Orange Chiffon Migas, Licorice, Vanilla Chantilly

Cheezecake Panna Cotta, Fuji Apple Compote, Candied Fried Walnuts, Citrus Ice Cream

CHILDREN’S THANKSGIVING MENU

Appetizer (choice of)

Cavatelli, Tomatoes, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano

Fresh and Dried Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

Traditional Caesar Salad, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing

Entrée (choice of)

Fried Chicken Breast Salad with Ranch Dressing & BBQ Sauce

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Panini, French Fries

Kobe Beef Sliders, Cole Slaw and Fries

Fried Eggs, Steamed Rice and Homemade Ketchup

Dessert (choice of)

Vanilla Ice Cream, Glazed Strawberries

Pumpkin Flan, Pecans, Nutella Pebbles

Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Earth and Citrus Ice Cream

Nana is a restaurant with an inimitable sense of luxury and wonder, where its service, panoramic view of the city, and upscale American cuisine created by internationally-acclaimed Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci are simply astonishing.  Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 6pm – 10pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm – 10:30pm.  Nana is located on the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole Hotel at 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX  75207.  Reservations are available by calling 214.761.7470.   www.nanarestaurant.com

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Crú: A Wine Bar Offers Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner
Ideal for your Family Gathering. We’ll even do the dishes!
Thursday, Nov 26th, 2009 – 12 noon – 9 pm
$32 per guest, half off for children under 12
Bring the whole family to our house this Thanksgiving and indulge yourself on our specially prepared three-course menu created by our Executive Chef. You’re sure to have the best Thanksgiving Dinner in town!
Choose from a more traditional Thanksgiving offering, such as Roasted Turkey or Beef Tenderloin, or delve into some of Chef Paul’s more distinctive main courses like New Zealand Lamb Rack or Oven Roasted Salmon. We’ll also have Pumpkin and Apple Pie, as well as our signature Chocolate Lava Cake.
Whatever your mood, be assured that our knowledgable servers are ready to suggest a wine pairing from our extensive bottle wine or by-the-glass list.
We’ll even clean up and do all the dishes!

Appetizer
Warm Baby Spinach Salad
spiced pumpkin seeds, pears, cashel blue cheese & honey dijon vinaigrette
Sweet Potato & Fontina Tortelloni
herb roasted chanterelle mushrooms & sage brown butter
New Zealand Lamb Tamales
avocado crème fraiche & ancho chili sauce
Butternut Squash Soup
jumbo lump crab , robiola cheese crostini & chive cream
Main Course
Roasted Turkey
focaccia oyster mushroom dressing, green beans, maple whipped sweet potatoes & gravy
New Zealand Lamb Rack
butternut squash-white cheddar risotto, asparagus & red wine sauce
Oven Roasted Salmon
roasted garlic creamed fingerling potatoes, green beans & blood orange glaze
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
fennel & rosemary crusted, broccolini, whipped sweet potatoes & chianti sauce
Dessert
Warm Baked Apple Pie
with caramel ice cream
Pumpkin Pie
with cinnamon-vanilla whipped cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
with raspberry sauce
Call Your Favorite Crú Location For Reservations
Dallas
WEST VILLAGE
3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas
214/526-WINE (9463)     WATTERS CREEK
842 Market St., Allen
972/908-2532    SHOPS AT LEGACY
7201 Bishop Rd., Plano
972/312-WINE (9463)

Austin
2ND STREET
238 W. 2nd Street, Austin
512/472-WINE (9463)     THE DOMAIN
11410 Century Oaks Ter., Austin
512/339-WINE (9463)

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THE MERCURY THANKSGIVING BUFFET

TURKEY, CORN DRESSING, (ALL THANKSGIVING ITEMS)

PRIME RIB
TURKEY AND TURKEY BREAST
SALMON WITH STIRFRY VEGETABLES
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
PORK LOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

CHILLED SHRIMP
MARINATED CRAB CLAWS
OYSTERS

EGGS BENEDICT
OMELETTE STATION
PANCAKES
WAFFLES
BACON AND SAUSAGE

SOUHWESTERN CAESAR SALAD WITH FAJITA MEAT
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
CALAMATA BREAD SALAD
DEVILED EGGS
FRUIT PLATTER
CHEESE PLATTER
ASIAN PASTA SALAD

CREAM SPINACH
BROCOLLI CASSEROLE
POTATO PUREE
CORNBREAD DRESSING
MACARONI AND CHEESE
CREAM CORN
JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

CRANBERRY SAUCE
COCKTAIL SAUCE
REMOULADE SAUCE

PUMPKIN PIE
PECAN PIE
RICE PUDDING
CARAMEL FLANS
TRES LECHES
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
CARROT CAKE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
BROWNIES
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
TIRIMISU
LEMON SHORTCAKE
MINI TARTS AND PASTRIES
WARM BREAD PUDDING
CROISSANTS AND DANISH
BISCUITS WITH CREAM GRAVY
BUTTER AND RASPBERRY JELLY

$49.95 ADULTS
$24.95 KIDS TEN YEARS AND UNDER.

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VICTORY TAVERN CITY GRILLE
2501 N. Houston St., Dallas
214/432-1900Thursday, Nov 26th, 2009 – 12 noon – 9 pm
$32.95 per guest, half-off for children under 12
Bring the whole family to our house this Thanksgiving and indulge yourself on our specially prepared three-course menu created by Executive Chef Jim Oetting. Chef Jim displays his originality with bold flavors and seasonally inspired dishes, gently infusing creative approaches to comfort food classics. You’re sure to have the best Thanksgiving Dinner in town!
Choose from a more traditional Thanksgiving offering, such as Molasses Brined Turkey Breast or Maple Scented Pork Tenderloin, or delve into some of Chef Jim’s more distinctive main courses like Blackened Salmon or Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Cod. We’ll also have Classic Pumpkin Pie and Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding, as well as our signature Really Good Coconut Cream Pie.
Whatever your mood, be assured that our knowledgable servers are ready to suggest a wine pairing from our bottle wine or by-the-glass list.
We’ll even clean up and do all the dishes!
Appetizer
Tavern Chopped Salad
Smoked Salmon with traditional garnish remoulade & toast points
Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Black Currant Salad with butter lettuce
Baby Spinach Salad with smoked bacon, dried cranberries & cave aged blue cheese
Roasted Sweet Potato Bisque with toasted pepitas & spiced crème fraiche
Main Course
Molasses Brined Turkey Breast with fall mushroom stuffing & giblet sage gravy
Maple Scented Pork Tenderloin with smoked chicken sausage, creamed corn & organic apple cider glaze
Blackened Salmon with tavern green bean casserole & orange thyme butter sauce
Organic Honey & Mustard Glazed Cod with heirloom fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts & smoked bacon
Grilled Flatiron Steak with aged cheddar mash, wilted greens & chimichurri butter
Dessert
Really Good Coconut Cream Pie
Chocolate Kahlua Bread Pudding with white chocolate crème anglaise
Classic Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream
victorytavern.com

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Thanksgiving at Smoke
$40 per person

The Beginning
HEARTY GREENS & ROOT VEGETABLE SALAD, fennel, marinated celery root, crisp parsnip, fresh herbs and dried cherries
GRIDDLED SHRIMP BISCUIT with fruit mustard and smoke garden basil
BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHESTNUT SOUP with Indian spiced crouton, sweet cream and celery leaf

The Feast
TRADITIONAL HICKORY SMOKED FARM TURKEY with Wild Mushroom & Marjoram Gravy
ARTISANAL COUNTRY SMOKE HOUSE HAM with Dublin Dr. Pepper Red Eye Gravy
PIT ROASTED LEG OF LAMB with cider vinegar, garlic and Mint Jus
All the Fixings
Sage Cornbread & Adouille Sausage Stuffing
Fresh Cranberry & Orange Relish
Creamed Spinach, Caramelized Pearl Onions & Leek Casserole
Braised Red Cabbage & Caraway
Saffron & Corn Mashed Potatoes
Maple baked sweet yams

The Sweets
Mexican Cinnamon Apple Cobbler
Buttermilk & Caramel Pumpkin Pie
with “left-overs” and cookies to take home!
901 Fort Worth Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 393-4141
www.smokerestaurant.com

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Fearing’s
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26
Breakfast: 6:30 – 11 a.m.
Thanksgiving Lunch and Dinner: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m.
Three-Course Holiday Menu
$95 per adult, $40 per child 12 and under, excluding beverage, tax and gratuity
Bar Hours and Bar Menu also available
Thanksgiving:

F I R S T C O U R S E
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque with Pheasant Confit, Caramelized Apple/Celery Root Fritter and Smoked Pecan Gastrique

Seared Nantucket Bay Scallops on Chestnut/Brandy Cream with French Bean/Pancetta Saut and Oregon Black Truffle Reduction

“Chicken Fried” Bob White Quail on Sweet Potato Spoonbread with Sage-Roasted Applewood Bacon Salad and Red Currant Chutney

A Sampler of Griddled Lump Crabcakes, Poached Shrimp/Mango Cocktail and Chili Braised Short Rib Tamale with Dia de Accion De Gracias Fiesta Salad

S E C O N D C O U R S E
Tangerine-Glazed Turkey with Tortilla Dressing, Whipped Potatoes, Green Beans/Salsify, Jalapeo Cranberry Relish and Pecan Chili Gravy

Grilled Red Snapper with Sage Brown Butter and Crispy King Crab Legs on Meyer Lemon Texas Rice with Asparagus “Amandine”

“English Style” Marjoram/Malt Glazed NilGai Antelope on Wild Boar “Bangers and Mash” with Tawny Port Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding

West Texas Mopped Beef Tenderloin on Creamed Arugula with “Loaded” Smashed Yukon Potato Croquette and Wild Mushroom/Madeira Sauce
RESERVATIONS:  Please dial 214.922.4848
Fearing’s is located at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Avenue, Dallas, TX 75201

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TJ’s Market & Catering
Thanksgiving Take Out Menu
We do the work…you get the thanks!
Orders available for pick up
Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun
10am – 6:30pm
(closed Thanksgiving)

PLEASE ORDER BY MON NOV 23
Appetizers
Baked Brie Stuffed with Fruits & Nuts
Serves 4-8…22.99
Jumbo Snow Crab Claws…30.99 / lb
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon…22.99 / doz

Marinated Crab Fingers…26.99 / lb

Seafood Enchiladas…8.99

TJ’s Savory Stuffed Mushrooms
Spinach & artichoke…14.99 / doz
Crab stuffing…16.99 / doz

TJ’s Crabcakes
Appetizer…3.99/ea
Dinner…6.99/ea
Maryland…9.99/ea

Fine Caviars & Bilinis…Mkt Price

Bake At Home Puff Pastries (14.99 – 20.99 / doz)
Mushroom Profiteroles
Shrimp & Dill Puffs
Lobster Triangles
Black Bean Empanadas
Brie, Pear & Almond Flowers
Spinach & Pesto Puff

Platters

TJ’s Famous Cooked Shrimp Platter
Plattered…25.99 / lb
Bagged…22.99 / lb

Smoked Salmon Platter
Hickory OR Nova Lox w/ decorative cream cheese & fixings
Large serves 10-16…84.00
Small serves 4-8…42.00

Crudités Platter
Fresh vegetables with two dips
Large serves 20-25…55.00
Small serves 10-15…35.00

Fresh Fruit and Cheese Platter
Large serves 10-16…70.00
Small serves 6-8…40.00

Soups (5.99/pt)

Seafood Gumbo
Clam Chowder
Lobster Bisque

Thanksgiving Entrées

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast…12.99 / lb

Glazed Boneless Chicken Breasts…6.99 / ea

Maine Lobsters…Mkt Price
Live or steamed & cracked (Tails also avail)

Beef Tenderloin (Whole tenderloin)…17.99 / lb
No charge for trimming or seared & seasoned

Herb Seasoned Rack Of Lamb…22.99 / lb

Caren’s Seafood Casserole (Family Recipe!)
Serves 6-8
Shrimp & Scallop…55.00
Shrimp & Lump Crab…60.00

TJ’s Poached Or Grilled Salmon
Wild King (31.99 / lb) or North Atlantic(18.99 / lb)
With Cucumber Dill Sauce or Tangy Apricot Glaze

Sides

Vegetables (Feed 6…16.99)
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Corn Pudding
Glazed Carrots
Green Beans w/ Almonds
Sweet Potato Casserolew/ Streusel Topping

Potato Cakes…1.99 ea
Twice Baked Potatoes…2.99 ea

Thanksgiving Traditions

Cornbread & Herb Dressing…16.00
Oyster Dressing…20.00
Plain Gravy…..3.99 / pt
w/ Giblets…….4.99 / pt
Fresh Cranberry Relish…6.99 / pt
Sourdough Baguette…3.99 ea

Thanksgiving Desserts

Double Fudge Chocolate Cake
Double Layer…40.00
Single Layer…24.00

Pumpkin Pie Crumble Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00

Pecan “Pie” Cake
Large serves 10-12…38.00
Small serves 4-6…20.00

Pecan Fudge Cake…40.00

Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes…5.95

Eggnog Bundt Cake with Rum Glaze…36.00

Pumpkin Bread…12.00

Thanksgiving Pies…18.00
Pumpkin / Sugar Free Pumpkin / Pecan
Cherry / Apple / Peach-Raspberry
Strawberry-Rhubarb
Assorted Mini French Pastries…1.99 ea

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Nick & Sam’s
The Holidays can be stressful. For some, the prospect of walking into a hot kitchen with piles of dirty dishes looming is enough to put an end to planning Thanksgiving dinner. But Nick & Sam’s is here to help. If you are looking for a traditional turkey dinner (or prime rib dinner), we’ve got your Thanksgiving answers. We will do all the hard work, so you can sit back and celebrate!

TURKEY DINNER $35 per person
Herb Roasted Turkey
Cornbread & Sage Stuffing
Country Turkey Gravy
Sweet Potato Mash
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Corn
Cranberry Kumquat Relish
House Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bread Rolls

PRIME RIB DINNER $45 per person
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Garlic Au Jus
Sweet Potato Mash
Au Gratin Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus
Sautéed Mushrooms
Horseradish Sour Cream
House Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Bread Rolls

A LA CARTE OFFERINGS, FAMILY STYLE
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with Garlic Au Jus
Serves 8 $130

Herb Roasted Turkey with Country Gravy
Serves 6 $60

Spiral Ham with Cinnamon Peach Glaze
Serves 4 $45

Rosemary Garlic Leg of Lamb with Mint Au Jus
Serves 4 $55

A LA CARTE OFFERINGS, INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS
$2 per serving
Cranberry Kumquat Relish

$3 per serving
Acorn Squash & Apple Bisque

$4 per serving
Sage & Cornbread Stuffing
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Creamed Corn
Macaroni & Cheese
Au Gratin Potatoes
Haricot Vert with Toasted Almonds
Sautéed Mushrooms
Grilled Asparagus

$5 per serving
Lobster Macaroni & Cheese
DESSERTS (Serves
Pumpkin Crème Brulée Cheesecake
$55

Black & White
Devil’s Food Cake with White Chocolate
Mousse & Chocolate Truffles
$60
Pumpkin Cranberry Pie
$40

Pumpkin Spiced Carrot Cake
$40
DESSERTS, INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS
$4.50 per serving
Apple Cranberry Tart
Peach & Golden Raisin Bread Pudding
website www.nick-sams.com/special events/ thanksgiving

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Bread Winners Holiday Dinner Menu

Roast Turkey Breast or Glazed Ham
Served with Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes, Sage or Cornbread Stuffing, Homemade gravy, Creamed Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Dinner Rolls
$16.95 per person

Additional Sides (priced per person)
Squash Casserole (4)
fresh Green Beans ($3)
Grilled Vegetables ($3)
Creamed Corn ($3)
Green Chile Mac and Cheese ($4)
Buttered Asparagus ($4)

PINTS
Spicy Apple Chutney ($7)
Cranberry Sauce ($6)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($8)
Homemade Gravy ($6)

All Holiday Dinner Items are Available for Delivery or Pick Up.

Bread Winners also offers Handmade Pies, Holiday Cakes and Tortes, Breads and other dessert temptations to finish off your meal.  A compete list can be found at www.bredawinnerscafe.com under the Menus tab.

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eatZi’s Market & Bakery
offers Thanksgiving the Easy “eatZi’s” Way!

Hours of basting, mashing, chopping and mixing is better left to the experts this Thanksgiving with complete gourmet to-go feasts from eatZi’s Market & Bakery! Even the most talented home chefs need a break during the frantic holiday rush to enjoy the company of family and friends. Each season, families turn to eatZi’s to simplify the preparation of marvelous meals not only to save time but to enjoy the delicious creations from the eatZi’s professional kitchen. From the turkey to the trimmings, eatZi’s has it all covered.

Every portion is prepared with the highest quality ingredients along with the same care and love that eatZi’s chefs put into meals for their own families. Customers choose their favorite sides, and the eatZi’s team can assist them in ordering enough food for a sizeable smorgasbord or an intimate Thanksgiving dinner for two. Our chefs do the work, and a complete meal will be ready for pick-up at our convenient Oak Lawn Avenue location when they’re ready to entertain.

Turkey Day in “Big D” has never been easier with eatZi’s Market & Bakery. Orders can be placed over the phone, with a fax, online or in-store by Monday, November 23 to have the fixings ready for Thanksgiving.
For every Thanksgiving order of $75 or more,
customers will be entered into a drawing to win dinner for four for the holidays!
TRADITIONAL BREADS
Pull Apart White Bread Rolls
soft, white honey rolls that pull apart easily;
wrap in foil and heat for home-style goodness
$4.99 per 6-pack of rolls

Pull Apart Wheat Bread Rolls
soft, wheat honey rolls that pull apart easily;
wrap in foil and heat for home-style goodness
$4.99 per 6-pack of rolls

eatZi’s Cornbread
eatZi’s famous cornbread; sweet, moist and delicious
$6.29 per loaf

eatZi’s Jalapeño Cornbread
eatZi’s famous cornbread with diced jalapeños and cilantro;
a traditional taste with a kick
$6.49 per loaf
LET’S TALK TURKEY… AND TRIMMINGS
Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast
boneless breast of turkey with skin on; seasoned with salt and pepper;
roasted to a golden brown
$14.99 each (serves 3-4)

Pecan-Smoked Turkey Breast
boneless breast of turkey with skin on; seasoned with salt and pepper; smoked
over pecan chips; roasted to a golden brown
$14.99 each (serves 3-4)

Wild Rice Salad
wild and brown rice tossed together with preserved cranberries and apricots,
toasted pecans, fresh herbs and
citrus –tarragon vinaigrette
$13.99 each (serves 3-4)

Butter Whipped Potatoes
red potatoes whipped until smooth
with butter, heavy cream and milk
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)

Sweet Potatoes
rich, creamy puree of sweet potatoes
and seasonal spices; topped with cinnamon sugared pecans, drizzled with brown butter caramel; marshmallows served separately
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)

Yellow Squash Casserole
buttery yellow squash combined with smoked Grafton white cheddar;
topped with cracker crumbles
$12.99 each (serves 3-4)
SIDE BAR: SAUCES, SOUP, SALAD & STUFFING
Turkey Gravy
traditional smooth turkey gravy made with turkey stock, fresh spices and
black pepper
$9.49 per pint
$17.49 per quart

Cranberry Sauce
cranberries, citrus and spices combine to create turkey’s favorite sweet and tangy side
$7.49 per pint

Butternut Squash Bisque
creamy butternut squash soup garnished with wild rice and
smoked pecans
$8.99 pint (serves 2)
$16.99 quart (serves 4)

eatZi’s Chopped Salad
chopped iceberg and Romaine lettuce
with toasted walnuts, dried cranberries,       roasted corn, bleu cheese with sage
and burnt orange vinaigrette
$15.99 each (serves 4)

eatZi’s Cornbread Stuffing
our famous stuffing is combined
with white bread, cornbread,
fresh herbs, onions and celery
$12.99 each (serves 4)

Sausage Stuffing
our famous stuffing made with white bread, cornbread, fresh herbs,
onions, celery and
sweet Italian sausage
$13.99 each (serves 4)

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Cafe Lago

Thanksgiving Season  Cafe Lago becomes a corn pudding factory – all so you can have Our Famous Corn Pudding on your Thanksgiving table.  Our special orders menu is available on line and of course here when you drop in.  Remember the special orders deadline is Tuesday, November 24th for picking up Wednesday evening before the big day.  We will be closed Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday and be back to biz as usual on Saturday morning.
http://www.cafe-lago.com/

My boyfriend is from Michigan and really misses fall in his hometown. He keeps talking about all the fall festivities such as apple cider mills, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes. Do or any of your Side Dish readers know of any cider mills around Dallas? I’m willing to drive a little outside the city.

Thank you Cartoonstock!

I was going to do a roundup of all of the places you can pick up free-wheeling turkeys touting the big “O” but I was just informed that Kim Pierce has already done so. Here is what that turkeyette has to say.

Why are children obese?  Many experts believe that they are consuming too many processed foods, along with spending too much time being sedentary.
Real food is good for children.  Imagine a school lunch prepared fresh every day from ingredients sourced locally?  That is what Slow Food seeks to mandate in the Child Nutrition Act.  It is something I’ve wanted for a long time and I am whole heartedly in agreement with the change.  All of us wish that we could make a difference in the world and our children deserve the best food we can give them.

If you are also concerned about children and their access to real food, please sign the petition on the Slow Food USA website.  As of this morning, 17,191 people had signed the petition.

Its easy, simply go to www.slowfoodusa.org and click on the icon in the upper right corner that says Real Food in Schools.

Another way to show your support is to write to your Congressman/woman and your Senators.  In Texas, our Senators are Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn.  Unless they hear our voices, they will not vote for the change.

I you can’t come to the “Eat-In” you can help by signing the petition and writing to your legislators.

If you do come to the “Eat-In” you’ll be sure to have some real food prepared from local ingredients and enjoyed with other people passionate about food and where it comes from.

If though, you are a working Jewish mom or just a Jewish Princess who is worried about what to do for the upcoming High Holidays, listen, take a load off. We’ve just been handed the T.J.’s Market catering menu for the High Holidays and all we’ve got to say is “Oy Vey, that Caren Alexis is going to be one tired Yiddisha Momma.”

Just listen to what they will do if you want them to make home-made Gefilte Fish (which, for some reason, I never caught on any of my many fishing expeditions): They will grind fresh fish (Pike, Lake Trout, Snapper, Buffalo, Carp, Tillapia, Haddock, Cod or Salmon). They will chop you some liver. They will give you the horseradish (red for you wimps, the pure white stuff for the strong-sinused among you). They’ve got glazed chicken breasts and brisket (and I’m assuming we’re not talking about any of that lean stuff with the barbecue sauce all over it; we’re talking tender, soft, with a bissel of fat and some oniony-soup broth gravy). They’ve got Nova Lox. The menu also has some baked brie stuffed with fruit and nuts. I’m not sure how that got on there, but it’s there nonetheless.

So, if you are planning for the High Holidays or just want to ring in the Jewish New Year (Happy 5770 everybody!) the right way, check out the menu here. Call the Alexis clan. And wish them a L’Shanna Tovah (which, in the language of my people, is the wish for a happy, healthy New Year).

Dunkin’ Donuts is raising an espresso-based toast to Mom by serving free small latte beverages on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2009. Details below

Corner Bakery is introducing customizable Mom’s Hand-Crafted Sandwiches including a choice of Roasted Chicken, Corned Beef, Smoked Turkey, Roast Beef or Smoked Ham piled high on freshly baked Whole Grain Harvest, Caraway Rye, Country Sourdough, or Mom’s White bread, served with bakery chips or baby carrots and a crisp pickle – all for under $6.

Tramontana. All tables (up to 6 guests) sharing dinner with a Mom can enjoy 25% off their food total now through Saturday, May 9th at Tramontana. (Offer excludes already discounted Prix Fixe Menus) Just mention SideDish when you make your reservation at 214-368-4188.

Nicola’s
Plano, Texas( May 7, 2009) – Just because budget cuts and salary reductions are dominating the headlines doesn’t mean that meal portions have to be reduced too. Known for its delicious menu filled with handcrafted, authentic Italian cuisine Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano is pleased to announce Pasta Amore,
For the first course, guests can choose between Insalata Cesare, Nicola’s classic Caesar salad, or Antipasto Misto, an assortment of Italian cured meats and marinated vegetables. Then it’s Pasta Festa, and endless tableside service of any of three daily pastas created by Executive Chef Luciano Salvadore.  Pastas and sauces include: Orecchiette alla Checca, “Little ears” pasta; Casarecci alla Bolognese, handmade pasta with savory meat sauce; Fusilli Spaccati alla Luciana, “Leaf shaped” pasta; and Rigatoni con Melanzane (tube pasta with brinjal) served with Pomodoro con Ricotta Salata.

Pasta Amore is available Sunday through Thursday evenings. For reservations, please call (972) 608-4455.

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Dunkin’ Donuts
There’s a whole latte love in Dallas! Dunkin’ Donuts is raising an espresso-based toast to Mom by serving free small latte beverages on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2009.

And the deals don’t stop there. For the six weeks following Mother’s Day, Dukin Donuts will offer North Texans any small latte beverage for only 99 cents. This leads up to Father’s Day on June 21, when, once again, Dunkin’ Donuts will offer customers free small latte beverages.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT FEARING’S
WHAT: Fearing’s at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas presents a sumptuous Mother’s Day Brunch, featuring such choices as Slow-Cooked Prime Rib, Smoked Pecan-Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Maine Lobster Thermidor and Dean’s Steak and Eggs Plate.

PRICE: $85 per adult, $35 per child under 12, excluding tax and gratuity.

WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2009, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Fearing’s
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
2121 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75201
Phone: (214) 922-0200

Mother’s Day Brunch Reservations: (214) 922-4848
MENU:
Starter
Almond French Toast with Vanilla Bean Crme Anglaise, Tropical Fruit Pico de Gallo, Cajeta and Apple-Smoked Bacon
Crispy Crab Cakes with Meyer Lemon Aioli, Country Ham-Deviled Egg and Watercress/Chicory Salad

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Crumbled Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Crispy Onions and Creamy Basil Dressing

Poached Jumbo Prawn “Cocktail” and Chilled Sweet Corn Vichyssoise with Toasted Coriander Popcorn

Barbecued Texas Bob White Quail on “Iceberg Wedge” with Apple-Smoked Bacon and Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Main Course
Smoked Pecan-Crusted Alaskan Halibut on Texas Rice Pilaf with Fried Green Tomatoes and Piquillo Pepper Jam

The Steak and Eggs Plate:
Barbecue Spiced Petit Filet and Jalapeno Butter-Basted Farm Eggs with Potato/Leek Enchilada and Fiesta Salad

Maine Lobster “Thermidor” Crpes with Tarragon Beurre Blanc, Crispy Asparagus and Pan-Browned Yukon Potato Stack
Slow-Cooked Prime Rib with Anson Mills Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Butternut Squash Taquito, Tangle of Greens and Horseradish Jus

“Huevos Montaleos” — Crispy Soft Shell Crab on House-Cured Pork Loin Tostada with Over-Easy Eggs, Black Bean Pure, Chihuahua Cheese and Caramelized Bananas

Dessert
Coconut cupcakes with caramelized pineapple sauce
Strawberry vanilla custard trifle
Chocolate caramel tart with toasted meringue

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WATEL’S
We have moved out of Allen Street Cottage and are looking for a new location; our phone number remains the same: 214 720 0323.  Until we have a new home, we will be putting on events around town, and we are available to come to your home or business for any of your needs.)

Mother’s Day Brunch will be at the gorgeous Tipperary Inn; an authentic Irish pub featuring, imported from Ireland, rich wood paneling and fixtures accentuated by elegant decorated glass panels. It is at Skillman and Live Oak on the edge of Lakewood. See instructions for map at bottom of this e mail.

MENU
(subs and alterations welcome, we cook to please; just give us notice)

Smoked Salmon Canape’
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Gazpacho
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Caesar Salad
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choice of:
Chicken Breast w/ Mushroom Dijonaise
Veal Medallions w/ Creamed Port Reduction
Filet Mignon w/ Bordelaise
Grilled Salmon w/ Corn Tomatillo Relish
Jumbo Shrimp w/ Mild Coconut Curry
Lobster Omelette Or of Your Choice
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Choice of Dessert
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$39 per person
Reserve right away with your menu choices as space is limited

For a map to Tipperary, copy the URL below and paste it in your browser
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=5815+Live+Oak+St.+dallas&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.038806,85.869141&ie=UTF8&ll=32.813301,-96.761677&spn=0.008819,0.020964&z=16&iwloc=A
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The Blue Goose Cantina
What: In honor of Mother’s Day, The Blue Goose Cantina will offer $2.00 Mimosas (regular price is $4.00) with its Brunch Menu on Saturday and Sunday.  Highlights from the Brunch Menu are:

•        Carne Asada & Huevos (Mesquite grilled steak with two eggs);

•        Blue Goose Tacos (Mexican scrambled eggs with beef fajitas, sautéed onions and green peppers rolled in flour tortillas) and

•        Chilaquiles (Fried corn tortillas in a spicy tomatillo sauce with cilantro and green chiles)
When: Saturday, May 9, 2009   Sunday, May 10, 2009
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
www.bluegoosecantina.com

Where:   Plano: 4757 W. Park Blvd. 972-596-8882

Addison: 14920 Midway Rd. 972-726-8771

Dallas: 2905 Greenville Ave. 214-823-8339

Highland Village: FM 407 and FM 2499. 972-966-2583

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EVERY MOTHER DESERVES TO BE SPOILED AT BIJOUX

WHAT:            Scott Gottlich is offering an unforgettable Mother’s Day brunch at Bijoux that will make Mother very pleased and deservingly pampered. The menu, which boasts favorite seasonal items such as Crab Agnolotti, Smoked Prawn Omelet, Roasted Filet of Beef and Peaches & Cream will be offered in three courses of selections, allowing guests to customize each course.

$65 per person/$35 per child/ $90 with wine pairings

WHEN:            Mother’s Day, May 10 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:          Bijoux  5450 West Lovers Lane; Suite 225

Dallas, TX 75209

RSVP:              214.350.6100

Reservations can be made by calling 214.350.6100.

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SECOND FLOOR: TREAT MOM TO AN UNFORGETTABLE BRUNCH IN A STYLISH, URBAN BISTRO

WITH A LUXURIOUS GETAWAY AT THE WESTIN GALLERIA

WHAT:            Talented newcomer, J Chastain, has created a mouthwatering three –course Mother’s Day brunch with satisfying options such as Shrimp Bisque, Pork Belly and Eggs, Duch Confit Ravioli and Orange Vanilla Crème Brulee. Guests will be invited to choose a dish from each course with or without wine pairings.

To give Mom a pampering getaway, The Westin Galleria is offering a Mother’s Day package that includes the three-course brunch along with luxe accommodations on Saturday night in either a deluxe room or a Westin Executive Club Room.

Brunch

$35 per person/$55 with wine pairings

Package

$189 for a deluxe room/$259 for Westin Executive Club

WHEN:            Brunch                                                 Package
Sunday, May 10                                   check-in: Saturday, May 9

11:00 am – 3:00 pm                             check-out: Sunday, May 10

WHERE:          The Second Floor at the Westin Galleria

13340 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75240RSVP:

972-450-2978

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Kenichi to host Mother’s Day Dinner

Kenichi Restaurant is offering Mother’s Day dinner sure to appeal to the discerning Dallas diner.

As Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, Kenichi is excited to welcome Executive Chef Bodhi Durant back to Dallas after an extended work-vacation in Aspen. With dishes perfectly executed by both Durant as well as Chef Garee Battad, Kenichi’s Mother’s Day Menu will feature a stunning four course set meal, in addition to our regular menu.

To start off your meal, our first course consists of house favorite, the “surf & turf” roll, paired with Corporate Executive Sushi Chef Kiyomi’s king crab special.  Subsequently followed by crispy softshell crab salad topped with sweet mango, mint & candied macadamia nuts in an aged white balsamic vinegar dressing.  The third course is your choice between pan-seared gulf coast red snapper accompanied by shrimp risotto and yuzu-crystallized ginger beurre blanc or our slow cooked togarashi rubbed beef brisket paired with goat cheese mashers and spring vegetables, if you prefer.  To end the perfect meal, Kenichi is serving peanut butter & chocolate sundaes alongside warm peanut butter cookies.

Mother’s day menu 2009
1st
Surf & turf roll
&
Kiyomi’s King crab special (mustard sauce and kizami wasabi)

2nd
Fresh crispy softshell crab salad
Organic locally grown frisee
Sweet mango, mint & candied macadamia nuts
Aged white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil & cracked black pepper

3rd (choice of 1)
Entrée
Pan seared gulf coast red snapper
Shrimp risotto
Yuzu- crystalized ginger beurre blanc

Slow cooked togarashi rubbed beef brisket
Goat cheese mashed potatoes
Braised spring vegetables

4th
Peanut butter &chocolate sundae
Dark chocolate ice cream
Milk chocolate sauce, white chocolate sauce & toasted peanuts
Warm peanut butter cookies

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Olenjack’s Grille

Olenjack’s Grille will hold its annual Mother’s Day Brunch featuring an extravaganza for buffet lovers that features more than 25 starters, entrees, and desserts.
Some of the highlights are Jalapeno & Ginger Poached Shrimp Cocktail, Pork Migas, and Blueberry Baked French Toast Bread Pudding w/ Cinnamon Maple Syrup.

Activities will also be offered for children.
Reservations are required by calling Olenjack’s Grille at (817) 226-2600.

For more information about Olenjack’s Grille, visit www.OlenjacksGrille.com.

DATE/TIME/LOCATION:
Sunday, May 10, 2009
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
770 Road to Six Flags East, Suite 100
Arlington, Texas

PRICE: $30 per adult; $14 per child
Prices do not include tax and gratuity.

BUFFET MENU:
A sampling of the menu for the Olenjack’s Mother’s Day Brunch includes

entrees such as Pecan Crusted Salmon, Southwest Pork Roast, and Smothered Chicken w/ Andouille & Peppers.

Sides include Grilled Squash & Onions w/ Cilantro Pesto and Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon.

Desserts featured include Red Velvet Cupcakes, Strawberry & Blueberry Crisp, and Lemon Blueberry Crème Brule

To see a full menu, visit the Events page at www.OlenjacksGrille.com.

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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
“Number One Steakhouse in Texas Honors Your Number One Mom!

We all believe our Mom deserves the very best! Why not treat her to a very special lunch or dinner on her very special day – Mother’s Day? At Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, the focus is always on the complete quality dining experience: the food selection, the food preparation, and the service of the staff; however, on this Mother’s Day, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse has one ADDITIONAL goal – to make your Mom feel special!

Join Pappas Bros. Steakhouse this Mother’s Day, May 10th, for lunch or dinner. On this special day, Pappas Bros. will be open for lunch service from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and dinner service from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To honor each Mother, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse will offer a complimentary family photo and present each Mother with a pink carnation as well as a Chocolate Truffle Box. Reservations are recommended by calling 214.366.2000.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Mother’s Day 2009 Features, created by Executive Chef James Johnson, include:

Lobster Bisque

Seafood Galantine celery-apple slaw, céleri remoulade

Alaskan King Salmon pear tomatoes, micro basil, sea salt

Pacific Halibut morel mushrooms, smoked bacon, fresh peas & tendrils, brown butter

Spicy Lobster Crusted Filet of Beef Tenderloin

Chocolate Terrine orange crème anglaise
Carrot Cake cream cheese frosting

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, named “Best Steakhouse in Texas” by Texas Monthly, is the premier steakhouse in Dallas.   Widely recognized as one of the highest quality and best restaurants in the nation, Pappas Bros. serves dry-aged, prime beef accompanied by succulent side dishes, and finished with rich desserts. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Wine Cellar features one of only 17 Female Master Sommeliers in the world and a wine list of over 35,000 bottles.  Pappas Bros. is located at 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75220. Cocktail lounge is open at 4 p.m. Monday – Saturday.  Dinner is served 5 – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and from 5 – 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.   For more information, call 214.366.2000 or visit www.pappasbros.com

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT DRAGONFLY: MOM WOULD APPROVE

Prix Fixe Brunch Menu Includes Bottomless Mimosas on May 10
“Mom’s” the word at Dragonfly this Mother’s Day as Executive Chef Grant Morgan will serve a prix fixe Mother’s Day Brunch. Sunday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., treat Mom to bottomless mimosas and a special meal in Dragonfly’s beautiful setting.

Brunch begins with a Breakfast Bread Basket served with seasonal fruit and sweet creamery butter.  First course offerings include Golden Tomato Gazpacho with blue crab relish, Tempura Shrimp Mizuna Salad including julienne vegetables and coconut curry vinaigrette, or Duck Confit-Goat Cheese Phyllo Empanadas with tomato-basil salsa.

The second course includes a choice of Canadian Bacon Florentine “Bennies” with potato hash and Tabasco hollandaise; Smoked Salmon and Chive Scramble Sandwich featuring toasted croissant, whipped cream cheese, tomato and dill chips; Pan-Roasted Haddock with grilled tomato grits and tarragon butter; or Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Yorkshire pudding, haricots verts and smoked bacon gravy.  End on a sweet note with Mom’s Mixed Berry Trifle for dessert.

Dragonfly’s Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 10.  The prix fixe menu is $50 per person and includes bottomless mimosas.  Reservations are recommended.  For more information or to make a reservation, call 214-550-9500 or visit www.hotelzaza.com/dallas.

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DMA’s Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant

“Mummies Day” Weekend Special Brunch Buffet

Saturdays and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
May 9 & 10
Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant

UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE:

Regular Menu Service on Sat.  / “Mummies Day” Brunch on Sunday Only.

Adult Price $39.00

Children under 12 $18.00

Members and Tut Ticket Holders 10% off

The DMA’s Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant will offer a special weekend brunch buffet to commemorate “Mummies Day” weekend. The buffet brunch includes such edible treasures as vanilla crème brulee French toast, customized omelets, roasted shrimp fattoush salad, slow roasted salmon and Egyptian ratatouille, and chicken breast with apricot and spiced almond couscous.

Available for $46 for adults and $18 for children under 12. A 10% discount is available for King Tut ticket holders and for DMA members. King Tut exhibition tickets are not included in the brunch and must be purchased separately, either on-site or through Ticketmaster.com.

Reservations are required at 214-922-1858.

Visitors with brunch reservations receive $5 off parking in the Museum underground parking garage (based on availability).

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CELEBRATE MOM OVER A MEMORABLE MEAL AT CLIFF CAFE

Mothers Receive A Complimentary Mimosa

WHAT: Keep mom away from the kitchen this Mother’s Day and treat her to a memorable meal at the Belmont Hotel.Cliff Cafe will continue it’s traditional Sunday brunch on Mother’s Day allowing diners to enjoy their infamous breakfast menu with indulgences like Sweet Potato Pecan Pancakes, Cranberry Orange French Toast and Almond Butter Oatmeal. As a special treat, moms will receive a complimentary mimosa with their meal.
Executive Chef Robin Gill Lacy will also be serving two delicious specials, a smoked salmon Benedict ($12) and roasted bananas with chocolate yogurt cream for dessert ($6). At BarBelmont guests can sip on a special Mother’s Day sangria made with fresh oranges, lemons and limes with Cointreau, brandy, sugar, red wine and club soda for $6 a glass or $24 a pitcher.

WHEN: Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother’s Day Brunch will be served from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cliff Cafe.Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 214.393.4141.

BarBelmont opens at noon.

WHERE:

Cliff Cafe at the Belmont Hotel

901 Fort Worth Avenue

Dallas, Texas 75208

214.393.4141

www.belmontdallas.com

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE FAIRMONT DALLAS
Sunday, May 10, 2009

Seatings: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm
$45 for adults; $35 for seniors; $25 for 5-12 yrs; Complimentary for 0- 4 yrs
(price subject to service charge and tax)

Celebrate Mom’s special day with your family at The Fairmont Dallas by attending our annual
Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch. Enjoy complimentary mimosas, elaborate decorations including
opulent Spring floral arrangements, dazzling ice carvings from our talented artisans and live
piano accompaniment. Complimentary Valet Parking is also included.

BUFFET MENU

Salads
Chopped Seafood & Orzo Pasta Salad, with Basil-Saffron Dressing
Edamame Beans, Diakon & Shredded Carrot Salad, Soy-Ginger Dressing
Field Mushroom & Asparagus Salad, with Lemon-Truffle Vinaigrette
Smoked Corn & Red Skinned Potato Salad with Pulled Ham
Ripe Tomato Salad with Cucumber &
Charred Red Onion-Aged Balsamic & Honey Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad with Cayenne Spiced Croutons, Parmesan Shavings
Organic Greens, Candied Pecans, Local Goat Cheese & Raspberry-Chipolte Dressing
Raw Sugar Roasted Beet Carpaccio with Rocket & Fennel, Sherry-Thyme Dressing
Seafood
Shucked East Coast Oyster Shooters, Sweet Coastal Crab Claws, Chilled Shrimp,
Marinated Mussels Cocktail & Mignonette Sauces, Tabasco, Fresh Citrus Wedges
Sushi
Assorted Authentic Japanese Specialties, Shrimp Sushi, Maki Rolls California Roll,
Avocado Cucumber Roll, Served with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict with Lemon & Thyme Hollandaise
Texas French Toast & Griddle Cakes-Maple Syrup
Skillet Roasted New Potatoes
Maple Smoked Bacon & Savory Link Sausage
Chef Made Omelete Station
Al a Carte
Choice of:
Chili-Thyme Rubbed Tenderloin
Crushed Fingerlings, Pearl Onion & Bacon Ragout, Cabernet Pan-jus
Or
Chorizo Queso-Fresco Chicken Supreme
Whipped Sweet Yam, Riesling Pan Jus
Or
Mint Steamed Rainbow Trout
Braised Green Lentils, Lemon-Truffle Vinaigrette
Served with Seasonal Organic Petite Vegetables
Pastry Chef’s Dessert Display
A Selection of Sweet Tortes, Cakes, Mousses, Petite Pastries &
Signature Chocolate Bread Pudding from Our Fairmont Pastry Shop
Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Fairmont Blended Teas

For Reservations, please call 214-720-5340

The Fairmont Dallas
1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, Texas 75201

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CHRIS WARD TO HOST MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH AT THE MERCURY
11 A.M. – 3 P.M. – SUNDAY, MAY 10TH

Mercury Restaurant Executive Chef/Partner Chris Ward will host a Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch featuring a Carving Station of Prime Rib, Leg of Lamb & Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce; Fresh Shellfish Display with Chilled Shrimp, Marinated Crab Claws & Oysters on the Half Shell; Breakfast Selections including Eggs Benedict, Omelet station, pancakes, waffles, bacon and sausage; Salads & Homemade Vegetables and twenty dessert selections; $49.95 for adults and $24.95 for children ages ten and under. The Mercury Restaurant, 11909 Preston Road; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 10th. For Reservations, please call 972-960-7774.
MERCURY RESTAURANT EXECUTIVE CHEF PARTNER
CHRIS WARD’S
MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET BRUNCH MENU

CARVING STATION, SEAFOOD, FOWL
PRIME RIB
LEG OF LAMB
SALMON WITH STIRFRY VEGETABLES
CHICKEN ENCHILADAS
PORK LOIN WITH CHERRY SAUCE

FRESH SHELLFISH WITH ICE SCULPTURE
CHILLED SHRIMP
MARINATED CRAB CLAWS
OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

BREAKFAST SELECTIONS
EGGS BENEDICT
OMELET STATION
PANCAKES
WAFFLES
BACON AND SAUSAGE
SMOKED SALMON

SALAD STATIONS
ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD
TOMATO MOZZARELLA SALAD
CHILLED ASPARAGUS WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
KALAMATA BREAD SALAD
DEVILED EGGS
FRUIT PLATTER
CHEESE PLATTER
CAESAR SALAD

HOMEMADE VEGETABLES
CREAM SPINACH
BROCCOLI
POTATO PUREE
MACARONI & CHEESE
CREAM CORN
JALAPENO CHEESE GRITS

DESSERTS:
NAPOLEON
PECAN PIE
RICE PUDDING
CARAMEL FLANS
TRES LECHES
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE
CARROT CAKE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
BROWNIES
CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES
TIRAMISU
SHORTCAKE
MINI TARTS AND PASTRIES
CROISSANTS AND DANISH
BISCUITS WITH CREAM GRAVY
BUTTER AND RASPBERRY JELLY
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
PASTRIES
CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Rosewood Crescent Hotel

Mothers Treated like Royalty at Rosewood Crescent Hotel This May
Famed Dallas Hotel Honors Mom
with a Beautiful Brunch and One-of-a-Kind Spa Package

Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch
What:    Mothers will take pleasure in a buffet made for queens this Mother’s Day at Rosewood Crescent Hotel. The brunch features a medley of dishes, such as organic shiitake mushrooms, made-to-order waffles, pancakes, French toast, prime beef rib eye, Scottish smoked salmon and an assortment of pastries and cakes, all from the hotel’s award-winning Executive Chef, Gianni Santin.

When:        Sunday, May 10
11a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where:        Rosewood Crescent Hotel – Crescent Ballroom
400 Crescent Court
Dallas, Texas  75201
Reservations: (214) 953-4341
Details:
•    $55 dollars for adults
•    $25 for children ages 3-12
•    Prices do not include gratuity, tax or alcohol

“Queen for a Day” Spa Package

What:    Mothers can enjoy the gift of time and relaxation from one of the top rated hotel spas in the country this May. Starting with a Swedish massage, the “Queen for a Day” spa package includes The Spa at The Crescent’s Signature Facial, a relaxing manicure and lavender pedicure.  Along with access to the Whirlpool, Sauna and Steam Room, mothers will be treated to a Champagne lunch from The Spa Café.

When:     Available for the entire month of May

Where:        The Spa at The Crescent
400 Crescent Court
Dallas, Texas  75201
Reservations: (214) 871-3232
Details:
•    $295/person for the “Queen for a Day” package
•    Gratuity and parking is included

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Mother’s Day Brunch Celebration at FOUR SEASONS Cafe on the Green

May 10 The single most popular brunch of the year and it’s no wonder! We celebrate Moms like nobody can. Our lavish Mother’s Day Brunch set for Sunday, May 10 is the perfect way to tell Mom how much you appreciate her. Our chef is in the Show Kitchen overseeing everything from made to order omelettes to a delectable array of cold salads and hot entrees including vegetarian dishes and carved meats. Our Wine Room holds more than 20 desserts including two local favorites – made to order mini-cheesecakes and Chef Gehman’s famous Hot Bread Pudding with Caramel. The price for Mother’s Day Brunch is $68 per adults, $28 for children ages 6 to 12.  Children younger than 6 dine at no charge. We also offer a kid-sized buffet with kid favorites including chicken tenders, pizza and mac and cheese. Hours are 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling The Cafe at 972-717-2420. Complimentary valet parking for Cafe patrons.

Mommy & Me Tea May 4 – 9 at Cafe on the Green What a fun way to honor your best Mommy! Kids and Moms of all generations are invited to celebrate that special relationship you have with your kids at our Mommy & Me Teas held each afternoon from  2pm to 5:30 pm May 4 – May
9 at Cafe on the Green. The price is $40 for adults, $20 for kids 3 to 12 years and no charge for kids younger than 3. Our menu will have you and your kids smiling with favorites like PB&J Canapes, Chicken Grape Salad Canapes, Chocolate Chip & Cinnamon Scones, Milk Chocolate & Praline Mousse Bars. Yummy! Casual, resort attire, reservations required 24 hours in advance, minimum of 2. Complimentary Valet parking for Cafe patrons. Call 972-717-2420.

Give Mom the Gift of Four Seasons
Give the gift of Four Seasons this Mother’s Day with the worldwide Four Seasons Gift Card, providing Mom with a unique, customized experience she can enjoy locally or globally. Gift Cards are easy to order and can be personalized for delivery. They are available in a variety of denominations from US$100 to US$5,000 on-line and can also be purchased at any Four Seasons Hotel or Resort worldwide in any amount from US$50 up to US $100,000. For more information please visit www.fourseasons.com/giftcard, also compatible with Smart phones for users on the go with the new and secure mobile Gift Card site.

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CANARY CAFE CELEBRATES THE MOM WITH THREE-COURSE MENU

Mother’s Day Three-Course Dinner for $25 – Sunday, May 10, 2009

DALLAS – (April 23, 2009) – Canary Cafe chef-owner Gorji prepares and serves a three-course Mother’s Day dinner from 5-9:30 p.m. for $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under (tax & gratuity not included).  Reservations are recommended by calling 972.503.7080.  In addition to the special Mother’s Day menu, guests may order off the a la carte menu.  Mother’s Day diners also receive 25% off bottles of Mediterranean wine.
Chef Gorji’s three-course Mother’s Day menu includes a choice of a verde salad or half Caesar salad & cup of tomato basil bisque.  Entrée options feature beef anar, salmon lemon, chicken crème or spinach lasagna & baked eggplant followed by a four-berry sorbet for dessert.

Canary Cafe specializes in Mediterranean cuisine using fresh ingredients and simple techniques.  For guests wanting to take a little Mediterranean home with them, Chef Gorji has his own product line in Gorji Gourmet, which features seven products for purchase at Canary Cafe, six metroplex Whole Foods Market®, Jimmy’s and www.gorjigourmet.com.  The 14-table Addison restaurant offers a complete wine selection as well as patio dining. Canary Café is open for dinner only Tuesday – Thursday, 5-9:30 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 5-10:30 p.m. For more information call 972 503 7080 or visit www.canarycafeaddison.com.

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Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

Along with the regular buffet menu, the restaurant will be adding a carving station which will feature Ginger-Licorice Glazed Ham.  Children will have an opportunity to make mom an edible gift at Five Sixty’s special “decorate-your-own cupcake” bar.  All moms will also receive a Chinese to-go box filled with mini cookies and truffles from Five Sixty.  Mother’s Day Brunch is $55 for adults and $30 for children over 12 years.

Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck Transforms Sunday Brunch
WHAT: Sunday brunch at Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck now offers guests buffet-style dining with a variety of traditional menu items alongside Asian-flared cuisine, created by Executive Chef Sara Johannes.

Utilizing only the freshest, seasonal ingredients available, the new brunch buffet includes (but is not limited to):

Eggs any Style and Omelets to Order
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Fresh Blueberry Pancakes with Vermont Maple Butter
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Eggs Benedict, Pastrami Potato Hash Cake, Sauce Béarnaise
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Daily Selection of Specials from the Sushi and Robata Bar including:

Hand Cut Nigiri, Specialty Maki Rolls, Fresh Dim Sum and Yakatori
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“Hong Kong Style” Steamed Catch of the Day, Chinese Black Bean Soy, Bok Choy
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Chinese Chicken Salad, Candied Cashews, Hot and Sweet Mustard Dressing
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Mascarpone and Almond Stuffed French Toast with Sautéed Strawberries
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“Szechuan Style” Grilled Flatiron Steak, Wok Fired Vegetables

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Cheddar Cheese and Scallion Grits

Mother’s Day Brunch at Five Sixty is $55 for adults and $30 for children 12 years and younger.

WHERE:       Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck

Reunion Tower

300 Reunion Boulevard

214.741.5560

www.wolfgangpuck.com

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POPOLO’S CELEBRATES MOTHER”S DAY
WITH BRUNCH BUFFET

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Popolo’s (May 10) with a special brunch buffet.  Feast on an assortment of salads and seafood along with hot entrée offerings of including eggs benedict, Chicken Piccata, grilled salmon, omelets made to order, Belgian waffles and a carving station.   Homemade breads and desserts abound.

Mother’s Day brunch hours are 10:30am-2pm.  Cost is $32.95 per person for adults; $14.95 for children 10 and under.  Tax, gratuity and beverages are additional.  Popolo’s is located at 5959 Royal Lane, in the Preston Royal Shopping Center at the corner of Preston Road and Royal Lane.  Reservations are suggested, 214-692-5497.
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Mother’s Day Brunch at Nana at the Hilton Anatole Hotel

Honor and appreciate your mother this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10) by treating her to a special brunch at the award-winning Nana.  Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci and General Manager Mark LaRocca will ensure a memorable occasion with extraordinary views from the 27th floor of the Hilton Anatole, impeccable service and a delightful four-course brunch for $65 per person between 11am – 2:00pm.  Reservations are recommended by calling 214.761.7470.  Visit www.nanarestaurant.com for complete details.

NANA’S MOTHER’S DAY MENU

AMUSE BOUCHE:
Lime Scented Greek Yogurt, Strawberries, T3 “Sand”

APPETIZERS (choice of one)
Shrimp Cocktail, Chilled Green Pea Soup, Candied Ginger, Rose Peppercorns, Sour Cream Gelato
Baby Caesar Salad, Sourdough-Garlic Croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano
Lobster Home Fries, Scallions, Hazelnuts, White Truffle Oil, 62,5º Poached Egg
Pan Roasted Quail, Grilled “Buffalo Spuds”, Blue Cheese Cream, Green Onions
Spinach Salad, Shaved Manchego Cheese, Warm Sherry Vinegar, Candied Pine Nuts
Tuna Tartar “Slider”, Wasabi Peas, Soy-Ginger Glaze, Apple-Red Onion Slaw

MAIN COURSES (choice of one)
Pan Roasted & Grilled Free Range Chicken Breast, Potironne Escargot ChilaQuiles, Avocado
Mesquite Grilled Filet of Prime Beef, Baked Barbecue Beans, Lightly Pickled Vegetable Confetti
Slow Cooked Halibut, Wrinkled Marble Potatoes, Mojo Verde, Spring Onions
Copper River Salmon Cooked Medium Rare, Cucumber Spaghetti Salad … Mint, Dill, Curried Yogurt Allioli
Roasted Colorado Rack of Lamb, Eggplant Pearl Couscous, Bell Pepper Harissa, Sweet Spiced Eggplant Chip

DESSERTS (choice of one)
Carrot Cake
Red Fruits, Champagne-Yuzu Lemonade, Coconut
“Snickered” Milk Chocolate Mousse Cake, Banana Ice Cream, Dulce de Leche
Fresh Fruit, Ginger, Lime, Mint

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NICOLA’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY
WITH AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FLAIR

Special Items Added To Flavorful Menu In Honor Of Moms Everywhere

Wine and dine mom at Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano, 5800 Legacy Drive, in
The Shops at Legacy on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Executive chef Luciano Salvadore has designed a delicious menu filled with handcrafted, authentic Italian cuisine.

Special Mother’s Day menu items include: Antipasto, Salmone Affumicato con Crostini, Smoked Salmon with Goat Cheese-Caper Crostini for $11; Primo, Ravioli All’Astice ed Erba Cipollina, Lobster and Chive Ravioli in Seafood a Vodka Sauce for $19.95; Secondo, Spiedino Mari e Monti, Surf and Turf Skewers with Spring Vegetables for $ 25.95; and for dessert, Dolci, Coppa di Crema al Limone e Mascarpone, Victoria sponge cake with lemon mascarpone mousse for $8.00.

Additionally, Nicola’s will serve its complete full menu which includes: pasta hand made
on-premise, using traditional shapes not commonly seen in American restaurants; antipasto such as paper-thin slivers of prosciutto paired with any number of complementary tastes and textures, including rich Italian cheeses, fire-roasted, marinated vegetables, and firm, sweet fruit; award-winning pizza, lasagnetta, and baked fish cooked to perfection on Nicola’s imported wood-burning oven; or other favorite dishes like zucchini fritti, calamari, and the legendary Focaccia Nicola.

Guests are encouraged to make reservations by calling (972) 608-4455. Additional information can be found online at www.nicolaslegacy.com.
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COAST CELEBRATES MOTHERS DAY WITH BOUNTIFUL PRIX FIXE MENU

Seafood Specialties, Bottomless Cocktails, Scrumptious Desserts And
A Children’s Menu Part Of The Day’s Offerings

WHAT:    COAST, Plano’s freshest seafood experience, gives moms plenty to choose from this Mother’s Day with a special prix fixe menu. Guests are invited to enjoy a wide sampling of appetizers, seafood and steak entrees, and, of course, decadent desserts.  There are also bottomless cocktails and a special children’s menu.

PRICE:    $34.95 adults (per person)
$9.95 children 12 and under
$6.00 – $10.00 bottomless cocktails

WHEN:    Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10, 2009
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HOW:    Reservations can be made by e-mailing legacyreservations@coastglobalseafood.com or calling
(972) 265-4722. Additional information is available at www.coastglobalseafood.com.

WHERE:    COAST
Located in The Shops at Legacy
(on the North side near the dancing fountain)
7501 Lone Star Dr., Suite B150
Plano, Texas 74024

COAST MOTHER’S DAY MENU, page two
MENU:
Appetizers
•    Minted Fruit Salad with Honey and Yogurt
•    Gulf Shrimp Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Spicy Lime Broth
•    Caesar Salad with Grana Padano and Chubby Crouton
•    COAST Salad with Goat Cheese, Candied Walnuts and Honey Vinaigrette
•    Fried Calamari with Lemon Aioli and Thai Chili Sauce

Entrees
•    Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Apple Smoked Bacon and Mixed Berry Syrup
•    COAST Eggs Benedict with Jumbo Lump Crab and Meyer Lemon Hollandaise, Farm Fresh Eggs, Apple Smoked Bacon and Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Toast
•    Roasted Skate Wing with Guajillo-Lime Broth and Mango-Jalapeño Salad
•    Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Pea-Ricotta Tortelloni and Minted Chardonnay Butter
•    Roasted Organic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and Natural Jus
•    Niman Ranch Six-Ounce Filet Mignon with Garlic Glazed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus

Desserts
•    Flourless Chocolate Cake with Mint Anglaise
•    Lemon Phyllo Tart with Pistachio and Lavender Honey
•    Strawberry Short Cake with Amaretto Cream
•    Select Ice Creams and Sorbets

Bottomless Cocktails
•    Mimosas, $6.00
•    Bloody Mary, $10.00
•    COAST Frozen Hard Lemonade, $8.00, a refreshing mix of tangy fresh-squeezed lemonade and premium vodka served in a glass rimmed with salt and crushed Lemonheads Candy

Children’s Menu

•    Fruit Salad
•    Pancakes with Apple Smoked Bacon & Pure Maple Syrup
•    Fried Chicken Breast Tenders with French Fries
•    Fried Fish Stick with Fries
•    Penne Pasta Parmesan

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT THE GRAPE

The Grape Restaurant celebrates Mother’s Day (May 10) with a special Sunday brunch 10:30am-2pm.  Executive Chef/Owner Brian C. Luscher will feature the weekly a la carte brunch menu in addition to some favorites for Mom’s special day including items for kids.

The Grape is located at 2808 Greenville Avenue.  Reservations are recommended for this event, 214-828-1981 or visit the website at www.thegraperestaurant.com  Complimentary valet parking always provided.

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Sullivan’s Steak House

First Course
Seattle Style Smoked Salmon on Housemade Flatbread
Mixed Green Salad
Shrimp & Crawfish Gumbo
Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Peach Sauce

Second Course
Carved Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Lobster & Asparagus Frittata
Eggs Sardou
Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict
Andoille Sausage & Egg Wrap with Tomatillo Sauce
Filet Mignon 6 oz

Served with Choice of Two
Scallop Potatoes
Iron Skillet Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Sautéed Vegetables

Dessert Course
Espresso Mocha Mousse Cake
Homemade Cheesecake
Key Lime Pie
Cinnamon or Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Peach Sorbet

Children’s Menu
Chicken Strip with Fries
Cheeseburger with Fries
French Toast with Strawberries & Bananas
Scrambled Eggs with Potatoes

Brunch Includes Champagne, Mimosas, Bloody Mary, or Peach Bellini
Assorted Juices, Iced Tea, Soft Drinks, and Coffee Service
$34.95 Per Person
$10.95 For Children
Price Does Not Include Tax or Gratuity Please Call
972-267-9393
For Reservations
Or More Info
Brunch 11am-3pm     Dinner 4-9pm (Regular Dinner Menu)
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MOM THE NIGHT OFF FOR MOTHER’S DAY BY TREATING HER TO A FEAST SHE CAN SINK HER TEETH INTO AT TEXAS DE BRAZIL
Replace a Dozen Roses with at Least a Dozen Different Meats for the Family to enjoy
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and now is the chance to treat mom to a meal that she can really enjoy. Give her the night off from cooking with a fabulous meal served to her and the entire family fuss free.
Texas de Brazil’s Mother’s Day menu will feature gourmet meats, cooked in the traditional Churrascaria style. Texas de Brazil is famous for these meats which are slow roasted over an open flame and sliced and served tableside. Choices include but are not limited to:

•         House specialty Picanha
•         Brazilian Sausage
•         Leg of Lamb
•         Chicken Breast wrapped in Bacon
•         Parmesan Pork Loin

Also known for their distinctive salad bar which has up to 50 items including but not limited to:
•         Brazilian black beans with pork
•         Imported cheeses
•         Artichoke hearts
•         Grilled Portobello mushrooms

The Brazilian-serving style and rustic atmosphere of Texas de Brazil allows families to enjoy an overall entertaining dining experience, complete with excellent service and exquisite food. The dining concept of Texas de Brazil is simple: guests pay a flat rate, inclusive of salad bar and sushi area (selected locations), meats and side items and are provided with as much or as little meat as desired, which is sliced and diced tableside by the Gauchos.
With 14 locations nationwide and one in Aruba, Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian Churrascaria that offers guests a traditional Brazilian dining experience, complete with sword-wielding Gauchos (Brazilian cowboys) who circulate the dining room floor serving diners various cuts and types of meat.
About Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is family owned and operated. Started in 1998, the company has quickly grown into one of the country’s premiere Churrascarias, currently operating 14 domestic locations and one international location. The restaurant’s menu consists of 15 grilled meats; all prepared in the traditional Brazilian method over an open flame and carved tableside by the restaurant’s authentically costumed Gauchos, as well as an elaborate salad area, wine list, dessert menu, full liquor bar and private rooms available for special functions. The most recent location just opened in Baton Rouge, bringing the total number of locations to 15. For more information please visit www.texasdebrazil.com

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AURORA
Mother’s Day Brunch

Join us for
Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday, May 10th

3 course brunch ~ $65

Call for reservations 214.528.9400

email
auroradallas@sbcglobal.net
www.auroradallas.com

4216 Oak Lawn Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75219
214-528-9400
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Nick & Sam’s Mother’ Day Menu

Breakfast Buffet Menu
Breakfast Selections
Omelet Station
Crab Cake Benedict
Belgian Waffles with Macadamias & Strawberries
Maple Pecan French Toast
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon & Chives
Bagels & Lox
Assorted Breakfast Breads
Baked Eggs over Braised Short ribs & Cornbread
Smoked Ham, Gruyere & Caramelized Onion Frittata
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Breakfast Sausage and Breakfast Potatoes

Salad Bar
Field Greens & Romaine Lettuce with Assorted Dressings
Southwestern Black Bean
Toasted Orzo & Spinach
Asian Chicken with Sesame Dressing
Asparagus Salad Bibb Lettuce, Goat Cheese & Walnuts
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Mussels, Scallops & Lobster
Fruit Salad with Honey Mascarpone

Carver
Prime Sirloin of Beef with Creamed Horseradish & Silver Dollar Rolls
Leg of Lamb with Mint Jus & Tabouleh
Berkshire Pig with Lemongrass, Chili & Cilantro
Herb Roasted Turkey with Garlic Glaze & Giblet Gravy
Hot Buffet
Smoked Pork Loin with Sundried Cherries & Wild Rice
Stuffed Chicken with Fontina & Spinach
Swordfish Saltimbocca
Herb Crusted Salmon with Lobster Caper Butter Sauce
Crab Stuffed Prawns with Tomato Saffron Sauce
Orriechette with Italian Sausage & Alfredo Sauce
Pappardelle with Beef Tenderloin Ragu & Herb Ricotta
Creamed Corn, Baked Eggplant and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Desserts
Assorted Cakes, Pies and Mini Pastries

The Kids
Country Fried Chicken, Grilled Cheese, Three Cheese Ravioli with Bolognese Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese and ‘Damn Good’ Fries

Complimentary Mimosas

$65 adults / $25 ages 4 to 12 yrs

Please RSVP 214.871.7444
www.nick-sams.com

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Brett Hull & Mike Modano’s
HULLY & MO RESTAURANT
TO SERVE MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
SUNDAY, MAY 10TH

Hully & Mo Restaurant Executive Chef Ozzy Samano will serve a Mother’s Day Brunch featuring a variety of brunch selections including Eggs Benedict, Steak & Egg Quesadillas, Huevos Rancheros and Breakfast Tacos. Prices vary from $2 – $10. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, May 10th. Hully & Mo Restaurant, 2800 Routh Street, 214-954-0203.

Hully & Mo Restaurant Mother’s Day Brunch
Hully & Mo Restaurant Executive Chef Ozzy Samano’s
Mother Day Brunch Menu

Huevos Rancheros: Two eggs cooked over medium on a tortilla crisp with refried black beans and ranchero sauce – $8

Egg Sandwich On Sourdough: Two fried or scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and bacon served on Sourdough bread- $8

Build Your Own Omelet: Choice of Three Toppings and One Meat from
cheddar cheese, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms and artichoke hearts – $8

Eggs Benedict: Two poached eggs on English muffin with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise sauce – $9

French Toast: A unique version of the traditional favorite – $8

Homemade Pancakes: choice of original, strawberry or blueberry – $8

Breakfast Tacos: Three soft tacos filled with eggs, onions, potatoes, peppers and choice of meat – $8

Steak and Egg Quesadillas: Ribeye steak grilled with onions in a flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, pepperjack cheese and topped with sour cream tomatillo sauce – $9

Steak and Eggs: Grilled pounded ribeye served with two eggs any style – $10

Assorted Fresh Seasonal Fruit – $7

Sides & Meats:
Breakfast potatoes – $2
Brown sugar oatmeal – $2
Biscuit and sausage gravy (2)- $3
Sourdough toast – $2
Multigrain toast – $2
Refried Black Beans – $2
Bacon (3)- $2
Sausage patty (2)- $2
Canadian bacon – $2
Chorizo – $2

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PARK CITIES PRIME FEATURES SPECIAL
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
Park Cities Prime celebrates Mother’s Day (May 10) with a special 3 –course brunch menu with choices in each category from 11am – 4pm.  Cost is $37 per person; special children’s menu for 10 and under for $9, tax and gratuity additional. Price includes tableside bananas foster preparation.
Wine Spectator Magazine has awarded Park Cities Prime the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Park Cities Prime Steakhouse is located in Preston Center at 8411 Preston Rd. and NW Highway.  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 11:30am – 2pm; Monday through Thursday, 5pm – 10pm; Friday and Saturday, 5pm – 11pm.  Live Piano Music Monday through Saturday, 7pm – 10pm Complimentary valet parking.  For reservations call 214/691-7763.

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MOTHER’S DAY AT SCREEN DOOR IN ONE ARTS PLAZA

Honor your Mom with elegant brunch or dinner
Screen Door, a modern southern kitchen located in One Arts Plaza, pays tribute to mothers with an elegant three-course Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 10, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., as well as a three-course dinner from 4:00p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

The price of Mother’s Day brunch and dinner is $39 per person; with a kid’s menu of chicken fingers, Mac & cheese and green beans available for $16 per child.  To accompany brunch, enjoy bottomless Screen Door Mimosa’s for $11 per person.  Reservations are highly recommended by calling 214.720.9111.

Bringing his southern and Creole influences, Chef Fitzgerald Dodd presents a three-course menu for both lunch and dinner combining Screen Door signature dishes along with new menu offerings.  Menu highlights will include first course choices such as a Medley of Local Melons with chilled consommé and mint; House-cured Salmon with hoe cakes and deviled eggs; and Fried Green Tomatoes with red pepper jam and smoked tomato Mozzarella.

Main course selections will include Crab Cake Benedict with poached eggs over Crab Cake Muffins with heirloom tomato relish and Meyer lemon hollandaise (brunch only); Big Mama’s Fried Chicken, a Screen Door favorite, Chile Fried Catfish with black-eyed peas, andouille sausage and house made slaw; and Cherry wood Smoked Pork “Mignon” with warm bacon potato salad and tart cherry BBQ sauce.  For dessert, selections include Citrus Cornmeal Cake with sweet lime glaze and warm lingonberry preserves; Apricot and Vanilla Cream Tart in Puff Pastry glazed with barenjager honey liqueur; and Chocolate-Espresso cream pudding paired with hot fresh berry turnover.

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SEVY’S GRILL
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU

Join us for our delicious brunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, $28.95 for adults, $14.95 for children under the age of 8.  Reservations taken for any size party, contact us at 214-265-7389 or SevysCatering@aol.com .
Joining us in the evening?   From 5 pm to 9 pm, we will be featuring some specials created just with Mom in mind. Pair it with one of our wines by the glass, over 30 to choose from.

FIRST COURSE
Choice of:
Goat Cheese Crostini
Marinated roma tomatoes with fresh basil and roasted garlic.
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms
Coated in a beer batter then crispy fried, served with spicy tartar sauce and tangy cocktail sauce.
Fresh Field Greens Salad
Mixed greens with roma tomatoes, crisp jicama, sliced cucumbers and a minted basil vinaigrette.
Maine Lobster Bisque
Flavorful rich bisque topped with fresh tarragon.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, herbed croutons and parmesan reggiano.
Melon & Proscuitto Plate
Fresh cantaloupe and honeydew with shaved proscuitto, parmesan crackers and basil oil.

SECOND COURSE
Choice of:
Texas French Toast
Two pieces of Texas toast griddled to a golden brown with  warm maple syrup and powdered sugar.
Migas!Migas!
Eggs scrambled with chorizo sausage, tomatoes, cilantro, crispy tortillas and green chile sauce.
Eggs Benedict
Traditional toasted English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs and a delicate hollandaise sauce.
Hickory Grilled Chicken Salad
Warm chicken breast, mixed greens with apple, red onions, buttermilk bleu cheese crumbles, toasted pecans and cider honey vinaigrette.
The Sevy Burger
Grilled to your order and served with smoked bacon and sharp cheddar on a Kaiser roll.
Almond Crusted Trout
Pan seared and served with skillet potatoes, fresh asparagus and lemon chive butter.
Grilled Rosemary Chicken
Creamy polenta, fresh vegetable medley and wild mushroom au jus.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin
Grilled mushrooms, fresh vegetables and new potatoes with sauce béarnaise.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Corn-whipped potatoes, lemon chive butter sauce and crispy onions.
Shrimp Scampi Linguini
Plump gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, fresh garlic, butter, asparagus tips and roma tomatoes.

THIRD COURSE
A Platter of Desserts for the Table!
Mini Three Citrus Pie, Texas Pecan Tartlets, Dark Chocolate Mousse Cup, Fresh Berries and Mint.

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Stephan Pyles Restaurant Announces Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

What:      Mother’s Day Brunch

When:      Sunday, May 10th, 2009
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Where:     Stephan Pyles Restaurant
1807 Ross Avenue @ St. Paul

Cost:    $50 per person for three courses
$20 per child 12 & under
$10 per person/bottomless Mimosa’s
$5 Signature Bloody Mary’s

Contact:     For reservations, please call 214 580 7000
www.stephanpyles.com

Menu:

ADULTS
First
Basket of Freshly Baked Breakfast Breads
sticky cinnamon buns, dried cranberry scones, blue corn pyramids, assorted muffins

Hickory Smoked Salmon Toast
yogurt, dill, cucumber, lentils, watercress

Chilled Shrimp and Jicama Soup
fresh goat’s buttermilk, roasted peppers, basil

Asparagus-Pine Nut Soup
passion fruit glazed lobster dumpling, pecorino-lime crisp

Stephan’s Original Southwestern Caesar Salad
Jalapeño-polenta croutons, parmesan chicharron

Grilled Artichoke stuffed with Peekytoe Crab Louis
golden tomato cocktail sauce, micro arugula

Garden Greens
really good olive oil, spanish sherry vinegar, deep ellum fresh goat’s cheese

Broiled Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit & Ripe Melon
piloncillo, ancho chili-wildflower honey, mint, lime

Warm Toasted Cornmeal Pound Cake
macerated berries, spiced almonds, vanilla bean whipped cream

Main
Fresh Mascarpone Stuffed Texas Toast
east texas blue berry syrup, spiced pepitas, canela dust

Banana-Pecan Pancakes
caramelized bananas, rum-raisin syrup, smoked duck bacon

“Cast Iron” Chicken Fried Venison Steak
caramelized shallot-sage potatoes, chorizo cream gravy, braised southern greens

Smoked Beef Tenderloin Enchiladas
adobo, avocado-tomatillo relish, three bean salsa

Seared Halibut with Blackened Shrimp
jalapeño-honey vinaigrette, smoked tomato quinoa, braised leeks

Roast Salmon with Corn Griddle Cakes
clay pot black beans, avocado and cumin crema

Hickory Spit-Roasted Herbed Chicken
crisp pommes frites and buttery favas

“New Age Huevos Rancheros”
baked eggs, house-made tortillas, caramelized sweet potato, salsas verde y roja

“Country Style,” Eggs Benedict
buttermilk biscuits, crispy pork belly cake, chipotle hollandaise, red flannel hashers

Third
Warm Apple Spice Cake
caramel sauce, vanilla bean crème fraiche sorbet

Menjar Blanc
macerated red fruits, lemon verbena ice cream

Mexican Chocolate Fondant
fleur de sel caramel, kahlua crema

Curried Banana Caramel Cake
coconut sorbet, rum bananas, candied coconut

Lemon Fried Pie
pineapple-mint sauce, chicha ice cream

CHILDREN’S MENU
First
Home Made Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
roasted vegetables, egg noodles, cilantro

Fruit Salad and Sticky Buns
seasonal berries, melons, pineapples, sticky cinnamon buns

Granola and Strawberry Yogurt
dried fruits, mint, almonds

Main
Scrambled Eggs
french fries, roasted tomato, grilled asparagus

Chicken Fingers and Mac & Cheese
garlic toast, pico de gallo

“Plain Old” French Toast
maple butter, whipped cream, strawberries

Cheesy Pizza
four cheeses, baby tomatoes

Third
Warm Cookies
chocolate chocolate chip, snickerdoodle bunnies, iced milk

Warm Chocolate Cake
vanilla bean ice cream, caramel sauce

Tropical Fruit Parfait
lemon pound cake, pineapples, mangos, coconut

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CRAFT DALLAS

Three-course meal at $45 per person, from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

First Course (for the table):

Assortment of pastry & housemade preserves

Main Course Choices:

Farm chicken, cheddar waffle & Vermont maple syrup

Gulf shrimp, heirloom grits & fried egg

Roast sirloin, Texas asparagus & six minute egg

Poached egg, jumbo lump crab & English muffin

Spring vegetables & housemade ricotta tortellini

Nova Scotia halibut, littleneck clams, baby artichoke & preserved lemon

Quiche & baby mixed greens

Dessert (for the table):

Chocolate crème brulee

Gaviota Strawberry shortcake

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Charlie Palmer at The Joule
Mother’s Day Menu
Sunday, May 10, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Prix fixe $75.00 per person
( Children under 14 – $ 35.00)
Wine pairings $25.00 per person

-  First Course -
CAPONATA
shaved fennel / arugula / pecorino / brioche croutons
Assyrtiko, Sigalas, Greece, 05

KUMAMOTO OYSTERS
watermelon and strawberry mignonette
Sparkling Rose, Gratien & Meyer, Loire Valley, NV

HOUSE CURED DUCK HAM
shaved fennel / baby greens / cherry vinaigrette
Pinot Noir, Hamilton Russell, Walker Bay, South Africa, 07

ASPARAGUS SOUP
caramelized scallop / seared pork belly
Gelber Muskateller, Ecker, Austria, 07

MIXED GREEN SALAD
pickled shallots / scotch egg / herb vinaigrette
Gewurztraminer, Gustav Lorentz, Alsace, 07

TOAD IN A HOLE
brioche / sunny side up egg / pork sausage /  black pepper egg crème fraîche
Blauer Zweigelt, Berger, Austria, 07

- Main Course -

EGGS BENEDICT
grilled kurobota pork loin / poached egg / hollandaise
roasted garlic and celery english muffin
Cosmic Scout, Graves, Paso Robles, 05

GRILLED LAMB LOIN
morel and apricot ragout / potato velouté / black pepper reduction
Pinot Noir, International Sommelier Conspiracy, Arroyo Grande Valley 07

PAIN PERDU
pan-fried cherries / whipped cream
Champagne, Diebolt Vallois, Cremant, NV

BRAISED LOBSTER
lobster and meyer lemon ravioli / brown butter hazelnuts / orange glazed haircot verts
Chardonnay, International Sommelier Conspiracy, Sonoma, 07

CARAMELIZED SEA BASS
fiddlehead fern / thyme roasted cherry tomatoes
Macon-Vergisson, Lassarat, 06

FILET OSCAR
lump crabmeat / white asparagus / au poivre sauce
Campo de Borja, Borsao, Crianza 06

OMELETTE
gouda / fennel confit / roasted cipollini / mizuna / reggiano
Greco di Tufo, Terradora, Campania
- Sides -
MORELS
fresh peas / pearl onion / roasted garlic

SAUTÉED FIDDLEHEAD FERNS
parsley / chervil / roasted garlic

YUKON GOLD
pomme purée

STEAK FRIES
ketchup / béarnaise

CREAMY GRITS
pork belly / wild mushrooms

HOME FRIES
roasted peppers / caramelized onions

BRUSSELS SPROUTS
rissolé

SCRAMBLED EGGS
fresh herbs / black pepper / pecorino cheese
- Dessert -

MILK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT DEMI
hazelnut daquoise / lemon – orange confit / lime sorbet

COCONUT FINANCIER and CARAMELIZED FIGS
honey caramelized figs / blueberry compote / toasted coconut financier

STRAWBERRY QUINCE PANNA COTTA
vanilla panna cotta/ strawberry quince chutney

RUBEN’S TARTS
daily inspiration
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Kenichi to host Mother’s Day Dinner

Kenichi Restaurant is offering Mother’s Day dinner sure to appeal to the discerning Dallas diner.

As Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, Kenichi is excited to welcome Executive Chef Bodhi Durant back to Dallas after an extended work-vacation in Aspen. With dishes perfectly executed by both Durant as well as Chef Garee Battad, Kenichi’s Mother’s Day Menu will feature a stunning four course set meal, in addition to our regular menu.

To start off your meal, our first course consists of house favorite, the “surf & turf” roll, paired with Corporate Executive Sushi Chef Kiyomi’s king crab special.  Subsequently followed by crispy softshell crab salad topped with sweet mango, mint & candied macadamia nuts in an aged white balsamic vinegar dressing.  The third course is your choice between pan-seared gulf coast red snapper accompanied by shrimp risotto and yuzu-crystallized ginger beurre blanc or our slow cooked togarashi rubbed beef brisket paired with goat cheese mashers and spring vegetables, if you prefer.  To end the perfect meal , Kenichi is serving peanut butter & chocolate sundaes alongside warm peanut butter cookies.
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DiTerra’s Urban Italian Mother’s Day Brunch

What:      Mother’s Day Brunch

When:      Sunday, May 10th, 2009
12:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where:     DiTerra’s Urban Italian
1928 Greenville Ave
Dallas TX 75206

Cost:        A La Carte

Contact:     214 824 8700
www.diterrasdallas.com

Menu:

Brunch Antipasto                    12.0
Cured meats, grilled vegetables, hard-boiled farm egg, spicy aioli

Fresh Fruit Plate                    8.0
Yogurt gelato

Warm Nutella Crepes                8.0
Fresh berries

Wild Mushroom Toast                8.0
Herby Goatcheese, Ciabatta

Marsala Onion Soup                7.0
Parmesan Crunch

Warm Bread Salad                8.0
Truffled leeks, crispy pancetta, sunny-side up farm egg

Cioppino                        11.0
Shellfish Stew, Tomato-basil broth

Baby Spinach Salad                8.0
Grilled chicken, sweet garlic pancetta dressing, gorgonzola

Mediterranean Vegetable Quiche        8.0
Balsamic Mixed Greens

Eggs Benedict Our Way            9.0
Prosciutto, asparagus, alfredo, ciabatta

Chicken Crepes                    8.0
Creamed spinach, mushrooms

Creamy Polenta                    8.0
Pancetta, broccolini, mushroom

Steak and Sunny-Side Up Farm Egg    12.0
Roasted rosemary potatoes

Central 214’s “Love on Your Mom” Mother’s Day Brunch
Let Central 214’s Executive Chef Blythe Beck help you “love on your mom” this Mother’s Day, with the favorites mom made for you, but with a signature contemporary American twist.  Enjoy an expansive buffet of baked mac ‘n cheese casserole, chicken and sage pot pie, chive mustard deviled eggs, prime rib, meatloaf and many more delicious “mom classics.”  Price is $48/person or $15/child (12 and under), and includes coffee, iced tea and juice (alcohol, tax or gratuity not included). Plus, $22 Bottomless Mimosas and $16 Bottomless Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar!  This fantastic spread is available Sunday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Please call 214.443.9339 to make a reservation or click the restaurant’s Open Table link.  Visit the restaurant’s website at www.central214.com and click on “news” for details.

Buffet Items Include:
Baked Mac N’ Cheese Casserole
Carved Garlic Prime Rib
Summer Fruit Salad
Macaroni Salad
Egg and Sausage Casserole
Chive Mustard Deviled Eggs
Biscuits and Red Eye Gravy
Meatloaf Carving Station
Butter Whipped Potatoes
Mushroom Gravy
Crispy Fried Hash Browns
Cream of Tomato Soup
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Smoked Salmon Display
Chicken and Sage Pot Pie
Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Pancakes
Yogurt and Homemade Granola
Mini Bagels
Mini Croissants
Mini Homemade Muffins
Cupcakes with Sprinkles
Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Pink Sugar Cookies

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HIBASHI TEPPAN GRILL & SUSHI BAR FEATURES
TEPPAN DINING ALL DAY FOR MOTHER’S DAY 2009

Guests will enjoy Mother’s Day 2009 with the fun of Teppan dining at Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar. The restaurant will be open at 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, and will serve the dinner menu all day, featuring high-energy Teppan dining at the restaurant’s 14 hibachi stations, where Hibashi’s Teppan Chefs wow guests with cooking of fresh, full-flavor ingredients for Japanese Teppan favorites.

The culinary team at Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar has created several Teppan Grill meals to savor, including Teppanyaki Chicken, Teppanyaki Steak Sirloin, Teppanyaki Shrimp, Teppanyaki Salmon, Teppanyaki Scallops, Teppanyaki Filet Mignon, Vegetable Dinner, Teppanyaki Chicken & Shrimp, Teppanyaki Chicken and Scallop, Hibashi Combination (steak and shrimp) and Seafood Combination (shrimp and scallops). Additionally, for younger guests who would like to try light sushi, the culinary team has several wonderful sushi selections such as California Rolls, Vege Rolls, Shrimp and Crab Rolls and more.

Extended hours are from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 10. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit www.hibashi.com, or phone 972-620-FISH (3474) or e-mail info@hibashi.com.
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Mother’s Day At Go Fish Ocean Club

Go Fish Ocean Club’s Executive Chef Tiffany Derry and General Manager Rex Hutchison are serving a special Mother’s Day Brunch menu.

Guests begin with a choice from Ceviche Martini (Costa Rican Mahi and Shrimp in a Cilantro lime Marinade); Caesar Salad (Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Crisp Eggplant Crouton in a Pappadam Shell); Philadelphia Roll (Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, and Arugula); or Fresh Fruit with Honey Yogurt (Mixed Berries and Pineapple with Honey Yogurt).

Entrée selections include Crab Cake Benedict (Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce); Char-grilled Filet Mignon (Filet Mignon, Scrambled Eggs and Choron Sauce); Vegetable Lover’s Frittata (Cremini Mushroom, Grilled Asparagus, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach and Cheddar Cheese with a cool Avocado Crème Sauce); Shrimp & Grits (Jumbo Honey Glazed Shrimp, Creamy Jalapeno and Parmesan Stone Ground Grits, and Tasso Ham Sauce); Pecan-Crusted Redfish with Maple Butter Sauce and French Beans; or Herb-Marinated Chicken Breast with Linguine Pasta and Tomato Tarragon Butter Sauce.

Finish with one of Chef Derry’s dessert specialties: Key Lime Pie (Honey Lime Sauce and Key Lime Crème); Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding (Dark and White Chocolate Chunks, Cherries, Almonds and Crème Anglaise); or Bananas Foster (Caramel Myers Rum Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream).

Children’s menu items include Breakfast Tacos (Eggs, Italian Sausage or Bacon and Cheddar Cheese); Chicken Strips and Fries and the Ultimate Kids’ Menu (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and French toast).

A la carte prices range from $6.00 to $17.95. Mother’s Day Brunch hours are May 10, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adults may enjoy $10 Bottomless Mimosas or a $5 Bloody Mary (Make Your Own at the Bloody Mary Bar).

Reserve a table for the Go Fish Ocean Club Mother’s Day Brunch feast by phone at 972-980-1919; fax 972-385-3725, or use OpenTable.com.

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CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY AT DALLAS FISH MARKET
For Mother’s Day 2009, Executive Chef Randy Morgan and General Manager Jonn Pierre Baudoin are serving a special three-course Mother’s Day brunch to celebrate the day with all the fresh flavors of spring.

Guests begin the meal with a choice of Maine Lobster Corn Chowder, Summer Berries (medley of fresh berries, whipped cream, mint) or Caesar Salad (romaine hearts, white anchovies, parmesan, roasted garlic crouton).

For the main entrée, guests choose from Chef Morgan’s famous Grilled Swordfish (smoked almonds, golden raisins, brown butter, shaved fennel salad); Lobster Omelet (lobster, asparagus, béarnaise, potatoes); Crab Cake Benedict (Alaskan King Crab, citrus hollandaise, potatoes); Beef Tenderloin (red bliss potato frites, melted Roquefort, sauce Robert, green onions); or Pan-Seared Trout (lemongrass-scented sticky rice, wok-seared Asian vegetables, citrus soy glaze).

Dessert options are from Chef Randy Morgan’s acclaimed dessert specialties: Bruléed Figs (cinnamon cookie mascarpone, Grand Marnier); Bread Pudding (chocolate sauce, bourbon cream anglaise) or Espresso Cheese Cake (raspberry coulis, whipped cream).

Special children’s menu selections are Chicken Strips (crispy chicken breast slices served with fries); Mac and Chz (macaroni and cheese with chicken) or Fish & Chips (crispy Mahi Mahi served with fries).

Cost for the special three-course Mother’s Day meal is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 10. For more information or to reserve your table, phone 214-744-3474 (214-744-FISH), e-mail info@DallasFishMarket.com  or visit www.DallasFishMarket.com. Alcohol and gratuity not included.

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THE GRILL ON THE ALLEY – DALLAS CELEBRATES MOTHERS DAY 2009
WITH CLASSIC MENU FAVORITES

The Grill on the Alley – Dallas helps the whole family celebrate mothers on their special day with a menu of favorites from the Beverly Hills-founded restaurant’s Classic American fare.

Inspired by the timeless flavors of spring, Chef Daniel Winan’s classic dishes include the freshest seasonal ingredients available.

Featured entrées include Eggs Benedict (Two Poached Eggs over Canadian Bacon on an English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce, served with Breakfast Potatoes); Crab Cake Benedict (Jumbo Lump Crab and Two Poached Eggs, on a Toasted English Muffin topped with Hollandaise Sauce, served with Breakfast Potatoes); Egg White Omelette (Mushrooms, Tomato and Scallions, served with an Avocado-Tomato Salsa and Slice Tomato); Texas French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote (Perfect slices of Thick Brioche Bread, topped with Fresh Berry Compote and with Powdered Sugar, served with warm Syrup and Whipped Cream); Asparagus, Tomato Gruyere Frittata (Asparagus Spears and Tomatoes Blended with Gruyere Cheese and Eggs garnished with Avocado Fan and Crème Fraiche); Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad (Cajun Spiced Ahi, Seared, Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Green Beans, Carrots and Peppers, Tossed in Asian Ginger Dressing); Filet and King Crab Legs (8 oz. Petite Filet, Half Pound Alaskan King Crab Legs, Drawn Butter and a Loaded Baked Potato); and Herb-Crusted Slow Roasted Prime Rib (14 oz. thick slice of slow roasted Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce and Au Jus, served with Baked Potato and Creamed Spinach).

Prices on the Mother’s Day 2009 menu at The Grill – Dallas range from 11. 50 to 29.95.

The wonderful Mother’s Day menu is available Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The Grill – Dallas’ lunch menu will also be served on Mother’s Day 2009.  Valet parking is available.

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LAVENDOU BISTRO PROVENÇAL HONORS MOTHERS WITH SPECIAL THREE-COURSE MENU

Lavendou owner Pascal Cayet is helping celebrate mothers everywhere with a fabulous three-course menu featuring the fresh flavors of Provence.
Open especially for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lavendou is offering a spectacular three-course prix-fixe menu, including an appetizer, main course and dessert, for $29.95 per person.
Traditional Provence appetizer choices begin the meal with the flavors of springtime in Provence. Guests have a choice of Vichyssoise (Traditional Cold Leeks and Potato Soup); Tomate et Mozzarella Salade (Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Pesto and Balsamic Vinaigrette); La Salade des Pyrénées (Baby Arugula and Frisée Salad, White Wine Poached Pear, Roquefort, Candied Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette); or La Timbale de Fruits de Mer (Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels and Mushrooms, served in a Pastry Shell with a Chardonnay Cream Sauce).

Cayet has created four special main course offerings for the day’s special guests, including Oeufs Poché Norvégienne (Poached Eggs on an English Muffin with Smoked Salmon and Spinach, topped with Hollandaise Sauce);  Filet de Saumon en Phillo Nantua (Fillet of Salmon in Phillo Dough, served with a Lobster Sauce and Basmati Rice); or Steak Grillé au Poivre Vert de Madagascar (Grilled Sirloin Filet with Green Peppercorn Sauce, served au Gratin Dauphinois with French Green Beans); or Poitrine de Volaille Cordon Bleu (Breast of Chicken with Ham and Cheese, served with Linguini Pasta).

Four wonderful desserts complement the meal perfectly. Guests select from La Tarte au Pommes (Warm Apple Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream); or Terrine au Chocolat (Chocolate Terrinne with Grand Marnier Sauce); or La Feuillantine aux Fruit Rouges (Mixed Berries served in a Pastry Shell); or Gâteau de Fromage au Chocolat Blanc (White Chocolate Cheese Cake with Raspberry Coulis).

Three-course price per guest is $29.95 (appetizer, main course and dessert), plus beverage, tax and gratuity.  Reservations are recommended and may be made by phone (972-248-1911), fax (972-248-1660) or through their web site, www.Lavendou.com. Lavendou is located at 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200, in Dallas (75252).

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Raise A Glass To Mom At Wine Country Brunch
Crú: A Wine Bar Offers Three-Course Brunch
Ideal for Wine and Champagne Pairings
Sunday, May 10th – 10 am – 3 pm
$24.95 per guest. Half off for children under 12.
Wine and dine mom this Mother’s Day with a special three-course brunch inspired by the flavors of Wine Country. Servers will help guests pair selections from the meal created by Chef Paul Singhapong with wines from Crú ’s extensive collection of 300+ wines from around the world.
Appetizer
Smoked Chicken & Corn Tortilla Soup
Piquillo Pepper stuffed with mushrooms & manchego
Bloody Mary Shrimp Vodka poached shrimp with horseradish tartar sauce, tomatoes, hearts of palm & celery salad
Watercress Salad with fried goat cheese, apples, pinenuts & raspberry vinaigrette
Main Course
Crunchy French Toast with fresh berries and maple syrup
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Yukon mashed potato, egg-caper butter sauce
Steak and Eggs Grilled filet of beef tenderloin, poached eggs, herb roasted fingerling potatoes and Béarnaise sauce
Southern Maryland Crab Cake Benedict Corn crab cake, topped with two poached eggs, English muffin and Béarnaise sauce
Dessert
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée
Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with raspberry sauce
White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with strawberry sauce
Reservations Now Being Accepted
WEST VILLAGE
3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas
214/526-WINE (9463)     WATTERS CREEK
842 Market St., Allen
972/908-2532    SHOPS AT LEGACY
7201 Bishop Rd., Plano
972/312-WINE (9463)
www.cruawinebar.com

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FERRÉ PRESENTS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH WITH A TUSCAN TWIST
Italian Countryside is Inspiration for Chef Sean Alvarez’s Three-Course Brunch

ABOUT:
Fresh basil … sundried tomatoes … rich polenta … These and other traditional Tuscan flavors are the inspiration for Chef Sean Alvarez’s Mother’s Day brunch at Ferré Ristorante e Bar.  The Sundance Square restaurant is offering a three-course brunch in honor of mom, with special pricing for children under 12.

WHEN:
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:
Ferré Ristorante e Bar
In Sundance Square
215 E. 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX

COST:
$24.95 per guest.  Half price for children under 12.

MENU:
Primi
- Calamari & Lump Crab Duo.  Crispy calamari with spicy marinara and a lump crab cake on Fuji apple salad.
- Bruschetta de Ferre.  Red & Yellow Grape tomatoes, pesto and ricotta salata.
- Fruit & Yogurt.  Mixed fruit, honey and mint with vanilla yogurt.
- Chopped Caprese.  Red & yellow tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and sweet basil vinaigrette.
- Caesar. Chilled romaine lettuce, garlic crouton and lemon-anchovy dressing.

Secondi
- Chicken Chop. Roasted chicken chop, garlic mashed potatoes and lemon-caper butter sauce.
- Mahi Mahi.  Pan seared, with fava bean succotash and yellow tomato butter.
- Shrimp Scampi.  With organic tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic butter and white wine.
- Prime Rib.  Slow roasted prime rib, horseradish mash and au jus.
- Crab Benedict.  Two poached eggs, grilled foccacia, applewood bacon and crab hollandaise.
- Frittata Florentine.  Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and shaved Pecorino cheese.

Dolce
- Polenta Cake.  Dark chocolate cake with vanilla gelato and Tuaca caramel.
- Strawberry Shortcake.  House made angel food cake, macerated berries and passion fruit cream.
- Tiramisu.  Chocolate-espresso soaked sponge cake with mascarpone and leghorn sauce.

HOW:
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (817) 332-0033.  Additional information can be found online at www.ferrerestaurant.com.

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ASIAN FLAVORS HIGHLIGHT STEEL’S MOTHER’S DAY OFFERING
Featuring Three-Course Prix Fixe Offering, Sushi &
Half Price Bottles of Wine at Lunch or Dinner

ABOUT:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge has created a Mother’s Day offering with the kind of attention to detail that will make your mom feel truly special.  At lunch or dinner, treat her to a three-course meal of contemporary Asian cuisine punctuated by a Champagne Sorbet Intermezzo.  Plus, let our sushi chefs create fresh, hand-prepared sushi, sashimi and rolls to your order.  All bottles of wine will be half price so you can make a special toast to Mom.

PRIX-FIXE MENU:
Introduction: Edamame

First Course:
- Shrimp & Chicken Steamed Dumplings with a savory dipping sauce
- Rainbow Tataki with salmon, tuna and escolar dressed with a yuzu-garlic soy sauce
- Steel Salad with field greens, red onion and candied almonds tossed with miso vinaigrette and topped with green tea smoked duck
- Crab and Mango Spring Roll served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce
- Chicken Satay served with a spicy peanut dipping sauce
Intermezzo: Champagne Sorbet
Main Course:
- Pan Seared Five Spice Pork Chop with sweet potato galette and sautéed mushrooms
- Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef featuring cubed tenderloin wok sautéed with onion, on a bed of mixed greens
and sliced tomato
- Atlantic Salmon Steamed in Banana Leaves with steamed jasmine rice and sautéed snow peas
- Orange-Ginger Glazed Pan Seared Chicken served with sautéed broccoli, red peppers and shiitake mushrooms
- Chilean Seabass marinated in miso and sake, baked and served with jasmine rice and steamed asparagus

Dessert:
- Chocolate Volcano Cake
- Ginger Crème Brulée
- Assorted Seasonal Fruit Plate with Sake Crème Anglaise

WHEN:
Sunday, May 10, Noon to 9 p.m.

WHERE:
Steel Restaurant & Lounge
3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100
Dallas, TX 75219
(Located at Hall & Welborn)

COST:
$35 per person.  Sushi is additional.  Bottles of wine are half price.

HOW:
Guests can make reservations by calling (214) 219-9908. Additional information is available online at www.steeldallas.com.

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH AT VICTORY TAVERN
SEASONED WITH FLAVORS OF SPRING IN TEXAS

Victory Tavern Has Special Sunday Hours for Three-Course Brunch by Chef Oetting

ABOUT:
From fresh berries to Texas-raised beef, local flavors are the inspiration for Chef Jim Oetting’s Mother’s Day brunch at Victory Tavern on Sunday, May 11.  Fresh, seasonal finds will complement the city grille cuisine on the three-course, prix-fixe menu.  Victory Tavern, which is typically closed on Sundays, is opening its doors especially for families feting their moms.

WHEN:
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:
Victory Tavern, 3030 Olive Street on N. Houston, Dallas, TX 75204

COST:
$24.95 per person. Half off for children under 12.

PRIX-FIXE MENU:
Starters
- Housemade Beignets with orange mocha sauce
- Seasonal Fruit Plate with fresh baked muffin & honey vanilla yogurt
- Aged Brie & Peekey Toe Crab Fondue with assorted housemade crackers
- Organic Greens with red flame grapes, marcona almonds, goat cheese & sherry herb vinaigrette
- Smoked Salmon with traditional garnish remoulade, toast points and white asparagus soup with housemade queso fresco & chile oil

Entrees
- Beef Tenderloin with roasted vegetable hash, poached eggs & au jus
- Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with jumbo asparagus & roasted tomatoes
- Apple Walnut French Toast with maple whipped mascarpone & fresh berries
- Tavern Benedict with vine ripened tomato, smoked ham & citrus hollandaise
- Peekey Toe Crab with asparagus & baby Swiss omelette and herb roasted potatoes
- Grilled Chicken Scallopine with sweet corn & spinach basmati rice & tomato broth
- Atlantic Salmon Salad with baby spinach, Napa cabbage, hearts of palm & granny smith apples
- Griddled Flounder with baby pattypan squash, amarosa tomatoes, sweet corn & Thai sweet chile sauce

Desserts
- Fresh Strawberry Cream Tart with Chambord caramel sauce
- Really Good Coconut Cream Pie with Nilla wafer crust & whipped cream
- Chocolate Molten Lava Cake featuring house churned chocolate malt ice cream & Callabuet chocolate sauce

HOW:
The public can make reservations by calling (214) 432-1900.  Additional information can be found online at www.victorytavern.com.

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]]> http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/04/21/mother%e2%80%99s-day-dining-recommendations/feed/ 0 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/04/13/easter-in-west-texas/ http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/04/13/easter-in-west-texas/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:03:38 +0000 Sarah Eveans http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=4027 This Easter I visited Big Lake, Texas, home of the BF. This is a town about six hours west of here, close to San Angelo. There aren’t a ton of options for food in this town (pop: 3000), so we mostly ate at home (fantastic chicken salad, smoky pork chops, homemade venison sausage, ham, the infamous Chocolate Delight dessert). Saturday morning, BF and his dad went and picked us up breakfast burritos from a place in town called La Mula. Apparently, Big Lake has several little spots in town that are open in the mornings only for people to pick up burritos to-go (this is popular for people working in the oil fields). This was a great one. Homemade tortilla, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, chunks of potato, bits of bacon, and fresh, tomatoey salsa on the side. I would have been happy with a little more bacon, but overall, this was a nice treat. It was huge but I ate the whole thing.

Those following us on Twitter know Todd made chicken scalloppine and key lime cake (just tasted some, it is dense and sweet and crunchy from coconut) this weekend. Now you know what I had. Anyone else? Nancy?

The list of great dining  is growing daily. Check out today’s updated list. Make reservations. Now.

I’ve been buying hot cross buns for Easter from ST Cafe at LBJ and Skillman for years now, and they’re the best! I called today to place my order and was told they’re not making them this year! (Did the place sell or something?) Anyway, I’m wondering if anyone knows where I can find good, authentic hot cross buns in Dallas? Not the glorified cupcakes you often get at the grocery store, but real hot cross buns?

Last I heard Empire Bakery (pictured) was making the best in town. Call Robert or Meaders at 214-350-0007 and tell them SideDish sent you. Or listen to the band play below.

Then there is burrata, the succulent cheese from Puglia. I wish I could order some, but I’ve just completed an intense burrata rehab program. Maybe you can eat just three balls and stop. Deadline for ordering is March 19. Delivery around the 23rd.

I will take Paul DiCarlo up on this offer: a case of Melini Chianti for $72. Call 214-823-6180. E-mail Paulpaul@jimmysfoodstore.com. Check out Jimmy’s website. Tell them SideDish sent you. Just do it.

The Grape Restaurant

The Grape Restaurant celebrates Easter Sunday (April 12) with a special holiday brunch.  Chef/Owner Brian C. Luscher will feature the popular a la carte Sunday brunch (10:30am-2pm) menu in addition to some spring-inspired offerings including chef’s house smoked ham, leg of lamb and more.  Special prices on Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s.  A special menu for children will also be available.
Reservations are recommended.  Located at 2808 Greenville Avenue, The Grape is open for dinner nightly at 5:30pm and Sunday Brunch.   For reservations call 214-828-1981 or visit the website at www.thegraperestaurant.com.  Complimentary valet parking always provided.

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Easter Champagne Brunch–Nana
From 11am – 1:30pm on Sunday, April 12, enjoy Nana’s annual Champagne Easter Brunch with the family.  Offering such selections as a Spanish Potato and Onion Omelette with jamon serrano, Slow Roasted Colorado Rack of Lamb, Alaskan Salmon Filet with seared prawns, and White Chocolate-Tahitian Vanilla Flan with pineapple granite, Chef Anthony Bombaci cooks to please.  The four-course brunch (with options) is $79 per person including champagne for adults, and $24 for a three-course menu for children under 12.

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Bonnie Ruth’s Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet

Carving Station with Roast Prime Rib and Oven Baked Ham
Made to Order Omelet Station
Salad Bar featuring Chicken Pecan Salad, Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad Provencal, Caesar Salad
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Made to Order Eggs Benedict and Belgian Waffles
Bacon, Sausage, Breakfast Potatoes, Caramel French Toast
Chicken Paillard, Penne Pesto, Mussels
Sautéed French Beans, Potato Celeriac Puree
Assorted house made bread, muffins and croissants
Coffee, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, Champagne, Orange Juice
Assorted Cakes, Bread Pudding, Cookies, Lemon Squares

$39.95 per person plus tax and gratuity
$16.95 Children 7 – 12
$6.95 Children 6 and under

For Reservations 214-705-7775
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Easter Brunch Menu Fearing’s

April 12, 2009. 11 am – 3 pm
Starter
Sandwich “N” Soup:
Heirloom Tomato Bisque with Black Diamond Cheddar Grilled Cheese and Basil Crème Fraiche
Almond French Toast with Vanilla Bean Crème Anglaise,Tropical Fruit Pico de Gallo, Cajeta and Apple Smoked Bacon

Smoked Bay of Fundy Salmon on Grilled Flatbread,Confit Fingerling Potato and Fennel Salad with Mustard/Dill Vinaigrette

Cos’ Chili on Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese Biscuits
with Poached Farm Fresh Egg and Poblano Hollandaise

Main Course:
The Alaskan Duo:
Pan Browned Halibut with Crispy King Crab
on Pancetta/Three Bean Salad and Blood Orange Béarnaise

“Chicken Fried” Australian Lamb Chop and Chili Basted Egg
with Smoked Tomato/Sausage Gravy, Creamed Sweet Corn

Maine Lobster and Avocado “Tartar” with Tempura White Asparagus
and Butter Poached Lobster Tail with Farm to Fearing’s Vegetable Salad

Slow-Cooked Prime Rib with Anson Mills Jalapeno Cheese Grits,
Butternut Squash Taquito, Tangle of Greens and Horseradish Jus

Dessert:
Lemon Mousse Bombe with Blueberry Compote
Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Crunch Cake with Dark Chocolate Sauce

$85 per person; Includes one complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary;
Exclusive of taxes and gratuities

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Easter Brunch at Rosewood Crescent Hotel

What:  Brunch, Easter egg hunt and Easter surprises.  Children can scour through The Crescent Courtyard searching for Easter eggs.  After the festivities, the Easter Bunny will join parents and children for a wonderful brunch in The Crescent Ballroom.
When:      Sunday, April 12, 2009.  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where:     Rosewood Crescent Hotel

400 Crescent Court

Dallas, Texas  75201

Reservations: 214.953.4314

Details:

·Hosted by award-winning Executive Chef Gianni Santin

· Children can participate in additional Easter crafts

· Reservations are required, tickets are $48 for adults and $24 for children,  who must be accompanied by an adult

· The brunch will include a variety of creations from Executive Chef Gianni Santin, including an omelet station, waffle iron station, pancakes and French toast with a choice of ingredients and toppings, lobster bisque, prime beef rib eye, garden salad station, local artisan cheese board and an assortment of pastries and special Easter cakes.

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Texas de Brazil’s Easter Brunch the Perfect Fix for Post-Lent Meat Lovers

WHAT: Meat continues to top the list as one of the most popular foods people give up for the Lenten season.  Come close out the season in decadence at Texas de Brazil where their Easter brunch menu will be available from 11 a.m. – 3p.m. Brunch will feature a 50-item gourmet salad area with various breakfast items to please the Easter palate as well as complimentary mimosas to celebrate the end of Lent. Unlimited portions of premium quality lamb and other gourmet meats are also included. These meats are cooked in the traditional Brazilian Churrascaria style, sliced and served tableside. Brunch is available for $34.99. Taxes, gratuity, dessert and beverages are additional.

Dinner will also be available from 4-9 p.m. and will feature a 3-course meal including the 50-item salad area, meats and guest choice of dessert. Special Easter price $34.99 per person. Does not include additional desserts, beverages, tax or gratuity.

Reservations recommended. Please contact the location nearest you directly for more info.
WHEN:        Brunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Dinner  4 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 12, 2009

WHERE: Addison: 15101 Addison Rd., Addison, TX  75001
Fort Worth: 101 N. Houston, Fort Worth, TX  76102
Dallas: 2727 Cedar Springs Rd., Dallas, Texas  75201

COST: Brunch $34.99.   Dinner $34.99
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The Fairmont Dallas
EASTER SUNDAY BRUNCH

Sunday, April 12, 2009
Seatings: 10:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm or 1:30 pm
$78 for adults; $65 for seniors; $35 for 6-12 yrs; Complimentary for 0- 5 yrs

(price subject to service charge and tax)

Celebrate the joy of Easter with your family at The Fairmont Dallas by attending our annual Easter Sunday Brunch.

Enjoy complimentary Mimosas, elaborate decorations including opulent Spring floral arrangements, dazzling ice carvings

from our talented artisans and relax with soothing live piano accompaniment in the beautiful Venetian Room.

Complimentary Valet Parking

For The Kids:

An Easter Egg Hunt for ages 12 and under will take place on the hotel’s Terrace level where Mr. Bunny has hidden eggs throughout the garden and pool area.

BUFFET MENU
Breakfast Items

Eggs Benedict  – Lemon & Thyme Hollandaise

Texas French Toast  & Griddle Cakes-Maple Syrup

Country Skillet Potato

Maple Smoked Bacon & Chicken, Apple Sausage

Cold Buffet
Mixed Seafood & Orzo Pasta Salad with Lemon Scallion Dressing

Chicory & Fennel Salad with Local Honey – Balsamic Glazed Strawberries

Forest Mushroom & Artichoke Salad with Sage Sherry Dressing

Smoked Chicken Salad with Asparagus & Rio Grande Orange Segments

Assorted Cured & Dried Meat Presentation with Chutney & Mustards

Classic Caesar Salad with Cayenne Spiced Croutons, Parmesan Shavings

Spring Greens, Walnuts, Local Goat Cheese & Jalapeno-Apricot Dressing

Seafood Display

Shucked East Coast Oyster Shooters, Sweet Coastal Crab Claws, Chilled Shrimp,

Marinated Mussels, Cocktail & Mignonette Sauces, Tabasco, Fresh Citrus Wedge

Sushi Display

Assorted Authentic Japanese Specialties Maki Rolls

California Roll, Avocado Cucumber Roll, Spicy Salmon, Shitake & Egg Roll
Served with Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, Soy Sauce

Carving Stations
Hand Carved Honey –Rosemary Smoked Turkey

Assorted Mustards & Chipolte Pan Jus

Entrée Choices
Blue Cheese Crusted Tenderloin
Sautéed Field Mushrooms, Garlic Mash, Bourbon –Rosemary Jus

Or

Mesquite Smoked Game Hen
Cranberry –Cornbread Stuffing, Sage Pan Jus, Scallion Mash

Or

Sesame Crusted Gulf Snapper
Miso- Ginger Broth, Soba Noodles, Chinese Broccoli
Served with Seasonal Petite Vegetables

Pastry Dessert Display
Pastry Chef’s Dessert Display

A Selection of Sweet Tortes, Cakes, Mousses, Petite Pastries &

Signature Chocolate Bread Pudding from Our Fairmont Pastry Shop

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee and Our Own Fairmont Blended Teas

For reservations, please call the Holiday Desk at 214-720-5340.

The Fairmont Dallas  1717 North Akard Street  Dallas, Texas 75201

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NICK & SAM’S STEAKHOUSE PRESENTS EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET – SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH
11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Executive Chef Samir Dhurandhar has created an Easter Brunch Buffet with over 30 selections for adults and children including breakfast items such as Spanish Style Eggs Benedict with Chorizo & Roasted Poblano Hollandaise & Sour Dough Egg Baker with Bacon, Fontina Cheese & Roasted Red Peppers to a Carver station featuring Slow Roasted Rosemary & Garlic Leg of Lamb, Pit Style Cinnamon Spiced Brown Sugar Ham, Honey Herb Breast of Turkey, Roasted Black Pepper Prime Rib with Truffle Au Jus to seafood dishes including Crab Stuffed Lemon Sole with Orange Butter Sauce and Lemon Dill Atlantic Salmon with Capers.  The Easter Brunch Buffet will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 12th. $55 for adults & $25 for children. 3008 Maple Avenue. Reservations: 214-871-7444.

NICK & SAM’S STEAKHOUSE
PRESENTS EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET
SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH
FULL ADULT MENU & CHILDREN’S MENU

BREAKFAST ITEMS
Fresh Fruit & Assorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries
Texas Omelet Station
French Toast with Maple Butter & Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Belgian Waffle With Fresh Strawberries & Maple Syrup
Spanish Style Eggs Benedict served with
Chorizo & Roasted Poblano Hollandaise
Sour Dough Egg Baker with Bacon, Fontina Cheese
& Roasted Red Peppers
Hickory Smoked Bacon & Sausage
Texas Butter Grits & Country Hash Browns

SEAFOOD, CHICKEN & SIDES
Lemon Dill Atlantic Salmon with Capers
Crab Stuffed Lemon Sole with Orange Butter Sauce
Traditional Style Smoked Salmon Lox
Roasted Herb Chicken with Mushroom Pan Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes & Au Gratin Potatoes

CARVER STATION
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic
Pit Style Cinnamon Spiced Brown Sugar Ham
Honey Herb Breast of Turkey
Roasted Black Pepper Prime Rib with Truffle Au Jus

DESSERTS
New York Style Cheese Cake, Carrot Cake, Seven Layer Chocolate
Cake, Cherry Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Peach Cobbler & Apple Crisp

CHILDREN’S MENU
MINI CORN DOGS
CHICKEN TENDERS
MINI BURGERS
FRENCH FRIES
MAC & CHEESE

HOP ON OVER TO DRAGONFLY FOR EASTER BRUNCH
Bottomless Mimosas Included in Four-Course Prix Fixe Menu April 12

Sunday, April 12, Dragonfly at Hotel ZaZa will offer a seasonal Easter Brunch from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Executive Chef Grant Morgan’s four-course, prix fixe menu balances sweet and spicy fare and includes bottomless mimosas.

Brunch begins with the Breakfast Bread Basket with seasonal fruit and sweet creamery butter.  Guests may choose one of four delicious starters: Mixed Berry Crêpe featuring Grand Marnier Chantilly cream, Smoked Salmon Rangoon with jalapeño-lemon jelly and New England Clam Chowder served with a cheddar-chive biscuit.

Entrée selections include Chipotle BBQ Beef “Bennies” with Tabasco hollandaise and potato hash; Ricotta Pancakes featuring sweet and spicy bacon and champagne-pear compote; Lamb, Feta and Baby Spinach Omelet with Tabouleh salad and sweet potato fries; Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Chilaquiles served with smoked chili-tomato salsa, avocado and caramelized pineapple sopes; or a Gruyére and Leek Quiche with Mesclun salad.  For dessert, Chef Morgan promises “Something Yummy.”

Dragonfly’s Easter Brunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m on Sunday, April 12.  The prix fixe menu is $50 per person and includes bottomless mimosas.  Reservations are recommended.  For more information or to make a reservation, call 214-550-9500 or visit www.hotelzaza.com/dallas.

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Chef Lou Lambert Cooks Up Easter Brunch

Fort Worth, Texas – Lambert’s Steaks, Seafood, & Whiskey is offering an amazing Easter brunch Sunday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For $24 per person, $10 for kids 10 and under, the family can enjoy a great buffet, order from the delicious cook to order menu and get dessert! To top that for an additional $4 dollars you can enjoy bottomless mimosas.

Buffet items include migas, prime rib, and roasted potatoes. The extensive cook to order menu boasts favorites like salmon eggs Benedict with chive hollandaise sauce, green chili grits, brioche French toast, eggs any style, and biscuits and gravy. Included in brunch are featured desserts like ice box chocolate pie and red velvet cake. If you miss Lambert’s on Easter they will continue to offer this brunch every Sunday through August! For more information or to make reservations call 817.882.1161

What:                      Lambert’s Steaks, Seafood, & Whiskey

Easter Sunday Brunch

Where:                     Lambert’s Steaks, Seafood, & Whiskey

2731 White Settlement Rd.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

When:  Sunday, April 12 continuing through August
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Cost:  $24 per person includes buffet, cook to order menu items and dessert.
$28 with bottomless mimosas. $10 for kids 10 and under
To watch Chef Lou Lambert make cowboy eggs Benedict visit
http://www.wfaa.com/video/cooking-index.html?nvid=323574&shu=1

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CRÚ: A WINE BAR OFFERS EASTER BRUNCH CELEBRATION

ABOUT:

On Sunday, April 12, Crú: A Wine Bar will offer a three-course, prix-fixe Easter brunch featuring dishes including Pan Fried Soft-Shell Crab, Eggs Benedict, Filet of Beef Tenderloin with Poached Eggs and Strawberry Tart. Known for its wine country cuisine as well as its extensive wine collection, Crú will serve brunch at all three of its Dallas-area locations: in West Village in uptown Dallas, at The Shops at Legacy in Plano and at Watters Creek in Allen.

MENU:

Appetizer

- Grilled Romaine Salad with tapenade croutons and roasted garlic dressing

- Pan Fried Soft-Shell Crab with sweet corn cake and avocado-chive aioli

- Smoked Salmon Pizza with dill crème fraiche and American caviar

- Mixed Berries with granola and yogurt

Main Course

- Crunchy French Toast with fresh berries and maple syrup

- Grilled Salmon with basil risotto and mango-papaya relish

- Steak and Eggs with grilled filet of beef tenderloin, poached eggs, herb roasted fingerling potatoes and béarnaise sauce

- Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon or smoked salmon and herb roasted fingerling potatoes

Dessert

- Strawberry Tart

- Cheesecake Mousse

- Lava Cake with raspberry sauce

WHEN:

Sunday, April 12

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Crú: A Wine Bar

West Village location: 3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

The Shops at Legacy location: 7201 Bishop Road, Plano, TX 75024

Watters Creek location: 824 Market Street, Allen, TX 75013

COST:

$21.95 per person. Children 12 and under eat for half-price.

HOW:

Guests can make reservations by calling the West Village location at (214) 569-WINE (9463), the Shops at Legacy location at (972) 312-WINE (9463), or the Allen location at (972) 908-2532. Additional information can be found online at www.cruawinebar.com.

ABOUT CRÚ: A WINE BAR:

Both connoisseurs and the casual wine drinker will find plenty to engage them at this savvy but unpretentious restaurant. The carefully chosen, moderately priced wine collection complements the restaurant’s wine country cuisine, including sharing plates, cheese flights and entrees. In addition to its 300 wine selections and 80-some premium wines by the glass, Crú is particularly known for its wine flights, which change daily and are presented with tasting notes.

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FERRÉ RISTORANTE’S EASTER BRUNCH

HOPS THROUGH FLAVORS OF TUSCANY

ABOUT:

Enjoy a taste of Tuscany on Easter Sunday at Ferré Ristorante e Bar in Fort Worth’s Sundance Square. On Sunday, April 12, Chef Sean Alvarez will prepare a special three-course, prix-fixe menu featuring enticing dishes such as Lamb Chops with Lavender Purple Potatoes, Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Tenderloin Milanese and Warm Crab Benedict. Children eat for half price.

WHEN:

Sunday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Ferré Ristorante e Bar, An Italian Chop House

In Sundance Square

215 E. 4^th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

COST:

$24.95 per person. Half off for children under 12.

MENU:

Primi

Chopped Caprese Salad. Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, red onion and hothouse cucumbers in sweet basil vinaigrette.

Seasonal Fruit Plate. Served with house made yogurt.

Calamari Fritti. Flash fried and served with spicy pomodoro sauce and caper aioli.

Bruschetta Ferré. With red and yellow grape tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, ricotta salata and fresh basil.

Prince Edward Island Mussels. Prepared with garlic, shallots and sweet basil in a oven roasted tomato broth.

Secondi e Uovos

Grilled Filet. Prepared with garlic rappini, yellow tomato butter and scallion and beet accents.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi. Served with beef tenderloin, crimini mushrooms, applewood bacon and cream sauce

Chicken Chop. Pan-seared chicken breast, served with crushed new potatoes in a lemon-caper butter sauce.

Lamb Chops. Served with lavender-purple potatoes, organic carrots and a balsamic demi-glace.

Frittata Florentine. Baked spinach omelet with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and shaved Pecorino cheese.

Tenderloin Milanese. Pan-fried beef tenderloin served with home fries and two eggs any style.

Warm Crab Benedict. Jumbo lump crab cake, poached egg and hollandaise served with grilled focaccia and applewood bacon.

Dolci

Chocolate Polenta Cake. Warm chocolate cake with raspberry sorbet.

Profiteroles. House made with vanilla bean gelato, chocolate ganache and house toffee.

Tiramisu. Featuring chocolate sponge cake and leghorn sauce.

HOW:

The public can make reservations by calling (817) 332-0033. Additional information can be found online at www.ferrerestaurant.com.

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STEEL MAKES EASTER DINNER A CULINARY ADVENTURE

WITH ASIAN INSPIRED OFFERINGS

ABOUT:

If you’re looking for a distinctive way to celebrate Easter this year, head to Steel Restaurant & Lounge, where they will be presenting a three-course Asian-inspired menu for the holiday, as well as selections from the a la carte menu and sushi bar. Bottles of wine from the restaurant’s award-winning collection will be offered at half price.

Selections from the prix-fixe menu include Chicken & Herb Spring Rolls, Grilled Szechuan Peppercorn Lamb Sirloin, Pan Seared Duck Breast with Orange-Ginger Glaze and Grilled Hawaiian Mahi Mahi with Tropical Fruit.

MENU:

Edamame Starter

Appetizers

Vietnamese Sea Salt and Chili Pepper Style Soft Shell Crab. Served with a spicy ponzu sauce.

Steamed Mussels. Wok sautéed with black beans and garlic.

Chicken and Herb Spring Roll. With a spicy peanut dipping sauce.

Egg Drop Soup. With spring onions and brown beach mushrooms

Entrees

Grilled Szechuan Peppercorn Lamb Sirloin. With red wine reduction, mashed potatoes, wasabi sauce and sautéed pea pods.

Grilled Hawaiian Mahi Mahi with Tropical Fruit Compote. Served with macadamia nut red rice.

Pan Seared Duck Breast with Orange-Ginger Glaze. With warm fingerling potato salad and sautéed asparagus.

Roasted Pork Loin Teriyaki. With baby bok choy and steamed jasmine rice

Desserts

Carrot Cake

Brandy Fruit Foster. Tropical fruit sautéed with sugar, spices and brandy, served over ice cream.

Vietnamese Coffee Crème Brule.

WHEN:

Sunday, April 12, 5:30 to 10 p.m.

WHERE:

Steel Restaurant & Lounge, 3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 100, Dallas, TX 75219

(Located at Hall & Welborn)

COST:

Three-course Asian-inspired menu is $45 per person. Bottles of wine will be half price.

HOW:

Guests can make reservations by calling (214) 219-9908. Additional information is available online at www.steeldallas.com.

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VICTORY TAVERN OPENS DOORS FOR EASTER BRUNCH

ABOUT:

Victory Tavern, Patrick Colombo’s classic city grille in Victory Park, is opening its doors on Sunday, April 12 especially for Easter brunch. The restaurant, typically closed on Sundays, will offer special Easter fare created by Chef Jim Oetting such as Housemade Beignets, Beef Tenderloin & Roasted Vegetable Hash, Grilled Atlantic Salmon and Victory Tavern’s famous Really Good Coconut Cream Pie.

WHEN:

Sunday, April 12

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:

Victory Tavern

(Located in Victory Park; valet parking off of Houston)

3030 Olive Street on N. Houston

Dallas, TX 75204

COST:

$23.95 per person.

MENU OFFERINGS:

Starters

Aged Brie & Peekey Toe Crab Fondue with Assorted Housemade Crackers

Seasonal Fruit Plate with Fresh Baked Muffin & Honey Vanilla Yogurt

Chilled Cassava Melon & Yogurt Soup with Fresh Mint

Organic Greens with Red Flame Grapes, Marcona Almonds, Goat Cheese & Sherry Herb Vinaigrette

Housemade Beignets with Orange Mocha Sauce

Smoked Salmon with Traditional Garnish Remoulade and Toast Points

Entrees

Peekey Toe Crab, Asparagus & Baby Swiss Omelette with Herb Roasted Potatoes

Tavern Eggs Benedict with Vine Ripened Tomato, Smoked Ham & Citrus Hollandaise

Spinach, Mushroom & Parmesan Frittata with Yukon Gold Potato Cake & Tomato Broth

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Maple Whipped Mascarpone & Fresh Berries

Beef Tenderloin & Roasted Vegetable Hash with Poached Eggs & Au Jus

Grilled Chicken Scallopine with Sweet Corn, Spinach Basmati Rice & Tomato Broth Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Yukon Gold Potato Cake, Wilted Spinach & Citrus Vinaigrette

Tavern Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken & Smoked Turkey, Hearts of Palm, Avocado & Red Onion

Desserts

Really Good Coconut Cream Pie with Nilla Wafer Crust & Whipped Cream

Fresh Strawberry Cream Tart with Chambord Caramel Sauce

Chocolate Molten Lava Cake served with House Churned Chocolate Malt Ice Cream & Callabuet Chocolate Sauce

HOW:

The public can make reservations by calling (214) 432-1900. Additional information can be found online at www.victorytavern.com.

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AT GO FISH OCEAN CLUB
Chef Tiffany Derry Includes Easter 2009 Children’s Menu
DALLAS (March 31, 2009) – Go Fish Ocean Club’s Executive Chef Tiffany Derry and General Manager Rex Hutchison have created a special Easter Brunch menu celebrating the flavors of spring.

To start, guests choose from Ceviche Martini (Costa Rican Mahi and Shrimp in a Cilantro lime Marinade); Caesar Salad (Romaine Hearts, Parmesan, Crisp Eggplant Crouton in a Pappadam Shell); Philadelphia Roll (Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Cucumber, and Arugula); or Fresh Fruit with Honey Yogurt (Mixed Berries and Pineapple with Honey Yogurt).

For the entrées, guests select from Crab Cake Benedict (Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Poached Eggs and Hollandaise Sauce); Char-grilled Filet Mignon (Filet Mignon, Scrambled Eggs and Choron Sauce); Vegetable Lover’s Frittata (Cremini Mushroom, Grilled Asparagus, Fire Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach and Cheddar Cheese with a cool Avocado Crème Sauce); Shrimp & Grits (Jumbo Honey Glazed Shrimp, Creamy Jalapeno and Parmesan Stone Ground Grits, and Tasso Ham Sauce); Pecan Crusted Redfish with Maple Butter Sauce and French Beans; or Herb Marinated Chicken Breast  with Linguine Pasta and Tomato Tarragon Butter Sauce.

Finish with one of Chef Derry’s dessert specialties: Key Lime Pie (Honey Lime Sauce and Key Lime Crème); Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding (Dark and White Chocolate Chunks, Cherries, Almonds and Crème Anglaise); or Bananas Foster (Caramel Myers Rum Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream).

Children’s menu items include Breakfast Tacos (Eggs, Italian Sausage or Bacon and Cheddar Cheese); Chicken Strips and Fries and the Ultimate Kids’ Menu (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and French toast).

A la carte prices range from $6.00 to $17.95.  Easter Brunch hours are April 12, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Adults may enjoy $10 Bottomless Mimosas or a $5 Bloody Mary (Make Your Own at the Bloody Mary Bar).

Reserve a table for the Go Fish Ocean Club Easter Brunch feast by phone at 972-980-1919; fax 972-385-3725, or use OpenTable.com.
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CELEBRATE EASTER AT DALLAS FISH MARKET

Chef Randy Morgan Includes Children’s Menu
for Easter 2009 Holiday
DALLAS (March 31, 2009) – For Easter Dinner 2009,Executive Chef Randy Morgan and General Manager Jonn Pierre Baudoin have created a special three-course Easter Dinner for Dallas Fish Market guests.  And this year, there’s something wonderful for the whole family to enjoy.

Guests begin with choice of Maine Lobster Corn Chowder, Summer Berries (medley of fresh berries, whipped cream, mint) or Caesar Salad (romaine hearts, white anchovies, parmesan, roasted garlic crouton).

For the main entrée, guests choose from Chef Morgan’s famous Grilled Swordfish (smoked almonds, golden raisins, brown butter, shaved fennel salad); Lobster Omelet (lobster, asparagus, béarnaise, potatoes); Crab Cake Benedict (Alaskan King Crab, citrus hollandaise, potatoes); Beef Tenderloin (red bliss potato frites, melted Roquefort, sauce Robert, green onions); or Pan-Seared Trout (lemongrass-scented sticky rice, wok-seared Asian vegetables, citrus soy glaze).

For the Grand Finale, guests select from three of Chef Randy Morgan’s acclaimed dessert specialties: Bruléed Figs (cinnamon cookie mascarpone, Grand Marnier); Bread Pudding (chocolate sauce, bourbon cream anglaise) or Espresso Cheese Cake (raspberry coulis, whipped cream).

Special children’s menu selections are Chicken Strips (crispy chicken breast slices served with fries); Mac and Chz (macaroni and cheese with chicken) or Fish & Chips (crispy Mahi Mahi served with fries).

Cost for the special three-course Easter dinner is $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 12.  For more information or toreserve your table, phone 214-744-3474 (214-744-FISH), e-mail info@DallasFishMarket.com  or visit www.DallasFishMarket.com. Alcohol and gratuity not included.

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Charlie Palmer at The Joule
Easter Menu
April 12, 2009
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Prix fixe $75.00 per person
( Children under 14 – $ 35.00)
Wine pairings $25.00 per person

First Course
BRAISED VEAL RAVIOLI
fresh peas / watercress / toasted garlic
Blauer Zweigelt, Berger, Austria, 07

SCOTTISH SALMON GRAVLOX
pickled shallots / bagel chips / sauce grabiche
Reisling, Gunderloch, Jean Baptist, Kabinett, Germany, 07

HOUSE CURED DUCK HAM
shaved fennel / baby greens / cherry vinaigrette
Pinot Noir, Hamilton Russell, Walker Bay, South Africa, 07

SALUMI AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
braised greens
Beer- Avery IPA, Boulder, CO

MIXED GREEN SALAD
pickled ramps / grilled wild mushrooms / poached egg
Macon-Vergisson, Lassarat, 06

TOAD IN A HOLE
brioche / sunny side up egg / pork sausage /  black pepper egg crème fraîche
Sparkling Rose, Gratien & Meyer, Loire Valley, NV

Main Course

EGGS BENEDICT
grilled kurobota pork loin / poached egg / hollandaise
roasted garlic and celery english muffin
Sparkling, Iron Horse Aureole Cuvee, Sonoma, 03

ROASTED STRAWBERRY- MINT COLORADO LAMB CHOP
creamy grits / black pepper reduction
Cosmic Scout, Graves, Paso Robles, 05

PAIN PERDU
pan fried cherries / whipped cream
Champagne, Diebolt Vallois, Cramant, NV

HONEY GLAZED KUROBOTA HAM
brown butter morels / picked parsley
Gewurztraminer, Gustave Lorentz, Alsace, 07

CARMELIZED OPA
grilled pineapple / basil pan sauce
Chardonnay, International Sommelier Conspiracy, Sonoma, 07

FILET OSCAR
lump crab meat / white asparagus / au poivre sauce
Cabernet, Reininger, Walla Walla, 03

OMELETTE
gouda / fennel confit / roasted cipollini / mizuna / reggiano
Hildegaurd, Au Bon Climat, Santa Ynez Valley, 04

Sides

MORELS
fresh peas / pearl onion / roasted garlic

SAUTÉED RAMPS
parsley / chervil / roasted garlic

YUKON GOLD
pomme purée

STEAK FRIES
ketchup / béarnaise

CREAMY GRITS
pork belly / wild mushrooms

HOME FRIES
roasted peppers / caramelized onions

BRUSSELS SPROUTS
rissolé

SCRAMBLED EGGS
fresh herbs / black pepper / pecorino cheese

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 214.261.4600.

The Joule, A Luxury Collection Hotel is also offering a special package over the Easter holiday season.   The spring package includes deluxe accommodations, two glasses of International Sommelier Conspiracy wine, daily valet parking.  Rates starting from $149 (stay between April 6th through April 15th).   For reservations and more information, please explore http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/The_Joule/so.htm or call 866-716-8136 (mention rate plan ESTRPKG).
The Joule and Charlie Palmer at The Joule are located at 1530 Main Street in Downtown Dallas.

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EASTER SPECIALS
AT HIBASHI TEPPAN GRILL & SUSHI BAR
DALLAS (March 31, 2009) – Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar is inviting guests to celebrate the Easter season with healthy sushi and seafood dishes and dining specials.

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, April 5 – 12, kids eat free at dinner at Hibashi.  One child under 12 eats free with a party of four; two children under 12 eat free with a party of eight.

Also Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, the Hibashi team will serve one complimentary Easter Sushi Roll order to Teppan guests for dinner at each of the restaurant’s Hibashi stations with parties of four and more. On Easter Sunday, Teppan chefs will perform their culinary artistry and cook with colored and decorated eggs to celebrate Easter.

Every night, dinner guests can fully enjoy the showmanship of Hibashi’s trained chefs as they perform and prepare the finest Japanese dishes right at each of 14 wonderful Hibashi stations, with colorful ingredients to delight the eye and the palate. View the entire menu at the Hibashi web site, http://www.hibashi.com/menu.html.

For more information or reservations, visit www.hibashi.com, or phone 972-620-FISH (3474) or e-mail info@hibashi.com.
About Hibashi Teppan Grill & Sushi Bar
With the United States’ largest Japanese restaurant concept, Hibashi Teppan Grill, Sushi & Bar is a feast for all ages.

Hibashi is located at the northwest corner of Dallas North Tollway and LBJ Freeway, directly across from Galleria Dallas, at 13465 Inwood Road in Dallas (75244). The lunch menu, including Teppan Grill items, is available Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner and Teppan Grill hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday,  Saturday, 3:30 – Midnight, and Sunday, 4 to midnight. The bar is open from 5 p.m. until midnight Monday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Sushi Bar is available for lunch, dinner and all bar hours. Complimentary valet parking is available for all guests.

Hibashi’s elegant private dining space is an ideal location for family and business celebrations, seating up to 35. Chefs Kenny Chong and Jay Kuma work with each guest party to design a special menu for each celebration. Guests also have access to state-of-the-art technology for presentations for business or family events on screen.

For more information or reservations, visit the Hibashi web site at www.hibashi.com, or phone 972-620-FISH (3474) or e-mail info@hibashi.com.

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CELEBRATE SPRING WITH A MAGNIFICENT FRENCH EASTER BRUNCH AT LAVENDOU BISTRO PROVENÇAL
DALLAS (March 31, 2009) – Owner Pascal Cayet has created a sensational Easter Brunch menu teeming with the flavors of the French countryside for guests at Lavendou Bistro Provençal.

Lavendou is offering a three-course brunch, including an appetizer, main course and dessert, for $29.95 per person.  Brunch will be served Easter Sunday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Begin the meal with a choice between Soupe Froide de Concombre (Cold Cucumber Soup); or Prosciutto et Melon Sauce Sangria (Prosciutto Ham and Melon with a Sangria Sauce); Salade César (Traditional Caesar Salad); or Vol au Vent de Fruits de Mer (Mixed Seafood served in a pastry Shell).

Guests choose from four main course offerings: Oeufs Poché Norvegienne (Poached Eggs on an English Muffin with Smoked Salmon and Spinach,topped with Hollandaise Sauce); Filet de Saumon Sauce Moutarde (Fillet of Salmon with a Mustard Sauce, served with Basmati Rice); Gigot d’Agneau Provençal (Roasted Leg of Lamb with Herbes de Provence, served with Gratin Dauphinois); or Poitrine de Volaille Forestiere (Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Sauce, served with Parpadelle Pasta).

Pascal has created four wonderful desserts to complement the meal perfectly. Guests select from LaTarte au Citron Meringuée (French Lemon and Meringue Tart); Profiterolles au Chocolat (Ice Cream Filled Pastry Puffs with Chocolate Sauce); Crêpes Suzette au Grand Marnier (Crêpes with Orange Grand Marnier Sauce); or Feuillantine aux Fruit Rouges (Mixed Berries served in a Puff Pastry with Chantilly cream).
Three-course price per guest is $29.95 (appetizer, main course and dessert), plus beverage, tax and gratuity. Reserve your table by phone (972-248-1911), fax (972-248-1660) or through their web site, www.Lavendou.com. Lavendou is located at 19009 Preston Road, Suite 200, in Dallas (75252).

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HOP ON OVER TO JASPER’S FOR A SPECIAL BUNNY BRUNCH

What:   Celebrate Easter this year with an indulgent three course menu of innovative Jasper’s cuisine, created especially for this special day. In addition to the offering of Jasper’s favorites such as the Maytag Blue Cheese Potato Chips and Three Cheese Focaccia, guests may choose from an array of the following dishes to create their ideal three-course special-occasion brunch:

·          White Truffle-Gulf Crab Deviled Eggs; Wood Grilled Shrimp with Leek Pancakes and Orange-Ginger Marmalade; Grilled Chicken Masa Soup; Creamy Artichoke Soup; Jasper’s Caesar Salad with Focaccia Croutons and Roasted Peppers; Jasper’s Greens with Caramelized Shallots, Candied Pecans and Blue Cheese; Chopped Wedge with Applewood Bacon, Maytag Blue Cheese and Goat Cheese Ranch; Wilted Spinach Salad with Black Currants and Goat Cheese

·         Crabcake “Benedict” with Cured Ham and Thyme Hollandaise; Banana-Malt Pancakes with Black Currant Conserve and Vanilla Whipped Cream; Corned Beef Hash with Basted Egg and Smoked Bacon Gravy; White Truffle-Aged Gouda Omelet with Cured Ham and Home Fries; Vanilla French Toast with Caramelized Honey-Banana Syrup; Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Mascarpone Polenta and Grilled Asparagus; Gramma Minnie’s Fried Chicken with Chunky Garlic Whippers and Cream Gravy; Lemon Rotisserie Free Range Chicken with Smoked Tomato-Parmesan Whippers; Texas Peach Barbequed Pork Loin with White Cheddar-Corn Grits; Wood-Grilled Flat Iron “Steak and Eggs” with Chile-Lime Biscuits and Smoked Bacon Gravy; Southwestern Turkey, Egg and Bacon Sandwich with Avocado, Chipotle Mayonnaise, and Black Bean-Nepales Salad

·         Cherry Limeade Pie with Swiss Meringue; Rick’s “Rockin’” Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Malt Ice Cream; Butterfinger Crème Brulee with Homemade Butterfinger; Rocky Road Ice Cream Sandwich with Chocolate and Caramel Sauces and Marshmallow Crème

Who:               Rated one of Esquire Magazine’s Top 20 Best New Restaurants in America, Jasper’s features a casual design with a “modern outdoors” theme complete with teak outdoor-style furniture, bamboo planters, dramatic lighting and artistic-interpretations of natural elements.  Executive chef and partner Kent Rathbun has made a name for himself in the culinary world through his interest in creating unique and unsurpassed dishes.  Jasper’s menu reflects Rathbun’s “home cooking” style with the best of America’s regional cuisine, including rotisserie chicken, fish, steaks, salads and pizza.

When:             Sunday, April 12, 2009 from 11 a.m. – 4 :30 p.m.

Cost:               $35 per person plus tax and gratuity

Reservations:    Reservations are required by calling 469-229-9111

Where:             Jasper’s Restaurant

7161 Bishop Road

Suite G-1

Plano, Texas 75024
www.kentrathbun.com

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Easter Champagne Brunch at Nana

Celebrate Easter at Nana on Sunday, April 12; 11:00 am till 2:00 pm seatings.
Adults – Four-course menu with champagne is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Children under 12 – three course menu is $24 per person plus tax and gratuity.

EASTER BRUNCH  MENU

FIRST COURSE

Yogurt Panna Cotta, Rhubarb, Berries, Granola, Mint

APPETIZERS

Asparagus & Baby Romaine Caesar Salad, Mandarin, Parmigiano Reggiano,
Garlic Sour Dough Crouton
or
Spanish Potato & Onion Omelet, Jamón Serrano, “Pa amb Tomaquet”,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
or
Lobster Scramble, Avocado, Sour Cream, Aji Panca, Cilantro, Tostadas
or
Vichyssoise, Seared Sea Scallop, Olives, Chorizo Oil, Arugula Selvetta
or
Boconccini Mozzarella, Oven Dried Grape Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Basil
or
Cucumber “Spaghetti”, Soy Yogurt, Pistacios, Wasabi Pea Gravel

ENTREES

Slow Roasted Colorado Rack of Lamb, Tomato-Eggplant Marmalade, Capers,
Olives, Mint, Pecorino Sardo “Grand Cru”
or
Steak & Eggs:  Grilled Petit Filet of Beef, French Fries, Fried
Farm Fresh Egg, Liquid Tomato Chutney
or
Slow Cooked Alaskan Halibut, Wrinkled Potatoes, Mojo Verde or Alaskan   Salmon Filet “A La Plancha”, Seared Prawns, Artichokes, Lime-Honey-Ginger-Curry Vinaigrette
or
Ricotta Gnudi, Pencil Asparagus, Wild Mushrooms, Scallions, Brown Butter, Hazelnuts

DESSERTS

Glazed Strawberries, Liquid Licorice, Chantilly, Orange Chiffon Migas, Cilantro
or
White Chocolate-Tahitian Vanilla Flan, Passion Fruit Granite, Coconut Milk Foam
or
Lemon-Poppy Seed Cake, Yuzu Ice Cream, Caramel Bananas
or
Italian Style Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Crust “Earth”, Blueberry Sorbet

KIDS MENU

APPETIZERS

Orecchiette, Tomatoes, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano
or
Fresh & Dried Fruit Salad with Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing
or
Traditional Caesar Salad, Garlic Croutons, Creamy Caesar Dressing

ENTREES

Fried Chicken Breast Salad with Ranch Dressing & BBQ Sauce
or
Mozzarella & Prosciutto Panini, French Fries
or
Kobe Beef Sliders with Cole Slaw & Fries
or
Fried Eggs with Steamed Rice & Home Made Ketchup

DESSERTS

Vanilla Ice Cream with Glazed Strawberries
or
Pan Rustique Toasts with Nutella & Dulce De Leche
or
Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Earth & Blueberry Sorbet

Anthony C. Bombaci, Nana Executive Chef           Mark LaRocca, Nana General Manager
CALL 214-761-7470 FOR RESERVATIONS.
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CENTRAL 214’s “EASTER INDULGENGE” BRUNCH BUFFET:

Hungry for some sinful indulgence after weeks of denial?  Grab the family and hop on over to Central 214 at Hotel Palomar.  Blythe Beck, the restaurant’s new Executive Chef, is keeping it naughty Easter Sunday (April 12) with a specially crafted brunch buffet complete with all your favorite yummy delights including chocolate, caffeine, carbs and cocktails.  Treat yourself to an indulgent spread available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a prix fixe price of $38/person and $18/child.  For an advance taste of what’s being served, visit www.central214 for details.  Please call 214.443.9339 to make an “Easter Indulgence” reservation or click the restaurant’s Open Table link.

BUFFET ITEMS INCLUDE:

Dr. Pepper Glazed Ham

Coffee Crusted Prime Rib

Spicy Shrimp on Texas Grits

Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes

Choice of toppings: Strawberry, Banana, Chocolate and Cream

Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs

Smoked Salmon Platter

House Salad

Mini Homemade Muffins

Croissants and Mini Bagels

Chive Mustard Deviled Eggs

Oven Fried Potatoes

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Chicken Apple Sausage

Spring Fruit Display

Easter Cupcakes

Chocolate Kahlua Brownies

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EASTER AT CRAFT DALLAS

On Easter, brunch will be served from 11am-2:30pm and dinner from 5:30-10:30pm. For early birds, there’s also a breakfast service from 8-11am.

Reservations can be made by calling 214.397.4111.

Beverages

signature brunch cocktails

Grand Mimosa  13.
Mixed Berry Poinsettia   13.
Craft Bloody Mary  13.

juices

Apple  Cider  4.
Cranberry  4.

Freshly Squeezed
Orange  4.50
Grapefruit  4.50
Sparkling Lemonade  4.50

hot beverages

La Colombe Torrefaction
Coffee/Decaf  4.
Espresso  4.
Cappuccino  5.50
Latte  5.50

In Pursuit of Tea  4.50
Sencha
Jasmine Pearl
Oolong
English Breakfast
Earl Grey
Chamomile (decaf)
Wild Mint (decaf)

The Cultured Cup  4.50
Earl Grey (decaf)
Rooibos Bourbon (decaf)

Brunch Specials

Open-Faced Short Rib Sandwich with Horseradish
& Arugula  16.

Craft Burger with White Cheddar, Applewood Bacon
& Hand Cut French Fries  18.

NY Strip, Two Eggs Any-Style & Hand Cut Fries  22.

Smoked Chicken Pot Pie with Root Vegetables  16.

Jumbo Lump Crab, Poached Egg, Spinach, Hollandaise
& English Muffin  19.

Four Egg Frittata with choice of Three fillings  13.
Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes,
Red Pepper, Wild Mushrooms,
Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Ham, Bacon

Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Capers on a Toasted Bagel  12.

Croissant Sandwich with Grilled Country Ham, Scrambled Egg
& Cheddar with Baby Greens  12.

Short Rib & Shishito Pepper Hash with Two Eggs Any-Style  12.

Biscuits & Gravy with Two Eggs Any-Style  10.

Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple Syrup  11.

French Toast, Maple Syrup & House made Preserve  11.

House made Granola, Yogurt & Dried Fruit  9.

Steel Cut Oats, Brown Sugar & Raisin Compote  9.

Side Dishes

meat

Chicken Sausage  6.

Applewood-Smoked Bacon  5.

Country Ham  5.

Two Eggs Any Style  6.

potatoes & grains

Short Rib & Shishito Pepper Hash  6.

Homefries & Balsamic  5.

Heirloom Grits & White Cheddar  5.

homemade pastries
Bagel  3.

English Muffin  4.

Buttermilk Biscuit  3.

Toast, Sweet Butter & House made Preserve  3.

fruit

Berry Assortment  9.

Tropical Fruit Assortment  9.

Chef /owner Tom Colicchio
chef de cuisine Anthony Zappola
sous chef Matt Ford
semi-private dining available

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Join Us At  Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse
for Easter Brunch
April 12, 2009
10:00 – 3:00
Easter is coming up on April 12th and for the first time ever we will be opening our doors early for this special occasion. Chef Samir Dhurandhar has created an amazing brunch buffet menu that’s sure to tantalize your palate.

Early Rise
Texas Omelet Station
French toast with Maple Butter & Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Belgian Waffle with Fresh Strawberries & Maple Syrup
Spanish Style Eggs Benedict with Chorizo & Roasted Poblano Hollandaise
Sour Dough Egg Baker with Bacon & Fontina Cheese
Hickory Smoked Bacon & Sausage
Texas Butter Grits & Country Hash Browns

Late Start
Lemon Dill Atlantic Salmon with Capers
Crab Stuffed Lemon Sole with Orange Butter Sauce
Traditional Style Smoked Salmon Lox
Roasted Herb Chicken with Mushroom Pan Sauce
Macaroni & Cheese
Grilled Asparagus & Roasted Vegetables
Mashed Potatoes & Au Gratin Potatoes

Carver
Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic
Pit Style Cinnamon Spiced Brown Sugar Ham
Honey Herb Breast of Turkey
Roasted Black Pepper Prime Rib with Truffle Au Jus

]]> http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/03/13/easter-dining-ideas-hop-on-it/feed/ 2 http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/03/09/welcome-to-the-cuisine-of-my-people/ http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/2009/03/09/welcome-to-the-cuisine-of-my-people/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:44:43 +0000 Evan Grant http://sidedish.dmagazine.com/?p=3456 Nancy Churnin’s post over at the Eats Blog about the start of Purim tonight and her love of the three-cornered pastry known as Hamentaschen got our own Nancy asking me about the little treats. It got me thinking about Jewish food that I love. I’m still thinking. It’s not a long list, even for those of us who are Jewish. We are a proud people We’re just not very proud of our culinary heritage.

We may go through all kinds of food trends in this country, but unless we somehow develop an unrequited love for salt or yeastless bread or overcooked chicken, I just don’t know that Jewish food is ever going to be hot. Nevertheless, for my first post for the Disher Nation, I felt compelled to offer these five best Jewish specialties along with an equally tough list to compile: Five most unappealing Jewish foods. It was so tough because there are a lot of contenders.

FIVE BEST JEWISH SPECIALTIES

5. Bagels: The only Jewish crossover food. But please, nothing from Einstein Bros.. Those are just big, fluffy rolls. Bagels should be boiled, dense dough then baked until the shell is semi-crunchy. The only real topping for a bagel is plain cream cheese and a bit of lox.

4. Matzoh Ball soup: One of the few good uses for the Passover staple of unleavened bread, Matzoh. A little chicken soup, some carrots, maybe even a few thin noodles and a big baseball-sized dumpling of ground Matzoh meal. As someone once said about it’s healing powers: “It might not help, but it couldn’t hurt.”

3. Potato pancakes: Or, as we call them, “latkes.” What’s not to like about deep fried potatoes? Especially when they are served at Hanukkah along with all those presents.

2. Corned beef: Sure, you can take pastrami if you want, but, give me lean, thin corned beef, served warm, on rye with spicy brown mustard. Maybe that’s the real reason that Meg Ryan’s character went through all that heavy-breathing and moaning during the scene set at Katz’s in When Harry Met Sally. For the pastrami fans, we offer the summation of a Mr. George Costanza, who considered pastrami “the most sensual of all the salted, cured meats.”

1. Your Mama’s brisket: Well, actually not your mama’s; our mama’s. While I love all things barbecued, I’ve never really able to develop a taste for barbecue brisket. That’s because the brisket of my dreams has been slow-cooked, is fatty and sits in broth made from onion soup mix. It should be served with some kind of potato, Challah bread for sopping up the sauce and a bit of horseradish for a little zip. Trust me, bubballah, you’ll like. And no matter how much you’ve eaten, it should come with a matronly-like lady who says: “Eat, eat, you’re all skin and bones.”

THE FIVE WORST JEWISH FOODS

5. Chopped liver: There is a reason we have the saying “What am I chopped liver?” It’s because this stuff sucks. Whenever my mother started broiling up the chicken livers for this, I would run away from home, looking for a nice Gentile family to adopt me. Mom once threatened me that I wouldn’t go through a Bar Mitzvah if I didn’t eat chopped liver. Boy, I was really looking forward to being an altar boy instead. Then, she relented.

4. Tzimmes: A stew-like dish made mostly of cooked-until-mushy carrots, mixed with dried prunes and raisins. It can also include white and sweet potatoes, honey and cinnamon. On their own, these are mostly fine foods (except for maybe the dried prunes). Together, well, there is a reason why the last syllable sounds like “mess.” I found at least 22 recipes for Tzimmes on line. None of them sound the least bit appealing.

3. Borscht: Cold beet soup, often mixed with a bit of sour cream and some cucumber to change it’s hue to a neon pink, bordering on Pepto Bismol pink. Two things: I prefer my soups hot and no food should ever be the color of Pepto Bismol. Borscht is also claimed as part of Russian Cuisine. There is a reason you don’t see many Russian restaurants around town.  Borscht is the highlight.

2. Gefilte fish: According to Wikipedia, gefilte fish, a staple of every Jewish holiday meal, are “poached fish patties or balls made from a mixture of ground deboned fish, mostly carp or pike.” Yum-O! Did I mention these little gems of trash fish goodness are served cold, often with an accompanying gelatinous glob that can’t be description? There is only one way to make them the least bit stomachable: Tons of horseradish.

1. Schav: Cold sorrel (sour grass) soup. That really says it all. But if you need a picture, think of it as Borsht’s uglier, pale green sister.

Bob Agar Menu

1st Course
Tuna and Kona Kampachi “Crudo”
Cilantro Mignonette, Confit Tomatoes, Romaine

2nd Course
Pan Seared Jumbo Prawns
Spicy Opal Basil Lemongrass Broth

3rd Course
Grilled Hawaiian Swordfish
Cauliflower Sauce, Swiss Chard, Tomato Emulsion

4th Course
Soy Glazed Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
Ginger Sweet Potato Puree, Togarashi Soy Glaze

5th Course
Lemon Tarragon Panna Cotta
Strawberry Champagne Sauce, Blueberries, Vanilla Foam

Park Cities Prime is offering reindeer from December 24th through Tuesday, December 30th.  The Rudolph Special is a 16 oz. reindeer chop served with mashed potatoes and asparagus for $49 person.  And yes, it has a resemblance to our friend Rudolph (please see attached photo) by the cherry placed on the “nose”.  For further information, please contact Park Cities Prime at 214-691-7763.

I couldn’t open the attached photo they are referring to and have asked them to send another. (Below: Rudolph after)