Articles about Hanukkah

Yes, Reservations: A Guide to Holiday Dining in Dallas and Fort Worth

posted by Liz Johnstone | December 24th, 2011 11:15am | filed under Boxing Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, Holidays | 7 Comments »

My family dined out for Thanksgiving, and we were all very grateful to succumb to a tryptophan-induced coma without having to bother with a sink full of dishes. Restaurants: an truly amazing invention. Some of them will be open to feed you and yours for Christmas. Jump for the list. Continue reading "Yes, Reservations: A Guide to Holiday Dining in Dallas and Fort Worth"

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My Go-To Holiday Pot-Luck Party Recipe: The Astro-Weenie Christmas Tree

posted by Nancy Nichols | December 12th, 2011 11:00am | filed under Boxing Day, Bring it!, catering, Christmas, Cooking, Cult Cuisine, Dog Friendly, Hanukkah, Holidays, hostess gifts, I'm about to get fired, Merguez Sausage Hunt, Nutjobs, party, Procrastination is part of the creative process, questionable judgment, sassy pants, SideDish Bump!, Special Report |

My Astro-Weenie Christmas Tree contribution to D Magazine's holiday party.Circa 2008.

Three years ago, I introduced you to Charles Phoenix, the “Ambassador of Americana.” More importantly, I introduced you to his “recipe” for the Astro-Weenie Christmas Tree. (I made several for the D Magazine holiday party in 2008.  Co-workers still stalk me for my secret herbal ingredient.)

Well, thanks to SideDish, Phoenix’s  career and has catapulted over hosting grade school field trips and roller skating parties to doing national TV spots with Martha Stewart and commenting on NPR. (Rawlins in drag?) I think it’s time to bring back the Astro-Weenie recipe. Remember, as they say in England, you can always make one suitable for vegetarians. Mind your head.

16 Dallas Holiday Cocktails You Must Try Now

posted by Raya Ramsey | December 7th, 2011 12:30am | filed under Awards, Bars, Beverages, Chocolate, Christmas, cocktails, Coffee, dessert, Drinking, Hanukkah, Holidays, Mixology is fancy for bartender, Nightlife, Wine & Spirits | 13 Comments »

Autumn Leaves at Victor Tangos (photography by Matthew Shelley)

I spent the last week researching bars serving up holiday cocktails in Big D. Then photographer Matthew Shelley and I made our way around town to give them a look and a taste. Here’s our toast to our new favorite holiday-inspired cocktails. Cheers.

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International Holiday Festivals Taking Place in North Texas

posted by Nancy Nichols | December 2nd, 2011 10:00am | filed under Boxing Day, Christmas, Ethnic Food, Events, Hanukkah, Holidays, New Year's Eve |

Photo from Lightcatcher Winery's Toys for Tots Celtic Christmas.

This link will take you to the DFW International Community Alliance website. There you will find a list of international holiday celebrations taking place in the area. Choose a unique event or two and expand your horizons this season. Experience Venezuelan Christmas Carols or sample food at the Indonesian Christmas Celebration. Not Jewish? Take your family to see A Chanukah Musical Story. You can drive around and look at Christmas lights any time.

Tweet Where You Eat: TwEAT Your Mav’s Celebration!

posted by Nancy Nichols | June 16th, 2011 9:56am | filed under Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Easter, GO MAVS!, Hanukkah, Holidays, mob scenes, Mother's Day, New Year's Eve, Overprivileged chimps, party, pop-up restaurant, Restaurant News, Thanksgiving, Twitter, Valentines Day | 1 Comment »

Okay @DSideDish TwEATers, are you lining up for the parade. Tweet details of food and drink, or any other details, to @DSideDish and we will retweet. Have fun.

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Decadent Dinner Party for the Holidays for Only $10,000

posted by Krista Nightengale | October 14th, 2010 11:05am | filed under catering, Christmas, Hanukkah |

I live across the street from Neiman Marcus. So not only have I seen the unveiling of its 2010 Christmas Book, but I also have a fantastic view of the store as it preps for the holiday season. Nothing made me happier than seeing their Christmas trees outside the building lit up last night.

All this to say: I’m in the mood for the holidays. And I’m not the only one. We got a press release announcing that Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano and Culinary Connection are doing a $10,000 decadent dinner party. Not only will you get chef Sascia Marchesi’s fine cooking in your kitchen, you’ll also get to keep the tableware the dinner is served on (the dishes will even be loaded into the dishwasher at the end of the night). To see the menu and get more details, jump!

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