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What To Drink Now: New Year’s Eve Bubbly

The go to drink on Saturday night will be bubbly, as it is the drink of celebrations, to toast special occasions and, for many like me, an ideal option for starting and ending any night. If you are looking for a few great bottles to ring in 2012 in style consider one of these ranging in both price range and flavor profiles, and on sale in pretty much every wine shop, liquor store and specialty shop in town. Some selections were sent for editorial consideration. Cheers to a great New Year!

Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2002 – A vintage bubbly from the heart of Champagne, only made in exceptional years when the grapes show they are substantial enough to stand on their own in a vintage Champagne, instead of blending with several vintages to create the most widely seen NV (non-vintage). 2002 was the best in Champagne since 1996, another year for great vintage bubbles. Crisp and elegant, quite reflective of the Laurent-Perrier house style. 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir, creating an initially fruit forward Champagne that opens to a well-rounded, citrus fruit and toasted brioche palate. (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | December 30th, 2011 1:11pm | filed under New Year's Eve, Wine & Spirits | 3 Comments »

New Year’s Eve and Day Dining in Dallas

Look for a place to celebrate the end of 2011? Or perhaps you’re more optimistic and plan to ring in 2012. Either way, we’ve got an alphabetical list to help you plan your merry way. They’re all down below. See you there.

Ed. Note 12.28.11: Check out our updated list.
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posted by Liz Johnstone | December 26th, 2011 11:02am | filed under Christmas, New Year's Eve | 7 Comments »

Dallas Food Gift Guide: Celebrate the Holidays With Food Made in DFW

This holiday season I would like to devote some time and energy to supporting local small food businesses. This post is dedicated to spotlighting those who make food-related items one can purchase for gifts or serve at a gathering. If you make jelly, jam, chocolate, aprons, coffee cake, ham, table linen, turkey, casserole, wine opener, olive oil, brownie or any other groovy food item, send me an email with your information and a picture if you have one. Only products made in the DFW area or close by. The list will be updated daily.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | December 20th, 2011 8:48am | filed under Boxing Day, Christmas, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Solicited content | 17 Comments »

International Holiday Festivals Taking Place in North Texas

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.

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

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

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.

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

This New Year’s Eve: Mumm’s The Word

It’s New Year’s Eve! Here are a couple of sparkling wine recommendations. Mumm Napa, the California branch of the G.H. Mumm Champagne house, has three good options. As a general observation, Mumm’s winemaking objective seems to be to exploit the abundant fruit in California grape harvests when they develop their house style. This is in contrast with the cool climate harvests typical of Champagne, France’s northernmost major wine making region which produce a less fruity wine.

Prices below are approximate. The tasting notes are mine and prices below are approximate.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | December 31st, 2010 9:30am | filed under Andrew Chalk, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Wine & Spirits | 2 Comments »

Wine Deal for the Weekend at Central Market

Just got my weekly mailer from Central Market and all wine is on sale this week for 20% off 6-12 bottles, 25% off 13 bottles or more! (mixed or the same.) I love wine sales.
If you shop their prepared chef’s case and spend $15 or more it is 25% off also. We used some of their truffle/mushroom paste in our mushroom/truffle risotto on Christmas Eve…amazing. If your New Years is going completely decadent, live lobsters are on sale too for $9.99 a pound.

posted by Hayley Hamilton | December 29th, 2010 12:23pm | filed under New Year's Eve, Wine & Spirits |

Let’s Get This New Year’s Party Started

The latest version of our New Year’s Eve list. Book while there’s still time.

(As always, restaurants are welcome to post their menu in the comments section.)

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 29th, 2010 10:48am | filed under Events, Holidays, New Year's Eve | 4 Comments »

Consider These New Year’s Day Brunch Announcements Virtual Hangover Helpers

New Year’s Day—the day of turning over new leaves and making promises we never intend to keep. Good times. Get 2011 off to a good (albeit potentially bleary) start with brunch. The following folks are offering special deals and menus. Admittedly, the list is a little slim right now, but we’ll post more as they come in:

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 22nd, 2010 11:00am | filed under Holidays, New Year's Eve |

Where To Party (and Dine) in Dallas On New Year’s Eve

The latest version of our New Year’s Eve list. Book while there’s still time.

(As always, restaurants are welcome to post their menu in the comments section.)

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 22nd, 2010 10:00am | filed under Holidays, New Year's Eve | 3 Comments »

Sparkling Tipples for The Holidays in Dallas

The holiday period (including New Year’s Eve!) is traditionally a time for celebrating with sparkling wine. While the first sparkling wine that comes to mind may be Champagne there are plenty of other types of sparkling wine. Some are produced by the same methods as Champagne but others are not and are worthy and less expensive. Below I have put together some alternatives to Champagne from a batch of bottles that have been sent to D Headquarters for review. I’ve included approximate prices. The opinions are mine. Go.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | December 20th, 2010 2:50pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Christmas, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Wine & Spirits | 2 Comments »

Your New Year’s Eve Plans—The Update

The latest version of our New Year’s Eve list. Book while there’s still time.

(As always, restaurants are welcome to post their menu in the comments section.)

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 17th, 2010 3:17pm | filed under Holidays, New Year's Eve | 2 Comments »

La Madeleine May Be Ubiquitous, But Come Dec. 23 That Might Make The Chain My Best Friend

OK, sure, they’re everywhere. But ubiquity doesn’t disqualify La Madeleine from easing my burden this holiday season. The chain’s patisserie (French bakery) is turning out a broad enough variety of Viennoisere (Viennese yummies) and assorted hostess/office/family-worthy gifts to solve every potential holiday dilemma I tend to encounter.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 15th, 2010 9:00am | filed under Baking, Christmas, Holidays, New Year's Eve |

I Think We’ll Get With This, ‘Cause This Is Where It’s At (On New Year’s Eve).

Not familiar with Black Sheep? No worries. Just roll with our “You Can Go With This; Or You Can Go With That” theme and make it a New Year’s Eve to forget (which is a good thing).

(As always, restaurants are welcome to post their menu in the comments section.)

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 14th, 2010 11:00am | filed under Holidays, New Year's Eve | 1 Comment »

What’s That You Say? You Need New Year’s Eve Plans, Too?

photo courtesy of Flickr user 小猫王.

New Year’s Eve can be a real bummer if you don’t have a gang and a plan. While we may not be able to provide the gang, we can at least provide the plan. Check it out below:

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posted by Sarah Reiss | December 9th, 2010 9:00am | filed under Holidays, New Year's Eve |

Forget the 12 Days of Christmas; Urban Taco Gives Us 12 Days of Tamales

For the 12 days leading up to Christmas (December 13 to 24), the Uptown location of Urban Taco will be showcasing a different, rib-sticking tamale recipe each and every day. Keep your shopping energy high with pollo con mole on the 13th, rajas con queso on the 15th, and barbacoa con chorizo on the 20th. (Is it our imaginations, or do the recipes seem to get heartier the closer we get to zero hour on the 24th?)

Our suggestion: grab them by the dozen ($25), freeze, then defrost for Christmas brunch or that New Year’s Day hangover. Yes, definitely for that New Year’s Day hangover.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | November 30th, 2010 12:27pm | filed under Brunch, Christmas, Diets are stupid, Holidays, New Year's Eve, cheap eats | 1 Comment »