Articles about KRLD Restaurant Week 2010

SideDish is Ready for KRLD Restaurant Week 2011

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 12th, 2011 11:33am | filed under Bring it!, Celebrity Chefs, Charity events, Cult Cuisine, Diets are stupid, Hot Links!, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, KRLD RESTAURANT WEEK 2011, Merguez Sausage Hunt, mob scenes, Restaurant News | 4 Comments »

Reader Reviews for KRLD Restaurant Week start next Tuesday!

Dishers! It’s that time of the year: KRLD Restaurant year month Week. The event kicks off on Monday, August 15 and beginning Tuesday, August 16, we will have a daily post dedicated to your reviews of the restaurants you sample during RW. We know a lot of chefs will be cooking their butts off for you and many servers will do double shifts. We ask you to send in the names of servers who treated you to over-the-top service and we will honor them on SideDish. (Take their picture!)

Last year KRLD Restaurant Week raised $605,500 for its supporting partners — the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) in Dallas and Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth — with more than 100,000 prix fixe dinners served in 138 restaurants across Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant County.

In case you were born yesterday:

KRLD Restaurant Week presented by Central Market, which showcases North Texas’ thriving culinary scene, features tasty three-course prix fixe dinner combinations priced at only $35/person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately). What’s more, consumer patronage helps support local fine dining establishments and two great charity partners. For every prix fixe meal purchased, participating restaurants will make a $7.00 donation to either the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas or Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth. Reservations are required, and diners should specify “KRLD Restaurant Week” when booking.

Book it here.

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KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 Celebrates Record Charity Donation

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 24th, 2011 1:29pm | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 3 Comments »

After last August’s KRLD Restaurant Week/Month, I asked one of our interns to contact all of the restaurants that participated and conduct a brief survey. The results are here. I did this because most of the pre-event chatter among the trade was  negative. Many of the chefs and restaurateurs I’d spoken with were disappointed with advance reservations and most of them predicted a dim result.

However, today comes word from the organizers:

Last summer’s popular dining event raised more than $605,500 for its supporting partners — the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) in Dallas and Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth — with more than 100,000 prix fixe dinners served in 138 restaurants across Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant County.

The 2010 KRLD Restaurant Week tally reflects more than a $100,000 increase over the previous year’s charitable contributions.  As North Texas diners and participating establishments increasingly embrace the campaign message, “Dining Out’s a Good Deed, Helping Families in Need,” KRLD Restaurant Week organizers are honoring those local eateries that donated the most in 2010.

In case you want to get in shape before next summer’s extravaganza, the dates for the main week will be August 15–21, 2011.

Jump for the official press release. Continue reading "KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 Celebrates Record Charity Donation"

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SideDish Special Report: 2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Survey Results

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 11th, 2010 12:34pm | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 2 Comments »

Just after KRLD Restaurant Week ended in early September, I put our patient and persistent intern, Taylor Walker, on a project. Taylor contacted every one of the 131 restaurants that participated in the program this year and asked them to complete a brief survey. Thanks to Taylor and the 125 restaurants who took the time to contribute their thoughts.

Some of the results surprised me. During August, when the event was taking place, I heard a lot of negative chatter from the restaurant industry. I thought responses would reflect “Restaurant Week fatigue.” However, 118 out of 125 (94%) restaurants claimed they would do it all over again next year. This year, 51% of the restaurants served their RW menu for 3 weeks (up from 38% in 2009). According to our survey, 82% of participating restaurants reported an increase in business during August, but only 39% cleared a profit.

We also asked for “on-the-record” and “off-the-record” comments which are printed below the whole survey.

Jump for the full report.
Continue reading "SideDish Special Report: 2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Survey Results"

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week: Diners Survey

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 10th, 2010 11:13am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 7 Comments »

I am polling all of the local restaurants that participated in KRLD Restaurant Week to get a feel for how this year compared to last year. I’d like to add your opinions to my sorta scientific analysis.

If you dined during KRLD Restaurant Week in 2009 and again this year, answer the following question below.

Overall, was your dining experience during  2010 KRLD Restaurant Week

a)      Much better than 2009

b)      About the same as 2009

c)      Worse than 2009

Thanks, the check is in the mail.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 7th, 2010 9:14am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 |

Comments are open. File all of your dining reports. Last chance.

2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 3rd, 2010 10:53am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 1 Comment »

Hey, is anyone still dining out?

Comments are open. Operators are packing it in.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 2nd, 2010 9:16am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 3 Comments »

Hey, is anyone still dining out?

Comments are open. Operators are sleeping in but will be here eventually.

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Best Server of KRLD Restaurant Week Number Two: Brandon Smoot, Come on Down!

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 1st, 2010 11:37am | filed under Celebrity Diners, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News, restaurant service, Restaurant Week 2010 | 5 Comments »

We asked you to pay attention to servers who went above and beyond the call of duty to make your KRLD Restaurant Week memorable. Last week, Amber Zuniga and Johan Mand of Charlie Palmer shared the honor as Best Servers of KRLD Restaurant Week Number One.

The winner for week number two is Brandon Smoot from Dish. (Last week Dish server Ira Steck was a runner-up.) Obviously Dish is providing great service during the hectic time of Restaurant Week. Way to go Brandon! Your public has spoken.

Below you will find other servers who captured your attention during the second KRLD Restaurant Week. Thanks to all who took the time to nominate your server. And thanks to the many servers who work hard to represent the Dallas restaurant business. We appreciate you both. Go. Eat. Nominate. (nancyn@dmagazine.com) Continue reading "Best Server of KRLD Restaurant Week Number Two: Brandon Smoot, Come on Down!"

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KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 1st, 2010 9:00am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 1 Comment »

Comments are open. Operators are only working part-time, but we’re all waiting for your reports.

UPDATE: Lonesome Dove.

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KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 31st, 2010 9:00am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 1 Comment »

Comments are open. Operators are waiting for your reports.

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KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 30th, 2010 9:00am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 8 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are waiting for your reports.

UPDATE: Capital Grill, Go Fish, Cadot, Pappas Bros., Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek.

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KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 28th, 2010 11:14am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News | 5 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are wondering if anyone is still participating in Restaurant Week.

UPDATE: Nick & Sam’s, Central 214, Canary by Gorji, III Forks, Hibiscus.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 27th, 2010 9:00am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News | 2 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are working for the weekend but will be with you shortly.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 26th, 2010 9:00am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News | 3 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are standing by.

Update: Al Biernat’s, Abacus.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 25th, 2010 9:00am | filed under Celebrity Diners, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News | 2 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are busy but will be with you in a moment.

Update: The Second Floor.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 24th, 2010 9:00am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, cheap eats, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, Restaurant News | 5 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are sweating, but standing by.

UPDATE: St. Martin’s Wine Bar, Fearing’s, Stephan Pyles.

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SideDish Contest: Best Servers of KRLD Restaurant Week Number Two

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 23rd, 2010 10:27am | filed under Awards, Celebrity Diners, Contests, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010, restaurant service, Restaurant Week 2010 | 1 Comment »

Congrats to the winners of last week’s contest. Now, let’s get busy and vote for the server who will take honors next Monday. If you have a server who goes above and beyond the call of RW duty, take a picture and get their name. E-mail details to me (nancyn@dmagazine.com)


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Best Servers of KRLD Restaurant Week Number One: Amber Zuniga and John Mand of Charlie Palmer, Come On Down!

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 23rd, 2010 10:00am | filed under Awards, Celebrity Diners, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 7 Comments »

Co-winners Amber Zuniga and John Mand of Charlie Palmer at the Joule.

Last week we asked KRLD Restaurant Week participants to pay attention to servers who went above and beyond the call of duty to make the experience memorable. You did! And you emailed reports and photos of great servers in Dallas.

The winner of week goes to Charlie Palmer at the Joule. Okay, I know Charlie isn’t a server, but two servers from the restaurant, Amber Zuniga and John Mand, received stellar reviews so I am proclaiming them the winners.

Below you will find other servers who captured your attention during the first KRLD Restaurant Week. Thanks to all who took the time to nominate your server. And thanks to the many servers who work hard to represent the Dallas restaurant business. We appreciate you both. Go. Eat. Nominate. (nancyn@dmagazine.com). Continue reading "Best Servers of KRLD Restaurant Week Number One: Amber Zuniga and John Mand of Charlie Palmer, Come On Down!"

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 23rd, 2010 9:00am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 7 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are ready for week number two.

Update: Five Sixty, Fearing’s, Lonesome Dove.

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2010 KRLD Restaurant Week Reader Reviews

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 21st, 2010 10:43am | filed under KRLD Restaurant Week 2010 | 13 Comments »

Comments are open. Operators are lounging but listening.

Update: Al Biernats, Hibiscus, Pyramid Room, Fearing’s, Nobu.

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