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Military Veterans Cooked Up Tasty Dishes for Support Our Troops and Patriot PAWS
Garlic pork chop sandwich (photos by Aimee Pass)
Summer was in full swing Friday at the 2nd Annual Grand Hall Grill Out benefit for Support Our Troops and Patriot PAWS. Grand Hall USA, parent company of Eternal hybrid water heaters and Barbeques Galore, sponsored the event by furnishing grills for competing teams of culinary students to cook on, as well as offering grills at discount prices to the public and $5 raffle tickets to win a grill or Eternal water heater.
The event and food were free, but all ticket and sale proceeds went to Patriot PAWS, a charity hand-picked by Eternal vice president Paul Home. Home, who admitted to being a dog-lover, said he wanted his company’s events to go farther than a five-star meal cooked on his company’s grills.
“I wanted to know, what can we do to have a bigger impact on the community?” he said.
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3 Comments »March Against Monsanto and Other Food News (5/14/13)
Haystack Burgers and Barley opens in Richardson today. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., you can stop by for appetizer samples and (maybe) become the lucky Haystack VIP guest who gets one burger per week for a whole year. That’s one way to fulfill your New Year’s resolution of eating healthier, dontcha think?
The Gem Bar opened yesterday in Preston Center. The juice bar used to be inside DUO – All Things Culinary, but then the culinary store closed back in January. Poor little Gem had to be like, “Oh whaaat, time to move!” According to Teresa Gubbins, they now play happy disco music in the new location at 6030 Luther Lane, Ste. 160. You can’t go wrong with that.
Hate Monsanto? Want to do something about it? Scott Reitz has news that March Against Monsanto, a protest organized by local Dallas activists who are taking a stand against GMO’s, is happening on May 25 at 1 p.m. The Dallas march begins and ends at Dallas City Hall. Around 1,164 people have already signed up to go on Facebook.
Food Truck Operators Might Not Be Able to Wear Tank Tops Anymore
Hey girl, this is tank top regulation
The Dallas City Council’s Quality of Life Committee met this morning (and is probably still meeting) about potentially lowering the costs of streetscape licensing and street vending permits in downtown Dallas. Generally, I think this is good news for the city. Lowering the costs = potentially more restaurants with outdoor seating/more food trucks in Dallas = more pedestrians enjoying downtown = everyone is happy. In George Lewis’ words, “Fees can be onerous, simply because food trucks are mobile, which means multiple cities. Multiply $300 – $600 for all of the cities: Dallas, University Park, Highland Park, Arlington, Denton, FW, Carrollton, Garland, etc. and you rack up a chunk of government money.”
I snuck out of the meeting after the streetscape licensing part because I had to get back to the office, but the vending permits Powerpoint is on the committee briefings page, anyway.
The proposal is to cut vending licenses by half to $600 annually. Right now, food trucks are allowed to operate between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, but the proposed update would extend those hours to 10 p.m. (Mon-Thursday, Sunday) and midnight (Friday and Saturday). There’s also a suggestion to require photo ID badges for all vendors, prohibit smoking by vendors while operating in the vending locations, and to establish a dress code. All these are unregulated right now and sound pretty fair, except… what’s up with this dress code? Take a look for yourself:
Appendix B: Proposed Dress Code
- Proposed minimum dress requirements for vendors include the following
- Clothing must be neat, clean and sanitary at all times
- Walking shorts allowed, but no cut-offs ◦ No apparel with offensive or suggestive language,images, symbols
- No tank tops or halter tops
- No outer apparel made of fishnet or undergarment material
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From Greenhouse to Al Biernat’s: the Success Story of Amelia’s Farm Tomatoes
photo via Amelia Farm’s Facebook page
With her chunky blue necklace and fitted blazer, Amelia Von Kennel bears little resemblance to your typical farmer. Neither does her husband, Ben Von Kennel. But then again, they don’t really consider themselves farmers.
“We grow tomato plants,” Ben explained, “and we feature them to local markets and restaurants.”
The couple now sources their hydroponically-grown plants to some of the most popular restaurants in Dallas. But before all this, in their early 20s, they both worked in advertising, a world that had always felt familiar. Both of their families were in the industry. They worked long hours and earned steady paychecks but aspired to do something more fulfilling. One day, they decided to risk it all – their financial security, their relationship, their entire life. Ben and Amelia quit their jobs, took out a few loans and moved from Dallas to the small town of Bells to start their own produce business. Ben says Amelia jumped on board the minute he proposed the idea to her. Some friends and family members, however, lacked the same sense of enthusiasm.
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4 Comments »Celebrate D Magazine’s 100 Best Restaurants in Dallas on May 22 at Trinity Groves
I have just completed D Magazine‘s June cover story: The 100 Best Restaurants in Dallas. Yes, I wrote 100 restaurant reviews and ranked the top 100 restaurants in Dallas. To complete the task, I had to toss out Fort Worth, Grapevine, and the mid-cities. Maybe next time. (Which will not be in my life time.) I’m so tired I thought it would be a great idea to throw a party and celebrate the 100 best restaurants in Dallas. The marketing people agreed.
Join me and many of the 100 best restaurants in Dallas for a giant soiree on May 22 from 6-8PM at Sharon Van Meter’s 3015 Trinity Groves. The festivities will feature food from the top chefs in Dallas and the fare will feature an eclectic mix of haute cuisine, off-the-beaten-path barbecue, and a variety of dishes from ethnic restaurants. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to mingle with an unprecedented gathering of chefs and restaurateurs from the top restaurants in Dallas. Along with the food tastings, there will be cocktails by Brugal Rum, beer by Trumer Pilsner, DJ Jose Guevara, Land Rovers on display and a See’s Candy buffet. Additional sponsors include Express Working Capital and Poggenpohl.
I’m thinking about doing a “Throw a Cream Pie in Nancy’s Face” booth to raise money for my favorite charity. Could happen. Buy your tickets here.
1 Comment »Kelsey + Camera: Belly & Trumpet in Uptown
Beet Involtini, Black Trumpet Mushroom, Arugula Pesto (photos by Kelsey Foster)
Maybe you’ve noticed, but Desiree Espada, my wing/camera woman has left us for the bright lights of New York City. For the first two months of her absence, I sort of panicked and cried myself to sleep every night. (I miss Desiree.) Then came the day I found Kelsey Foster, who does amazing, amazing work, and sparks flew. It was stars and hearts and the whole nine yards. We sent her to Belly & Trumpet in Uptown to capture its stunning beauty.
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Fast Food News (4/23/13)
Ah, it makes me happy that the whole country of Japan is rejecting McDonald’s. The fast food chain keeps failing over there, and it needs to give up. The Japanese aren’t into immortal cheeseburgers and preservatives, so you’d think McDonald’s would stop giving away silly things, like these French fry caddies, just to win over a nation full of healthy eaters who don’t cook or prepare their foods with a lot of oil. But no, it keeps chugging ahead. It’s like a terrible ex-boyfriend who doesn’t understand he’s not wanted anymore, and he keeps showing up with shampoo bottles and skin cream.
Coming soon to a grocery market near you: Whataburger will be selling its spicy ketchup and a new potato chip item called Whatafries. CultureMap has the story.
4 Comments »Where’s the Best Place in Dallas to Eat After Midnight? Vote in Our Best of Big D Survey
Unlike mogwai, it is perfectly safe for human beings to eat after midnight. Indeed, certain classifications of food — looking at you, Taco Bell — really should only ever be consumed in the wee hours of the morning, after you’ve fed your belly with good drink and your heart with convivial relations.
But what are the best spots in Dallas for late-night noshing? That’s one of the questions we’re putting to our readers in our annual Best of Big D Readers’ Choice: Nightlife survey. We’ve proposed 15 nominees for the honor, but if your favorite doesn’t happen to be on our list, you’re free to write it in.
You can cast a ballot once a day through April 21, on your desktop, laptop, or internet-connected mobile device. So go do it, right now.
1 Comment »FT33′s Matt McCallister and Philip Speer, Pastry Chef at Uchi’s, Host Eight-Course Dinner
The Philip
The Matt
On your mark, get set, dial….214-741-2629. Philip Speer, the executive pastry chef and culinary director at Uchi in Austin will join chef/artist/owner Matt McCallister to present a color-themed eight-course dinner on May 13 at FT33. Speer and MM will create both savory and sweet courses and a color palate of red, yellow, blue, green, orange, violet, magenta, and black.
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How Much do You Spend on Coffee Everyday?
I was talking with a friend of mine who buys three or four “cups” of fancy coffee every day. When I say fancy, I mean a latte from Starbuck’s, an espresso from Pearl Cup, or macchiato from Oddfellow’s, not a paper cup of Folger’s at 7-11.
We did some quick math: He spends roughly $14 a day on coffee, not including the change he tossed in the tip jar. That’s roughly $100 a week. Stay with me: $400 a month. Ready for the reveal? About $4,800 a year. Say he’s in the 20 percent income bracket: He needs to make $6,000 a year to pay for his coffee. The obvious rant here is whether or not the coffee he consumes is Fairtrade certified coffee which, loosely defined, is ethically controlled to ensure everyone in the chain—farmers to consumers—is treated fairly.
Today I’m just curious: How much money do you spend a day on coffee?
14 Comments »Chef Matt Raso of Nobu Cooks on D: The Broadcast
This morning Nobu’s chef Matt Raso whipped up some king crab with ginger and rhubarb salsa. Oh, yes he did.
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On The Phone With: Curtis Stone, Host of Top Chef Masters and Author of What’s for Dinner?
The following interview was conducted by D Magazine intern Sheila Dang.
If you’re not already familiar with Curtis Stone, then chances are you don’t know food. The Australian chef first appeared on the American television circuit in 2006 as host of Take Home Chef on TLC, and since then, has done everything from Celebrity Apprentice to guest appearances on The Today Show and Ellen.
Currently, Stone is on his fourth season as host of Top Chef Masters and will join the cast of Bravo’s culinary-adventure series Around the World in 80 Plates. To top it off, his new cookbook, What’s for Dinner? Has just gone on sale. The book features a ton of delicious recipes organized by a different theme for every day of the week. Stone will also be visiting Dallas on April 19 for a book-signing at Central Market (5750 E. Lovers Ln.) I was able to chat with him over the phone to hear more about his book (and listen to that great Aussie accent.)
Sheila Dang: So why did you decide to focus specifically on dinner in this cookbook?
Curtis Stone: I got to do a TV show when I first came to America, and I went around the country and spoke to hundreds of cooks in the kitchens and was able to really connect with people and their challenge with putting dinner on the table. Dinner is the main meal that we serve here in the states, and it’s the one we stress out most about. I would love it if everyone was cooking for their families because I think there’s so much to be gained from it. You compare the two scenarios where somebody cooks, and then you walk in and you smell it, and you can appreciate what they’ve done for you. You communicate with each other, you cooperate. It’s such a difference experience as opposed to opening a box and scarfing down your food.
SD: I really like how you organized the book by days of the week. Is your busy life what inspired you to organize it that way?
CS: We are all busy and I thought the challenges that we face are the same depending on the day of the week. On Monday, you’re coming off of the weekend, and that’s why “Motivating Mondays” is a collection of healthy meals to start your week off on the right foot. Tuesday is a busy day in the office, so I have “Time-saving Tuesdays.” Wednesday is when I do all of my cleaning. My kitchen is spotless on Wednesday and the last thing I want to do is mess it up, so that was sort of the take-out day for a while. But what you really need is just one pot, so I have “One-pot Wednesdays” and there’s not much cleaning up to do. Thrifty Thursday is all about being budget conscious. Friday is about getting the weekend started, and Saturday and Sunday is when you entertain.
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4 Comments »Fearing’s to Host Dinner With Guest Chef Jonathan Waxman
Jonathan Waxman, the chef/owner of Barbuto, the popular Italian-inspired bistro in Manhattan’s West Village, is coming to Dallas to cook at Fearing’s. Waxman, a pioneer in California cuisine, plans a meal that will focus on simple, fresh, and seasonal ingredients. Delicious idea! Los Angeles Times Restaurant critic Jonathon Gold refers to Waxman as “the Eric Clapton of chefs.” Whoa, Nellie! If he’s Eric Clapton, then that makes Dean Fearing the _________ of chefs. Fill in the blank. Details below…
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7 Comments »All about Beer with Matt & Wilhelm
Stone Old Guardian Oak Smoked Barley Wine (left) Rogue Hazlenut Brown Nectar (right)
Hello, friends and internet browsing people. I want to tell you something. I love you. And during my loving of you, I want to tell you about my most favorite food love. It’s of no great mystery to those who suffer in my presence at my incessant conversation surrounding said love, but you may be unaware. It’s beer. So I’ve convinced Nancy that it would be a good idea for me to drink a couple new beers each week, mostly those new arrivals that I am notified about from the amazing Jason Schuchard over at Whole Foods, and then tell you about them. We can go on this journey of suds together. If at any time you feel yourself stifling vomit or just unexpectedly aroused, that’s cool. I have the skin of a Middle Eastern tree nymph, and my mom says I am special, so go with it. I must warn you though, when I begin the beer tasting, my alter ego Wilhelm Van Hausenbaum takes over, and he can be a bit verbose. We’ve discussed this on many late night massage circles, but he refuses to conform. I hope it works on some level for you. And if you have any suggestions about beer or tastings or anything in this city related to beer glory, send me a line. Here goes.
Full Circle Tavern Set to Open on South Lamar in Dallas
Owners Jennifer Bonner and Lara Whittington of EdiblEnvy Catering will launch Full Circle Tavern mid-April, offering a modern pub vibe that is warm and relaxed with hearty menu selections. The food will reflect Bonner’s mid-western roots which translates into homemade chips, comfort food, vegetarian-friendly dishes, and a brunch “to die for.” “Full Circle Tavern was named after the idea that all experiences lead to the next, or at the very least, prepare you for what’s ahead in this thing we call ‘L-I-V-I-N’,” says Whittington. 1319 S. Lamar Street. 214-208-3435.
Farm to Market Report: Weekend of April 6 & 7
The Final Four have been determined: Louisville, Michigan, Wichita State, and Syracuse. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, I’m talking about the NCAA college basketball tournament, better known as March Madness. Game day eats usually consist of ordered pizza, wings, and chips, but why not pick up some fresh ingredients to recreate a healthier version of those items? Try making a home-cooked pizza, or use tomatoes and herbs to mix up your own salsa dip. Who knows? You might score a goal with the sports fans in your life.
Coppell Farmers Market:
Coppell is officially open every week for the rest of the season through Thanksgiving! Expect lots of leafy greens this week such as lettuces, spinach, kale, and collards. Other items to look for: onions, beets, radishes, potatoes, and herbs. Several vendors that use organic and/or natural methods will be at the market this week including Good Earth Organics, Elliott Grows, Weathertop Farm, and Hiram Farms. Delicious breads and meats will also be available from Livestock First and Rehoboth Ranch.
793 S. Coppell Rd.
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dallas Farmers Market:
The Spring cooking class sessions will be starting up again this Saturday featuring Jim Severson from Sevy’s Grill. The theme will be “Back to the Beginning.” Severson is considered the founder of this cooking class series, and this Saturday to commemorate its 20th anniversary. Clear your schedules to attend this session and learn from the chef who has cultivated a loyal following.
1010 S. Pearl Expressway
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Ruthie’s Rolling Café: Bringing Good Eats and Good Deeds to Dallas
Ruthie’s at Klyde Warren Park.
A buttery, gooey grilled cheese is such a satisfying treat, it’ll make anyone smile. As a longtime cheese lover, I was more than excited when I got the chance to have a behind-the-scenes experience with Ruthie’s Rolling Café, the popular and growing grilled cheese food establishment.
About five people were standing in front of Ruthie’s when I arrived. The aroma of buttered bread on a hot grill filled the air. A small dry-erase board near the order window read: “Welcome D Magazine!” When I told the young woman at the window I was with D, the door opened. A blonde woman stepped out of the truck and introduced herself as Ashlee Hunt Kleinert, one of the two sisters who own Ruthie’s.
“At my grandmother’s house we used to always make grilled cheese sandwiches,” Ashlee said. “We were trying to think of something universal and appealing [for the food truck].”
Ashlee and her sister, Heather Hunt, launched Ruthie’s in 2011 after learning about the booming food truck business at a conference for event planners. They decided to open a food truck when they got home.
“We felt like the timing was right,” Ashlee said. “When we came back we were like, Austin has thousands, literally thousands, of trucks and Dallas has fewer than five. We better jump on this, let’s do it.”
When I stepped inside the truck, I was amazed at how accommodating and organized it was. Whitney Finkelstein was busy cooking sandwiches on the grill. Amber Williams was prepping and checking orders. Steve Machina, the manager and Ruthie’s first employee, was taking orders at the window. Ashlee and Taylor McDaniel, the director of operations, were standing at the far end near the driver’s seat. They weren’t bumping into each other, it was super clean, and the team worked well together. Continue reading "Ruthie’s Rolling Café: Bringing Good Eats and Good Deeds to Dallas"
1 Comment »Food Feedback Friday
Happy Friday, SideDishers! What tasty foods did you eat and where did you dine this week? Tell us the good, bad, and the ugly. Here’s what you said last week.
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