December Days of Giveaways!

Naughty or nice, you deserve something extra in your stocking this year, and D Magazine wants to help make that happen. Between December 1 and 15 we are giving away five fabulous Christmas packages.

December 10-12: Click here and enter to win a $250 Central Market gift card!

Dine at The Greek in One Arts Plaza

Pita, Meze, Wine opened its doors in One Arts Plaza this past fall and has received rave reviews ever since. The new concept from Mary and Costa Arabatzis, owners of Ziziki’s and Ziziki’s Taverna, features fresh, flavorful dishes, all with the same, delicious ingredients that have been so popular at Ziziki’s for almost 20 years.

New and exciting dishes will include the Greek Dip (a roasted leg of lamb, horseradish smear and lamb jus on a crispy baguette), the Crispy Pork Pita (marinated pork and Greek spices smothered with Greek slaw) and the Grilled Steak and Fried Egg Pita (thinlysliced grilled steak and balsamic onions topped with an over-easy egg).

The Greek is open Sunday – Thursday from 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday, 11am-12 midnight.  For reservations, please call (214) 999-1311.

Get the latest info on restaurants and make reservations with the Dallas Arts District ‘Dining in the District’ Mobile Website. http://www.dininginthedistrict.org

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Ticket Giveaway! Win two tickets to spend an evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert

Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert at Bass Performance Hall, Friday, November 9^th. www.basshall.com for more information.

Click here to enter to win! We will contact the winners on Tuesday, November 7th.

GOOD VS. EVIL – An evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert

Two chefs. Two unlikely friends. Two very different careers and philosophies sharing one stage.

Join Anthony Bourdain, chef, author of Medium Raw and host of The Travel Channel’s No Reservations, and Eric Ripert, renowned chef of Le Bernardin, author and regular guest on Bravo’s Top Chef as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal, community and global life.

It’s an evening of storytelling and observation, providing frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind the kitchen doors.

Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert at Bass Performance Hall, Friday, November 9^th. www.basshall.com for more information.

Free Giveaway: A food and wine experience for 8: Robert Mondavi’s Central Coast Wine Crawl on October 9

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Redwoods, crisp breezes, ocean views, and of course, fantastic food and wine. Who wouldn’t want to get away to California’s Central Coast? Well, it’s not quite Big Sur, but on Tuesday, October 9, four lucky winners (and a guest) can experience the Central Coast right here in Dallas, sponsored by D, Crú, Union Bear, The Fish, Malai, and Robert Mondavi Private Selection.

Just click here to be in the running for the exclusive Robert Mondavi Central Coast Wine Crawl. It’s an exclusive guest list, and believe me, you want to be on it. This experience will include samplings from some of the West Village’s tastiest venues. You’ll also get to sip matching wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Drop-dead delicious.

We’ll pick one winner per week and send you an email with instructions if you’re one of the lucky ones.

Oh, and swag bags for all!

Free Giveaway: A food and wine experience for 8: Robert Mondavi’s Central Coast Wine Crawl on October 9

This is a sponsored post.

Redwoods, crisp breezes, ocean views, and of course, fantastic food and wine. Who wouldn’t want to get away to California’s Central Coast? Well, it’s not quite Big Sur, but on Tuesday, October 9, four lucky winners (and a guest) can experience the Central Coast right here in Dallas, sponsored by D, Crú, Union Bear, The Fish, Malai, and Robert Mondavi Private Selection.

Just click here to be in the running for the exclusive Robert Mondavi Central Coast Wine Crawl. It’s an exclusive guest list, and believe me, you want to be on it. This experience will include samplings from some of the West Village’s tastiest venues. You’ll also get to sip matching wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Drop-dead delicious.

We’ll pick one winner per week and send you an email with instructions if you’re one of the lucky ones.

Oh, and swag bags for all!

Free Giveaway: A food and wine experience for 8: Robert Mondavi’s Central Coast Wine Crawl on October 9

Free Giveaway: A food and wine experience for 8: Robert Mondavi’s Central Coast Wine Crawl on October 9

Redwoods, crisp breezes, ocean views, and of course, fantastic food and wine. Who wouldn’t want to get away to California’s Central Coast? Well, it’s not quite Big Sur, but on Tuesday, October 9, four lucky winners (and a guest) can experience the Central Coast right here in Dallas, sponsored by D, Crú, Union Bear, The Fish, Malai, and Robert Mondavi Private Selection.

Just click here to be in the running for the exclusive Robert Mondavi Central Coast Wine Crawl. It’s an exclusive guest list, and believe me, you want to be on it. This experience will include samplings from some of the West Village’s tastiest venues. You’ll also get to sip matching wines from Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Drop-dead delicious.

We’ll pick one winner per week and send you an email with instructions if you’re one of the lucky ones.

Oh, and swag bags for all!

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Central 214 & Chef Graham Dodds Named Cadillac’s Best of the Best Lunch Experience

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It’s no wonder that KRLD Restaurant Week diners recently voted Central 214 and Chef Graham Dodds as our Cadillac Best of the Best Ultimate Lunch Experience!  Recognized as one of Dallas’ top chefs, Dodds is known for his masterful approach and commitment to fresh ingredients sourced from local farms like Eden Creek and Windy Hill Organics. His approachable dishes marry rich and rustic with simple sophistication, with virtually everything made in-house, from the sauces, dessert ice creams to cured meats.

Central 214’s menus change with the seasons, so there’s always a new dish to tempt diners’ taste buds, along with signature favorites like the slow-cooked goat brisket or dinosaur kale salad. The triple cooked fries and the Scotch egg, inspired by Chef Dodds’ family heritage and his time cooking abroad, are must-have starters for bar menu bites.

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Chef Todd English has partnered with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®

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Award-winning culinary star, Chef Todd English, has partnered with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin to create delectable summer food and cocktail pairings inspired by the ten hand-chosen botanicals used to craft BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin.

Chef English will take you through the preparation of each recipe pairing in a video series accompaniment, including The Juniper Battered Fried Fish with Pickled Onion Tartar Sauce and SAPPHIRE® Moon Cocktail.

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Infused with imagination.

KRLD Restaurant Week Spotlights the Cowtown Area’s Finest Dining Establishments While Helping Support Lena Pope Home

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Cadillac is a proud sponsor of the 15th annual KRLD Restaurant Week, presented by Central Mar­ket happening across North Texas August 13-19 with extensions through August 26 or September 2. It’s an ideal time to explore restaurants at the top of your “must try” list. Or enjoy old favorites at special prix fixe pricing. More than 125 restaurants will offer three-course meals for only $35 for dinner and $25 for lunch (at select spots) – tax, tip and drinks billed separately. For every bite taken at participating Tarrant/Parker/West Denton County restaurants, a portion ($7 from each dinner and $5 from every lunch) goes back to help support Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth.

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Diners Can Test Drive the New Cadillac Lunch Experience

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Sponsored by Oak Farms Dairy During KRLD Restaurant Week in 2012

KRLD Restaurant Week is a fun August tradition for many of us who enjoy dining out at a set price, discovering a variety of restaurants and cuisine, and giving back to help support the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas or Lena Pope Home in Fort Worth.  The 15^th annual event has traditionally only featured tasty three-course prix fixe dinners for $35 per person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately), but diners can test-drive the new Cadillac Lunch Experience sponsored by Oak Farms Dairy for the very first time in 2012.  Spotlighting some of our area’s hottest lunch locales, 35 restaurants are featuring a special three-course lunch menu for only $25 a person (tax, tip and drinks billed separately) during the course of their participation in KRLD Restaurant Week.  While some spots will offer smaller portions of their dinner offerings, others will showcase the attributes of their lunch menu that make them a mid-day dining stand out. Continue reading "Diners Can Test Drive the New Cadillac Lunch Experience"

Frozen Drinks At One Arts Plaza

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Shake things up this summer with a frozen beverage that compliments your dining choice in One Arts Plaza.  These chilled cocktails are guaranteed to make your summer more enjoyable during the hot Dallas summer. Continue reading "Frozen Drinks At One Arts Plaza"

Bombay Sapphire Teams up with Chef Todd English

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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® has collaborated with four-time James Beard Award-winner Chef Todd English to create summer food and cocktail pairings inspired by the ten hand-selected botanicals used to make BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Gin.

Each recipe pairing is accompanied by a video in which Chef English walks you through the preparation of a dish, such as the “Dirty” Rubbed Pork Chop with Asparagus Blood Orange Salad and Semolina Polenta paired with the SAPPHIRE® Blueberry Collins.

Enjoy and share these culinary creations over the course of the summer. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Infused with imagination.

The Scoop on Chef Brian Olenjack

Chef Brian Olenjack

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Although born in Chicago, Chef Brian Olenjack is a fun-loving, friendly Texan at heart. He puts tender loving care into every menu item while putting BIG smiles on his customers’ faces. With Brian’s culinary leadership, Olenjack’s Grille has become a valued, admired restaurant in Arlington and North Texas. Brian can either be found guiding his kitchen crew on a busy Friday night, teaching his popular cooking classes, or volunteering his time with local non-profits such as the Boys & Girls Club or The Levitt Pavilion.

Dallas Arts District: Dining in the District

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Located within the 19 walkable blocks of fun, architecture, and culture, the Dallas Arts District is home to some of the city’s best restaurants. While many residents and visitors have discovered these fine eateries, there hasn’t been a central location for information on all of the great choices – until now.

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Celebrate Father’s Day with Your Favorite Father and Son Perfected Bourbon

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After eight generations of passing the tradition of bourbon distilling from father to son, the Samuels family understands that one of the best ways to show a father you care is a bottle of Maker’s Mark. It’s one of those things that fathers and their adult sons, like Bill Jr. and Rob Samuels, are likely to agree upon: the best things in life don’t need to change much. Like playing a game of catch in the evening or getting up early to go fishing, Maker’s Mark is a tradition that’s always easy to enjoy.

Maker’s 46 is sure to surprise and delight on Father’s Day. It’s the first new expression offered by Maker’s Mark in over fifty years and they certainly took their time getting things just right. Maker’s 46 is created by aging mature Maker’s Mark with seared French Oak staves, a bold new offering which holds a rich flavor profile with hints of vanilla and caramel. It’s still soft enough to hold on the palate but delivers complexity and depth. Available at retailers nationwide, SRP $35

Spend Memorial Day with Maker’s Mark

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It’s almost that time to bring out the sunscreen and fire up the grill as the official kick-off to start summer approaches. What better time of year to enjoy something quintessentially American, like Maker’s Mark, than the last weekend in May?

Whether grilling this Memorial Day or just taking some time to sit on the porch and enjoy the warm weather, Maker’s Mark has just the thing to delight and refresh. Made in small batches from red winter wheat instead of rye, its smooth taste allows bourbon enthusiasts to enjoy neat, as a marinade, or in a delicious cocktail!

For something different this Memorial Day, try the Bourbon Marinated Hangar Steak made with Maker’s Mark.

Bourbon Marinated Hangar Steak

1/2 cup Maker’s Mark® Bourbon
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon shallots
1 pound hangar steak

1. To make the marinade, combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish and set aside to cool.
2. Add the beef to the cooled marinade, stir to evenly coat and refrigerate overnight.
3. Dry the beef with paper towels. Heat a large pan/skillet over high heat. Sear the beef 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, remove from the pan and rest meat. Cook down excess marinade, slice and serve.

Live at Five at Galleria Dallas with Duo Montuno

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Celebrate summer tonight at Galleria Dallas! The most stylish crowd in North Texas will be enjoying live music and lively cocktails at Live at Five, the spectacular live music series at Galleria Dallas.  Tonight, Duo Montuno will take the stage.  Their Latin rhythms are sure to create a fun party for everyone! Continue reading "Live at Five at Galleria Dallas with Duo Montuno"

It’s Time for Maker’s Mark and the Cocktail Party

In America today, it’s time for honesty!
It’s time to bring people together!
It’s time to mix things up!
It’s time for Maker’s Mark and the Cocktail Party!

Maker’s Mark Bourbon has indeed “made its mark” on the 2012 elections and political commentators James Carville and Mary Matalin are official supporters! A tongue-in-cheek campaign, The Cocktail Party is a platform designed to encourage Americans to put their political differences aside and rally for a round of Maker’s Mark Bourbon.

Mr. Carville and Ms. Matalin, long-time friends of the Samuels family and devoted Maker’s Mark Bourbon brand fans, make appearances in several of the satirical videos, along with Maker’s Mark Chairman Emeritus Bill Samuels Jr.

Mr. Carville asserts that, “What this country needs now is an end to the petty squabbling.  And, since it doesn’t look like either party is going to provide any of that for the next four years, maybe we should all just kick back, relax and have a cocktail.”  Says Ms. Matalin, “For once, I agree with James.  It’s time to bring the masses together and enjoy some Maker’s Mark®.”

Please check out one of the Super-PAC-free messages, featuring James and Mary, by visiting http://www.youtube.com/makersmark.

Supporters can formally join The Cocktail Party, by “liking” it on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MakersMark.