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Mother’s Day Brunch at The Ranch at Las Colinas

The Ranch at Las Colinas Presents Mother’s Day Brunch

Bring your friends and family to Mother’s Day Brunch at The Ranch at Las Colinas on Sunday, May 13 from 10am to 3pm. We’ll feature multiple stations including Breakfast, Meat Carving, Tacos, Flatbreads, Desserts, and a Heartier selection with some of our house favorites.

Pricing is per person…Adult $34.95, Children 13 to 9 years old $13.95, Children 8 to 5 years old $6.95, and Children under 5 free!!

Call 972-506-7262 to reserve today!

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Live at Five with The Robert Gotcher Band

Where will you find the fashionable foodie tonight?  They’ll be enjoying live music and lively cocktails at Live at Five, the spectacular live music series at Galleria Dallas.  Tonight, the Robert Gotcher Band will take the stage.  Their unique brand of Texas rock and soulful favorites will be the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

Galleria Dallas celebrates the spectacular spring weather by hosting live music each Thursday in May on its popular alley.  Guests at the Live at 5 Concert Series, presented by Cadillac, can enjoy special patio seating at both The Grill on the Alley and Townhouse Kitchen + Bar while savoring appetizer specials, $5 specialty cocktails and some of the finest local entertainment.  Each week, both The Grill and Townhouse will create a custom cocktail designed to suit the theme of the week’s entertainment. Special happy hour features at The Grill include their  $5 burger and $4 martini. Continue reading "Live at Five with The Robert Gotcher Band"

Live at Five at Galleria Dallas

Where will you find the fashionable foodie this season?  They’ll be enjoying live music and lively cocktails each week at Live at Five, the spectacular live music series at Galleria Dallas.

Galleria Dallas celebrates the spectacular spring weather by hosting live music each Thursday in May on its popular alley.  Guests at the Live at 5 Concert Series, presented by Cadillac, can enjoy special patio seating at both The Grill on the Alley and Townhouse Kitchen + Bar while savoring appetizer specials, $5 specialty cocktails and some of the finest local entertainment.  Each week, both The Grill and Townhouse will create a custom cocktail designed to suit the theme of the week’s entertainment.  Musical (and mixology) entertainment will range from Latin to Caribbean, from Texas Rock to Jazz Standards.

Happy hour specials are extended at both restaurants each Thursday from 4 – 8 p.m., and live entertainment begins at 5 p.m.  Current entertainment (subject to change) includes local bands such as:

May 10                 Robert Gotcher Band

May 17                 Hale Baskin

May 24                 Duo Montuno

May 31                 Island Boogie

Conveniently located at I-635/LBJ Freeway and the North Dallas Tollway, Galleria Dallas offers shoppers more than 200 exceptional nationally and internationally recognized retailers and hosts more than 19 million visitors each year.  Visit www.galleriadallas.com to learn more about Live at Five and the famed shopping center.

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Dallas Arts District Launches “Dining in the District” Mobile Site

In a partnership with DFW Metroplex Cadillac, the Dallas Arts District is launching a new mobile website on June 1. The “Dining in the District” site will feature monthly spotlights on chefs, new dishes, and a few surprises at the restaurants in and around the District. Whether you’re in town for a business lunch, a pre-show dinner and drink, or visiting family from out of town, the new Dine in the District mobile site will showcase all your nearby options. Users of the site will have the opportunity to learn more about what the Dallas Arts District has to offer and even be able benefit from some special deals.

The Dallas Arts District is not only the largest urban arts districts in the nation, but one of the most dynamic. The Dallas Arts District spans 68 acres and 19 contiguous blocks. We are a neighborhood – we are the performing and visual arts, high rise residences and contemporary office space, educational facilities and historic churches. See the works of some of the world’s most famous artists and architects, hear the sounds of history’s greatest composers, and taste some of Dallas’ finest cuisine. Visit us and find out what makes the Dallas Arts District uniquely Dallas.   www.thedallasartsdistrict.org

Somebody Help This Poor Boy: Bolsa Mercado

Yesterday, I was having a nice chinwag with the bad boy of Bolsa, Chris Zielke. I asked him what he’s going to sell at his soon-to-open Bolsa Mercado. He admitted he was still looking for stuff to stock on his shelves. He’s been scouting local producers and come up with quite a bit but he needs help finding more. The focus is on organic, sustainable products but Zielke says, “I want samples of everything that is made locally.”

Do you make cookies, chocolate, jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, eggs, jerky, sauce, dressing, chips, spiced nuts (insert joke here), granola, spice mix, sorbet/ice cream/gelato, olive oil, anything that is shelf stable. (No pastry, bread, or meat.) If so, this could be the push you need to get your stuff to market. Send an email to contact@bolsadallas.com with as much info on your product as possible (photos, website, contact number, story, etc). (Chris, is the check in the mail?)

Are Your Thursday Night Plans “Delish?”

It’s time for a tasty treat, and nowhere can you find more delectable dishes than at Delish at Galleria Dallas, October 20 from 6-9 p.m. Celebrate exceptional cuisine on the transformed Galleria Dallas ice rink.  Whether you’re craving Crispy Fried Crab Rangoons from The Oceanaire, Duck Confit Pot Pies from the Second Floor Bistro or Roasted New York Strip with Peppercorn Sauce from The Grill on the Alley, Delish at Galleria Dallas provides memorable morsels designed to excite the palate.  Plus, you’ll meet and mingle with celebrity dessert chef and star of Ace of Cakes and Sugar High, Duff Goldman.

$50 ticket price benefits the charity partner of your choice and includes complimentary valet parking for the event. Act fast- purchase your tickets from one of the websites below:
North Texas Food Bank

Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County
Paws in the City

Dine for a Cause at Delish at Galleria Dallas

Galleria Dallas invites you to a celebration of the center’s finest cuisine at Delish at Galleria Dallas, a celebration of cuisine, Thursday, October 20 from 6-9 p.m.

What’s better than an epic evening of dining and entertainment, including a special appearance by Ace of Cakes celebrity dessert chef Duff Goldman?  After the last delicious bite, you’ll also enjoy the supreme satisfaction of knowing it’s for an excellent cause.

Guests of Delish at Galleria Dallas purchase their tickets through one of the four selected charity beneficiaries, including the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, the North Texas Food Bank, PAWS in the City and the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas. Your $50 ticket price benefits the charity partner of your choice and includes complimentary valet parking for the event.

Support Lena Pope Home with Cadillac

In August, you can be philanthropic simply by indulging your inner foodie. A portion of the proceeds from KRLD Restaurant Week will help support Lena Pope Home. The mission of Lena Pope Home is to help create a future of hope, happiness, and success for children and families in Tarrant County. The nonprofit organization provides a wide range of services including family preservation, counseling, and alternative education. You can make an impact on someone’s life during KRLD Restaurant Week. Or to learn how you can help Lena Pope Home all year long, visit lenapopehome.org.


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Cadillac Presents: Where to Dine in Dallas

Anyone who’s anyone in Dallas is dining at Al Biernat’s. Enjoy people watching while feasting on a top-notch meal. We recommend indulging in the finest prime rib you’ve ever had; it could turn a vegetarian into a carnivore. And be sure to save room for Al’s famous coconut cream pie. It’s worth every calorie. Al Biernat’s is a proud participant of KRLD Restaurant Week. For reservations, call 214.219.2201 or visit opentable.com/albiernats. Check out the article about Al Biernat’s on Metroplex Cadillac Dealers website at metroplexcadillacdealers.com.

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Cadillac Presents KRLD Restaurant Week

Cadillac is a proud sponsor of the 14th annual KRLD Restaurant Week, presented by Central Market and coming to North Texas August 15-21 with extensions running through September 4. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore restaurants at the top of your “must try” list. Or enjoy favorites at a discounted price. More than 125 restaurants will offer three-course meals at a $35 fixed price with $7 of each meal benefiting either Lena Pope Home or the North Texas Food Bank. With a deal like that, how could you resist? For more information on participating restaurants and making reservations, visit cbsdfw.com.

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Culinary: Reata Fort Worth

You’ll need your strength for a long day of golf and good times at the Colonial. Before heading to the course, we recommend a hearty lunch at Reata, best known for its upscale cowboy cuisine. The tenderloin tamales make our mouth water every time. Looking for the perfect place to have a cold one on a warm summer night? It’s hard to beat Reata’s patio views of lively Sundance Square. For reservations, call 817-336-1009 or visit reata.net.

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Dallas International Film Festival Tips from Cadillac

A truly unique experience re-imagined for the contemporary DALLAS International Film Festival traveler, The Joule hotel — the hub of the festival — promises the authentic. The interior hosts an astonishing collection of art mirrored throughout the PM Nightlife Lounge, Charlie Palmer at The Joule, and a rooftop pool with picturesque views of downtown Dallas. Filmmakers and festival pass holders also have the chance to visit host salon Cerón Salon at the downtown Neiman Marcus and upon quoting the DALLAS Film Festival, will receive 20 percent off hair and spa services. Check out Metroplex Cadillac on Facebook at facebook.com/metroplexcadillacdealers for other great stays!

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Dallas International Film Festival Tips from Cadillac

When filmmakers, fans, and celebrities need a breather — or a few drinks and fine dining — in Dallas, they flock to Victor Tango’s, Hibiscus, The Porch, and Robert De Niro’s personal favorite, Fireside Pies. We’re thinking this year’s “go-to” fine dining destination will be Alma. The newly-opened trendy Mexican eatery features concoctions from chef Michael Brown of Red O restaurant in Los Angeles. Of the restaurant’s many highlights, watch out for dishes Chilpachole and Cochinita Pibil. Pull up to Alma in your all-new Cadillac and let the valet park it for you in the back. Alma is located at 2822 N. Henderson Ave.

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Super Bowl Weekend Tips from Cadillac

photography by Evan Sung

The Taste of the NFL will be an unforgettable evening before the Super Bowl with professional football’s biggest players, an elaborate celebratory cake by TLC’s the “Cake Boss,” and the nation’s finest chefs preparing more than 60,000 gourmet samples for guests at the Fort Worth Convention Center Saturday, Feb. 5, at 7 pm. It’s all in the name of ending hunger. One particular dish — Short Rib Pierogi, created by renowned Manhattan-area chef Stephen Lewandowski — features tender beef marinated in red wine, herbs, and garlic with roasted mushrooms. Some of North Texas’ best chefs will be serving up delicious dishes, thanks to Cadillac.

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Recipe Contest: Cocktail Winner

Recipe ContestThe cocktail contest certainly drew in some stiff competition. We had several serious mixologists-in-the-making submit recipes for yummy holiday libations. It wasn’t easy, but we chose Michael Martensen’s Italian Sparkler cocktail (jump for the recipe). While we were blown away by submissions including St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and the likes of absinthe and heavy cream in some creative concoctions, we love the simplicity and ease of the Italian Sparkler. Easy to make in bulk and oh-so yummy. Congratulations, Michael! You won $100 gift certificate to Central Market. Lucky.

Unfortunately, Michael’s win means our search for the Perfect Holiday Dinner as come to a close. Thanks to Central Market for sponsoring this culinary quest. Happy New Year!

Here’s a recap of The Perfect Holiday Meal:

Six-Ingredient Salad: Mint and Cherry Salad with Toasted Pecans
Appetizers: Winter Roll Ups AND Squash Carpaccio
Main Course: Spicy Pork Tinga and Roasted Corn and Blue Cheese Grits
Dessert: Death by Chocolate Cheesecake with Amaretto Whipped Cream
Cocktail: Italian Sparkler (jump for recipe)

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Recipe Contest: Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail Day 4

Recipe ContestIt’s the LAST DAY to enter your recipes for Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktails in our Central Market Recipe Contest! We’ll announce the winner tomorrow, and they will receive our final $100 gift certificate to Central Market. That is if they can tear it from our own hands. (Kidding.) But really, today’s the last day of the contest, people. Let’s go out with a bang. Jump for the entry form, and good luck!

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Recipe Contest: Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail Day 2

Recipe ContestHappy Christmas Eve! If you have today off and you’re not quite ready to sink into family time just yet, here’s our suggestion: take a minute to enter your favorite Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail in our Central Market Recipe Contest. It’ll just take a moment, and you could win $100 to Central Market. Yep, that easy. We’ll announce the winner Wednesday, Dec. 29. Jump for the entry form.

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Recipe Contest: Wine or Sparking Wine Cocktail Day 1

Recipe ContestToday begins our final category in our Central Market Recipe Contest as we build the perfect holiday meal! Admittedly, it’s my favorite category: Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail. Submit your favorite cocktail recipes that include wine, and you’re entered to win a $100 gift certificate to Central Market. We’ll announce the winner Wednesday, Dec. 29. Jump for the entry form.

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Recipe Contest: Dessert Winner

Recipe ContestCongratulations to Kristin Arena of Plano! Her “Death by Chocolate Cheesecake with Amaretto-spiked Whipped Cream” recipe won in the Dessert category of our Central Market Recipe Contest! Kristin receives a $100 gift card to Central Market! See – and try – her recipe after the jump.

Stay tuned to SideDish, as tomorrow we’ll begin accepting entries for our last category of the Recipe Contest: Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail. Yum.

Death by Chocolate Cheesecake with Amaretto-spiked Whipped Cream
Submitted by Kristin Arena, Plano

Crust:
-20 Oreo cookies
-1/2 stick butter, melted

Filling:
-2 1/2 packages cream cheese, at room temperature (leave on counter for at least 2 hours prior to baking)
-1 cup of sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-3 eggs
-1 cup of sour cream
-10 ounces of semisweet chocolate chips, melted
-Strawberries (optional)
-Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

For the crust:
In a food processor, pulse the Oreos until they are crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until all the crumbs are coated. Press onto the bottom and about an inch up the side of a spring form pan and set aside.

For the filling:
In a large mixing bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until light and creamy. Add the sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well and scrape down the sides. Add the flour and beat again until smooth. Add the melted chocolate and sour cream and mix thoroughly. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Take the bowl off the mixer and, with a spatula, scrape down the sides and give it one last good stir, making sure everything on the bottom of the bowl is incorporated.

Pour boiling water into a casserole dish and put into the bottom rack of your oven to help prevent the cheesecake from cracking. Pour batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the center is just about set, on the middle rack of the oven. When ready, shut off the oven and open the door slightly. Let the cheesecake cool completely in the oven for about an hour. Keep the cheesecake in the spring form pan and refrigerate overnight. Remove from pan after completely after chilled. Garnish with sliced strawberries and mint if desired.

Amaretto-spiked Whipped Cream:
-1 small container heavy whipping cream
-1 teaspoon of vanilla
-1 shot of amaretto
-1/4 to 1/2 cup of powdered sugar

Pour all of the heavy cream into a large bowl. With a mixer on medium speed, begin whipping the cream. When it begins to form, add the vanilla and amaretto and mix well. Add 1/4 of the cup of powdered sugar and keep beating until soft peaks form. If the whipped cream isn’t sweet enough, add more of the powdered sugar until it is to your desired taste. Store in the refrigerator and serve alongside the cheesecake.

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Recipe Contest: Dessert Day 3

Recipe ContestToday is your LAST DAY to submit Dessert recipes in the Central Market Recipe Contest! We will announce the winner tomorrow, who will receive a $100 gift certificate to Central Market… perhaps to dream up some more delightful concoctions. Submit your recipe after the jump. Good luck! Continue reading "Recipe Contest: Dessert Day 3"