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Frito Pie Pizza for Super Bowl Sunday: Pure Genius, or an Unholy Abomination?

I posted a piece over on FrontBurner earlier today about the contribution of Frito Pie, and its forbears, to the history of Western civilization.

So, of course, a reader decided to share with me the above photo of her brother’s Frito Pie Pizza. She writes:

I know it’s a Boboli crust and then I assume Frito pie ingredients.  I haven’t had it but he says it’s amazing.

My brothers and sisters, we are truly living in an age of decadence.

posted by Jason Heid | January 31st, 2012 3:42pm | filed under Chili, Junk Food, Super Bowl, pizza, questionable behavior, questionable judgment |

Macallan-Fueled Fritters From Tim Love’s Spaghetti Western

Mario Batali, Tim Love, Emeril Lagasse, and their mutual friend Mr. Macallan.

On Friday night, Celebrity Chefs Mario Batali, Emiril Lagasse, Guy Fiore, and Tim Love—along with MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer—hosted Spaghetti Western—a celebrity-packed dinner fueled by the chefs’ shared love of Texas fare (and Macallan 18).

Missed the event? Try the evening’s dizzying dessert, Macallan Apple Fritters, using this recipe straight from the chefs’ secret stash:

jump for the fritters… (more…)

posted by Sarah Reiss | February 7th, 2011 3:03pm | filed under Events, Super Bowl | 2 Comments »

Green Bay’s Charles Woodson Signing Bottles at Central Market?

Yes, you did read correctly.  Heisman winner and Green Bay Packer cornerback Charles Woodson is also a wine maker. 

When Woodson played for the Oakland Raiders he developed a love for wine and wine country and after partnering with Rick Ruiz, formerly with Mondavi, he created Twentyfour by Charles Woodson.  24 was his number when he played for Oakland.  The wine, created in the heart of Napa from fruit grown just outside of Calistoga, is “of pure enjoyment, gratitude, giving back and paying forward.” As noted by Woodson, and evident in his work as $10 of every bottle purchased is donated to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, a part of his alma mater, the University of Michigan.  

Woodson will be at the Central Market  on Lover’s and Greenville from 4-5 tomorrow, with the line forming at 3pm.  He will only be signing bottles of his wine, no memorabilia.  You can purchase the wine to hold a spot in line starting at noon.

posted by Hayley Hamilton | February 3rd, 2011 4:13pm | filed under Super Bowl, Wine & Spirits, celebrity sightings | 3 Comments »

Super Bowl XLV Party Report: Don Julio Tequila Event

Mixologist Michael Martensen and chef Richard Chamberlain party for tequila. photo by Madelyn Miller.

Steven Doyle is a party animal. He files the following report on last night’s soiree:

As the week progresses the XLV parties are kicking it in high gear and last night was no exception.  One invitation led me to join a group at “Joule Lot” which is basically the parking lot behind the Joule in downtown Dallas typically used for Neiman Marcus shoppers.

The party was celebrating Don Julio tequila and for the event they flew in Master Distiller Enrique de Colsa Ranero , a charming host.  When we arrived there were only a few people milling around the giant tent-turned-dining-room.  The tables were elegantly set and cocktails were passed by waitresses more elegant than the tables.  As we wandered about I noticed the menu at each place setting and it looked amazing.

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posted by Nancy Nichols | February 3rd, 2011 3:51pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Super Bowl | 4 Comments »

Restaurant Rant: Leslie Brenner Falls Off Her Rocker Again

Dallas has a rich history of Tex-Mex. El Fenix opened in 1918. photo courtesy of El Fenix.

I know Leslie Brenner works hard and I swore to myself that I would quit pointing to things she writes that I consider odd or wrong. However, my brain snapped into a million fragments as I read her column on where Super Bowl fans can dine without a reservation.

After touting Tei-An and steakhouses she writes:

“If you’re looking for a place with another kind of serious Texas flavor, charge right past the Tex-Mex spots you’ll see all over town; Tex-Mex is not Dallas’ strong suit.”

What is she smoking? Seriously? El Fenix has been open since 1918. Tex-Mex is not our strong suit? When did we become the hotbed for soba noodles and octopus salad? Don’t get me wrong, we have excellent Japanese restaurants. But are they our strong suit. If so, why have I spent the last several days answering e-mails from visiting media members looking for hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex and margaritas. I have to go outside and find some ice to slip on. Leslie, you can catch up on the history and significance of Tex-Mex in Dallas here. Or at least talk to Kim Pierce. Charge right past? Oh, my.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 3rd, 2011 1:49pm | filed under Food Crime, Hippie revolutions, Murmur, Nutjobs, Overprivileged chimps, Restaurant News, Skinny bitches, Super Bowl, hold on to your effin hat | 52 Comments »

Somebody Help These Poor Boys: Sports Illustrated in Downtown Dallas

This note comes from a group of Sports Illustrated writers staying at the Sheraton in downtown Dallas.

Nancy, can you suggest a place within walking distance of the Sheraton Downtown, for a get-together of about 12 people? Looking for something with a bit of a vibe but not too fancy or formal. Also, what would be your two can’t-miss restaurants for someone who’ll be in the area for three or four days?

Hit it, snow bunnies.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 2nd, 2011 1:24pm | filed under Restaurant News, Snow Days!, Super Bowl | 17 Comments »

Chef Richard Chamberlain Braves Icy Streets to Feed Super Bowl Media

Chef Richard Chamberlain (left) feeds the Super Bowl Media.

Every day this week visiting media staying at the Sheraton in downtown Dallas is being treated to free food from different areas of Dallas. Today it is Addison’s turn to wow the palates of hungry sportswriters (is that redundant?) Anywhoo, the ice didn’t stop Richard Chamberlain from transporting 800 pounds of grub from his Chamberlain’s Steak & Chop House to the Sheraton.  “Well, it took me a long time to get here,” says Chamberlain. “I never got over 18 mph on the Tollway but it probably helped that I had 800 pounds of food in my car.” Chamberlain has cooked up 300 pounds of short loins (Iditarod Cuisine?) of beef which were donated by the Texas Beef Council. The mayor of Addison is also on his way. His name? Joe Chow.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 1st, 2011 2:46pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Restaurant News, Silly Reasons to Celebrate, Steakhouses, Super Bowl | 6 Comments »

Super Bowl and Food Events Canceled Today

Holy cow, my inbox if jammed with urgent e-mails about canceled events. I’m not going to sit here all day and list them all, but here are a few related to dining events. If you have an food event you must cancel, send it my way.

Or maybe I will just sit here all day. Anybody else staying home? If you have a topic to discuss, send it to me and we can chew the fat so to speak. I have lots of it to chew.

Events Canceled:

Robert Kacher wine tasting at Sigel’s Greenville Avenue store has been canceled due to the inclement weather. Rescheduled for Thursday, February 10th

GO TEXAN event with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is cancelled due to the weather.  Below is the news release on how to GO TEXAN at your Super Bowl party. (more…)

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 1st, 2011 10:53am | filed under Restaurant News, Snow Days!, Super Bowl | 4 Comments »

Super Bowl: Green Bay Reporter Wants Good Food in North Texas

Hark! Football writers will be descending on North Texas. Apparently some of them like more than steak and strip joints. This request comes from Tom Rozwadowski, a reporter for Green Bay Press-Gazette/Green Bay Hub.

I’m trying to consume as much dining information as possible from your site, but I thought it might be more useful to go straight to the source. I’ll be in Dallas for the entire week covering the Super Bowl and am looking to eat as much amazing food as possible while there. I’m pretty sure I’ll be staying right downtown, but I’ll have a car, so I’m open to traveling out wherever need be. Could I bother you for a few quick “MUST” recommendations (breakfast, lunch or dinner, various price ranges) while down in the Big D? (I’m a “Top Chef” fan and saw that Casey Thompson’s restaurant was given a good review on your site, so I’m marking that one down already.)

Here is your chance to show him the real Dallas. Hut-one, hut-two. Snap.

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 27th, 2011 12:19pm | filed under Celebrity Diners, Silly Reasons to Celebrate, Super Bowl | 33 Comments »

Cedars Social Pre-Opens on Jan. 31 With Five “Supper Bowl” Chef Dinners

On Monday Jan. 31, the new Cedars Social cocktail den and kitchen will kick off its Supper Bowl, a pre-opening dinner series with menus prepared by Tim Byres (Jan. 31st), Bradley Ogden (Feb. 1), Matt McCallister (Feb. 2), John Tesar (Feb. 3), and Tiffany Derry (Feb. 4). Notable mixologist Michael Martensen will be on hand “handcrafting” cocktails. Each dinner can only accommodate 40 people, so reserve early.

6:30 pm cocktails and small plates
7 pm supper, cocktails, and wine
Cost: $125 per person

Call 214-928-7700 or email supperbowl@thecedarssocial.com to reserve your spot.

The Cedars Social is located at 1326 South Lamar. Supper Bowl is sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka.

posted by Sarah Reiss | January 27th, 2011 11:09am | filed under Chef's tasting, Chefs, Events, Super Bowl | 1 Comment »