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Upcoming Opportunities To Taste

posted by Hayley Hamilton | February 5th, 2013 2:52pm | filed under Texas Wine, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday, Wine Pairing |

Though next week is big Valentine’s night out, there are a handful of fun events going on this week that will put you in the romantic, celebratory, festive and fun spirit.  Here are a few ideas for this week!

Tonight Grace in Fort Worth hosts a night all about the bubbles with Paul Goerg Premier Cru Champagnes, featuring Paul Goerg’s Ambassador of Champagne, Mario Rinaldi.   The 7 course evening will feature everything from Hawaiian Ahi paired with Paul Georg Blanc de Blanc, to Soft Scrambled Eggs with Truffle and Paul Goerg Absolut Extra-Brut, a perfect combination!  Reservations required, full menu here.

Bolsa Mercado hosts a special “Meet and Eat” Thursday night in celebration of Texas winery, Red Caboose, being named one of the Top 10 Hot Brands of 2012 by Wine Business Monthly.  Wine Business Monthly creates this list each year to celebrate wineries that are innovative, adventurous and tasty.  Bolsa Executive Chef Jeff Harris pairs Red Caboose wines with seasonal dishes like Gulf Coast Red Snapper with mustard greens and horseradish, and Roasted and Braised Cabrito with wines made from Texas grapes. 

Starting Saturday through next week you can enjoy a surf and turf dinner for two at Ferrari’s Italian Villa in both Addison and Grapevine for only $99 total!  Owners Jane and Francesco Secchi are two of the most in love owners in town…you can taste their love in the food….especially when their handsome and incredibly talented son, Chef Sefano Secchi, is in charge of the kitchen. You are guaranteed tasty food and an impeccably romantic atmosphere.

And, tomorrow is the start of chocolate week at Central Market with sweet bites available throughout the store for you to enjoy on the spot and pick up to take home to your sweetie.

Upcoming Opportunities To Taste

posted by Hayley Hamilton | January 9th, 2013 10:30am | filed under Events, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday, Wine Pairing |

Though eating lighter and losing weight may be on your New Year’s resolution list, Dallas restaurants haven’t skipped a beat in creating some incredible wine dinners and tasting opportunities that will make you want to splurge just a bit.  Here are some of the tastiest options coming up in the next few weeks.

You never know what inspires a chef, some love foie gras, some love caviar, some love truffle.  It would seem Chef Graham Dodds of Central 214 loves goat, and when cooked well, I have to agree.  Chef Dodds will present a Goat and Beer dinner on January 17 with Windy Hill Organics and Real Ale Brewing Company.  The six course dinner will celebrate the flavors of the whole goat, from the cheeks to the loin to the shoulder to the shank, each paired with Red Ale Brewing Company beers.  The dinner is $70 per person and reservations are required, 214-443-9339.

My doctor always says that getting more fish in the diet is key to a healthy lifestyle, and TJ’s Seafood makes this easier than ever by cooking the fish for you, as well as selling it.  And, they only sell what is fresh and in season.  On January 23 at their new location on Oak Lawn will host a wine dinner with Merriman Winery, featuring their highly rated estate grown Pinot Noir paired with scallops, tuna and salmon dishes. Mike Merriman, owner of Merriman Winery, will be on hand to speak about the wines and pairings. I am a huge red wine with fish fan, and Pinot is one of the best pairings with fish, so this is guaranteed to be a fun and flavorful night.  Reservations required – 214-219-3474. Continue reading "Upcoming Opportunities To Taste"

Upcoming Opportunities To Taste

posted by Hayley Hamilton | June 20th, 2012 2:26pm | filed under Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

It is a wonderful thing to be a wine lover in Dallas because we never lack for outstanding opportunities to taste something great on any given day, often paired with delicious bites prepared by some of the best chefs around town.  Here are a few opportunities that should not be missed.

Tonight and tomorrow night at Jimmy’s Food Store they welcome two great wine producers from the Campania region of Italy for special tastings of their lush Italian wines. Tonight Maurizo deRosa, Export Manager, of Feudi di San Gregorio will pour selections from their portfolio including their Lacyma Christi, Falanghina, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo, called the most noble southern white varietal in Italy.  Tomorrow, Jimmy’s will host Owner and Winemaker of Terradora di Paolo, Lucio Mastroberardino whose family has been making wine for over 130 years!  Lucio is known for combining the traditional with modern advances in his winemaking at his expansive winery in Southern Italy.  Wines to be tasted include Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico, Taurasi and more.  Each tasting will start at 6:30 and each will have a selection of appetizers served as well.  Reservations required – email Paul@jimmysfoodstore.com. Continue reading "Upcoming Opportunities To Taste"

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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Sarah Eveans | March 31st, 2010 1:57pm | filed under Events, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

It’s Wednesday, which means either:

a) someone will make an inappropriate joke involving “hump day”

b) we’ve been healthy for two whole days, and it’s time to eat some cheese (projecting here)

c) it’s time for Wine Dinner Wednesday.

If you guessed C, you are very, very smart. Click here for the list.

Restaurant Bits and Bites: The Sequel

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 19th, 2010 9:56am | filed under Events, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

Dang there is a lot going on around here. More from the copy and paste press release files below.

Morton’s. Join us as The Glenlivet Ambassador leads you through a proper tasting with four of The Glenlivet’s critically acclaimed single malts.The whiskies will be paired with selections from Morton’s classic hors d’oeuvres menu.Whether you’re new to single malt or an experienced connoisseur, this tasting will be appropriate for all knowledge levels.
Friday March 19, 6pm – 7:30pm. $49 per guest.Inclusive of tax and gratuity
Morton’s The Steakhouse. 501 Elm Street

Charlie Palmer at The Joule. Tuesday April 6. Hirsch Wine Dinner with Hirsch Vineyards owner David Hirsch. Hirsch Vineyards are perched on a ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and is ground zero for great pinot noir on the Sonoma Coast. The vineyards roll across the hills like waves at the edge of the world. An intense relationship between geology and climate has created sites perfectly in tune to the cultivation of pinot noir and chardonnay grapes, which reflect both the complexity of their site and the traditional characteristics of the variety. This event will allow guests to meet the man behind these labels and taste his passion through wine.The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is $115 per person plus tax and gratuity; reservations can be made at 214-261-4600.

Bailey’s Prime Plus. Cakebread Wine Dinner. April 7th at 7:00pm A five-course wine dinner featuring the wines of Cakebread Cellars of Napa Valley paired with the exquisite cuisine of Executive Chef Israel Voirin. Full details below. Continue reading "Restaurant Bits and Bites: The Sequel"

Wine Dinner Wednesday: Thursday Edition

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 21st, 2010 10:30am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Restaurant News, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

winedinner-150x150Details below the jump for upcoming wine dinners and events at Sigel’s, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Sevy’s Grill, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, The Crescent Club, Bailey’s Prime Plus, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Nana, World Piece Café, Dali Wine Bar, Bijoux, and Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine in Fort Worth.
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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 13th, 2010 2:22pm | filed under Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

winedinner-150x150Details below the jump on upcoming wine dinners at Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine, World Piece Café, Stephan Pyles, Maximo’s, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, The Crescent Club, The Grape, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek,  Sevy’s Grill, Bailey’s Prime Plus in Dallas, and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse.

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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 25th, 2009 8:05am | filed under Celebrity Diners, cheap eats, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

winedinner-150x150Here is a list of upcoming wine dinners and food events from Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Nana, Cyclone Anaya’s (fundraiser for Turtle Creek Chorale), The Grape, and Dallas Uncorked. Continue reading "Wine Dinner Wednesday"

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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 18th, 2009 2:12pm | filed under Restaurant News, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

winedinner-150x150This week’s offerings include dinners at The Libertine(tonight!), Nonna, and Lawry’s The Prime Rib. Continue reading "Wine Dinner Wednesday"

Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Sarah Eveans | November 11th, 2009 2:09pm | filed under Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

winedinner-150x150This week we have wine dinners at Tre Amici, Rathbun’s Blue Plate, Taverna in Fort Worth, and more. Jump for it.

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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | November 4th, 2009 5:47pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 2 Comments »

winedinner-150x150This week we feature events from Hector’s On Henderson, Adelmo’s, Urbano Café, Tre Amici, Dali Wine Bar & Restaurant, Le Cordon Bleu Dallas, Seventh Street Shuffle in Fort Worth, Tramontana, Cru A Wine Bar, Taverna in Fort Worth, and Lawry’s The Prime Rib.

November 4
Hector’s On Henderson. Wednesday, November 4, Chris Chapman will feature 8 wines from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. All featured wines are $6 per glass and I provide FREE appetizers at the bar. There’s no better deal.Stay for dinner and enjoy our Two for $20 Meal. It’s two courses with choices (including vegetarian) for only $20. Can’t beat it.Enjoy the music of John Freeman from 7 to 10 PM. 214-821-0432

November 6
Adelmo’s. Featuring a five-course, five-wine dinner on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:30. $50.00 per person plus tax and gratuity. The menu is here.

November 10
Urbano Café. Mitch and Kristen Kauffman love to do their own thing. They are hosting a BYOB five-course wine dinner on November 10th. Customers are encouraged to bring a nice wine and share with others. Details on their website. 214-823-8550.

November 10
Tre Amici. Tre Amici welcomes Robert Rex, winemaker and owner of Deerfield Ranch Winery. Piano music by Adrian King. $99 per person. Full menu and details below. 972-250-4400.

November 10
Dali Wine Bar & Restaurant. Announces Hirsch Wine Tasting featuring the highly acclaimed wines from Hirsch Vineyards, Sonoma County. Special guest is Jasmine Hirsch, daughter of founder David Hirsch, and will offer a complimentary tasting of the famed Hirsch wines from 5:45 until 7:45pm.  For your convenience, Dali is pleased to offer special retail pricing and sales of these allocated wines. Details below. 214-6461947

November  16th
Taverna in Fort Worth.Black Truffle Wine Dinner. $65.00 per person plus tax & gratuity. Full menu and details below. 817-885-7502

November 17
Le Cordon Bleu Dallas. Cognac and Armagnac Dinner and Tasting. Please Join the Le Cordon Bleu Slow Food Student Chapter for a Cognac and Armagnac Dinner and Tasting. Only $24 per person. The dinner menu detailed below.

November 17
Seventh Street Shuffle in Fort Worth. Dining critic, cookbook author, and food/travel journalist June Naylor and her partner Cynthia Wahl will kick-off their new culinary adventures company, Texas Toast , with a progressive dinner. The evening begins at 6:30 at Eddie V’s and proceeds to Saint Emilion and Lanny’s Alta Mexican Cocina in Fort Worth. Tickets are $75. Details on their website and below.

November 17
Tramontana. Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Wine Dinner. Enjoy an evening of great food and wine and taste the California family’s wines that honor their Italian heritage. Advantage wine representative Bill Rich will talk about the wines and the family’s interesting history, which of course includes the water spa that bears their name. $50 per person. Menu below. 214-368-4188.

November 17& 18
Crú, A Wine Bar. A wine dinner featuring Barolo wines paired with rare white truffles from Oregon. Cru’s Truffle event is truly remarkable due to the rarity and high demand of the magnificent white truffle. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy the best in Italian Barolo wines and this exceptional culinary treat! Shops at Legacy (Plano) on Tuesday, November 17th; West Village (Dallas) on Wednesday, November 18th; Watters Creek (Allen) on Wednesday, November 18th. Featured Guest Speaker: Alfonso Cevola. Details below.

November 19
Lawry’s The Prime Rib. Join Lawry’s For The Release Of The 2009 Nouveau Beaujolais Wines. The world celebrates with France each year on the third Thursday of November. This day marks the release of the nouveau Beaujolais wines. The harvesting of the grapes this year took place from August 27th through September 22nd.  Join Lawry’s and guest speaker Steve Giancotti to be among the first in Dallas to enjoy this years vintage; said to be the best in the past 50 years! Menu and details below.

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Wine Dinner Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 28th, 2009 12:38pm | filed under cheap eats, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 1 Comment »

winedinner-150x150This week’s wine dinners include offerings from Bailey’s Prime Plus, Cafe on the Green, Ferrari’s Flight, Adelmo’s, Nana, two from Stephan Pyles, and Pappas Bros Steakhouse.

October 30
Bailey’s Prime Plus at Park Lane. Four-Course Wine Dinner featuring the wines of B.R. Cohn. Executive Chef Israel Voirin and Sommelier Jeff Ivy present an exciting wine pairing dinner. Full menu and pairings below.

Sunday, November 1
Cafe on the Green. Halloween Sunday Brunch. Let the kiddos dress in costume for one more day, and enjoy a great holiday brunch at Cafe on the Green!  You’ll have a spooky good time!  Kids under 12 that come dressed in costume dine for free! Menu and details below.

Monday, November 2
Ferrari’s Flight Neighborhood Oven. California Dreaming on November 2 at Ferrari’s Flight Neighborhood Oven at 7:00 PM. Chef Stefano Secchi will showcase a tasting that will feature 8 California wines with Thanksgiving side dishes. The cost is a mere $15.00 (per person) and will include cooking instruction from Chef Stefano on side dishes. Menu and details below.

Friday, November 6
Adelmo’s. Aldelmo’s is having a Wine dinner on Friday, Nov. 6 at 6:30. It features 5 wines and 5 courses for $50.00, plus tax and gratuity. Take a look at the menu.

Friday, November 6
Nana. Friday Night Flight. The first Friday of every month, Nana at Hilton Anatole hosts a wine and food flight trio for only $20 (excluding tax and gratuity), a gourmet tasting of haute cuisine paired with choice wines.  For the month of November, the restaurant will highlight Cabernet Sauvignon, the premier red wine grape around the world, from Stephen Vincent, Obsidian Ridge and Cannonball wineries.  November’s Friday Night Flight is on November 6 between 6pm – 8pm.  Reservations are highly recommended by calling 214.761.7470. Menu and details below.

November 8th
Stephan Pyles. A Decade Of Dining. 10th Anniversary Of Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef Dinner
Stunning Dinner and Auction Funds $15,000 Stephan Pyles Culinary Scholarship. Five celebrity chefs from throughout the state including Chef Pyles will present a spectacular five-course wine dinner along with a live auction to fund one of the nation’s largest culinary scholarships.  Five-course menu, chef line-up, and details below.

November 9th
Stephan Pyles. Stephan Pyles will host a special five-course dinner paired with Truchard wines in the restaurant’s private dining room on Monday, November 9.  Truchard Vinyards is a small, family-owned winery that has been producing exceptional wines in the Carneros region of Napa Valley for over 30 years.  Tony and Jo Ann Truchard will join Chef Pyles to educate diners on the wine and food pairings.

November 13
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Bubbles bring in the holidays! Our last tasting of the year celebrates all things sparkling, so join us as we get ready for the 2009 holiday season. This “sparkling” tasting, on November 13th, $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, begins at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 214.366.2000 or visit pappasbrosdallas.com. Jump for more info. Continue reading "Wine Dinner Wednesday"

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Wine Dinner Wednesday: Thursday Edition

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 22nd, 2009 9:54am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Events, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

winedinner-150x150Sorry I’m a day late. Below you will find a list of upcoming wine dinners from Urban Crust, La Buena Vida Vineyards, Abacus, Sevy’s Grill, The Grape,  two at  Stephan Pyles,and Pappas Bros.

October 22, 2009
La Buena Vida Vineyards. “A Night in Tuscany Italian Wine Dinner.”
Escape all of your worries and join La Buena Vida Vineyards Thursday, October 22nd from 6-8PM as we venture into the Old World of Italy. Be the first to taste our newest feature wines from Italy while having them perfectly paired to traditional, savory Italian dishes, from Tomato Mozzarella to Italian Penne Pasta. Experience Italy right here in Grapevine as guest speaker for the evening Dean Underdahl, wine connoisseur, takes you to all the major wine regions of Italy. Don’t miss out on this special night and make your reservations today by calling 817-481-WINE (9463). Details below.

Oct 26
Urban Crust. Tour Of Italy Wine Tasting. Join Urban Crust’s World Master Chef, Salvatore Gisellu, and wine expert Alfonso Cevola for our very first wine tasting. We’re really excited to have Chef Salvatore in the kitchen with creative freedom.  He’ll be able to showcase unique Italian food that pairs with the wines Alfonso selects.  Jump for details.

October 26
Abacus. Antinori Wine Dinner with Alessia Antinori. Full menu and pairings below.

October 26
Sevy’s Grill. Join us on Monday, October 26th at 6:30 p.m. for a taste of our
“California Dreaming” inspired menu.  Four courses plus reception, $59.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity), seating is limited and reservations required (no OpenTable reservations, please). Contact (214) 265-7389 or SevysCatering@aol.com to save your spot! Menu detailed below the jump.

October 28th
The Grape. The Grape hosts a “Wines from Deutschland” wine dinner on Wednesday, October 28th.  Hand-selected boutique wines from Germany to include Riesling, Pinot Noir and Eiswein. Chef/owner Brian C. Luscher will compliment the highlighted wines with a 3-course German- inspired menu. The popular a la carte menu will also be offered that evening. Special guest and industry expert Steve Mansir of Republic Beverage hosts this special event. More info below.

October 30
Bailey’s Prime Plus at Park Lane. Four-Course Wine Dinner featuring the wines of B.R. Cohn. Executive Chef Israel Voirin and Sommelier Jeff Ivy present an exciting wine pairing dinner. Full menu and pairings below.

November 8th
Stephan Pyles. A Decade Of Dining. 10th Anniversary Of Stephan Pyles Celebrity Chef Dinner
Stunning Dinner and Auction Funds $15,000 Stephan Pyles Culinary Scholarship. Five celebrity chefs from throughout the state including Chef Pyles will present a spectacular five-course wine dinner along with a live auction to fund one of the nation’s largest culinary scholarships.  Five-course menu, chef line-up, and details below.

November 9th
Stephan Pyles. Stephan Pyles will host a special five-course dinner paired with Truchard wines in the restaurant’s private dining room on Monday, November 9.  Truchard Vinyards is a small, family-owned winery that has been producing exceptional wines in the Carneros region of Napa Valley for over 30 years.  Tony and Jo Ann Truchard will join Chef Pyles to educate diners on the wine and food pairings.

November 13
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Bubbles bring in the holidays! Our last tasting of the year celebrates all things sparkling, so join us as we get ready for the 2009 holiday season. This “sparkling” tasting, on November 13th, $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, begins at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. Call 214.366.2000 or visit pappasbrosdallas.com. Jump for more info.
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Wine Dinner Wednesday: Monday Edition

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 12th, 2009 2:06pm | filed under Events, Restaurant News, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 4 Comments »

winedinner-150x150This week/month you will find lovely wine dinners at Maximo, Lawry’s, Sangria, Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Coast, Dali Wine Bar, Victory Tavern City Grille, and Nana.

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Wine Dinner Wednesday: Monday Morning Edition

posted by Nancy Nichols | October 5th, 2009 9:56am | filed under Celebrity Diners, Events, Restaurant News, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

winedinner-150x150Here are a few upcoming wine dinners.

Steve Field’s in Plano. Thursday, October 15th. Langetwins Wine Dinner Sponsored by Single Gourmet. $99/nonmembers, includes 2 glasses of wine with three-course dinner, coffee & iced tea, tax & gratuity. Reception: 6:45 p.m. Dinner: 7:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail info@singlegourmetdfw.com or call 972-732-8000. Reservations REQUIRED using this link. Full menu listed below.

Circolo Del Vino at Jimmy’s.  The Italy America Chamber of Commerce, British American Business Council of DFW, the Finnish American Business Guild, and the German American Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to present “Wine Without Borders” on Wednesday, October 14th. Our favorite Italian wine guy, Alfonso Cevola of Glazer’s, will be your host and he will give you a lesson on how to expand your wine horizons and discover new grapes varietals. 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 765-414 4285. More details below.

Jimmy’s Food Store. Jimmy’s welcomes Giovannella Stianti Mascheroni of Castello di Volpaia. Click on this link to learn about the family and history of this famous Tuscan winery and how the Estate was a wedding present to Giovannella and her husband. She also launched a cooking school in 2000 to educate visitors about Tuscan cooking and hospitality and to keep the traditions of the regions cuisine alive. Volpaia also has one of the most famous wine consultants in Italy, Riccardo Cotarella. Details below.

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Petroni Vineyards Dinner at The Grape Tonight

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 30th, 2009 9:10am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Events, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday, youthful spontaneous restaurants |

Note from SideDish reader Brian Luscher who happens to be the chef/onwer of The Grape:

We have had some last minute cancellations have come in and now have a few openings for this exclusive 5-course wine paired dinner featuring Petroni Vineyards.  Mr. Petroni and son Marco will be in attendance. This will be an intimate event with only a small number of guests in our private wine room. 7:00pm. Cost is  $135 per guest. 214-828-1981.

I call that an ad for your win dinner, Luscher. Send more gift certificates.

Wine Dinner (And Stuff and Such and Beyond) Wednesday

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 23rd, 2009 11:11am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Celebrity Diners, Cheese, Events, Foodie People, Local/Slow Food, PR People, Restaurant News, Silly Reasons to Celebrate, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 5 Comments »

I apologize for the blatant copy and paste of information below, but I had an emergency surgery on my eye yesterday for a torn retina and I only have a day or two to suck sympathy out of you and my co-workers. PLUS, I have to get ready for this afternoon’s SideDish CheeseHead’s CELEBRATION OF  TEXAS CHEESE AND WINE EVENT at Celebration. The weather is going to be fabulous and we’ll be out on the patio. I’ll be the one with the cheesehead hat and the black eye patch!

Back to business:

Maquire’s. Has a new “Chef’s Seasonal Tasting Menu.” Three courses for $30; four courses for $37. Upgrade to wine pairing is $40 or $49. Details below. 972.818.0068

TJ’s Seafood. They don’t want you to get bored with seafood so they have new recipes, ideas, and sauces and marinades.  Fish Taco Sauce – so many of you have come in making fish tacos we decided to get a great fish taco sauce.  Fish Tacos are a fun (and kid friendly) way to get the family eating healthy fish. Tilapia is great and cost effective. Honey & Jalapeno Grill Glaze – perfect on salmon, swordfish, sea bass or anything else on the grill. If you can’t stand the heat, get away from the grill….this one is a little spicy! Japanese-Style House Marinade – if you like the Citrus Wasabi & Honey Ginger House Marinades, you’ll love this one. Lots of soy, sesame oil, ginger and cilantro.  Justs marinate shrimp, scallops and tuna for 20-30 min before grill or saute.

Cibus Ristorante. Has Bocce in the Park brought to you by NorthPark Center and The Italian Club of Dallas. Sunday, September 27th from noon to 4pm in CenterPark at NorthPark. Join us for a fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. Learn to play Bocce Ball if you never have or join the pros from the Italian Club for a lively game. Cibus will be grilling in the garden as well as offering selections from their regular menu plus refreshing cocktails and specialty coffee drinks. 214-692-0001.

Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen. Will host first beer dinner with Rahr & Sons Brewery.
Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen will debut its first ever beer dinner hosted by world-renowned Rahr & Sons Brewery, Fort Worth’s German award-winning brewery. Melissa “Mel” Simmons, Rahr & Sons Brewery Representative, will introduce their most famous beers accompanied with Rathbun’s extraordinary plates. For the first time at Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, guests will experience their very own “Oktoberfest” tradition in their seats. The dinner menu and beer pairings detailed below. Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

The 500, Inc.’s WineFest 2009. The 500, Inc. announces the spectacular 7th Annual WineFest featuring an exciting selection of wine and delicious cuisine from over 20 of the area’s top eateries, a large silent auction, live music and the pleasurable company of friends and family in the hundreds. WineFest 2009 will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 6:30pm – 10pm at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison.  Advance tickets are $35 per person before October 23 and may be purchased online at www.winefest500.com.  Tickets at the door cost $40.  Proceeds of the event benefit the beneficiaries of The 500, Inc., a volunteer organization that has donated over $12 million to more than 35 local arts organizations over the past 40 years.  For more information about The 500, Inc., call 214.565.0200 or visit www.the500inc.org. Details below. Continue reading "Wine Dinner (And Stuff and Such and Beyond) Wednesday"

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Will Central 214 Top Chef Blythe Beck Bottom Out on TV?

posted by Nancy Nichols | September 2nd, 2009 1:35pm | filed under Bacon, Baking, Celebrity Chefs, Chefs, Contests, Cooking, dessert, DideDish CheeseHead, Food On TV, Foodie People, Restaurant News, Reviews, Travel, Twitter, Vegetarian/Vegan, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 29 Comments »

central214ashxIs reality TV good for the career of a chef? I don’t watch enough to have an educated opinion but, from where I sit, it looks like more top chefs bottom out after their 15 minutes, or months, of fame. Casey who? Tre what? Lisa Garza is where? Dig what I’m shooting at you?

Next girl up is Central 214’s Blythe Beck. She will star in The Naughty Kitchen With Chef Blythe Beck on Oxygen. I’ve never really understood the naughty kitchen concept. So I checked the shows website. It says:

Blythe Beck, the fiery young chef and star of Oxygen’s upcoming series The Naughty Kitchen With Chef Blythe Beck, shows off her distinctive sexy American cuisine, her cutting edge Dallas restaurant, Central 214, and her loud and flamboyant staff. The Naughty Kitchen With Chef Blythe Beck is certain to cook up the drama both in and out of the kitchen. Oxygen follows executive chef Blythe Beck, a 29-year old Texas native, who is plus-sized in stature and personality, and her colorful crew at Central 214, inside and outside the kitchen as they interact with the Dallas elite and the local university students.

Monday night I went to Central 214 to check it out and write a mini-review. Sadly, I didn’t see waitresses in garter belts or waiters wearing thongs, but I did find the Door Whores. And calories. Lots of calories. What is sexy about calories? I guess we will find out when the show starts on September 22nd. Somebody tell me this is a good thing.

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Are You Going To El Paso?

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 13th, 2009 12:58pm | filed under Burgers, Food Fight!, Restaurant News, Travel, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday |

Go hungry.

Quick Lunch Review: The Chocolate Angel In Dallas

posted by Nancy Nichols | August 5th, 2009 4:05pm | filed under Bacon, Baking, Cheese, Food On TV, Health Food, Openings/Closings, Restaurant News, Reviews, Sandwiches, Travel, Valet Parking, Wine & Spirits, Wine Dinner Wednesday | 12 Comments »

pimentoWatch your back, Celebrity Bakery. Here comes The Chocolate Angel. Two sisters, Sherrie McCall and Marcia Clingon, have turned their wholesale fudge operation into four locations of The Chocolate Angel, a bakery, café, and tearoom.

I was shocked to open the door of the location in Preston Forest–the room was full of women. The only men in the space were behind the counter. The menu consists of soups, salads, sandwiches, a quiche of the day, and baked goods. (The Richardson location serves afternoon tea from 3:30-5:30 p.m.) The Chocolate Angel feels a lot like Celebrity Bakery except when you are stand over the cookie case waiting to order, you don’t faint from sticker shock: lemon bars are $1.00, Neiman-Marcus recipe chocolate chip cookies are 85 cents, and cupcakes are $2.75.

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