Former Top Chef contestant and Marquee Grill chef Tre Wilcox recently revealed his “Guide to the Best Restaurants in Dallas” on Gogobot, a social networking travel site. November is Food Travel Month on the site, where 16 different celebrity chefs share their favorite restaurants in cities across the globe. Here…
With Thanksgiving just 15 days away, there are choices to make. How many pies? How much PBR? Fresh or frozen turkey? An option that is becoming increasingly popular is the locally-raised “Heritage turkey,” which must meet several criteria laid out by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy (ALBC). First, they have…
Texas Pecan trees have taken a punch. The USDA predicts our state’s trees will collectively produce 40 millions pounds of pecans this year, which is 30 million pounds less than the 2010 crop. The Sunnyvale Pecan orchard east of Dallas is closed for the season. And today I spoke with…
This Sunday marks a fine opportunity to get a taste of Dallas’ best restaurants without slipping into a calorie-induced coma. At the 3rd Annual CliffFest, from noon to 6 in the Bishop Arts District, local restaurants will serve smaller portions of their food in the $5 range. So far the…
The Sigel’s Winter Food Truck Festival grew out of its pants before it even got them on. The store’s first festival was on a brilliant August day and drew over 2,000 people, all of whom risked melting into the pavement just for a gourmet grilled cheese sandwich. Given the anticipated…
Chef Kyle McClelland, a veteran of the Manhattan culinary scene, has moved to Dallas to take over the kitchen at The Cedars Social, the popular bar-restaurant near the Southside on Lamar complex, the restaurant announced today. The French Culinary Institute graduate grew up in New England and was raised on…
On a tip from a friend, I recently visited Tortas Las Tortugas in Oak Cliff. In a building that might have once been a Dairy Queen, this very friendly and sharply run establishment is mostly void of the standard Tex-Mex fare found in Dallas. Instead they specialize in hearty Mexican…
In part one of our interview with Chef David McMillan of the Screen Door, we learned about his childhood in Berkeley, California and early his penchant for Chinese food. In part two we discussed the Dallas food scene. Today we hear some good Navy stories. After high school, why did…
Stackhouse Burgers on Gaston opened this week in a refurbished house near Baylor, with James Rose formerly of Bob’s Chop House at the helm. In addition to juicy burgers, one of the standout features of this new place is the amazing view of downtown Dallas from the upstairs treetop patio…
In part one of our interview with Screen Door chef David McMillan, he told us about his youth in Berkeley and explicit calling to cook at an early age. In part two we discuss the Dallas and Colleyville food scenes, including some of his favorite spots. What are some of…
Lazaranda had its soft opening Tuesday in the Addison Walk complex at Beltline and the Tollway. It’s a beautiful spot with a large dining room, patio, outdoor and indoor bar, and a lively vibe. The extensive menu is full of fish, shrimp, ceviches, tostados, tacos, enchiladas and soups, all with…
When Chef David McMillan first came to Dallas he was the chef of the Anatole’s five-star restaurant Nana. A few years later he opened his own place, 62 Main, in Colleyville, and he’s now at the Screen Door in One Arts Plaza, which is a modern southern kitchen. Over the…
Sunday evening, just hours until Halloween, there were still hundreds of un-sold pumpkins at a local farmers market. It raised the question — what happens to all the left-behind gourds? Do the extras go to the pie factory? Or are they all just tossed in the dump? Turns out Libby’s,…
The two founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, will be at the University of Texas at Arlington as part of the Maverick Speaker Series on November 17. They will discuss their “entrepreneurial spirit, social responsibility and radical business philosophy,” which has paved the road…
A few weeks ago we told you about the Deep Ellum Urban Garden (DUG) fundraising project via Crowdtilt.com. Here’s a recap: Through the Deep Ellum Community Association, DUG is trying to raise $25,000 to create a community garden in Deep Ellum. However, they’re taking it in baby steps and have…
A friend used to pick tomatoes on her family farm back in her youthin’ days. On occasion she’d grab a rotten one off the vine and feel the mealy goo explode between her fingers. Blah. But perhaps you like the feel of over-ripe tomatoes squishing between your fingers. How about…
In the final segment of our three-part interview with Katherine Clapner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate, we discuss how she runs her little shop of wonder, plus her take on foods in different cities. Check Part 1 for some of her background and Part 2 for her take on the Dallas…
Among many other things going on this weekend is the 3rd annual Taste of Greenville Avenue (TOGA), this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Energy Square, 4925 Greenville Ave. More than two dozen Greenville area restaurants will be on hand to serve small portions of signatures dishes that…
Katherine Clapner makes magic happen with her confections at Dude, Sweet Chocolate. Yesterday in our first interview, she told us about her pastry background and today we discuss the Dallas food scene. What are some of your favorite restaurants in Dallas? Lucia (they’re neighbors), because Dallas has had exceptionally shitty…
Hold ye ol’ britches because this bit of food news could blow them right off. This weekend at the One Arts Plaza Fall Block Party (details in a few), Chef David McMillan of the Screen Door will whip up some “bacon cotton candy.” In my quest for more information on…
Each week we meet a new local chef in our Three-Course Meal series. This week, Katherine Clapner, the woman responsible for making us crazy for Dude, Sweet Chocolate, explains how she paved her way to her little shop in Oak Cliff, which recently was named Best Devil’s Advocate and Best…
The Hotel St. Germain on Maple Avenue will host a Halloween brouhaha this weekend with a tarot card reading alongside a wine and amuse-bouche dinner served by Chef Chad Martin. What better place to channel your supernatural subconscious than 100-year-old Victorian mansion? The evening begins with a Black Widow Vodka…
