Organic is everywhere these days–and we don’t mean in restaurants. If you attend Organic Day at Northaven Gardens tomorrow (Feb.21,) you can find it in your own backyard. Literally. At the garden center, Patti Moreno, aka. the Garden Girl, sustainable living expert and host of Garden Girl TV, will fill…
With the proliferation of high-end cheese shops, not to mention the thriving local cheese and dairy scene, it’s pretty safe to say that Dallas has a taste for Stilton, cheddar, burrata–or any other variety, for that matter. Proof of that comes in the form of Scardello Artisan Cheese. When it…
If you haven’t wondered, as we have, about the latest medicine show fad to sweep this land of ours, brace yourself for a slew of acai berry cocktails. As pointed out in our Chewing The Fat column, acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) flounders in VeeV, a 60-proof, sweet clear spirit probably guaranteed…
Although it has added meal service incrementally yet steadily since its January 24 grand opening (which raised nearly $20,000 for the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, by the way), Maximo Cucina Mexicana & Margarita Lounge is set to plug in the last piece to its service puzzle this weekend. Beginning February…
When we think of hunting and gathering, we rarely think of cupcakes. Although we’ve evolved past literally chasing our food, we still get a kick out of chasing leads that take us to it. So, when we heard about The Perfect Slice, a roving cupcake vendor, it piqued our sweet…
Anyone going through withdrawals over the week-long absence of see-and-be-seen Addison hotspot BlackFinn American Saloon, they can exhale now. Although the place has been closed, it hasn’t gone anywhere for good. It was just having a nice beauty sleep. The remodeled version opens today at 4 p.m. with a brand…
They tried to make us work for the details by sending us on repeated trips to KentRathbun.com, which slowly leaked information over the course of a few weeks. Clever. Of course, Robert Wilonsky cracked the case some time ago on Unfair Park, but…But now, Kent Rathbun is spilling lots of…
George Segal is the sculptor behind one of the Nasher Sculpture Center’s most recognizable works, “Rush Hour,” a group of life-sized people posed as though walking to work. “Rush Hour” is a good representative of Segal’s work, which is largely comprised of life-size figures presented alongside elements from the everyday…
Scrambling to find a romantic, yet hip and unique option for Valentine’s Day? Lucky for you, many local restaurants have special menus, special dishes or just special prices to choose from on this, er, special day. Here are some options: Cupid would be proud of Central 214’s naughty new chef,…
Dude!Sweet! chocolates is playful from its name on down. The local, independent chocolatier owned and operated by pastry chef Karen Clapner, recently hit the scene with fun flavors like Curried Banana (yellow curry, banana, African dark chocolate), Black and Blue (Guiness and black currant) and Roasted Beet (Colombian 66 percent,…
We all have to start somewhere, and the next Rathbun or Pyles may be just a saute away…at El Centro College’s Food and Hospitality Institute. Their kitchen may not yet be in a rotating ball, but they’re building their basics–and dishing out proof of their knowledge through the college’s meal…
Looking to hit some new restaurants this weekend? There are a few to choose from. And one you can cross off your list. Named for the sparkling wines of Spain, Cava Restaurant, in the old Les Rendezvous spot at Preston and Royal, uses olive oils, fresh seafood, plenty of vegetables…
Mid-week date nights are a staple in our romantic relationships. The dates themselves don’t necessarily have to be romantic, but it’s a happy occasion when date night and romance actually do intersect. Starting tonight and continuing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through February, the very romantic French Room at the…
We imagine that Judith Lea Perkins is especially proud of Empire of Belief, her current show at Kettle Art. Since she was one of the gallery’s co-founders back in 2005, it probably feels like a homecoming. Perkins, who also showcased work in Kettle’s successful 2007 exhibit Skulls Babes and Sparkly…
If you think that today’s Hollywood is full of whippersnappers and hooligans, we have an event for you. Less exciting–but also less risky than–time travel, the Grapevine Heritage Jubilee recreates Old Hollywood, right down to replicas of landmarks like Grauman’s Chinese Theater, impersonators of stars like John Wayne, and the…
Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. It’s almost like there’s a chocolate-centric holiday coming up or something. A holiday that could have been custom-created for Central Market’s brand and aesthetic, if Central Market had existed in 270 CE, around the time of Saint Valentine. No matter. This weekend, Central Market Dallas…
So close, yet far enough away to dodge the dubious “suburb” tag, Rockwall is a good destination for hassle-free road tripping to a picturesque destination–you know, Lake Ray Hubbard. And since much of its development (including restaurants) is relatively new, it can still feel like untamed territory. But then, going…
The Hilton Anatole’s sky-soaring restaurant Nana recently hired Russell Burkett as its new Wine Steward. This puts Burkett in charge of more than 600 selections of wine from the 27th-floor restaurant’s varied and sophisticated wine collection. He will also provide ongoing wine education and programs for Nana’s wait staff and…
Do you believe in angels? There’s a new one in town, and it apparently watches over people who like lunch. This is especially so if they like it in the form of fresh sandwiches and salads. And soups made from scratch. And bakery cases full of sweet treats like decorated…
Are you ready for some football? You better be, because you’re going to get some! Sunday is Superbowl XLIII, and the Pittsburgh Steelers square off against the Arizona Cardinals in Tampa Bay, Fla. Assuming you don’t socialize with NFL sponsors and thus can’t make it over to the Sunshine State…
The Chinese just rang in another year, this time celebrating the Ox, an animal symbolizing patience and hard work. And Fruia’s Tre Amici–an Italian-styled Dallas steakhouse–has naturally joined in the fun, offering special Chinese New Year menu items all week long. Yeah, makes sense. Tre Amici’s Tribute to the Chinese…
Sweet shops all over town are riding the cupcake wave. From California transplant Sprinkles to Las Vegas born, Frisco-baked Cupcakery and everything in between, if they can ice it, the people will come. But Samantha Rush, owner and cake designer at local bakery Rush Patisserie Pastry Boutique is thinking outside…
