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Iron Fork

The Foodie Folks of Iron Fork 2016

Melissa Hennings April 28, 2016 10:44AM

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Hundreds came out for the Dallas Observer's Iron Fork culinary event and chef competition. The cook-off featured Oliver Sitrin of Blind Butcher and Jermaine Brown of Julia Pearl Southern Cuisine, with Sitrin taking home the trophy.

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By Beth Rankin
Apr 18, 2017

Iron Fork, the Dallas Observer's annual food- and booze-tasting event, is next week, and the foodie extravaganza just added a little dose of celebrity: Top Chef alum and Dallas steakmaster John Tesar. Take a break from gorging yourself on unlimited food samples (and eight booze samples, with the opportunity to...
The Olympics of Overindulgence: Here's a Look at Who's Coming to Iron Fork 2017

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There's not too many opportunities in this city where food-lovers can eat barbecue, burgers, Mexican food, fried chicken and Asian fusion in the same meal, but on Wednesday, April 26, you can do just that at Dallas Observer's Iron Fork. The annual food extravaganza features a seemingly endless array of...
Die-Hard Dallas Foodies, Start Your Engines: Pre-Sale Starts Today for Iron Fork 2017

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Feb 21, 2017

Dallas-Fort Worth has hundreds more restaurants than any mere mortal — us included — could ever hope to taste in one lifetime. What's an intrepid foodie to do? Hit up this year's Iron Fork on April 26, when you'll get unlimited food samples from dozens of DFW's best restaurants, and,...
Three Life Lessons from Judging Food at Iron Fork

By Beth Rankin
Apr 28, 2016

Last night, Iron Fork took over Centennial Hall at Fair Park, with 2,093 hungry Dallasites scurrying from booth to booth, filling up on food and booze. There were definitely some memorable bites. Flavors Indian Restaurant in Addison served up a phenomenal spread with veggie samosas and other flavorful Indian dishes...
Hope You're Hungry, Dallas: Iron Fork Happens Wednesday

By Beth Rankin
Apr 25, 2016

The tasting of all tastings goes down Wednesday night at Centennial Hall at Fair Park, with dozens of North Texas restaurants cooking up bite-sized goodies, drink-slingers serving plenty of booze and local chefs throwing down in an epic cooking competition. On the center stage, a food-lover's throwdown: Oliver Sitrin of...
Chef Kent Rathbun, Moderator of Iron Fork's Chef Challenge, Knows What It Takes to Win

By Taylor Adams
Apr 20, 2016

Iron Fork will have plenty of pleasant tasting opportunities for people at Fair Park on April 27. But on the main stage, it will be war. Two baskets full of ingredients will await Jermaine Brown of Julia Pearl Southern Cuisine and Oliver Sitrin of The Blind Butcher. Each one is expected...
Crêpes, Crab, Cheese and Chocolate: A Look at This Year's Iron Fork Eats

By Beth Rankin
Mar 22, 2016

Iron Fork, our annual showcase of the best of DFW food, is coming up fast. Today, we're announcing a few of the 40 participating restaurants — and the two chefs who will go head-to-head in our Iron Fork Chef Competition. The two chefs duking it out on April 27 at Centennial...
Iron Fork Is Coming — Snag Presale Tickets Today with This Promo Code

By Beth Rankin
Feb 25, 2016

On April 27, it's going down: More than 40 Dallas restaurants will fill Centennial Hall with delicious dishes that enable you to taste fare from multiple eateries in one night without losing your hair in I-35 traffic. This annual tasting event has it all, baby: The ticket price covers entry,...
At the Iron Fork Chef Competition, Matt McCallister Handed Over the Fork to Omar Flores

By Amy McCarthy
Apr 30, 2015

There were rows and rows of food and booze at the Dallas Observer's Iron Fork event at Fair Park's Centennial Hall last night, but the chef competition was easily the best part, aside from drunkenly taking ridiculous photos in the photo booth. This year, two-year reigning champ Matt McCallister of...
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By Jennifer Davis-Lamm
Apr 23, 2015

Ever put off going to the grocery store a little too long, and been faced with the prospect of making dinner using only what you have on hand? That’s a terrifying thought, considering it means that you’re supposed to derive sustenance from some soy sauce packets, a can of navy...
Balls, Boobz, and Potatoes: The Cheap Bastard's Iron Fork Recap

By Alice Laussade
May 9, 2013

Last night at Iron Fork, a bunch of hipster food people got together and ate food at each other while wearing fashion clothes at the Dallas Contemporary. It was fun. See also: - The 11 Best Bites from the Dallas Observer Iron Fork 2013 - The People and The Food...
Dallas Observer's Iron Fork 2013 Through Your Instagrams

By Nick Rallo
May 9, 2013

And so we come to the full-bellied end of another Iron Fork. Hope you had a lot of great bites. We sure did (sweet fancy Christmas, did you have the sausage orgy from Kuby's?). Anyway, a few days ago, we asked you to hash tag us on Instagram #IronForkDallas and...
The 11 Best Bites from the Dallas Observer Iron Fork 2013

By Scott Reitz
May 9, 2013

Hopefully you made it to Iron Fork last night. Hopefully you dressed lightly. While massive blowers at the front of the venue did their best, the back of the Dallas Contemporary was quite warm. I'm half convinced that Matt McCallister's sweat was the magical ingredient that propelled the young chef...
Tidbits of Advice for Iron Fork 2013 Attendees

By Scott Reitz
May 6, 2013

It's almost here. This Wednesday our Iron Fork competition and food celebration will descend on the Design District. If you attended our Artopia event you'll remember the Dallas Contemporary as a top-notch venue with plenty of space for exploration. We're excited to fill the same venue with more than 30...
The Observer's Iron Fork Is Back with the Biggest Chef Throwdown in the History of Ever

By Scott Reitz
Apr 9, 2013

Remember that whole Iron Fork thing? Last year we had a blast gathering some of the area's best restaurants under one roof, and hosting an epic battle between two great local chefs. Iron Fork is back, and this year's event promises to be even better than last. See also: -...
The Cheap Bastard Does (and Judges) Iron Fork: So Much Bacon. So Much Awesome.

By Alice Laussade
May 9, 2012

Last night, a metric shit ton of fancy Dallas people met at the Fashion Industry Gallery to stuff their faces full of awesome. There was much bacon. Will Fleischman and his beard were slicing up a Lockhart Smokehouse meatfest for the masses. Mixologists were shaking up cocktails whilst wearing their...
Win Free VIP Tickets To Iron Fork

By Scott Reitz
May 7, 2012

Update: We've selected two winners based on funny: BeSly, who offed Paula Deen by stuffing her with icing using a CO2 charged ISI Gourmet Whip, and Tyler Kitchens, who takes issue with Giada's pronunciation of LEE-MUN-CHELL-OH. If we can't get a hold of them we'll dial up some new winners...
Tomorrow Night at Iron Fork, Whiskey Cake Chef TJ Lengnick Challenges Reigning Champ Scott Romano

By Scott Reitz
May 7, 2012

Tomorrow night Dallas will gather at the Fashion Industry Gallery for the Observer's second annual Iron Fork competition. While many will focus on the food and booze sampling, the backdrop for the event is a cooking competition between former Joule chef and reigning Iron Fork Champion Scott Romano, and Whiskey...
Iron Fork 2011: Watch Scott Romano Make a Scotch Egg

By Nick Rallo
Apr 28, 2011

One of the dishes that blew the judges minds at Iron Fork last night (still full, by the way) was Scott Romano's Scotch egg. A Scotch egg is traditionally prepared by hard boiling an egg, wrapping it in sausage and breading, then deep frying the whole damn thing. If you're...
Iron Fork 2011: Scott Romano Scotches an Egg, Wins the Chef Competition

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Apr 28, 2011

Eat your heart out, Bobby Flay.The pressure cooker was hissing, and sweat was dripping down Scott Romano's forehead as he cupped fresh California avocado around a soft boiled egg. Then, he dipped the whole thing in egg wash, breaded it and eased it into a deep frying bath...
Want to Iron Fork With Us? Or, Here's a Forkin' Giveaway!

By Nick Rallo
Apr 27, 2011

All right, all right, all right...So, we got this event tonight. An Iron Fork event, if you will. A kick ass night featuring bites from local restaurants like Kenichi, Lockhart Smokehouse, Torchy's Tacos and much, much more. This kick ass Iron Fork event will pit local chefs Scott Romano of...
Score Half Price Tickets To Iron Fork Today

By Elizabeth Bair
Apr 13, 2011

Maybe you've noticed the suggestive ads we've been running in the paper that feature a lady fondling a fork with her lips, but we figured it was time to remind you once again about our upcoming Iron Fork competition, happening on Wednesday, April 27 at Fashion Industry Gallery (1807 Ross...

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