Next Door Skimming through your standard bar menu “fried” is known to make a few appearances. It typically shares the spotlight with wings, cheese, burgers, and on extra special occasions, calamari. While I’ve always had an affinity for the usual suspects, it’s nice to see a new cast member every now and again. Enter, Next Door. Located on one of the busiest streets in Uptown, Mc Kinney Ave, it may take a few minutes to find Next Door. It’s not a sign that gives it away, but a large gold door knocker perched near the roof. Upon entrance into the two story lounge, you’ll notice it’s just one of many…
How to AM with Two Bosses
Anything happening before 2PM on a Saturday or Sunday means morning in my mind. The best part of those “mornings” are the many edible options this town so lovingly has to offer. For a moment in time, mimosas flow like water and breakfast tacos of all kinds become your tried and true dogma. We refer to these magical hours as brunch. It’s not the easiest thing in the world to join the brunch bandwagon in this city. Competition is steep, but Dos Jefes is attempting to pull this thing off. Previously known as the popular eatery, Nick and Sams Grill Uptown, owners Joseph Palladino and Nate Paul have completely revised the…
The Sidewalk Café Experience
Sidewalk Cafe “Had I known you served food like this, I would have been coming here. I’m a little disappointed.” She grinned, happily forking down once more on her lightly seared ahi tuna. It wasn’t long after that she began plotting her next visit to the café around the corner from her apartment. Sidewalk Café is just the right amount of cozy, quaint meets sass. Perfectly located in Addison Circle, the vibe is friendly and welcoming. It’s not your everyday café. A person could come in for a cup of coffee, and leave having enjoyed a fabulous glass of wine, live music or even a little karaoke. The restaurant is…
A Look Back at SAVOR’s Grand Tasting
By 7:30 PM last Saturday evening, I was actually already full. The luscious venison roll ups from YO Ranch Steakhouse which marries bacon, venison, jalapeno, smoked mozzarella, that’s been grilled and brushed with molasses Dijon was one of the culprits. The next suspect would have to be Five Sixty by Wolfgang Pucks’ tuna tartare. Literally dressed for the occasion, sitting ever so patiently in the crispiest, lightly sweetened miso cone that you ever wanted to see. I took two, but wanted 30. Then there was more venison that needed my attention. This time in the form of a hearty chili, topped with aged white cheddar and chives from The…
Julia Pearl is the Southern Eatery You’ll Want to Live in
Julia Pearl- 5 stars Unique craft cocktails meets Southern cuisine with flair. Julia Pearl has officially arrived, and it’s here to make a culinary statement. With acclaimed Chef’s Tre Wilcox and Jermaine Brown of Houston Texas masterminding every detail in each dish, one thing is certain, you’re probably going to want to live at Julia Pearl. The story behind Julia Pearl is just as magnificent as the food and cocktails. Having wanted to own a restaurant for a number of years, visionary and managing member Darcy Dudley, set his sights on the location for Julia Pearl some time ago. “My wife knew it was always my dream to own my…
The Ragin’ Crab Nab
The Ragin’ Crab- 2Stars Extra seasoned and all the fixings in a sturdy large plastic boiling bag. You could say the Boiling Crab started this frenzy. It would seem based on the long waits at both Shell Shack, and Boiling Crab there is clearly something to this delicious way of getting your crab fix. Unfortunately, just because it’s proven to be tasty, doesn’t mean everyone knows what’s “cracking.” It was a Sunday afternoon and I was feeling a tad undernourished. Having had a hankering for chicken and waffles all day long, I was quite sad since it was after 4PM and brunch was officially ending. So, driving half hungry, half…
The First Temptation: Five Swoon Worthy Appetizers to Try
Before chowing down on the main event, it’s always nice to get the grubbage going with that first temptation, aka appetizer, aka app, aka starter. While several of the items on this list are definitely fried, they all have the power to fill you up. Best of all, everything is under $10. How could you not be tempted? Green Room Mussels 20 Feet Seafood Joint Mussels and muscles. Two great things. One you can eat, the other one makes you feel and look good. In fact sometimes you need muscles to eat mussels, (insert half grin or eye roll here).They may have a following for their lobster roll and…
The Magic at Henry’s Majestic
Henry’s Majestic-4.5 Stars TXMB Tucked in the corners of McKinney there is a rather hidden but well-known gem. I should rephrase, for me being a rather unfortunate soul at directions it is pretty hidden. I had to ride around the neighborhood about 15 additional minutes to find the place, despite my phone navigation declaring that the destination was on the left. Once I found Henry’s Majestic, it wasn’t long after that I realized I’d found magic. Arriving around 5:45PM, the evening began with a kind greeting from a valet attendant. Because of course, you’re not Dallas unless you have valet. We clearly love it. Henry’s however, is complimentary, which is…
Whiskey Fest 2015 Recap
Whiskey Fest Shiny suits, big hair, white gogo boots, and cat eyes for days were some of the things you might count on seeing during the 1960s. An era of cool swank, with Sinatra as the soundtrack. During this year’s Dallas Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival, it was all about traveling back to the cool with a bevy of boozy samples, gambling tables and the sounds of Ricki Dereck & the Vegas Six. Held at the Status Jet Hangar at Addison Airport, the entrance into Whiskey Fest (as always) did not disappoint. Two beautiful white and black flamingo feathered ladies stood posing with one of several BMW’s. Meanwhile, the night…
Welcome to Foodie Wonderland: Culinary Village 2015
Like a castle of all things exquisitely edible the Chefs for Farmers main event Culinary Village was a splash of taste from start to finish. Although the village was originally scheduled to be held outside at Lee Park near Turtle Creek, Texas weather decided otherwise, as a monsoon basically took over the city during that weekend. Impressively, within a short period of time, the organizers for the Culinary Village turned Gilley’s from an event venue to a multi room food and booze haven unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. There was no shortage of tongue tingling items during the Culinary Village. Etched in fall flavors, the rustic taste of autumn…