Fork and Cork 2014 Decadent. Gourmet. Bon Vivant. All words synonymous with this past weekend’s two day affair Fork and Cork. Held at Addison’s Circle Park, the first annual “celebration of taste” took the place of Taste of Addison. Different, you betcha. Fork and Cork kept it kiddo free with the 21 and up crowd, catering to the luxury of food and spirits. Upon entry gourmet goers were given a fancy pamphlet of activities, a ticket to the Grand Tasting Area, and a redeemable $50 coupon that turned out to be two $25 gift certificates to Chamberlains. Not too shabby. Food samples were $2 to $5 each. Some of my…
Fourth Year of Flavor @ Iron Fork
Iron Fork 2014 Last night’s Iron Fork event could be summed up in a few words; foodtastic boozelosity epicness. This year’s Iron Fork was held in Fair Park inside the Centennial Hall. The fourth annual event did not disappoint, giving folks a few good tastes of Texas, rather fine elixirs to wash it down with and a showdown of chefs hosted by the famous Kent Rathbun. This year was all about the taco, as several eateries whipped up their versions of the shelled delights. Vickery Park served up a juicy filling chicken taco that left me plate picking. Luna’s also went the way of the taco with fresh cilantro, onions…
The Summer Calls for Mamamango
Mamamango-Rated 5 stars TxmB The most important person in Texas you will ever meet is the pool keeper. Yes, this is a made up term, but it applies, bear with me. If you are indeed a person that lives in Texas, you are aware of the heat, yes? And if you are a person that lives in Texas who does not have a pool you become 900% more aware of the situation. Smart people without pools know, you have to be cordial and wonderful to at least five people with pools, hence the term pool keeper. Five is a good number because it gives you options. Upon trying to charm…
The Shells of Enticement at Good 2 Go Taco
Good 2 Go Taco-Rated 4.8 Stars TXmb When the passionate throws of taco desire consume your stomach, choices must be made. You must ask yourself, what it is you are looking for in said taco, breakfast delight or lunch love. How much am I willing to spend on said taco? And finally, how are we feeling about the salsa factor here, important or nah? Good 2 Go Taco feels hidden. It doesn’t stand out and say, “Look at me Texas, I’m a taco joint.” Rather, this place smiles and teases from a distance without making bold assumptions of itself. I found them on a random hungered morning. Around 8:30am or…
Cheesesteak Trouble that Led to Truck Yard
Truck Yard- Rated 4.7 Stars TXmb Goodness on a lightly crisp role. Cover it in grilled onions, jalapenos, and a few slices of provolone. And if you really want to feel weak in the knees top that bad boy off with the wiz of cheese. You have the option of making this, a Portobello mushroom or chicken sandwich. But all the foodies and all the greats know that none of those versions are as magnificent as the cheesesteak. (TXMB Cheesesteak Proverb) Last year my cousin and I took a road trip to NYC. Soon as we hit Philadelphia I began to salivate. I assumed it didn’t matter where…
The Blended Sip: A Glimpse at Bishop Arts Winery
[dropcap color=”color-default” font=”georgia” style=”normal” size=”scmgc-4em”]H[/dropcap]e was dressed in a vintage looking military uniform. He sat inside a phone booth waiting for his sweetheart to ring. Would she or wouldn’t she. All the while he sat, unmoved with a permanent expression plastered on his face. The dandy looking soldier sitting inside the throwback phone booth is a mannequin. He, like other items in this place are relics of things past. A tribute to the 1950’s. There’s an old spiffy Dr. Pepper machine, a few framed LIFE Magazines and vintage radios that still emit sound. But this is no antique shop. It is Elias Rodriguez’s vision of a winery. It happened in…
India Grill and the Anxious People that Love it
India Grill-Rated 3.8 Stars TXMb Saturday morning, 11:25am. A hungered many stand, sit, laugh and make due with other peoples company. Tennis shoes tapping to the concrete, folded arms and fake laughs are all part of the scene. 11:30 hit. And just like that the tennis shoe tapping, folded arm, fake laugh, car sitting souls made their way inside. India Grill is a place with a following. Having only gone two times, it’s easy to spot those who have made this establishment a common thread in their restaurant routine. And why not? India Grill is of an affectionate sort. Inside the staff is attentive, almost doting. Plus even if you…
Be Mine Red Velvet Valentine-Rush Patisserie-The Velvety Finale
Rush Patisserie-Rated 4 stars TXMB [dropcap coloI[/dropcap]t all started as a joke and ended with teeny spoons tied around cutesy thick glass jars. One joke spawned an order of 1500 that ended up shipping across the United States. And just like that the cupcake that never was went from chuckles to cash. The Un-Cupcake is the sweet wit of Samantha Rush, owner of Rush Patisserie, Pastry Boutique and Cake Salon. A French style Bakery, Rush has plenty of exquisite desserts, including macaroons, tarts, wedding cakes and of course the Un-Cupcake. It comes in several flavors, but most Dallas folks are coming in for the red velvet. If you ask Samantha,…
Be Mine Red Velvet Valentine-Peticolas-Part 3
Peticolas-Rated 4.5 Stars txMB Let me preface this by saying, while the focus of “Be Mine Red Velvet Valentine” is all things red velvet, this beer actually has nothing to do with Red Velvet. However, this very fine brewski made the cut. “Smooth as velvet and hits you like a hammer.” Don’t you wish that was your real life tagline? Unfortunately friends, it’s already taken. Velvet Hammer is a 9% Imperial Red Ale produced by the fun folks at Peticolas Brewing Company. The most popular brewski of their bunch of beers, this brew strikes a blow. For the beerologists out there you should know Velvet Hammer has 85 IBUs making it a…
Be Mine Red Velvet Valentine-Patti’s Place-Part 2
Patti’s Place- Rated 5 stars txMB There is a merriment that happens while enjoying the company of a fine cup of Joe. Like the best sort of relationships, it keeps you guessing, and engaged. A great pal, never dull, and undefined by a singular sip. There are layers to its personality. And if you are truly good chums you know what it takes to bring out the very best in Joe, be it a little cream and sugar or absolutely nothing. Patti Snell is a coffee matchmaker. Tell her what you’re looking for in a blend and you’ll know what a coffee soul mate really is. Maybe you will find…