CBRE Chef’s Showcase 2017 Recap Celebrating 19 years, the annual CBRE Chef’s Showcase Fundraiser attracted an expansive crowd that helped in raising funds for Camp John Marc. The 70-acre camp is a nonprofit organization which aids Texas children living with major physical challenges and chronic illnesses. Last year, Chef’s Showcase raised a whopping $250,000 for the camp. This year’s annual black tie affair held at the Ritz Carrolton featured exquisite samples from some of the best restaurants and chefs in DFW. Some of the evenings most notable bites came from , Chef Robert Clifford of Nick and Sam’s, Chef David Holben of Del Frisco’s and Chef Salvatore Gisellu of…
Our Top 5 Picks from Iron Fork Were Top Notch
Despite the bizarre early-morning hail and the nip in the air, the Dallas Observer’s Iron Fork competition still had a solid showing of folks eager to sample signature dishes and drinks from establishments all over the Metroplex. This is a well-organized and worthwhile event, for anyone looking to tantalize their tastebuds without trampling their wallet. With over 40 restaurants bringing their A-game and many “adult” beverages thrown into the mix, it was hard to choose a favorite dish. So we’re going to count down our top five eats and sweets from this year’s event. 5 Hash House A Go Go – Meatloaf Burger Hash House has been on my…
Dining Out in Dallas Recap
Dining Out in Dallas Recap 2017 For the 22nd year in a row, Dining Out in Dallas, Battle of the Chefs celebrated some of the city’s best chef’s with samples of their top tasty selections. Held once again at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, this year’s fundraiser continued its cause to benefit the Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation. Neurofibromatosis is an incurable disease that forms throughout the body. It primarily affects the growth of nerve cell tissues. This year’s Junior Chef Winner was 14-year-old Chef Caden. Restaurants that came out to participate in this year’s fundraising event included Nick and Sam’s Steakhouse, Eddie Vs, SER, Dragonfly Modern American Kitchen and Knife to name…
Brunch at Uptown Dallas’ Eastwoods.
$$ What to order- I am personally not an egg lover, so I would order this dish, dishing the two eggs over easy, but the Potatoes El Chorizo, with their signature tator tots, black beans and of course chorizo is a must try. Where to find them– 3407 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75204 Phone– (469) 802-6664 That whole parking thing– They do provide free valet, so that’s nice. You’ll probably want to use that because street parking is pretty tight round these parts.
What to Order at the new Cinco Taco Bar
$$ What to order- I’m a sucker for a good pastor taco and this one is exceptionally tasty. It’s made with grilled pineapple, cilantro and toasted cheese. Also worth a little of your taco time are the barbacoa and thinly sliced and griddled rib eye tacos. Don’t skimp on the margaritas, they are poured nice and tight. Where to find them– 7949 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 130 Dallas, TX 75230 Phone- (469) 567-3319 That whole parking thing – Preston Hollow Village has a rather large lot, so you should have no issue with finding a spot.
El Centro College’s, Bits & Bites 2017
El Centro College continued their annual Bits & Bites Fundraiser celebration. The food and drinking event helps raise funds for the Food & Hospitality Institute. This year’s event honored Beth Sonnier, former Chef Instructor and Advisor who served the Food & Hospitality Institute for almost 30 years. Tastes from this year’s event included bites from Chef Sharon Van Meter, Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse and The Omni.
Dallas Arboretum’s Food and Wine Festival was an Escapade of Taste and Beauty
Visiting the Dallas Arboretum already feels like an escape. Blooms and blooms of flowers and greenery, plus views of White Rock Lake. It’s easy to think that you’ve left the city, with no plans on returning. On March 16th, the Dallas Arboretum hosted their first ever Dallas Food and Wine Festival, taking food and vino lovers on an international culinary adventure that they won’t soon forget. A backdrop of over 500,000 spring blooming flowers greeted event goers to the sold out affair as they traipsed the grounds, with navy blue and gold passports in hand. The adventure was categorized by four different regions: Pan Asian, South American, American Bistro and…
A Conversation with Chef Robert Clifford
It’s nearly 7:00 PM. Almost show time. The kitchen is buzzing with movement and aroma as the first item for this evenings sold out monthly Sunday Super prepares for a final toss. Fresh deep red crawfish, potatoes, sausage and corn make a brief and colorful appearance into the air before being plated. By the end of tonight’s elaborate New Orleans themed family style dinner held in the back dinning room, Nick & Sam’s Steakhouse Executive Chef Robert Clifford would be receiving more than his fair share of accolades. At 31, he’s left his mark at some of Dallas’ finest restaurants including The Palm Steakhouse and The Capital Grille. Robert said that he…
BrewFest 2016 Recap
BrewFest 2016 If you don’t end up with a cracked cell phone screen, or fading memories of fun random incidents then you did it wrong. Held at the Dallas Farmers Market again this year, BrewFest 2016 was a brewsky blast. Some of the best breweries in the state and across the country came out to provide samples of the sudsy stuff. This year, the beer wasn’t the only star of the party, BuzzBallz, Tequila Honor, Jameson Irish Whiskey and Dallas based On the Rocks Premium Cocktails also came out to share in the drunken glory. Here’s a look back at this year’s beer loving event. At least, from what I can…