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.
Taste Addison Preview 2017
Taste Addison Preview With the upcoming Taste Addison some of the area’s top restaurants came out to preview a few bites your palate should anticipate at this year’s festival. Held at the Addison Conference Center, the Preview’s most notable of samples were the always impressive tacos from Cantina Laredo, baklava from Little Greek and addictingly soft blondies from Mad Batter Baker. The three day festivities for Taste Addison will take place May 19-21 at Addison Circle Park. Leading up to the festival check out Taste Tuesdays. Open to the public from noon till 1 PM, over the next three Tuesdays people can partake in swag, bites, and giveaways for admission…
A Glimpse at Public School 972
$$ What to order- While I got a kick out of the BLT Steak Salad, you should definitely, definitely save room for or simply order the lemon meringue pie to go. I promise, you will not regret it. Where to find them– 14854 Montfort Ave, Addison, TX 75254 Phone– (972) 788-8484 That whole parking thing– The lot is fairly large, but feel free to valet.
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.
T Blancos is a Taste of the Unexpected
T Blancos, 4.3 Stars Bite after bite, there was one word that kept coming to mind after diving fork first into each dish: Unexpected. From frozen Crown and Cokes to their apple slaw laced in cilantro, poblano peppers and zesty lime, T Blancos is definitely here to make taste buds ponder. For their second location, T Blancos decided to go big in Addison. They occupy the building that once belonged to popular lounge and restaurant, Button’s. The space was completely revitalized, there’s even talks of adding an upstairs patio. Having never visited T Blancos’ original location in Lakeport, Texas, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the eatery. Still, I…
