Where flatbread covered in tender smoked brisket happen, you can ensure that you have found a good place. The Smokehouse Flatbread is just one of the latest items on the revamped menu at 3 Stacks Smoke and Tap House. Buttermilk and Bacon Hushpuppies are a crispy love letter to Texans rolled up in deep fried cornmeal, served with queso and jalapeno jam to boot. Another sharable plate worth trying out are the fried green tomatoes topped with charred corn salsa. If you order the ribs here, get a side of the garlic mashed potatoes. They’re lush and smooth and just divine. Wash it all down with one of their craft…
Get Ready to Roll in DOH This Spring
From the people that let you get your roll on at Chills 360, this spring get ready to roll in the DOH. The upcoming concept is all about cookie dough. Guests will be able to choose from a variety of cookie dough flavors, from the classic stuff like peanut butter and chocolate chip to the interesting fruity pebbles. Bonus, you can enjoy your DOH topped with a variety of fixins, from pretzels to M&Ms. Get ready to get all DOHed up this spring. The DOH gets rolling this spring in Deep Ellum next to Chills 360.
Dallas Chocolate Festival 2016 Recap
Getting chocolate wasted isn’t just a cute phrase, it’s a way of life. During this year’s Dallas Chocolate Festival, hundreds of chocolate lovers came together to explore the sweeter side of life. Beginning on Friday night with the red carpet premier of Bean to Bar: A Film About Artisan Chocolate, to Saturday’s Main Event and Sunday’s Hands on Workshops, this year’s festival was truly made for the most dedicated of chocoholics. Check out the highlights from this year’s 7th annual Dallas Chocolate Festival. Warning: The only way to be resuscitated from a chocolate coma is more chocolate. txMB
Lights, Camera, Action, Chocolate
Dark chocolate and caramel befriend dried deep red chili peppers is the kind of fiery love story that your sweet tooth always hoped for, but never knew existed. That’s just one of the sweet tales that came alive during the kick off for this year’s media kickoff event for the Dallas Chocolate Festival. Held upstairs at Whole Foods in Addison, several chocolate delighters and makers came together for a little indulgence. Confectioners and chocolatiers included Isabelly’s Chocolates and Sweet Treats, Dr. Sue’s Chocolate, Eileen’s Praline and Wackym’s Kitchen. During the evening Best of Big D 2016 Dessert Winner, Chef Gianni Santin of Haute Sweet Patisserie lured guests into chocolate charm…
When Cheesecake was Born in Dallas
Chunky cookies crumble away into a food processor, creating a smooth brown crunchy mix. Butter is added and the mix becomes even smoother. Later, he grinds up a few more cookies and mixes them into a creamy batter that my eyes salivate over. Sprinkling a few of the crushed cookies into the mix, he continues to stir. Before long, the cheesecake blend will make its way inside tiny jars, around 3.5 ounces, just enough to satiate the sweet tooth, even if you are watching your figure. The mastermind behind the mixer is Valery Jean-Bart, one of the founders of Val’s Cheesecake. Val, uses a tiny wooden spoon to taste the…
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-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…
Be Mine Red Velvet Valentine-The Festive Kitchen-Part 1
The Festive Kitchen-Rated 4.5 Stars TxMB Freshly prepared, packed and ready for the taking. That’s the exquisiteness of The Festive Kitchen. Maybe you are in charge of the office spread and looking for delectable doosies to win over the coworkers. They’ve got it covered. Nice night inside with your sugar foot, the pals, or playing it solo with a full course meal. This too can be done. Everything is made from scratch here, no preservatives. The menus are extensive, filled with plenty of tasty treasures, but on this day we focus on their homage to the velvet which is red. Let us begin with the cookie. Here, the cookie, or…
Piefection at Emporium Pies
Emporium Pies- 5 stars TXmb When someone tells you there’s a pie shop somewhere, you pay attention. Not surprisingly I was all ears after being told about the Emporium Pies located in Bishop Arts. Emporium Pies has to be one of the MOST darling little places that ever existed. A house turned into a pie shop, the space is cozy and quaint with cutie pie waitress kindness to boot. Even the menus are printed on pretty glossy floral stock. It’s overwhelmingly wonderful. And the pie is sort of extraordinary. Changed seasonally, their confections contain no artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, dyes or corn syrup. A slice will run you 5 bucks, but if…