Chefs for Farmers, A Connection to Community
The beginning of Chefs for Farmers, Dallas’ top culinary festival, started with one mission – to connect the best chefs and farmers in Texas. Sounds simple. But if you think about how things were ten years ago – it was complicated to connect chefs and farmers. There […]
Olivella’s – Elevating Pizza and Wine
The perfect wine for pizza. A phrase often used, but in reality a lot of wines are not an ideal match. So, having the opportunity to have a pizza and wine pairing curated with a personal strategy from Olivella’s Sommelier and Area Director of Operations at Green Restaurant Services, Simon […]
A Night of Legendary Wine with Moët Hennessy
Jason Guerra, Moët Hennessy Brand Ambassador, Heather Queen, Wine Concierge and Master Chef Adrien Nieto You may know Moët Hennessy for its well known, iconic spirts brands: Hennessy Cognac; Belvedere Vodka; 10 Cane Rum; Grand Marnier; Glenmorangie, and Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies. Or perhaps for its champagne portfolio with stalwarts like […]
The French Room: A Shift from Milestones to Moments
It had been close to ten years since I visited the French Room. I remember the experience well. It was a big anniversary, the food was exquisite, we had a great night and everything was incredibly formal. And then we didn’t go again. Not because it wasn’t great, but because we were looking […]
The Story Behind The Manhattan Project Beer Company
The Manhattan Project Beer Company motto begins with there’s a story behind every beer. And for every beer company, there’s a story behind how they got there. When I moved to my neighborhood, I met Brewer and Co-Owner Jeremy Brodt of Manhattan Project Beer Company and watched him build his company. […]
Adam Bernstein: Del Frisco’s Hospitalitarian and Dallas’ First Restaurant Recycling Pioneer
Adam Bernstein: Del Frisco’s Hospitalitarian and Dallas’ First Restaurant Recycling Pioneer Adam Bernstein, Wine Director, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Sitting down with Adam Bernstein, the Wine Director from Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, is like sitting down with an old friend. His passion and love for wine is evident in what he does, […]
Billy Can Can: A Modern Saloon With A Focus On Texas Traditions
Named after a fictional owner, Billy Can Can is an upscale saloon with a modern twist. The menu comes from Chef Matt Ford, formerly of the Joule Hotel, with a focus on Texas farm fresh items that have nothing to do with standard bar fare. Options include venison tartare, hot-chicken-style-quail and lots of protein-based entrées including a […]
What City Boasts the Most Restaurants Per Capita in the United States? Hint: It is 15 Miles From Dallas and Isn’t Frisco
The Media Chariot Addison – a city near Dallas that is home to 180 restaurants and an entertainment district with comedy clubs, movie theaters, wine bars (shout out to Mercy Wine Bar) and breweries. The city boosts more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in the United States. And, for ten years, my daughter attended a […]