Peter Mondavi Jr. Charles Krug Winery “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 08-25-18 October 25, 2018
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Harvesting family commitment
Peter Mondavi Jr., co-proprietor of Napa Valley’s oldest winery, Charles Krug joins us on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” to discuss his family’s legacy in the wine business and their commitment to sustainable wine production. Watch or listen to our conversation with the scion of the legendary 
Mondavi family on VOKALnow.com. Join us for the program devoted to introducing you to the people who create the flavors you love. You can also catch all of our episodes on YouTube, Vimeo, and iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em reservations!
Nick Barclay “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 09-06-18 September 6, 2018
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Stateside Cornwall calling
Nick Barclay is one of the most popular chefs in Dallas-Fort Worth fine dining history. You may not know his name, though, unless you were here in the 80’s and 90’s. Find out what the gregarious Englishman is up to these days this week on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Spoiler alert: Nick and his wife Kelli returned to Nick’s native soil to raise their children and run a seaside lodge and restaurant in Cornwall. Fast forward 20 years and they’re back in Texas and operating their new restaurant Fish & Fizz in Richardson (smile if you love fish and chips, Bubble and Squeak, and all those wonderful UK dishes to which Nick introduced us at Barclay’s back in the day). We’ve got great stories from Nick, plus he shows you how to make Bubble and Squeak, and we welcome “Guest Gourmet” Steven Doyle to the program from CRAVEDFW.com. Get the skinny on the people who make the eats and drinks you love every week on “”Wining and Dining with Jim White”. See or listen to all our episodes on VOKALnow.com, YouTube, Vimeo and iTunes. And remember, if anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner. Tell ’em, reservations!
Stephan Pyles “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 7-19-18 July 19, 2018
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Star chef still loves the game
Stephan Pyles guest stars on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” this week on VOKALnow.com. Wizened music critics used to say, “Elvis could have retired in 1957 and still been considered the ‘King'”. But that’s just not how the great ones do it. Take Chef Stephan Pyles, for instance. He could have sailed off into the sunset after the success of Routh Street Cafe (or Star Canyon), and still been considered one of the greatest chefs ever. But he has too much passion and energy to rest on his laurels. He continues to find new horizons; ways to evolve and reinvent himself. And, lucky for us. That’s the reason we have Flora Street Cafe in the Dallas Arts District. The latest “10 year plan” from Stephan, and the most sublime dining experience in Dallas. He’s enjoying some projects as a corporate culinary consultant these days, and of course, leaves plenty of time for favorite things, travel and culinary R&D. Join us as Stephan regales us with stories about his new adventures, and shares a few nostalgic tales from the heady, high flying, high falutin 80’s. Gourmand Troy Dungan (beloved retired WFAA weather caster) continues as our “Guest Gourmet” and offers some really interesting neighborhood restaurant suggestions. Tip: if Troy and his wife Janet like it, chances are really good you will too! Welcome to the show that introduces you to the men and women who create the flavors you love. Catch all of our digital TV episodes on VOKAL, YouTube, and Vimeo. Or, listen to the podcast version on VOKAL and iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner. Tell ’em, reservations!
Morris Salerno “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 06-21-18 June 21, 2018
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Masterful Italian Cuisine
Popular chef/restaurateur Morris Salerno joins us on this week’s edition of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. Morris’ Bistecca-an Italian Steakhouse presents old world recipes with new world hospitality in Flower Mound. He talks about the days long preparation for his sumptuous Osso Buco and other great dishes at his restaurant, and brings us up to date on the international chef competitions in which he and his merry band of Epicurean World Master Chefs usually bring home much recognition and heavy medals. He also recounts the recent skiing accident in the French Alps that put him out of the kitchen for an extended period, and nearly put him out of commission. Good news: he’s getting beter and better everyday! Morris is a gregarious man, with a big smile, a hearty laugh, and a warm heart. You’ll enjoy hearing about his chef exploits on our program devoted to bringing you the stories about the men and women who create the flavors you love, “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. Cookbook author and former restaurant critic of The Dallas Morning News, Dotty Griffith also continues her stint with us as our “Guest Gourmet” for the month. Vicki Briley-White continues her “Savor the Flavor” wine segments with a profile on Baron Alessandro de Renzis Sonnino from Castello Sonnino in Tuscany. Catch the new digital TV version of our show on VOKALnow.com, on YouTube or on Vimeo. You can also listen to our podcast on iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em reservations!
Patrick Esquerre Part 1 “Wining and Dining with Jim White 03-15-18 March 15, 2018
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All you need is love
Patrick Esquerre and Jim White
Patrick Esquerre is our guest this week on “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. He believes that “anything great happens because of love”. And, you’ll hear lots of affection and emotion throughout our special two-part conversation from the legendary founder of iconic French Country Bakery, La Madeleine. In the midst of La Madeleine’s 35th anniversary, Patrick has written a book called Listen, Adapt and Surprise. A La Madeleine Love Story. It’s a charming book filled with great stories from Patrick, some favorite family recipes from France, delightful caraicatures illustrating many of Patricks’s main points, and of course, lots of love for you as well as his beloved La Madeleine. By the way, the book is available at all Dallas-Fort Worth locations of La Madeleine and online. Join us for some joie de vivre with the master of conviviality, Patrick Esquerre. It’s the podcast devoted to introducing you to the people who make the eats and drinks you love. Catch all of our shows on VOKALnow.com and on iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em, reservations!
Courtney Luscher and Lisa Moore, Les Dames d’Escoffier “Wining and Dining with Jim White- 02-15-18 February 15, 2018
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There is nothin’ like les Dames!
Lisa Moore and Courtney Luscher
Thanks to Rogers and Hammerstein for the inspiration, and to the Dallas Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier for bringing us their annual delicious food and wine party. You’re invited, March 4th at Sixty Five Hundred in Dallas. In fact, it’s a “Super Dame Good Party!”, and it’s a fundraiser for a great cause. Event chairs Courtney Luscher and Lisa Moore join us on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com to tell you all about it, who’s cooking, who’s pouring wine, and how to get tickets! This is the podcast devoted to introducing you to the women and men who create the eats and drinks you love. You can catch all of our episodes on VOKAL and on iTunes. Remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em reservations!
Valentine’s survival tips for procrastinators February 9, 2017
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Egads! You’ve waited until the last minute to try and get a restaurant 
reservation for Valentine’s Day! Curses! I’ll try to find some other arcane exclamations or admonishments from the early 20th century later. But for now, act quickly!
You must make a reservation lickedty split!
Here are some random thoughts that have worked pretty well for us, and used successfully by followers of wining and dining and other bon vivants.
Act now! Go to opentable.com and see what you can get. Tuesday may be impossible in your favorite restaurant.
Oh, but widen your horizons and try another night! Valentine’s is in the middle of the week. See if you can get a reservation Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday – in that order. Then, bring home some flowers on Tuesday – a card is also recommended, and breathlessly proclaim that you don’t want to take your honey out on some old weeknight when all the hoi polloi is around. Mention the clever time shifting you’ve done by extending the holiday in his or her honor, and when you’ve made the reservation for your special romantic evening. Order take-out. Open a bottle of wine. Relax. You’re off the hook.
Some tips if Tuesday night out is a must for your Valentine:
Plan a double-date with your best friends; a four-top is sometimes easier to get than a cozy table for two. Do NOT reserve a table larger than your needs and then saunter-in as a duet on Valentine’s and expect a warm greeting from the restaurant host (or a table).
Consider dining early. 5 to 6 p.m. is pretty quiet in most restaurants, even on Valentine’s. Or, hey! Go dancing, or to a movie, or a play, and schedule a late reservation-9 or 10 p.m. How European!
If your culinary skills exceed heating frozen chunks in a microwave, make a delicious home-cooked meal with wine, and serve some nice Champagne for an aperitif. Flowers and card are still recommended. Or, better yet? Jewelry!
Now, put a reminder in your phone to make a reservation for Valentine’s 2018 on January 15th–right after New Year’s for a five star restaurant. Or, have Seri do it.
Follow one or more of these suggestions, and your Valentine will think you’re the cat’s meow. (I promised more colloquialisms from the turn of the 20th Century). Well, 23 skidoo, and hip-hip hooray for you! Step out of the Wayback Machine now (mid-century), and have a very Happy Valentine’s . Bon appetit! And, good luck!
DFW New Year’s Eve Celebrations December 15, 2016
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Ring in 2017 with a bon appétit!
Here’s a sampling of New Year’s happenings around the area. Please check with the indidvidual restaurant for availability. Cheers!
Abacus, Dallas. Special four-course menu $125 per person http://abacus-restaurant.com
Asian Mint celebrates 2017 with a 3-course menu including a complimentary glass of champagne and featuring “Lucky Seven” dishes for $55 (plus, plus) per person. Includes a choice of appetizer and main course, and features “The Love Project” dessert of Green Tea S’ more with White Chocolate Ganache and Black Sesame Coconut Crust. Asian Mint is located at 11617 N.Central Expressway at Forest Lane across from Medical City. For reservations click bit.ly/asianmint or call 214-363-6655. www.asianmint.com .
Bird Cafe, Sundance Square, downtown Fort Worth. Regular menu plus festive New Year’s Eve three-course prix fixe menu for $50 person, exclusive of tax, gratuity and beverages.
First course selections include:
Charred Leek and Potato Soup,
Comice Pear Salad and
Acorn Squash Salad.
Entree offerings showcase:
Cornish Game Hen,
Fresh Caught Black Grouper,
Pan Seared Grass Fed Blade Steak, and
Honey Kissed Duroc Pork Shank.
All served with seasonal vegetables.
End the evening on a sweet note with a choice of tantalizing desserts crafted by Pastry Chef Laurel Wimberg.
Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information go to www.birdinthe.net or call 817-332-2473
Bistecca-An Italian Steakhouse in Highland Village offers Three courses (numerous selections)—$175 per couple. Reservations: Call 972-318-0515 or stacey@bisteccasteakhouse.com
Boulevardier in Dallas (Bishop Arts) offers a four course dinner for $105, plus tax and tip, with an optional $45 beverage pairing. http://dallasboulevardier.com/?page_id=2
Cafe Momentum, downtown Dallas. Early New Year’s Eve dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. (one seating). Four courses, with wine pairings, and a Champagne toast. $75 per person or $125 per couple. Reservations: EventBrite
Cantina Laredo offers a spicy New Year’s Eve at its locations. $35 per person (plus $8 for optional cocktail), featuring:
BEGIN En salada de Arándano Dried cranberries, green apples, candied pecans and blue cheese crumbles on field greens with cranberry vinaigrette Sopa de Calabaza Pumpkin soup topped with cranberry-apple pico and roasted pumpkin seeds ENTREES Filet Portabella 7 oz. Certified Angus Beef ™ filet mignon with portabella mushroom sauce Pollo Asada Tropical Grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey jack cheese and mango-avocado pico, served over two Monterey jack cheese enchiladas with tomatillo sauce Fajitas de Camaron y Piña Bacon-wrapped shrimp filled with Monterey jack cheese and jalapeño, with grilled pineapple CONCLUDE Baya Mezclado Fresh mixed berries with Don Julio Tequila cream Churros with chocolate raspberry sauce and Grand Marnier cajeta COCKTAILS Honeycrisp Reposado ‘Rita Espolón Reposado Tequila, SKYY Infusions Honeycrisp Apple Vodka, Monin Granny Smith Apple Purée and fresh lime juice Hornitos Black Barrel ‘Rita Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lime juice and Angostura bitters
Reservations: https://www.cantinalaredo.com Addison (972) 458-0962 Dallas (214) 265-1610 Fort Worth (817) 810-0773 Frisco (214) 618-9860 Grapevine (817) 358-0505 Lewisville (972) 315-8100
Casa Rubia, Trinity Groves, Dallas-Performance by Spanish guitarist and Midnight toast. Special NYE menu. http://casarubiadfw.com
Cedar Grove, Dallas. Regular menu, and special New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe menu for $60 per person:
First course selections: • Wild Mushroom Risotto – winter truffle,
smoked pecorino
• Watermelon Salad – foie gras, citrus, mâche
• Tassione Farms Beet Salad – vanilla goat cheese, hazelnut, baby greens• Classic Shrimp Cocktail – horseradish, cocktail, lemon, spiced cracke
Second course selections: • Pan Roasted Seabass – melted leek, sunchoke, béarnaise
• Brick Roasted Filet & Poached Lobster ‘surf & turf’ – potato
galette, bordeaux jus, spinach
• Jidori Chicken – farm squash, baby carrot, vadouvan spice
• South Texas Pork Duo – belly, brussles, cornbread, gala apple
Third course selections: • Salted Caramel Crémeux – chocolate sable,
berries, sea salt
• Pear Tarte Tatin – roasted pear, vanilla cake, butter pecan
• Nutty Opera – chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, clotted cream, New York peanuts
o Dinner will be served from 4 PM- 11 PM
o Make reservations online @OpenTable or call (214) 522-3474
Chamberlain’s Steak and Chop House, Addison, special menu from Chef Richard Chamberlain. http://www.chamberlainssteakhouse.com
Chino Chinatown, Trinity Groves, Dallas-“Drag & Dragons”, a New Year’s Party at Chino Chinatown, drag show starring Jada Pinkett Fox, Raquel Blake and G’ Licious G. Small Bites menu through 2 AM. Equality Vodka specials and champagne toast. http://chinochinatown.com
The Classic Cafe, Roanoke. 3-course meal for $75, plus tax and gratuity. http://theclassiccafe.com
Cool River, Las Colinas offers special ala carte dinner and party band, The Good Question Band in the lounge. Just spend at least $25 in the dining room and there is no cover for the entertainment. https://www.coolrivercafe.com/?locId=cool-river-cafe-dallas
Dakota’s, downtown Dallas. Full restaurant menu from 5 to 10:30 p.m. plus New Year’s Eve specials:
12 oz. Bone-in Filet-$55 – Wild Mushrooms & Black Garlic Demi
Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail-$55 – 10 oz. Canadian tail, Alaskan King Crab & Cornbread Stuffing, Bell Peppers, Onions
Champagne Glazed Fresh Berries -$9 – Raspberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, Mascarpone Whipped Cream, Grand Marnier Biscotti
o At the stroke of midnight, all guests at the restaurant will receive a complimentary champagne toast.
o Make reservations online @OpenTable or call (214) 740-4001
Dallas Chop House, 3 course pre-fixe menu for $70 per person served with a complimentary champagne toast! Wine pairings will be available for an additional $25 per person to enjoy with dinner. http://www.dallaschophouse.com
Dallas Fish Market, 3 course pre-fixe menu for $65 per person served with a complimentary champagne toast! Wine pairings will be available for an additional $25 per person to enjoy with dinner. http://www.dallasfishmarket.com
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Dallas –
Filet Mignon 8 oz paired with 8 oz Lobster Tail – $79 Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast https://delfriscos.com/steakhouse/dallas/promotions
Del Frisco’s Grille Dallas –
Lobster Tails 6 oz - $21 Two 6 oz Lobster Tails - $42 Prime Rib 16 oz - $42/Kansas City 18 oz bone-in strip $49 (available Saturday and Sunday Evening - Dec. 31-Jan.1) Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast
https://delfriscosgrille.com/dallas/promotions
Del Frisco’s Grille Dallas Plano –
Lobster Tails 6 oz - $21 Two 6 oz Lobster Tails - $42 Prime Rib 16 oz available Saturday and Sunday Evening (Dec. 31-Jan.1) Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast
https://delfriscosgrille.com/dallas/promotions
Dish Preston Hollow, Dallas. New Year’s Eve prix fixe four-course meal, $65 per person:
For the Table: • Antipasti– marinated olives, toasted almond butter,
crusty baguette
Starter: • Guajillo Lobster Bisque
• Lump Crab Louie Salad – baby iceberg, avocado, radish, pickled sweet
pepper, grated egg
• Simple Greens Salad – roasted tomato vinaigrette, pita chips, crisp
shallot, feta
• Lamb Dumplings – black eyed pea mousse, minted honey, ginger gastrique
Main: • Sunflower Seed Crusted Flounder – crawfish sauce, thumbelina
carrots, black beans
• Beef Tenderloin Roast – pommes aligot, huckleberry demi-glace, grilled broccolini
• Roasted Chicken – pork belly red beans & rice, charred okra, fried pickles
• Atlantic Salmon – carb avocado relish, sweet potato purée, brussel
petals, jalapeño beurre blanc
• Grilled Cauliflower ‘Steak’ – cipollini, baby kale, calabrese, black radish, golden raisin brown butter
Dessert: • Salted Caramel Crème Brûlée – toffee popcorn
• Chocolate Mousse Trifle – kahlúa cake, cherry whipped cream,
feuilletine
• Eggnog Bread Pudding – hot buttered rum, cashew brittle
Wine pairings also available.
o Dinner will be served from 4 PM- 11 PM
o Make reservations online @OpenTable or call (469) 941-7932
FT33, Dallas, Serving a 4 course menu for $95 per person with optional wine pairings for an additional $55. http://ft33dallas.com
Front Room Tavern, University Park. Regular menu plus New Year’s Eve prix fixe three-course menu $65 per person: http://frontroomdallas.com
1st Course – Starter: • Shrimp Cocktail – parmesan cracker, cocktail
sauce, horseradish, lemon
• Foie Gras ‘B.B. & J.’ – savory waffles, hazelnut, roasted pear
• Braised Pork Belly – served with cornbread, farro, pickled mushroom
and red currant
• Roasted Beet Salad – vanilla goat cheese, tassione farms beets, honey vinaigrette, granola
2nd Course – Main: • Stuffed Quail – traditional stuffing, roasted onion,goat cheese, rapini
• Pan Roasted Scallops – maitake, winter squash, black truffle, brussels sprouts
• Surf & Turf – roasted filet, buttered lobster, potato cake, spinach,
béarnaise
• Potato Crusted Halibut – sunchoke, braised leeks, verjus
3rd Course – Dessert:
• Carolina Gold Rice Pudding – armagnac prunes, winter spice, smoke
• Chocolate Pâte à Bombe – textures of chocolate, blood orange granite
• Passion Fruit Tart – candied citrus, blueberry, clotted cream
o Dinner will be served from 3 PM- 11 PM
o Make reservations online @OpenTable or call (214) 219-8282
Grill on the Alley at Galleria Dallas will host a prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinner for $75 per person. The expansive menu includes:
STARTERS
Baby Kale Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash, Cranberries, Candied Walnuts, Bleu Cheese
Tossed in a Walnut Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Soup
Shrimp Cocktail
Three Jumbo Shrimp with Tangy House-made Cocktail Sauce
Seafood Trio
Maryland Crab Cake with Beurre Blanc, Day Boat Scallop with Orange FennelBeurre Blanc Sauce and a Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
ENTRÉES
Pan Seared Salmon
Served over Sautéed Spinach and Topped with Shiitake Mushrooms Served
with Lemon Beurre Blanc Sauce
Kansas City Steak
18oz Prime Bone-In NY Steak
Filet Oscar
Jumbo Lump Crab, Asparagus, Topped with Béarnaise Sauce
Roasted Australian Rack of Lamb
Marinated in Rosemary Herb Seasoning with Spinach Yukon Mashed Potatoes \and Marsala Mint Sauce
DESSERTS
Hazelnut Kahlua Crème Brulee
Vanilla Custard blended with Hazelnut Kahlua, served with a Brown Sugar, Topped with Whipped Cream and Chopped Hazelnuts
New York Cheesecake With Fresh Berries or Chocolate Sauce
Reservations: Call 214-459-1601
Kitchen LTO, Trinity Groves 5-course menu at $75 per person with a wine pairing option for additional $35 per person. http://kitchenlto.com
| Lavendou, North Dallas four course dinner with choices for $79.95 per person. http://www.lavendou.com
Lonesome Dove, 4 courses with a champagne toast to top the night off! Please call to make your reservations: Fort Worth: 817-740-8810 Austin: 512-271-2474 |
Meddlesome Moth in the Design District, 4 course meal with seating times at 5, 7 & 9:30 pm. Early seating is $55/person & later seatings are $65/person with party favors and champagne for the last seating. http://www.mothinthe.net
The Melting Pot in Arlington, Enjoy a five-course feature menu including champagne starting at $120 per couple. 3:30-11 p.m. The regular menu will not be available. https://www.meltingpot.com/arlington-tx/
NOLA Brasserie, One Main Place in downtown Dallas brings New Orleans flare to Dallas with its authentic Cajun and Creole New Year’s Celebration
- First course:
- Crab & Crawfish Cake with a Jumbo Fried Shrimp- crab and crawfish mixed with creole veggies, pan seared- served with crystal aioli and a jumbo fried shrimp
- Second course:
- Strawberry & Walnut Salad- fresh Ponchatoula strawberries, bleu cheese crumbles and roasted walnuts served on a bed of fresh spring salad greens tossed in house-made strawberry vinaigrette
- Third course choice of:
- Cajun Filet Steak- 6-oz filet topped with Cajun hollandaise served with asparagus and fondant potatoes
- Chicken Florentine- grilled seasoned chicken breast topped with creamed spinach and served with garlic mash potatoes
- Redfish Acadia- Gulf redfish topped with crawfish Etouffee served with asparagus and mash potatoes
- Dessert:
- NOLA Bread Pudding- New Orleans-style bread pudding studded with pecans and topped with house-made NOLA rum sauce
Dinner seating will begin at 6pm with the last seating at 9:30pm. Noted Dallas musician Carlos Guedes will headline the entertainment on New Year’s Eve at NOLA Brasserie, beginning at 7:30pm. Reservations: (469) 872-1820 or OpenTable
Oak, Dallas, 4 Course Dinner for $95 per person. Additional wine pairing for $45. Starting at 5pm. http://www.oakdallas.com
Ocean Prime-Uptown Dallas, New Year’s eve features include Butter Poached Lobster, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Lemon Beurre Blanc, “Steak Frites” Rosewood Ranch Wagyu NY Strip, Black Truffle Frites, Cognac Pan Sauce, Lobster Mac N Cheese
Reservations: Call 214-965-0440
PINSTACK’s entertainment venue in Plano will feature two events on 12/31 – one catered to families and another 21+ event. Packages for both events feature unlimited attractions, one game of bowling (based on availability), catered cuisine, non-prize video games, a complimentary glass of champagne (for adults, of course!) and more. Family-friendly event 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Buffet $49.99 for adults, and $39.99 for children under 12.
21+ event 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Chef-inspired cuisine, $59.99 per person
Limited space at each event (only 500 tickets available) – can be purchased at www.pinstackbowl.com/NYE
The Pyramid Restaurant, Fairmont Dallas Hotel, hosts an Early Dining Event for those with plans later in the evening. The early seating, at 5:30 pm, offers a 4 Course Menu with choices of entrée and dessert for $69 per person (plus, plus). For an additional $25, wine pairings from the San Martino Winery are available. Complimentary valet parking.
The Feature Event at, 8:00 pm, offers guests a 6 course menu including entrée and dessert choices, for $125 per person (plus, plus). Wine pairings are available for an additional $35 per person. Winemaker Emilio Ramos will be in attendance to feature his Texas wines from the San Martino Winery. The 8:00 pm seating dinner also includes live entertainment by Tyra Taylor, dancing , photo booth, complimentary Champagne Toast at midnight, and party favors. Complimentary valet parking is offered. Reservations may be made via Open Table or calling the Pyramid Restaurant at 214-750-5249. www.fairmont.com/dallas
Rapscallion, Dallas, with a special three-course menu from Chef Nathan Tate. $75 per person, with wine or cocktail pairing option for $35 per person. Reservations: 469-291-5660
Roy’s in Plano, four-course menu, starting at just $55. Extended hours until 1AM. https://www.roysrestaurant.com/locations/tx/plano
Saint Rocco’s New York Italian in Trinity Groves. Various specials. http://www.saintroccos.com
Sea Breeze Fish Market and Grill , Plano, offers a lobster feast for two for $100.
- Crab Stuffed Lobster for two
- Tossed Salad
- Two specialty sides
- Key Lime Pie
You can also get this to go (pre-order please) and have it at home on New Year’s Eve.
Call 972-473-CRAB (2722)
Sevy’s Grill, Park Cities, Serving a three course and a four course set menu. The three course will only be served from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM for $55.00 per person. The four course will be served all evening for $75.00 per person. http://www.sevys.com
Silver Fox, will offer a special ala carte dinner menu for New Year’s Eve, along with a robust collection of wines by the glass and specialty cocktails. Each of the Silver Fox locations will be open from 5 p.m. – midnight on December 31. Features of the special menu include:
Featured Dinner Selections Filet Mignon with Cold Water Lobster Tail 79.95 Featured Sparkling Selections Chandon Brut 187 ml 15.00 Iron Horse Rose 68.00 Veuve Clicquot Brut 99.00 Steaks & Seafood All entrées served with potatoes, sugar snap peas, ripe tomatoes and spring onions. Also, a pre fixe dinner is offered $47.95 per person - $17.95 for children 12 and under Includes coffee and iced tea. Tax and gratuity not included. Contact the Silver Fox nearest you for reservations or more information. Locations: https://www.silverfoxcafe.com 1235 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine, TX 1651 South University, Fort Worth, TX 1303 Legacy Drive, Frisco, TX 3650 Shire Boulevard, Richardson, TX
Steve Field’s Steak and Lobster Lounge, Chef’s selected “Four Course Menu” including: appetizer to be shared, soup or salad, entrée and dessert for $89 per person. Party hats, horns and a champagne toast at Midnight. Lively piano entertainer, Rick Weidemann performs beginning at 8:00. http://www.stevefields.com
III Forks in Dallas has two ways for you to celebrate whether you want an intimate dinner or a festive dance party. The downstairs dining area offers traditional New Year’s Eve dining, while the steakhouse hosts a Gala Celebration upstairs, complete with live entertainment. Reservations are required for either celebration.
Offerings downstairs include an expanded menu, including a Filet Mignon with Cold Water Lobster Tail for $80. Featured New Year’s Eve sparklers including Iron Horse Rose at $68 a bottle and Veuve Cliquot Brut at $99 a bottle.
Upstairs, guests will enjoy a bottle of Schramsburg Brut Rose for every reservation and party favors at midnight. The party features five piece band Safira performing everything from big band to disco in front of the dance floor.
Downstairs dining from menu. Upstairs party $125 per person
Reservations at 972-267-1776
Trinity Groves-Various dinner specials (TBA) and midnight toasts. See venue events website for updated details. http://www.trinitygroves.com/event-listings/
Windmill Lounge, Dallas. Ring in the New Year Every Hour Somewhere in the World wIth A Complimentary Champagne Toast. DJs Chrs Roze & Black Frames Spinning from 10pm-2am. Backed Eyed Peas and Southern fare dished out at 11ish…5320 Maple Avenue in Dallas. http://www.windmill-lounge.com
DFW Food Festivals Galore! September 12, 2016
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Cornucopia of Fall Food (and more) Festivals
There’s an abundant harvest of fun food festivals coming up in Dallas-Fort Worth, and most of them are family oriented, too! We’ve been sharing these bite-sized morsels on our daily “Jim White’s Wining and Dining Update” series on 98.7 KLUV, 103.7 KVIL, and 1080 KRLD (made possible by our friends at the Crest Auto Group). There are so many events coming up, however (and yummy to that!), we can’t get all the pertinent contact info for tickets in the radio reports–otherwise they’d be nothing but a blur of websites strung together. So, whadda you say we list as many as our attention span allows, and string a bunch of event websites together for you here where you can scroll and click to your heart’s content? That leaves the airwaves free to achieve what the legendary radio genius Gordon McLendon referred to
as “theatre of the mind”. Cheers! And, bon appetit!
OAKTOPIA-September 22-24 in downtown Denton. More than 30 food trucks on hand for the first day. Norah Jones headlines the music. oaktopia.com
OKTOBERFEST-September 22-24 at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth. Indoor and outdoor biergartens, music, keg rolling. All kinds of goings-on (gotta love the dachshund races). Get your oom-pah-pah on and get details at oktoberfestfw.com.
CHEFS FOR FARMERS-September 23-25 various locations in Dallas. As the name implies, expect lots of great farm fresh ingredients prepared by some of the top chefs in North Texas and out of town toques too. Cool events happen in Lee Park and in the Design District Friday and Saturday night, and then the Main Event on Sunday afternoon in Lee Park features Matt McCallister from FT 33, Graham Dodds from Wayward Sons, John Tesar from Knife, Jeramie Robison from Uchi, Justin Fourton from Pecan Lodge and so many more! Over 50 wines from which to sample, too. chefsforfarmers.com
WESTERN DAYS-September 23-24 in downtown Lewisville. Cool tunes from The Eli Young Band and the Old 97’s, gunfights (reenactments…made you look), a cattle drive, and the World Tamale Eating Championship. Yee-haw! lewisvillewesterndays.com
GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL-September 23-25, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Dallas. The 60th anniversary! OH-PAH!! Great food: gyros, lamb sliders, spanakopita, baklava and more. Cooking demos, traditional dancing, food shops, a marketplace and so much more. greekfestivalofdallas.com
SMOKED DALLAS-September 24 at Main Street Garden in Dallas. Music and barbecue festival (who could ask for more?), offering tastings from top pit masters and chefs, and tunes from the Toadies, Shinyribs and others. smokedallas.com
TASTE OF FIREWHEEL-September 24 at Firewheel Town Center in Garland. This second annual family food festival offers all kinds of tastes, live music, and a kids’ zone with inflatables (while mom shops inside the center!) firewheeltowncenter.com
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS-September 30-October 23. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Texas Agriculture”, but you know
you’re hankering for some of the wacky fried food. Fried Jello and Cookie Fries are just a couple of this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards. I’ve got my eye on the the Deep Fried Bacon Burger Dog slider on a Stick, and the Great Balls of Barbecue. Go early while the grease is fresh! Yum, yum, eat ’em up! “Our state fair is a great state Fair!” Sing along here: “State Fair” opening theme; 1962 movie shot in Dallas at the State Fair of Texas (full disclaimer: racing scenes with Pat Boone shot at the Oklahoma State Fair). bigtex.com
PLANO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-October 1 at Haggard Park. Music, dance, food, displays and art from over 100 cultures. planointernationalfestival.org
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL-October 1-2 at Cottonwood Park in Richardson. The semi-annual events features works from more than 240 visual artists, local bands, food, wine and craft beer. cottonwoodartfestival.com
SOUTHLAKE OKTOBERFEST-October 7-9 at Southlake Town Square. Go for the weiner dog races but stay for the live
entertainment, food and beverages (I think they’ll have some brewskis on hand). oktoberfestsouthlake.com
Go get ’em! Drive safely. Pass the Tums, please.
Great wine and food events in Texas coming up April 12, 2016
Posted by jwdineline in Events, Home.Tags: Abacus, Casa Rubia, Julian Barsotti, Kent Rathbun, Omar Flores, Robert Irvine
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Get ready to sample and savor
Whether you say “sante” or “cheers”; “Bon appetit” or “enjoy the food”, food and wine celebrations abound in Texas this weekend and next.
How about a road trip to enjoy the Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival kicking off Thursday? Chef Robert Irvine from The Food Network headlines.
If you love chocolate, head to Grapevine Friday and Saturday for Chocolate Fest featuring “An Evening of Chocolate and Wine” and “A day of Chocolate and Art” at the Grapevine Convention Center.
Then, make plans next weekend to attend the Austin Food and Wine Festival. Local headliners include Chefs Omar Flores from Casa Rubia, Julian Barsotti from Nonna, and Kent Rathbun from Abacus.
Cheers!
If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner….tell ‘em reservations.
