Chad Houser “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 1-31-19 January 31, 2019
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Meaningful momentum
Jim White and Chad Houser
Chad Houser found his passion project when he was the chef at Parigi in Dallas. With support from his then partner, Janice Provost, and tons of hard work and a heaping helping of community support, Chad developed a restaurant that has become a model for assisting juvenile offenders. Cafe Momentum trains and mentors these young people upon their release from the system. Cafe Momentum is a fine dining 501C3, that puts “his kids”, as Chad says, into every conceivable working role in an upscale restaurant and gets them on track for a better life ahead. Oh, by the way, the food and service are great too. Get the Cafe Momentum story from Chef Houser and find out what’s ahead for the celebrated program on this week’s edition of “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. Chad also shows you how to make a fabulous side dish for your Super Bowl party: pickled jalapeños. You’ll love ’em! Thanks for joining us on the program devoted to introducing you to the people who make the eats and drinks you love. You can watch or listen to all of our shows on VOKALnow.com, YouTube, Vimeo, or iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner, tell ’em reservations!
John Tesar “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 01-24-19 January 24, 2019
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Burger nailed. Steak slammed.
John Tesar is tops with beef (and a lot of other foods, too). It’s just that he has absolutely hit a homerun in the steak and hamburger departments with his Knife and Knife Burger concepts. You like them, too, because they are expanding into different locations–with more planned. And, the Top Chef favorite has other concept plans up his sleeve. Find out what’s going on with John as he joins us on this week’s edition of “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. He also shows you the secret to his much balyhooed Ozersky Burger on today’s show. Watch us at VOKALnow.com, YouTube or Vimeo, or subscribe to the podcast at iTunes. Thanks for listening and/or watching. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em reservations!
Allison Yoder and Stephen Rogers “Wining and Dining with Jim White” January 17, 2019
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Mom and pop shop
Stephen Rogers, Allison Yoder and Jim White
In the very best sense of the phrase, Allison Yoder and Stephen Rogers run a mom and pop operation for the ages. The owners of Gemma and Sachet have carved out a very loyal and enthusiastic following for their two restaurants in a crowded and competitive DFW restaurant scene while maintaining a work-home balance and healthy upbringing for their two boys. The culinary power couple returned to Dallas for those reasons after enjoying some high-flying recognition with Press Restaurant in Napa Valley. They offer stories about how they’ve managed to create and maintain success while keeping their sanity on this week’s edition of “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. It’s the program devoted to introducing you to the people who create the flavors you love. To listen, click on our podcast here or subscribe on iTunes. To watch, just go to VOKALnow.com, YouTube or Vimeo. And, remember. If anybody asks what you’re making for dinner, tell ’em reservations!
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!
Jim Severson-Sevy’s Grill “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 10-04-18 October 4, 2018
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Sevy shares the love
Jim White, Jim Severson and Bud Kennedy
Someone once said “If you want to be loved, be lovable.” In the culinary world this adage fits Jim Severson to a tee (since he loves golf). “Sevy” as his friends call him (and I’ve never met anyone who knows him that isn’t his friend), may be the most engaging, friendly, helpful, charming, kind…..well, lovable chef there is. There are reasons beyond great food and service why Sevy’s Grill is bustling with happy guests everyday 20 years after the restaurant opened near Preston Center. We are delighted to welcome Sevy to “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKALnow.com. We get a health update from the popular chef and a look at what’s ahead for him. Most of all we get a dose of his infectious good humor and positive outlook. I’m also thrilled to have my dear friend and old compadre (from KRLD Restaurant Show days) Bud Kennedy in the house this month as our special “Guest Gourmet”. Bud is the most trusted source for restaurant news in Tarrant County. His Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Eats Beat” column is the definitive guide to the best dining choices west of the Trinity (and beyond). Join us for an action-packed episode that includes a special “KISS Cooking” segment (keep it simple and straight forward) as Sevy shows you how to cook salmon perfectly. It’s the program dedicated to introducing you to the people who create the flavors you love, “Wining and Dining with Jim White”. Watch or listen to all of our episodes on: VOKAL Media, 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!
Julian Barsotti “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 11-30-17 November 30, 2017
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That’s amore!
Julian Barsotti is a bustle of energy and passion. Just the qualities the talented young chef, restaurant owner and father of three requires to keep all his spinning plates (or hand made dough) airborne. His effervescent and wildly popular Nonna is celebrating 10 years winning hearts and appetites. Carbone’s and Sprezza are tantalizing Italian food lovers with different flavor profiles, and he’s about to open an “old school” New York inspired “red sauce joint” named Fachini in Highland Park Village as part of a very creative partnership with Nick Badovinus. Dig in. The conversation with “Jules” is fun. Buon appetito! “Wining and Dining with Jim White” is the podcast devoted to introducing you to the people who create the eats and drinks you love. Catch all of our episodes on VOKALnow.com and on iTunes. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em reservations!
Brian C. Luscher “Wining and Dining with Jim White” 10-19-17 October 19, 2017
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Food for thought
Jim White and Brian C. Luscher
Chef Brian C. Luscher from The Grape in Dallas, and “Mrs. Grape”, Courtney Luscher, join us on this week’s episode of “Wining and Dining with Jim White” on VOKAL. Brian’s a passionate guy, yes of course about food and his family, but he’ll also give you a well considered opinion on a wide range of topics, from politics to music to sociology to digital media. Join us for some reflections from “the thinking man’s chef” on the podcast devoted to bringing you the stories about the men and women who create the flavors you love. Want to hear about a healthy division of labor in a family business? Courtney’s got that one. And, if you ever wanted to open a restaurant, or maybe your kid is thinking about becoming a chef; you gotta hear what Brian has to say about that. Catch all of our podcasts on iTunes and on VOKALnow.com. And, remember. If anybody asks you what you’re making for dinner…tell ’em, RESERVATIONS!
MAX’S WINE DIVE September 22, 2012
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Bubbles and breasts. Now, that’s what I’m talkin’ about!
Max’s Wine Dive roared to town just a little over a week ago. Already it’s become a foodie and wine lover destination. No wonder. You’d expect a place whose mantra is “Fried chicken and Champagne…Why the Hell Not!” to be off to a good start in Dallas. Comfort food from former Craft Dallas Chef Patrick Russell and a few more refined items headline a fairly simple “let’s get it right before we expand” menu. It’s paired up with an eclectic wine list and priced retail, which usually means it’s just double the wholesale price instead of triple like most restaurants. We’ll take any savings in this economy. More good news: Dallas-Fort Worth beloved restaurateur and wine expert Paul Pinnell is the GM. That means good service to go along with the cool, casual atmosphere. Paul has been in New Orleans for the past year and is delighted to be back in Dallas. He was sorely missed on the dining scene. The “Dive”, by way of Austin, Houston and San Antonio occupies the former Border’s Books space across from West Village at Lemmon Avenue and McKinney. Dinner is served nightly. Cool Idea: They do a reverse happy hour the last two hours they’re open each night featuring the same prices available in the early evening happy hours. Brunch is also served, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Valet parking is available for $5, and you’ll find free self parking in the adjacent garage. Check out their website for menus and more www.maxswinedive.com/dallas
Livin’ la vida Duni March 23, 2011
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They say, “Life is uncertain. Have dessert first.”
La Duni is the place we would head first to fulfill this mission. If given a choice, Cuatro Leches Cake might be our selection for last bite on Earth. La Duni founder and namesake Dunia Borga and Espartaco (Taco), her husband and co-conspirator in their delightful pursuit of culinary expression and hospitality, have built a group of outstanding restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the last several years. Each with its own personality and appeal. Each extending their menu well beyond the aforementioned sweet treats that have become Duni’s signature.
The original restaurant, la Duni Latin Cafe at 4620 McKinney Ave, set the stage for the success of their concept, and introduced Dallas diners to a whole new world of Latin delicacies beyond the prevalent Tex-Mex offerings in the area. See what the New York Times has to say about the food and flair at La Duni in this recent review.
Next came the expanded la Duni Latin Kitchen and Baking Studio at 4264 Oak Lawn Avenue, where the team began to showcase empanadas and other South American taste treats that showed off the savory side of Duni’s considerable baking expertise and passion.
La Duni Latin Kitchen and Coffee Studio followed in NorthPark Dallas. Here, one could while away the hours sipping aromatic coffees, noshing on artisan desserts and other Latin specialties, while tracking email and holding court with friends. Or, slip in for a quick bite before heading off to the movies upstairs. Look for an offshoot of this wonderful concept coming to the Village of Fairview this summer. For now, la Duni is delighting taste buds in the Allen/Fairview area with the new concept called Dulce, featuring cupcakes, confections, shaved ice (raspas), Latin Beignets (bunuelos), Latin paninis (grillados), coffee, mojitos, cocktails, wine, and much more.
If you’re concerned that there isn’t a la Duni close to you. Fret no more. La Duni is now part of a new, innovative concept called Artizone.com, that allows you to order great artisan products online and have them delivered to you within hours. Ah, livin’ la vida Duni!
A quote from la Duni’s website sums up their philosophy: “At la Duni, as in all Latin America, family is the foundation of life. However, we don’t just consider family our blood relatives, but anyone who sits at our table and shares our meal. Whether servant, neighbor, friend or stranger, during those precious moments, they all become family.”
Kitchen operations are directed with loving care by Executive Chef Julia Lopez.
Feast your eyes on some of the delicious treats and sights you’ll discover at la Duni with this special slide show.
