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KONA GRILL - IT’S WHAT YOU DO
by Andrew Chalk Where to eat when it’s Superbowl and Valentine’s Day weekend? Kona Grill is a great choice. There is the comfortable...
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Feb 14, 20222 min read


PHO TRUONG - ROCKIN’ VIETNAMESE IN RICHARDSON
by Andrew Chalk Arapaho Road running west from North Central Expressway bends through an intriguing selection of ethnic food restaurants...
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Feb 12, 20223 min read


IT’S FAT TUESDAY ALL MONTH LONG AT RAZZOO’S!
GET THERE ANY TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY FOR SPECIAL MENU SELECTIONS AND DRINKS by Andrew Chalk Don’t miss this! Razzoo’s Cajun Café is going...
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Feb 9, 20221 min read


CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH DATTITUDE!
by Andrew Chalk Chef DAT, that’s David Anthony Temple to to the DMV, has been the Overlord of underground dinners is planning a big...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read


WANT TO GET BACK TO THOSE GLORIOUS WINE DINNERS? TIME TO VISIT OAK’D
by Andrew Chalk Oak’d, the category-changing Dallas barbecue temple has restarted monthly wine dinners. They give founder and executive...
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Jan 26, 20221 min read


BEYOND FRIED CHICKEN SHOULD BE CALLED “UNLIKE FRIED CHICKEN”
by Andrew Chalk The rush to introduce non meat versions of popular meat favorites at fast food chains is an uneven one. Kentucky Fried...
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Jan 23, 20222 min read


Oak'd and Trinchero Hold a Mexican-Inspired Wine Dinner on Tuesday
by Andrew Chalk Oak'd, the inspired new type of barbecue joint to deliver classic Texas barbecue is holding a dinner with Trinchero wines...
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Jan 19, 20221 min read


Feast and Merriment in Stonewall, TX
by Andrew Chalk Looking for a multi-course meal with Texas wines during your weekend in the Texas Hill Country? Head to Feast & Merriment...
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Jan 10, 20221 min read


QUICK BITE: Dumpling House, Plano
QUICK BITES are one meal takes on restaurants. As such, they are subject to revision on later visits. by Andrew Chalk First time, at this...
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Dec 31, 20212 min read


TIAN TIAN - PLAIN CHINESE FOOD IN A GLOSSY SETTING
by Andrew Chalk This high finish-out restaurant at the corner of Frankford and Preston is not, contrary to some descriptions, a Dim Sum...
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Dec 26, 20213 min read


MONARCH HOSTS A ROYAL CHRISTMAS FEAST!
FROM THE WIRES... WHAT: Celebrate Christmas like royalty at Monarch, the modern Italian restaurant on the 49th floor of The National...
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Dec 17, 20211 min read


What do the food lovers in your life want for Christmas?
Give the gift of food and wine If you enjoyed November’s Spanish menu, wait until you try January’s “Taste of Mexico” Wine Dinner! Chef...
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Dec 13, 20211 min read


MARCH OF DIMES CELEBRITY CHEFS AUCTION GOES DOWN!
UPDATE: $175,000 RAISED!! by Andrew Chalk VenueForty|50 in Addison was busy Thursday as the March of Dimes conducted its Signature...
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Dec 4, 20211 min read


GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA DONATES OVER $100K TO NON-PROFITS IN 2021
FROM THE WIRES... The nationwide pizzeria raised funds for Childhelp, American Heart Association, No Kid Hungry NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – In...
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Nov 30, 20212 min read


Kumar’s At Last - Lauded Plano South Indian
by Andrew Chalk Finally got to Kumar’s in Plano, the Indian restaurant that has been winning awards from all over the place. Interesting...
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Nov 30, 20212 min read


THE ULTIMATE HOMEMADE COMFORT FOOD –CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS ARE BACK FOR THE WINTER
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES – Colder temperatures are here and that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ...
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Nov 24, 20211 min read


Plant-based OmniFoods Launch at Sprouts and Whole Foods market stores
FROM THE WIRES... Much anticipated 100% plant-based OmniPork series from OmniFoods are now on store shelves in the fresh food aisles at...
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Nov 24, 20212 min read


GRAND LUX CAFE ANNOUNCES NEW SPECIALS
It is great to return! by Andrew Chalk I went by Grand Lux Cafe for a media event this week, my first visit since the pandemic, and it...
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Nov 17, 20212 min read


FIRST LOOK:Nuri Grill -- Upscale Steak Goes Korean in Dallas
by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued by the opening of Nuri Grill, a Korean restaurant from husband and wife restaurateurs Ben Lee and Minji...
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Nov 14, 20213 min read


NICO’S MX PIZZERIA & COCKTAIL VENUE OPENS IN NORTH DALLAS
by Andrew Chalk You read that right - Mexican Pizza! In one of the most catchy but well-executed openings of this Fall’s restaurant...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read


A Coffee That Is Strong Enough To Put Out Fires
by Andrew Chalk What do you need to start a shift where you may be called out to extinguish potentially massive fires? How about a jolt...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read


BARBECUE 101: A BRIEF COURSE IN TEXAS BARBECUE
by Andrew Chalk Some time ago I mentally stored an idea for an article which would argue that barbecue was the simplest type of...
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Oct 4, 20216 min read


GRIMALDI’S ANNOUNCES FALL MENU
by Andrew Chalk As August turns into September and leaves turn brown on the trees our tastes turn to new flavors. Popular pizza chain...
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Sep 17, 20211 min read


SMOKE, BABY, SMOKE
by Andrew Chalk SPACE IS LIMITED Get the classroom basics inside, then head out to the pits & perfect your skills. Crack a beer, have...
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Aug 11, 20211 min read
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