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Dallas #BoozeNews: October 5, 2015

NEW OPENINGS

Everyone was stoked about Austin transplant, Uchi … so it’s time to get revved-up again.  The owners of Uchi will open a new concept in Dallas, Top Knot, early 2016 just above the current location. “Executive Chef Tyson Cole’s new concept marries a playful Asian-inspired menu with a full bar and a relaxed atmosphere.”

Pollo Tropicals are just popping’ up everywhere.  In less than a month the’ve opened FOUR new ones … check them out in Lewisville (9/18), Cedar Hill (11/6) and in Dallas on Greenville (10/2).  Each location has a grand opening party … so check ‘em out!

Rusty Taco will open in the space previously occupied by Snookie’s on Oak Lawn.  I’m not sure how I feel about this … but I know that I miss Snookie’s.

OTHER NEWS …

Ivy Kitchen’s Patio

Ivy Kitchen’s Patio

Ivy Kitchen is getting on the patio weather bandwagon in a big way.  They’ve secured Goga (he’s seriously worth going to see) to play and they’ve revved-up their happy hour.  Gaga will play the next few Tuesdays (6, 13, & 20) from 6-9pm and their happy hour will include $5 house wines and well drinks, $3 domestic bottles, $5 imports, and $5-12 food items Monday-Friday, 4-7pm.

Football makes all things better.  Upscale bowling alley Pinstack knows this … so they’ve started offering “Bowl + Bite Night” during Monday Night Football!  Mondays (except holidays), 4pm-close, they’ll offer guests (who are bowling) 1/2 price appetizers and $3 select draft beers. 

If you joined me at Le Taco last week for my SDD Happy Hour, then you got a sneak preview of the awesomeness that is Le Taco’s new happy hour.  They’ll have daily specials and drink discounts from 3-7pm.  All of this is good.  Specials will be as follows:

DAILY, 3-7pm: $3 margaritas, sangria, “Mexi-canned” beers, Exotico tequila shots, and wells … 1/2 price sangria pitchers, $1 off all tacos
Sunday
: happy hour all day, 1/2 price champagne by the bottle, live music 12-5pm

Tuesday: $2 margaritas
Wednesday: 1/2 price wine by the bottle and pitchers of sangria

Tuesdays needed some excitement.  (Actually … I’m not sure if they did or not, but Paul Martin’s American Grill thought so.)  So, each Tuesday, all day, you can order a three-course fried chicken special for $22.  Salad (because green things have to happen … whatever), buttermilk fried chicken with mashed potatoes, and homemade ice cream.

Speaking of chicken … late-night pizza spot Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (a.k.a. GAPCo) has been serving lunch as of late.  To up the ante on their lunch offerings, they’ll now serve their (really fucking delicious) chicken wings as a combo deal–$10 for wings, fries, and a drink–from 11am-4pm week days.  Now, here’s some chicken porn …

Wings from GAPCo

LIMITED TIME OFFERINGS

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Flowers for Tiffany at Knife

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Knife at The Highland will offer a cocktail that will benefit breast cancer research, Flowers For Tiffany (gin, Herbsaint, lemon, elderflower, orange blossom water, and hibiscus).
Available: through October 31
Cost: $14

Hopdoddy’s shake-ing it up again this month … their Raspberry White Chocolate Shake Special (handmade vanilla ice cream, raspberry puree, raspberry chunks, white chocolate syrup whipped cream, and raspberry sauce) is now available at the Preston Center location.
Available: until October 11 at the Preston Center location only
Cost: $6

It’s gettin’ spooky at Snuffer’s thanks to their October BOTM, the Ghost Pepper Cheeseburger (100% Fresh Ground Chuck Burger topped with two slices of ghost pepper cheese, fresh grilled jalapeños, grilled diced red onions and yellow mustard).
Available: through October 31
Cost: $8.99

Everyone loves October because people have a(n even better) reason to drink beer.  Hard Rock Cafe is pairing a burger with beer … because they’re awesome.  Stop in for a Samuel Adams OctoberFest Schnitzel Burger paired with their OctoberFest beer.
Available: through October 31

Octoberfest Burger at Hard Rock Cafe

Octoberfest Burger at Hard Rock Cafe

Dallas #BoozeNews: September 28, 2015

NEW OPENINGS

Five Creeks Tavern opened on September 1 in Highland Park Village! The casual pizza shop will feature a full bar (including “cask” wines, draft beer, cocktails, and fun options like frozen bellinis available on TWO patios!

The Harwood District is doing it again … they’re opening another badass concept, Happiest Hour, which will feature 12,000+ square feet of bar goodness complete with a rooftop patio, outdoor games, and a great view of the skyline.  Stay tuned for more updates about the new joint!

Happiest Hour Inspiration

The people behind One Arts Plaza eatery Proof + Pantry are trying to make lightning stike (again) with their new restaurant, Madrina in Highland Park Village.  The new concept will feature Mexican cuisine with a French twist from executive chef Julio Peraza.

One of Dallas’ most famous chefs, Kent Rathbun, will open an offshoot of his newest BBQ concept, Hickory, in DFW Airport.  Look for it in Terminal B in late 2016.

NEW OFFERINGS

Free things are good.  Cheese Fries are good.  FREE Cheese Fries are the best thing ever.  Kenny’s Burger Joint in Plano is now offering a plate of Cheese Fries to patrons on Sundays!

Get brunched up at Greenville Avenue Pizza Company!  So, saturdays and Sundays 11am-3pm, you can get down on the same pizza that ended the night before.  They’ll offer some brunch-friendly options like the Meat & Potato Calzone (scrambled egg, potatoes, sausage, bacon, cheddar, mozzarella), Sweet Calzone (strawberry drizzle, ricotta, blueberries, raspberries), and Veggie Calzone (fried egg, mozzarella, potatoes, red onion, spinach, mushrooms).  Oh … and $3.50 9oz mimosas.

Paul Martin’s American Grill is also rolling out its brunch.  They’ll offer a fixed price menu for $22 from 11am-3pm on Saturdays and Sundays!

Speaking of brunch, Bread Winners will now offer 5 different $5 mimosas on MONDAYS from 7am-4pm at all four locations!  I mean … that’s the right way to start a week, right?

OTHER FUN

The Travel Channel’s “Booze Traveler” is back on … which means I know what I’m doing on Monday nights!  (I actually have this on right now … loving Jack’s Grecian experience!)

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