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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: May 27, 2015

JEM Beverage Company (makers of Western Son Vodka, Red River Whiskey, South House Moonshine, and more) has shed its Carrollton roots and moved to Pilot Point, Texas to expand its distillery!  Some of the #SDDContributor team and I stopped by their grand opening party this past Saturday to celebrate.  Check out what we got into and learn more about the distillery.

Dallas institution Snookie’s on Oak Lawn will close its fifth and last-standing location on May 31 as the shopping center it’s in will be demolished.  It will close on the heels of its 26th birthday.  Don’t miss their closing parties Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30!

Paul Martin’s American Grill is opening in North Texas!  The California-based restaurant concept will hire 125 and will have 6,000sf of restaurant and will serve contemporary American food.  Stay tuned for a location and opening date!

Uchi Dallas will open June 1 at 5pm! Check out the beloved Austin sushi transplant at their newest of four locations at 2817 Maple Avenue! Their “signature menu offerings include hot and cool tastings, makimono, yakimono, tempura and, of course, sushi and sashimi.”

K.T. Burger, a new concept from the Katy Trail Ice House in Highland Park Village, is NOW OPEN in the former Marquee Grill/Village Kitchen space.  Expect burgers (duh), salads (boring), and some brats.  Oh … and beer, wine, and some booze.


Chef Vijay Sadhu

Chef Vijay Sadhu

Cook Hall at the W Dallas Victory named Chef Vijay Sadhu as the new chef.  His talents that were honed across the globe and most recently at Samar by Stephan Pyles will take up residence at the upscale eatery in June.

Samson’s Gourmet Hot Dogs has added burgers to their lineup.  The dog shop with 31 topping options will offer regular ole burgers and stuffed ones … stuffed burgers, y’all.  The Magnum sounds pretty amazing –it’s stuffed with roasted jalapeños and smoked chipotle cream cheese and topped with smoked chipotle sauce.


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