“We hired bigInk to promote our Burger House 60th Anniversary Celebration. Press coverage prior to our event was amazing…we even made the New York Times. On the day of the event, our 7 locations had record sales even our Lubbock, Texas location.
It was a lot of fun. bigInk was more than helpful; they were with us all day helping with the event as well. We look forward to working with them on future projects.”
Dallas has been caught up in a love affair with Burger House since it opened its doors in 1951, and on December 13 they’re going to make their anniversary a special day. Move your chestnuts away from that open fire and stop by any location for 60 –cent cheeseburgers. For more information on Burger House locations, visit www.burgerhouse.com.
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Just in time for the holidays, Chef Nico has a new recipe to try out. Click the link for his twist on traditional mashed potatoes. … Just his way to bring more Joy to the World!
11909 Preston Road, Suite 1426 Dallas, TX 75230, (469) 726-4390 http://www.mesomaya.com/Get your guests out of the house this holiday season and head to Mignon’s Waterbrook wine dinner, guided by Hal Landvoigt of Precept Wines, on December 20 at 7pm. Trust us, your guests will forgive you for not cooking. For more information and reservations please call 972.509.1400. Yule be glad you did.
4005 Preston Road #518 Plano, Texas 75093 (972) 943-3372 www.mignonplano.comWhile the rest of us were toiling away in the kitchen to make sure the Thanksgiving meal was ready before Grandpa fell asleep, Chef Salvatore Gisellu had bigger turkeys to fry. Each year on Thanksgiving Day, the chef and his family head out to DFW airport to feed deploying troops- the angels who watch over us. He makes dinners that put ours to shame and he’s charitable, too? Now he’s just showing off.
1006 East 15th Street Plano, TX 75074 (972) 509-1400 www.urbancrust.comYou know what they say: Variety is the spice of life. So give your go-to beer a rest and find a new favorite at The Social House. Each of their 50-plus draft beers are just $3 on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. until close. Raise a cup of cheer and count your blessings.
5100 Belt Line Rd., Suite 410 Addison, TX 75254 (972) 392-4300 www.socialhouseaddison.comFree pizza and good will to all! Give and receive this holiday season at Cavalli’s in McKinney. They will be collecting canned food for the North Texas Food Bank and toys for Santa’s Helpers. Bring in an item benefiting one of these charitable organizations and receive a free margherita pizza. Giving is great and all, but we all know it never hurts to get a little something in return.
6851 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 105 McKinney, Texas 75071http://www.cavallipizza.com/
Seasonal beverages might just be our favorite thing about this time of year. El Ranchito is putting a Tex-Mex twist on National Eggnog Month by serving up horchata, a traditional Mexican drink made with rice, cinnamon and vanilla. Visitors can enjoy the creamy drink all this month while eating some of Dallas’ best Tex-Mex.
610 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75208 (214) 946-4238www.elranchito-dallas.com
Family photos, beautiful Italian art and a menu with a Sardinian twist, Zio Cecio is the perfect holiday dining experience. Featuring a selection of pastas and risottos prepared with fresh seasonal vegetables as well as organic beef, lamb, pork, and chicken along with fresh seafood and daily specials.
4615 West Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75209 (214) 351-1100 www.ziocecio.comDecember 20 is National Sangria Day, and what better way to escape the holiday shopping craze than to relax with a large glass of sangria at La Calle Doce. All month long both La Calle Doce locations, Lakewood and Oak Cliff, will be serving up their special sangria with chopped seasonal fruit in celebration of the national holiday. It’s the perfect way to cool down from the holiday stress without setting foot outside in the blustery fall weather. Feliz Navidad!
Oak Cliff: 415 West 12th Street, Dallas, Texas 75208 Dallas: 1925 Skillman Street, Dallas, Texas 75206www.lacalledoce-dallas.com
Last month The Cedars Social welcomed new Executive Chef Kyle McClelland with much excitement. Stop by this South Side hangout and enjoy the revamped menu that showcases McClelland’s talents and originality. If you’ve been naughty, wouldn’t it be nice to leave a plate of spicy tuna tartare or pan-roasted duck for Santa? For more information, follow The Cedars Social on Facebook.
1326 South Lamar, Dallas, Texas 75215
www.thecedarssocial.com
Forget shopping lines and go play. In fact, why go to one holiday play when you could see a whole marathon of ten-minute versions? Head to South Side on Lamar at 7:30 p.m. on December 18 for ‘A Holiday Jamboree of Tales and Prose.’ Think of it as channel surfing for live theater.
1409 South Lamar Street Dallas, Texas 75215 (214) 485-7526 www.southsideonlamar.comWise men and women know after every Black Friday comes a White Christmas. Share the true spirit of this season of hope and warmth with family and those you really like. You might even want to buy them a beer, pick up the tab or do something out of the ordinary. Make some dinner reservations and remember, It IS a Wonderful Life.
From our workshop to yours,
God bless us everyone!
-JY and the bigInk Elves
MesoMaya has added new lunch and dinner items to its acclaimed menu. The upscale Mexican restaurant now offers lunch portions of its guacamole, queso poblano and ceviche mixto. At dinner, patrons can now enjoy Pollo alla Parilla, a wood-grilled chicken breast with poblano sauce; Salmon de Coco, wood-grilled salmon with coconut rice; Torta Ahogada, braised pork shoulder with black beans, watercress, manchego cheese, pickled onion and roasted tomato broth; and Carne Oaxaca, wood-fired New York strip with an hoja santa and black bean tamale, goat cheese rellenos and yellow mole. A relaxing, festive meal may flower into a beautiful holiday tradition.
It’s here! Francesco Farris’ home-style Italian restaurant is now open on Lovers Lane. Try out the squid ink infused spaghetti, sea salt crusted whole fish or grilled Cornish hen at this casual, family-friendly new spot any day of the week from 5 to 10 p.m. Make a pilgrimage this season and bring your boatload of friends and your favorite uncle to Uncle Cecio.
Next time you’re feeling lucky, brush up on your coin-flipping skills and head over to The Social House for Flip for Food Mondays. Starting November 7, patrons can come in, eat to their hearts’ content, and- if they win a coin toss- pay for only alcohol and gratuity. Speaking of coin tosses, this event is perfectly timed for Monday Night Football. Watch the game at The Social House and you’ll have the chance to win big- even if your team doesn’t fare so well.
Get into the Thanksgiving spirit with a festive treat at Cavalli. This November, they’ve taken their crème brûlée to the next level by putting a seasonal twist on it. End your meal on a sweet note with pumpkin crème brûlée.
Give thanks and feed your soul as South Side on Lamar hosts its second annual Creative Works art exhibit at the Janette Kennedy Gallery November 10 to 19. The exhibit showcases various forms of visual art by South Side on Lamar and The Beat Condos residents of all ages. A reception will be held on November 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. with artist introductions at 7 p.m. Come celebrate the work of this creative community in an exhibit art lovers of all types are sure to enjoy.
As part of the national celebration Nouveau Expression, French Beaujolais winemaker and longtime arts supporter Georges Duboeuf is bringing a party for the senses to Dallas at a Nouveau Expression food and wine tasting November 18 at Katy Trail Ice House. The event also celebrates the release of the 2011 Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau, a fresh and fruity red wine made from the local Gamay grape, which is released with great fanfare after midnight annually on the third Thursday in November.
Hosting an event? Let La Calle Doce cater! For over thirty years, whether it’s a wedding rehearsal, corporate event, holiday party or Quinceañera, La Calle Doce loves throwing parties. Be thankful both locations stand at the ready to provide the catering, delivery and setup sure to make your next party a hit.
This Thanksgiving, let Urban Crust do the cooking for you so you can spend more time with your family. Pick up Wood Fired Turkey, Chestnut Polenta Stuffing, Green Beans al Forno, Butternut Squash Soup and Cranberry Jalapeno Relish (to name a few) for a meal your guests will talk about well into the new year. It’s okay, no one has to know you didn’t cook! Pick up an order card at the restaurant or call 972-509-1400 to place your order. Orders are due November 21 for pick up November 23 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Looking for a place to unwind after a long day of work or holiday shopping? We’ve got you covered. Whether you’re hiding from your visiting relatives or showing them the town, join us for $3 wine and margaritas and $2 drafts every Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. And for even more happiness, don’t forget our delicious appetizers like Choriqueso or Fajita Nachos. There’s always a reason to toast at El Ranchito.
Need a break from the holidays? Escape to The Cedars Social to enjoy the 1920’s inspired Royal Smile Cocktail, a perfectly-balanced blend of Laird’s Applejack, Seagram’s London Dry Gin, lemon juice and house grenadine… Something to smile about as you watch the autumn leaves and your 401K fall.
Turn the next Stars game into a fire and ice date night your significant other will enjoy as much as you. Head over to Naga Thai before the game to spice things up with authentic Thai food and ice cold beer. With food this good, we’re sure she’ll be happy to sit through the game and the victory may not be just at the park!
Tara Yarbrough, with the Tough Ta-Tas, a Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 Mile team, is gearing up for the event on November 4-6, 2011. Their team goal is $65,000 and they have raised $59,000.
60 miles = 120,000 steps = 316,800 feet. That’s a serious commitment, and I couldn’t be more proud of my wife, Tara, for tackling this challenge for a second year in a row. 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. If you have a mother, a sister, a wife or a daughter, you have a real stake in how successful the detection, treatment and prevention options are now and in the future.
Please support Tara and donate today!
http://www.the3day.org/goto/tarayarbrough
Over 30 restaurants across the state helped make Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day a success this year. Jimmy Baldwin and his band even showed up at Gilley’s in Dallas to perform his original tribute song “Peace, Love and Chicken Fried Steak” After this Texas-sized celebration, one thing is for certain- we’re much happier than the cows!
Burger House Celebrates 60 Years with 60-Cent Cheeseburgers
DALLAS, TEXAS (November 18, 2011) – Local institution Burger House will celebrate 60 years in business on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, with contests, giveaways and 60-cent cheeseburgers.
When Burger House first opened its doors on Hillcrest in 1951, Dallas was quite a bit different than it is today. With just four lanes, newly opened Central Expressway stretched just over two miles from the northern edge of downtown to Northwest Highway. Families gathered around black-and-white television sets to watch the popular new sitcom “I Love Lucy.” Still just a high-schooler in Memphis, Elvis’ gyrating hips wouldn’t send SMU girls into a frenzy for another five years. A cheeseburger fries and a drink would set you back less than a dollar.
A lot has changed in the past 60 years, but Burger House’s loyal customers know that some things are just too good to mess with. That’s why the burgers, fries and shakes at Burger House are made the same way today as they were way back in 1951. For one day only, on December 13, Burger House will make one welcome change. To celebrate their milestone anniversary, all Burger House locations will serve their famous cheeseburgers for just 60 cents and give away special prizes throughout the day.
Burger House on Mockingbird, located at 6248 E. Mockingbird Lane, will support local schools with a French-fry eating contest for students from 3 to 5 p.m. The first student to finish their basket of fries will win free fries for a year, as well as a donation to their school.
Free burgers, fries, shakes, hot dogs, T-shirts and hats will be given away throughout the day to diners who complete an info card in store. Current patrons are also being encouraged to sport their Burger House t-shirts for the celebration. Hourly prizes, including free burgers, fries and milkshakes for a year, will be up for grabs at Hillcrest and Mockingbird locations. One grand prize winner will win a 50-person hamburger party catered by Burger House, a $650 dollar value.
Burger House owners Angelo Chantilis, Jr. (Sonny) and Christopher Canellos are excited to give back to the community that has supported them for the past 60 years.
“What started out 60 years ago is still going on today, and we couldn’t have been here without our loyal customers,” says Canellos.
“I’m most excited to give back to the neighboring schools with the fry eating contest,” adds Chantilis. “The kids have been making up their own contests for years, so it’ll be great to actually reward their schools for all their practice.”
What: Burger House’s 60th Anniversary
When: December 13, 2011
Milkshake toast at Hillcrest location and French-fry eating contest
at Mockingbird location to be determined. Details to follow.
Cost: 60 cent cheeseburgers; dine-in only except at Hillcrest location
Where: Burger House locations across Texas
6913 Hillcrest Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205
7529 Campbell Rd.
Dallas, Texas 75248
14248 Marsh Lane
Addison, Texas 75001
6248 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas, Texas 75214
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Bldg. C
Dallas, Texas 75390
2405 19th St.
Lubbock, Texas 79401
919 East I-30 #107
Rockwall, Texas 75087
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Burger House, a Dallas institution, has been serving up award-winning burgers, crispy seasoned fries, real shakes and old-fashioned malts since it was founded by Prometheus “Jack” Koustabardis in 1951. Burger House is committed to serving a great tasting meal using the freshest ingredients in a family-friendly atmosphere.
For more information, visit www.burgerhouse.com or call (214) 828-2732.
‘Tis the Season for Shopping
Shop One-of-a-Kind Gifts at the Dallas Flea
DALLAS, TEXAS (November 3, 2011) – Just in time for the holiday hustle, The Dallas Flea sets up shop and celebrates the holiday season. See what’s in store Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Side on Lamar.
While checking off your holiday wish lists, support more than 60 local artists and creatives. Founder Brittany Edwards Cobb, has added several new vendors to provide an array of great finds including Studio Slomo and Leah Duncan, both traveling in all the way from Austin, Cole Paper Company and Noshii. Singer-songwriter Jon Sprinkle will serenade shoppers with an acoustic set of originals and songs by the likes of John Mayer and Jason Mraz.
Parking is free and admission is $5. Bring a can of food to support Hunger Busters and receive $1 off admission. Admission includes live musical entertainment and a bottle of vitamin water, while supplies last. The first 100 shoppers also receive a free canvas swag bag. The Dallas Flea is the perfect way to support local vendors while getting a head start on holiday shopping.
What: The Dallas Flea
Where: South Side on Lamar
1409 S. Lamar Street
When: Saturday, December 3
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: $5 cash admission; Free for 12 & under
Free parking
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The Cedars Social Announces Executive Chef
The Big Apple’s Kyle McClelland Finds New Home in the Big D
Dallas, Texas – (November 7, 2011) – Chef Kyle McClelland has been named Executive Chef at The Cedars Social, overseeing the culinary team and kitchen operations, along with revamping the current menu. Chef McClelland, a Massachusetts native, recently relocated to Dallas from New York City, and is excited about his new position.
“I’m thrilled to be in Dallas and for this new adventure at The Cedars Social,” Chef McClelland says. “I loved working with Michael Martensen on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. I am excited to work with the local suppliers, redevelop the menu and build on what Brian Williams and Michael have done thus far at The Cedars Social.”
Most recently with Caviar Russe in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Chef McClelland’s reputable resume includes his work as Sous Chef at Ambrosia on Huntington. He spent three years as Sous Chef at The Federalist at the XV Beacon Hotel under the extradionary talents of Chef David Daniels before his next position as Executive Sous Chef at Ten Tables. McClelland then moved his talents to the off-shore culinary destination of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts as the Chef d’Cuisine, and rejoined Chef Daniels at TOPPER’S at Relais & Chateaux – The Wauwinet. There he created luxury fare for diners around the globe and further developed his love for fresh local ingredients. Chef McClelland earned his Grand Diploma from the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City.
Now at the helm of the cuisine for The Cedars Social, Chef McClelland plans to share his passions for local ingredients and showcase his talents and originality. For The Cedars Social, McClelland plans to implement a more seasonal approach to current menu items and will be adding daily specials to introduce his recipes and creations from his kitchen.
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The Cedars Social, located at 1326 South Lamar, is a cocktail den and kitchen that features an adventurous list of handcrafted cocktails developed by one of the nations leading barmen Michael Martensen along with a modern comfort food menu now under the talented hands of Executive Chef Kyle McClelland. For more information visit The Cedars Social website www.thecedarssocial.com or call 214 928.7700.
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