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January 2013 Archive

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RESTAURANT NEWS


Openings

A branch of the chain Torchy's Tacos has opened in Fort Worth. The menu offers fajitas, tacos and dishes like the "Dirty Sanchez," made with scrambled eggs with fried poblano chile, guacamole, carrots and shredded cheese, served with poblano sauce on a flour tortilla. Torchy's Tacos, 928 Northton St., Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817-289-8226.
 
Mockingbird Taproom has made its debut in Mockingbird Station. The restaurant and bar features a menu of creative pub grub like salads, burgers and Tex-Mex tacos, as well as more than 40 beers on tap. Other notable items include "Suicide Fries" topped with queso, giardiniera, chopped brisket, green onions and a fried egg; wings with sauce options like blueberry buffalo; and the "Piggy Back Mac" made with pulled pork, bacon, jalapeño and pork rind topping. Mockingbird Taproom, 5319 E. Mockingbird Ln., Dallas, TX 75206, 469-334-0751.
 

News Bytes

Valentine's Day at Fearing's
Fearing's in Dallas will offer its special Valentine's Day menu for four nights (February 14-17), in addition to the a la carte menu. Highlights from the four-course menu include Georges Bank lemon sole; Yoakum, Texas Wagyu strip loin with frites and truffled red wine sauce; and a dessert duo of a chocolate cherry ice cream "heart" sandwich and a vanilla custard shooter with passion fruit orange sauce and heart-shaped sugar cookies. The cost is $95 per person. View more of the Best Valentine's Day Restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth. Fearing's, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, 2121 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX 75201, 214-922-4848.
 
Savor Dallas Returns
Enjoy a celebration of food, wine and arts at the 9th Annual Savor Dallas celebration March 15-17. This festival of fine living features food from some of Dallas's top chefs, plus hundreds of wines, spirits and beers. Highlights include a wine and cheese pairing and an International Grand Tasting with local food and wine. Visit www.savordallas.com for more information and to purchase your ticket. The events kick off with a wine stroll at the Perot Museum. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75202.
 


Chef Shuffle

Former "Top Chef" contestant Tre Wilcox has left his post at Village Marquee, the New American restaurant located next door and above the Highland Park Village Theatre. Village Marquee, 33 Highland Park Village, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-522-6035.
 

Closings

CLOSED FOR GOOD
Take your taste buds on a walk down memory lane! Check out our exclusive closed restaurant database for the Dallas/Fort Worth area to virtually visit your favorite dining spots from yesteryear. York Street, R.I.P.

Bailey's Prime Plus steakhouse at The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas has closed. Bailey's Prime Plus, The Shops at Park Lane, 8160 Park Lane #130, Dallas, TX 75231, no phone.
 

CULINARY EVENTS
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