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Steve Smith is a planner and partner at Firehouse. He doesn’t just love food; he loves how great food brings people together. Ice cream and baked goods are his Kryptonite. Given a name among the world’s most common, Steve lives online as his alter ego, harben.

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harben has written 8 awesome Food Nerd articles!

Canary by Gorji, and Why His Name Should Be on the Door

by harben

Tweet There are many things that make a meal great. Food certainly.  But, to me, hospitality matters more.  A restaurant where you sense the care of a loving proprietor is a different experience entirely. And Canary by Gorji is a different experience entirely.  It’s location is unassuming.  It’s interior, while nice enough, lacks the sizzle [...]

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Dining Out in Dallas for Texas Neurofibramatosis Foundation

by harben

Tweet Wednesday evening, we attended Dining Out in Dallas, Battle of the Chefs at the Frontier of Flight Museum near Love Field.  It is the signature fundraising event  for the Texas Neurofibramatosis Foundation.  And the concept is interesting; each diner is awarded a cork to deposit with the chef whose dish you most enjoyed.  An [...]

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SavorDallas 2012

by harben

Tweet Last year, my first DFN post was about attending SavorDallas.  Well, it’s been a year and, once again, we attended Saturday’s International Grand Tasting. This year’s event relocated from downtown to the new Irving Convention Center, providing an opportunity to check out the enormous brown spaceship now looming over Las Colinas.  Turns out the [...]

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Cookies as Art

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Tweet Some people just make things beautiful. And, when they make them tasty too, they’ve won me over. Gary Perrone, a sometimes art director and a talented painter and sculptor also happens to make cookies – Art Cookies. They’re available by special order for occasions and events large and small. Styles are only limited by [...]

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LA Burger: Burger Bar Meets L.A. Food Truck

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Tweet I waited for a second visit to be certain of my love for this place, though Yelp reviews would indicate I am not a lone fan. LA Burger is in a strip center in Valley Ranch. The location, nor the interior, is much to speak of. The concept and delivery are great though. Burgers [...]

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Glop It On

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Tweet Maybe you’ve discovered Glop already. I did during Central Market’s recent Burger Extravaganza. They sampled it on Cowboy Burgers, and even my 9-year old thought it was tasty. Brought it home, and have now been back repeatedly for more. Love it on anything on the grill. Fabulous on pork chops. Fancies up chicken. Just [...]

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Tasting Lombardi’s Newest Venture

by harben

Tweet I was anxious to try Lombardi’s new Tuscan steakhouse concept, La Fiorentina, particularly as a fan of Lombardi neighbors, Taverna, Sangria and Toulouse. La Forientina is definitely worth a try. Very good but not great – but truly great is a mark they might hit with some further refinement. The crostini, which came highly [...]

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Savor Dallas in the Rearview

by harben

Tweet We recently attended the International Grand Tasting at the 7th annual Savor Dallas. It was our first time; it won’t be our last. In a nutshell, it’s three hours to sample delicious food from over 60 Dallas area restaurants and wine and spirits from countless vendors. Staged across adjoining ballrooms at the Sheraton Dallas [...]

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