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Cookbook Review: The Cook’s Essential Kitchen Dictionary

January 15, 2015January 25, 2015 FatherFeedsFlock

If you are reading this blog the odds are that you have at least a little food nerd in you. A food nerd doesn’t just like to eat, they like to immerse themselves into the entire culinary culture. That is why you will like this book. It contains over 5000 Continue Reading

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Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew Presents The Voice Winner Cassadee Pope at Free Morning Concert

November 18, 2013November 24, 2013 Submitted Nerdery

On Tuesday, November 19 at 8 a.m., (yes, in the morning) Starbucks will treat Dallas to a free concert featuring country singer-songwriter Cassadee Pope (winner of The Voice season 3) and free samples of Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew coffee as a surprise start to their day. Everyone is invited to Continue Reading

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Food Network Searching for Greatest Home Cooks in Dallas

October 11, 2013October 26, 2015 Autumn Rose Reo

Do you have what it takes to be the Greatest Home Cook in America? Then show off your skills when Food Network Comes to Plano this Saturday casting for their next show.   According to the online website:  You will be able to plate your dish at the interview location. You Continue Reading

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Help Bart Simpson find his missing Butterfinger

August 16, 2013November 24, 2013 shiroma

Dallas, help Bart find his missing Butterfinger today! The #WhoStoleBartsBar van tour will stop in Dallas on Friday, Aug. 16 as part of a 10 city nationwide search for Barts missing BUTTERFINGER® bar – including four Springfield cities as an homage to Bart’s hometown.     The Instant Win Game will Continue Reading

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Drink Up for Dad’s Day – Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 13, 2013June 7, 2018 Autumn Rose Reo

Rather than give your father another tie to add to his collection, consider something he can share or keep and enjoy over an extended period of time. Don’t worry if you don’t know his taste; theres something for every type of father: For the Connoisseur: Reserve a gift of Glenfiddich, Continue Reading

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Free App Gets Diners Deals While Giving Meals to the Hungry

April 25, 2013September 10, 2015 Autumn Rose Reo

You’re always looking for a good dinner deal. And, thanks to a locally based app, when you redeem a free deal, you also help to feed the hungry right here in DFW. Dallas-based TangoTab was created to address the significant challenge of hunger right here at home. While many people Continue Reading

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We pulled up to @masuki_sushi_tx and left very ful We pulled up to @masuki_sushi_tx and left very full and very happy. Clean, modern, and inviting from the moment you walk in. This is the kind of spot that works for a lunch meeting, date night, or a full family outing.
 
What we ordered: 
STARTERS: Edamame · Popcorn Scallops · Gyoza 
MAINS: Bulgogi · Chicken Teriyaki 
SUSHI: Sunset Roll · Gold California Roll · Tiger Roll
 
The Bulgogi was our personal favorite and honestly held its own against everything else on the table. The all you can eat format means you can try the specialty rolls like the Double Spicy Roll and the 225 Roll without the pressure of committing to one thing.
Order, taste, and keep going.
 
If you are in Plano and you have not tried Masuki yet, add it to the list.
 
📍 Plano, TX 
🍣 Perfect for date nights, family dinners, and lunch meetings 
✨ Hosted · #dallasfoodnerd
📸: @feliciajarrell_
All You Can Eataly? Ok bet! We took on the chall All You Can Eataly? Ok bet! 

We took on the challenge at one of our favorite events at @eatalydallas, where they shut down their massive marketplace to throw an amazing celebration of unlimited bites & sips, live music & fun! It’s such a great time getting to try all of Eataly’s fresh pasta, pizza, desserts & wine.

Eataly events cannot be beat, so don’t forget to check their website for what’s coming up. Here’s a couple in June that caught our eye:

🎧Terra - Beats & Bites, June 11
🍝Summer Fridays: Taste of the Market, June 12
🇻🇦Roman Night, multiple dates

🎟️: https://www.eataly.com/us_en/classes-and-events/dallas
📍Eataly Dallas, Northpark Mall

*hosted #dallasitalian #dfwfoodie
📷: @amypyen
Golf Course 1.5 hrs North! Golfers! If you’re lo Golf Course 1.5 hrs North! 

Golfers! If you’re looking for a new course near Dallas, @twresortandgolf is just 1.5 hours north & worth the drive. 

This 18‑hole course was designed by Arnold Palmer. It has beautiful fairways & some of the most unique greens in Texas thanks to Diamond Zoysia turf that thrives in the heat & is smooth year‑round.

The cart staff kept us happy with breakfast burritos and a couple beers, and the location is perfectly central if your crew is coming from Oklahoma or West Texas. Great for a tournament! 

Make it a quick day trip or turn it into a full Lake Texoma staycation. Stay at the resort, grab dinner, & hit the casino just 30 minutes away! 

*hosted #dallasfoodnerd
Follow the red brick road to @broncsftw 🤠 From th Follow the red brick road to @broncsftw 🤠

From the owners of Dallas’ @lawniesbar, this new Stockyards bar has two levels with different vibes. Upstairs has a kitchen that’s whipping up hearty bites like Patty melts, burgers, breakfast sandwiches and more bites. Grab a local brew or craft cocktail to pair with your meal. 

Downstairs is more of your bar vibe with live music, DJs, bar games and more. This section is 21+ only. 

We don’t get to Fort Worth enough so thanks to the event team for giving us a reason to head to Cow Town again. 

📍 Fort Worth Stockyards 

*invited #dallasfoodnerd #fortworthtx
@tokyo_shokudo never disappoints!! 🍣🍱 We haven’t @tokyo_shokudo never disappoints!! 🍣🍱

We haven’t hit up one of our surburban favs Tokyo Shokudo in Plano for a while so we went to try their latest seasonal menu, some of which instantly became our new favs. Here are a few new items you have to try:

🐟Yellowtail or Red Snapper Carpaccio
🍚Salmon & Ikura Bowl
🦀Soft Shell Crab 

Plus we had to add some items off the regular menu, including a delicious mackerel plate, tonkotsu ramen & a beautifully plated sashimi box. Although their sushi bar isn’t as large as some Japanese restaurants, their fish is some of the freshest we’ve tasted.

They have new menu items all the time, so don’t wait as long as we did between visits!

📍4709 W Parker, Plano

*hosted #visitplano #planorestaurants #dfwfoodie #dallasjapanese
📷: @amypyen
🌷🌻Garden Girlies! It’s Girls Night Out!🍷 @greenac 🌷🌻Garden Girlies! It’s Girls Night Out!🍷

@greenacresnurserynorthtx is hosting a FREE Girls Night Out, & it’s the perfect way to kick off summer planting season for all the garden lovers! 

From 6-8:30PM, Enjoy an evening at the Melissa store in the Outdoor Living Department with live music, wine, a cozy bonfire, & exclusive event-day deals. 

Grab your friends & don’t miss this fun, free garden event in DFW! 

See you tomorrow! 

📍Melissa store ONLY
*gifted #DallasFoodNerd
The best gumbo in North Dallas might just live in The best gumbo in North Dallas might just live in Frisco👀

We pulled up to @therevelpatiogrill and did not expect to leave this impressed. The food alone is worth the trip, but the full experience is what makes it special. Patio seating, pool tables, games, and Thursday night trivia? This is the spot for a real night out in the burbs. 

What we ordered:
APPETIZERS: Gumbo • Crawfish Etouffee • Fried Lasagna • Southwest Eggrolls

MAIN: CYO Seafood Boils

The gumbo was the standout. Rich, full of flavor, and exactly the kind of bowl that makes you slow down and appreciate it.

📍 Frisco, TX
🦐 Perfect for family meals, date nights, and Thursday trivia
✨ Hosted #dallasfoodnerd
📸: @feliciajarrell_
Celina and McKinney just got sweeter🍦 We stopped Celina and McKinney just got sweeter🍦

We stopped by @stellasicecreamcelina and honestly this place checked every box. Clean, colorful, bright, and cozy the moment you walk in. The kind of spot that just puts you in a good mood.

What we tried:
FLAVORS: Mama Joy • Rocky Road • Strawberry • Salted Caramel

MUST TRY: Mama Joy in a waffle cup (tastes exactly like an Almond Joy, we are not joking)

FOR YOUR PUP: Pupsicles on the menu and yes, they are adorable🐶

The presentation is on point, the service is friendly, and with 8 non-dairy options there really is something for everyone. Whether you’re dairy free or not, you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

Date night, after the game, or a family outing, Stella’s fits every occasion.

📍 Celina + McKinney, TX

*invited #dallasfoodnerd
📸: @feliciajarrell_
Hot chicken cravings = officially handled 🔥🍗 Not Hot chicken cravings = officially handled 🔥🍗

Not only does Sal’s offer Nashville hot chicken, they’re also popular for cheesy smashburgers, loaded fries, and over-the-top milkshakes. Sal’s seriously knows how to do comfort food. It’s also halal, the chicken has the perfect crunch, the burgers are packed with flavor, and honestly… saving room for the dessert and milkshakes is non-negotiable!

Our order:
🍹 Strawberry Milkshake
🍹 Oreo Milkshake

🍽️ Waff-Wich
🍽️ Wild Wild Wings
🍽️ Chicken Cheese Smashburger
🍽️ Nashville Sandwich
🍽️ Double Cheeseburger
🍽️ Loaded Fries
🍽️ Chocolate Lava Cake

📍New in Richardson and OG location Plano

*invited #dallasfoodnerd
Parisian-inspired steak frites for $30?? Say less🇫 Parisian-inspired steak frites for $30?? Say less🇫🇷🍽️

Le BEEF Steak + Frites keeps it simple with a fixed-price steak frites menu that includes a starter salad, canapés, steak with golden frites, and their signature Le BEEF sauce. It’s giving cozy French bistro without the high price tag, and it’s such a good spot for date night, dinner with friends, or anyone who loves a solid meal deal!

Get the same entree for lunch (Tues-Fri) for $23.95!

Our order:
🍹 French Kiss
🍹 Crème au Citron
🍹 Breeze Fraîche
🍹 Bisou Bisou

🍽️ Chicken + Frites
🍽️ Le Beef + Frites
🍽️ Add Sausage
🍽️ Mousse au Chocolat
🍽️ Crème Brûlée

📍Plano, TX

*invited #dallasfoodnerd @lebeefsteakfrites @shopsatlegacynorth
Looking for the best hibachi in Frisco? The search Looking for the best hibachi in Frisco? The search is OVER. 👀🔥

When the presentation hits just as hard as the flavor, you know you’ve found something special—and @jinbehfrisco is exactly that.

We went all in: teriyaki steak hibachi, salmon hibachi, crab rangoon, edamame, and sushi to start. Safe to say no one left hungry. 😮‍💨

And if you’re a weekday foodie, Jinbeh just launched happy hour Monday–Friday from 5–6:30pm with drink specials and a 2-for-$35 hibachi lunch deal. Honestly, that’s a steal!

🎁 Mention Dallas Food Nerd when you go and they’ll add a free appetizer with any entrée purchase. (Cannot be combined with other offers.)

Don’t miss a free treat for birthdays too!

This one’s going on the regular rotation. Who are you bringing? 👇

*invited #dallasfoodnerd
Permanent on the menu ➡️Chicken Caesar Stuffed Cro Permanent on the menu ➡️Chicken Caesar Stuffed Croissant! *ad 🥐 

The viral sammich combo at @lamadeleinebakeryandcafe is *officially* on the menu! The Chicken Caesar Sandwich on a croissant is here to stay and even comes with a side—all for under $10! 

Just imagine a warm buttery, flakey croissant packed with the fan favorite chicken caesar. Paired with a cozy setting? That’s the perfect meal! 🥪 

#dallasfoodnerd
Dallas-we just found your new fav burger 🍔 @ramb Dallas-we just found your new fav burger 🍔 

@rambleroomsniderplaza is serving up a savory wagyu burger that has an incredible flavor profile. 8 ounces of indulgent and juicy meat, and stacked with mushrooms, sherry onions, horseradish pickles, house potato sticks and white cheddar sauce. Sourced from @rosewoodranches in Ennis, Texas. We are still thinking about this meal! 

We love the dining experience at Ramble Room every time we pop in. From the dimlit dining mood inside the beautiful restaurant to the fun patio vibes, there’s no bad spot around.

Other things we ate & drank that had us swooning:
Filthy Martini & Mexican Navy
Cacio e Pepe Oysters
Jumbo Lump Crab Dip
Main Lobster Roll
Chocolate Browine Sundae

If you try the new waygu burger, let us know if this deserves a spot of the “best burgers” list in Dallas!

📍6565 Hillcrest Ave (Snider Plaza, Dallas)

*invited #dallasfoodnerd
Hidden gems hit different when they’re right in yo Hidden gems hit different when they’re right in your backyard.

We pulled up @khunnnye_thai in Prosper and honestly? This one surprised us in the best way. Tucked in Collin County, you don’t have to drive to Dallas to find Thai food worth talking about.

What we ordered:
STARTERS: Egg Rolls · Chicken Satay · Crab Rangoon
MAINS: Crab Fried Rice · Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Shrimp · Pad Thai
DESSERT: Fried Banana Egg Rolls · Mango Sticky Rice

The portions are generous, the service is fast and friendly, and the food came out quick without sacrificing flavor. Our personal favorite was the Tom Yum Noodle Soup with Shrimp. Rich, warming, and exactly what it should be. Whether you’re doing a lunch run or a dinner night out, Khun Nye Thai is worth the stop.

📍 Prosper, TX

*hosted #dallasfoodnerd
The richest ramen broth you’ll have outside of Jap The richest ramen broth you’ll have outside of Japan might be in north Texas. 🍜

We tried @kizukiramen at @shopsatlegacyeast in Plano & were so impressed by the whole experience. The restaurant is beautiful, from sake barrels & wood paneling above the bar to street lights lighting the restaurant, bringing the izakaya experience to us. 

We started with some delicious cocktails (don’t worry, they also have a great sake selection) & some bites from their expansive izakaya menu. You can’t skip the karaage here & we also enjoyed the takoyaki. 

But the star of the show is Kizuki’s amazing ramen selection, with their unique technique of roasting the pork bones before boiling, resulting in a luxuriously flavorful broth so rich, they offer you a clear broth on the side for free to dilute it if you want to. 

Their signature is the garlic tonkotsu shoyu, which was delightful, but don’t sleep on some of their other interesting options, including a dry tan tan noodle & a tsukeman, or dipping noodles, which my sister enjoyed very much. We will certainly be back to try more!

📍The Shops at Legacy East, Plano

*hosted #ramen #dallasramen #dallasizakaya 

📷: @amypyen
Last chance to try the spring menu @konagrill! T Last chance to try the spring menu @konagrill! 

Their limited-time spring brunch runs through May 31st.  Trust us, you don’t want to sleep on it. We’re talking deviled egg trios (traditional 🥚, bacon 🥓 AND lobster 🦞), crab egg rolls 🦀, smoked salmon flatbread, spicy tuna roll 🔥, pancakes 🥞, breakfast burger 🍔, crispy soy brussels, and carrot cake 🥕

This menu has something for everyone; and it disappears at the end of the month.

Tell them @dallasfoodnerd sent you! 👇

*hosted @onesevenagency #KonaGrill
📷: @ashleemademedoit
🥳 60k followers! 🥳 Thank YOU for being part of thi 🥳 60k followers! 🥳
Thank YOU for being part of this DFW community that loves discovering the best Dallas–Fort Worth restaurants, local events, and things to do. 🍕🍔🍹🎭🏌️🤸‍♀️

We’re a team of 20 writers across the metroplex sharing the DFW food, weekend activities, and local experiences we think and hope you’ll love.

To celebrate this milestone, we rounded up 60 bites we’ve tried recently, from new openings to classic faves.

Tell us: What kind of DFW food and lifestyle content do you love to see? What should we cover more often? Date nights? Family activities? Weekenders? Neighborhood guides? Let’s hear from YOU!
There’s no better way to start a morning than with There’s no better way to start a morning than with coffee and flaky pastries from @SugarandSageBakery ☕️🥐✨ 

Their Spring menu is still here and full of delicious drinks and bites. We loved: 

🍵🥕 carrot cake matcha
🍯☕ honey graham latte w/ honey cold foam
🍊💜 orange lavender refresher
🥐🍓 stuffed croissant loaded with fresh vanilla whip cream & strawberries
🫐 blueberry danish
🍥 cinnamon morning bun brioche with vanilla glaze

We also couldn’t leave without grabbing a few extra treats for later:

🥐 classic pain au chocolat
🧅 scallion brioche
🧁 strawberry cupcake with buttercream frosting

Every visit somehow gets better than the last! Between the seasonal drinks and perfectly flaky pastries, Sugar and Sage Bakery continues to be one of our favorite bakery and coffee stops in Dallas 😍

📍Lovers Lane, Dallas 

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If you’re out at the @thecjcupbyronnelson swing by If you’re out at the @thecjcupbyronnelson swing by the @firstwatch tent on hole 18. They’re right at the entrance with family‑friendly lawn games, perfect while you wait for your fave golfer to roll through. Plus, they’re handing out prizes like BOGO brunch entrées for the future! 

Then visit their 2 McKinney First Watch locations or any of their DFW locations. 

Here’s what we ordered:
🧋 Million Dollar Bloody Mary
🧋 Cinnamon Toast Cereal Milk
🧋 Morning Meditation
🧋 Kale Tonic

🍳 Million Dollar Bacon
🍳 Holey Donuts
🍳 Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash

🥞 And who doesn’t love shared table pancakes? Especially the Chocolate Chip & Carrot Cake pancakes! 

See you at the First Watch tent and out on the fairway today and tomorrow!

*invited #dallasfoodnerd
An immersive dining experience guided by @chef_ale An immersive dining experience guided by @chef_alexischaparro; each dish rooted in flavor, story, and heritage.

Every course was paired with a Tequila tasting from @sipdonfulano, complete with a history lesson on the nuances behind each variation📝

Don’t miss his final showcase of the season on June 6. Tell them we sent you. Check out link in bio at @xo_raiz to sign up!

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