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Author: Ginger Marie

Ginger Marie is a 20-something blogger with a passion for all things food! When she isn't creating healthy versions of her favorite dishes, she can be found at the movies with her boyfriend, or having girl's night with her friends.
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Travis Frederick Hosts Stars and Steaks Gala to Blocking Out Hunger

December 22, 2016April 13, 2017 Ginger Marie

  Travis Frederick, center for the Dallas Cowboys, hosted a Stars and Steaks gala to benefit Blocking Out Hunger on Monday night. When asked why he was so passionate about this cause, Fredericks said in Texas, one in five children face hunger. That sounds like reason enough for us! The Continue Reading

Fine DiningFood NewsTime Sensitive

Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish at Maggiano’s

April 25, 2016April 18, 2017 Ginger Marie

Maggiano’s is well-known for their amazing food. What you may not know is that they are also well involved in the community. In the past 14 years, Maggiano’s has raised over $6 million for Make-a-Wish®. This year, they are continuing their efforts by donating $1 to Make-a-Wish® for every “Eat-a-Dish” menu Continue Reading

Casual FoodDrink Up

2016 World Bartender Championship Hosted By Fridays

April 7, 2016April 18, 2017 Ginger Marie

As I write this post, and scroll through the pictures, my mouth is watering. Reflecting back on such an AWESOME event is making me super hungry, not even going to lie. If you’ve never been to a TGI Fridays Bartender Championship, here is what to expect.     First and Continue Reading

Drink UpFine DiningFood News

Introducing Sushi At The Mercury

March 2, 2016April 18, 2017 Ginger Marie

The Mercury is known for its delicious All-American food, but recently they added a new cuisine to the mix. Sushi! I was invited to try out some items on their new menu and was shocked by the “sushi” I tried! I brought along one of my picky-eater friends and both Continue Reading

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Highland Park Whisky And Beer Pairing At Meddlesome Moth

February 23, 2016April 18, 2017 Ginger Marie

While I’ve always been a fan of beer, I must say this was my first time enjoying whisky. Outside of a few run-ins with it during college, I’ve never really sat down to enjoy a nice glass of whisky. Despite my lack appreciation for it at the time, I was Continue Reading

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Eddy T. Opens Bite On Oak Lawn Avenue

January 9, 2016April 18, 2017 Ginger Marie

If you are looking for a fine dining experience in an intimate setting, you should definitely go check out Eddy T’s new restaurant, Bite. The service is impeccable and the food is even better. I can’t put it into words, so I’ll show you here with some food porn!   Continue Reading

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Dinner at @asianmint doesn’t disappoint! 😍 T Dinner at @asianmint doesn’t disappoint! 😍

Tonight’s dinner lineup:

🍽️ Pad Woon Sen with clear low-carb noodle, egg, broccoli, scallion, white onion, carrot, mushroom, bean sprout, snap pea

🍽️ Thai Coconut Soup

🍽️ Crispy Dumplings

5️⃣ locations in DFW: 
Inwood Village
Forest Lane
Oak Lawn
Richardson 
Addison 

#dallasfoodnerd #asianmint #thaifood #dallasrestaurants
Another weekend, another brunch! Today we went to Another weekend, another brunch! Today we went to @le_peep 

These classic breakfast meals are good for the soul! 🧇🥓☕️

📍2 DFW Locations 
4835 N O’Connor Rd in Irving 
3501 Midway Rd in Plano

#dallasfoodnerd #lepeep #breakfast #brunch #coffee #dfwrestaurants
Big news, y’all. Big. Huge. 💃 @prettywoman th Big news, y’all. Big. Huge. 💃 @prettywoman the Musical is now playing at @broadwaydallas @fairparkdallas!

This adaptation of the 1990(!) classic that made Julia Roberts a star sticks close to the original, so if you loved the movie, you’ll love the show! We especially loved the inventive set design, including a fun interpretation of the famous opera box scene. 

🗓️: January 24-Febuary 5
📍: The Music Hall @fairparkdallas
🎟️: broadwaydallas.org

*hosted #broadwaymusical #prettywomanthemusical #dallasmusical #broadwaydallas
📷: @amypyen
Special occasion dinner night at @bobs_steakandcho Special occasion dinner night at @bobs_steakandchop 🥩🍷

Of course we went to the original off Lemon Ave but have enjoyed the other DFW locations as well!

#dallasfoodnerd #foodnerd #steak #steakhouse #wine #bobssteakandchop #dallassteakhouses
A OMG-worthy oyster deal! 🦪 For a limited time A OMG-worthy oyster deal! 🦪

For a limited time, @islaandco is offering 12 east coast oysters PLUS a specialty or classic cocktail for just $12! The promotion is available for both brunch or dinner & is the perfect starter to your meal at this cute new Australian restaurant in @bishopartsdistrict.

We paired the oysters with the East Side Spritz (gin, aloe, lemon, cucumber & sparkling wine) but their Espresso Martini was also 👍! We were also impressed by the Blistered Brussel Sprouts & the Charred Octopus for apps. For an entree, try the Roasted Half Chicken, with ajo blanco sauce , delicata, fennel, pickled grapes & herbs. Super underrated! 🍗

PS: If you want to get that 🦪 deal, better hurry! It only lasts until the end of January! 

#hosted #oysters #dallasseafood #australianfood #dallasrestaurants #dallasnewrestaurant #dallashappyhour
📷: @amypyen & @nellit16
Transport to Wine Country at @dinesipandsavor in @ Transport to Wine Country at @dinesipandsavor in @shopsathv! 🍷

Sip + Savor was founded by FloMo couple Jenn and Scott who have a deep love for hospitality and Wine Country. Previously, Scott was behind the Whiskey Cake brand, and Jenn was an exec with a wine company.

Their new concept is a fresh take at northern Cali food, wine and cocktails. We’re impressed by the locally sourced menu, big portions, deep wine list and beautiful decor! 

What we ordered: 
🥂 Tropez Tart, Cherry Crusta with bourbon 

🧀 Charcuterie board (bites of local cheeses, pickled veggies, and meats including pork belly and beef liver pate)

🥗 Winter Caesar Salad with chicken 

🐟 Sea Bass

🍰 Strawberry cake with buttercream frosting - made in house 

Besides all the amazing food, stay tuned for wine tastings and dinners, and for the wine garden to open! 

📍1201 Shoal Creek in Highland Village
Closed Mondays 

*hosted #dallasfoodnerd #shopsathv #highlandvillagetx #dfwfoodie #localfood #supportlocal
Ohmigod you guys! We saw #LegallyBlonde the Musica Ohmigod you guys! We saw #LegallyBlonde the Musical at @attpac! 💝👩‍💼⚖️

We put on our cutest pink outfits & hit @haywireuptown for dinner before the show. They have a great happy hour with some great bites & a frozen Texas Tea for $6! Highly recommend the pork belly burnt ends—so good! We also loved the Blackened Catfish & Gulf Shrimp on jambalaya. Yum!

Legally Blonde is a charming update on the Reese Witherspoon classic, hitting all the key moments from the original (yes, of course there’s a “Bend & Snap” song). Overall, they did a great job adapting the spirit of the movie. What, like it’s hard? 💁‍♀️

*hosted #legallyblondethemusical #dallasmusicals #dallashappyhour #dallasfoodnerd #attpac 
📷: @amypyen
🍳☕️ Brunch at Cafe Mila in Austin Ranch! 🍳☕️ Brunch at Cafe Mila in Austin Ranch!
It’s happening!!! 🌭🌭🌭 @portilloshotdogs It’s happening!!! 🌭🌭🌭 @portilloshotdogs has at long last opened its first Texas location in The Colony! We had some words to describe how much we loved getting to go. 😂😋

📍 4560 Destination Dr. in The Colony 

*hosted #dallasfoodnerd #portillloshotdogs
It’s crawfish season! 🦂 @Shellshack_texas cr It’s crawfish season! 🦂

@Shellshack_texas crawfish is available for $11.99 per pound and can be added to the restaurant’s popular Seafood Boils, which are infused with delicious seasonings, spiced to your preferred heat level. Plus, you’ll get a choice of sausages, potatoes and corn. For an alternative option, order a plate of crawfish and pair it with a side, like rice, fries, hushpuppies and salad.

📍 Dallas (Knox/Henderson and now open in Lake Highlands), Plano, Arlington, Mesquite, Fort Worth

📸 @denimlikethejean
*hosted #dallasfoodnerd #shellshack #crawfish
On Wednesdays, we drink pink. 💕 @thepinkcoffee On Wednesdays, we drink pink. 💕

@thepinkcoffeelove is giving us the BEST vibes. Choose from a big variety of hot and cold drinks! ☕️🫖

📍 2334 W Buckingham Rd in Garland

🕚 7am - 5pm daily 

📸 @denimlikethejean
#dallasfoodnerd #dallascoffeeshops #coffee #supportsmallbusinesses
Reminiscing about our meal at  @muchachotexmex 🤩

*hosted #dallasfoodnerd #texmex #visitsouthlake #southlaketx
Eating good at @romasthecolony! 🍝🍕 📍 670 Eating good at @romasthecolony! 🍝🍕

📍 6700 Main Street in The Colony 

#dallasfoodnerd #italianfood #thecolonytx #supportsmallbusiness
OMG is right. @tasteofchicagotexas has reopened in OMG is right. @tasteofchicagotexas has reopened in Addison and opened a second location in McKinney!

What’s your order?
🍕 Chicago-style deep dish
🌭 Chicago dog
🌭 PS - there’s a Texas dog too
 🥪 Italian beef sandwich with au jus 
🎂 Tiramisu
🍫 Canoli 

📍 2 LOCATIONS 
14833 Midway Rd in Addison

216 W Virginia St in downtown McKinney 

*hosted 
📸
 @denimlikethejean
#dallasfoodnerd #foodnerd #tasteofchicago
This made me LOL. It’s for a good cause… suppo This made me LOL. It’s for a good cause… support local and all that 🤩
Boozy nitro milkshakes & futuristic retro vibes at Boozy nitro milkshakes & futuristic retro vibes at @nitro_burger_dallas! 🤩

Nitro Burger is the latest concept at @trinitygroves, featuring creative burger sliders, yummy sides &, of course, over-the-top liquid nitrogen boozy milkshakes, made tableside (& also available non-alcoholic). Talk about dinner & a show!

PS: Got a dietary need? All burgers can be substituted with vegan patties, gluten free buns, Martin’s potato buns, lettuce wraps & vegan cheese.

Here’s what we tried:
🥤Churro Nitro Shake
🥤S’mores Nitro Shake
✨Lobster Tots
✨Fried Pickles 
✨Tempura Onion Rings 
✨Hand Cut Fries with Nitro Sauce
🍔Highland Park BLT (Bacon, Lobster & Truffle Burger)
🍔Veggie and Goat Cheese Burger 
🍔Smokehouse Burger 
🍔Three Little Pigs Burger
🍔Birria Burger
🍔Meltdown Burger 
🍸Bad Hombre
🍸Milky Way Shot

What shake & burger combo would you try? 🍔🥤

📷: @amypyen & @nelli16
#dallasnewrestaurant #dallasburger #dallasburgers #trinitygroves #hosted
Y’all! What kind of food NERDS would we be if we Y’all! What kind of food NERDS would we be if we didn’t tell you that you can now schedule reels! Anyway… carry on. 🍱 #dallasfoodnerd #sushi
🥳Congrats to @hoffbrausteaks 🥩🍸for openin 🥳Congrats to @hoffbrausteaks 🥩🍸for opening their 5th DFW location! The newest spot is in #GrapevineTX. The giant patio alone is worth the visit. Thanks to @grapevinechamber for hosting an excellent ribbon cutting event! We will certainly be back… 🍤🥩🍗🧀🍷

#dallasfoodnerd #hoffbrausteaks #grapevinetexas
Swapping plates 🍽️ for boards 🪵 tonight! Swapping plates 🍽️ for boards 🪵 tonight! 

Here are some of our latest faves at @BarleyandBoard! 

🧺 Picnic Board (chef’s selections) 
🥔 Bleu Cheese Chips 
🐷Sweet Pig, Angrier Board 
🍄 Chicken Fried Oyster Mushrooms 
🥗 Steak Salad 
🍪 Homemade Cookie Board 
🥤 Alcohol-Free Blackberry Mojito Refresher 

2 locations: @Grandscapetx & Denton 

📸 @denimlikethejean
*hosted #dallasfoodnerd #barleyandboard #grandscapetx #exploregrandscape #thecolonytx #discoverdenton
There’s a new Brass Tap in town, and they have s There’s a new Brass Tap in town, and they have some AWESOME local brews and specialty pizzas.🍕

The new @brasstapfrisco features a large indoor space as well as a good sized patio with all the TVs for game watching needs.

Our order: 
🔥🍯🍕 Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
🍤 Boom Boom Shrimp
 🥨 Pretzel w/ White Queso (a BT favorite)

All was enjoyed with ice cold drafts that we always have a hard time deciding on when at Brass Tap because there are 70 craft beers on tap! This round we tried to stay local with Rollertown, Peticolas and Turning Point 🍻🤤.

📍FM 423 in Frisco 
 
#hosted #dallasfoodnerd #brasstap
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