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Fine Dining

The Highland Dallas Pops its Cork

November 2, 2014 harben
the highland dallas VIP party via dallasfoodnerd.com

A full crowd came out to celebrate the opening The Highland Dallas. The hotel, formerly known as Hotel Palomar, is the new jewel in Hilton’s Curio Collection. Many VIPs were on-hand, including John Tesar who performed a celebratory champagne cleaver-off to inaugurate the new property in a style befitting his Continue Reading

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Fine Dining

An Evening at John Tesar’s Knife

July 29, 2014July 28, 2014 FatherFeedsFlock
John Tesar's Knife via dallasfoodnerd.com

My wife, the Dutchess, recently got a promotion, so it was my job to create a celebration. The last time we celebrated something wonderful was at Spoon, Chef John Tesar’s seafood joint. It was one of the best meals we ever had. You can read about it at FatherFeedsFlock. I decided Continue Reading

Tagged Dallas,fine dining,Hotel Palomar,john tesar,Knife restaurant

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If you’re looking for ways to stretch those doll If you’re looking for ways to stretch those dollars with your meal plans, this is one of our favorites! 🍽 1️⃣ Day One is for tacos. Any remaining chopped onion, tomatoes, jalapeños and meat is stored in individual containers. 2️⃣ Day Two is for spaghetti. Sauté the onion, then add pasta sauce, the remaining meat, jalapeños and tomatoes. That taco seasoning from the meat makes this spaghetti a hit every time. 3️⃣ Day Three is for leftovers … if you have any. 😉 📸: @madebyrori 👩🏻‍🍳 #dallasfoodnerd #foodnerd #athomecooking
@mapleleafdiner giveaway 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @mapleleafdiner giveaway 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 This local diner serves up brunch classics with a Canadian twist! From giant pancakes to poutine and chicken/bacon/waffles, this is a spot you’ve got to try if you haven’t been already! 🥞 Enter to win a $25 gift card by following both of us and tagging your brunch pal below! Sounds easy, eh? It is! 🇨🇦 (We’ll choose one winner at random in 72 hours. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.) #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K #brunch #mapleleafdiner
@dillasquesadillas giveaway 🧀🧀🧀 We’re @dillasquesadillas giveaway 🧀🧀🧀 We’re here for the cheese pulls from the hot and crispy Dilla’s quesadillas! Located in Plano, Frisco and Denton, the shop offers 10 quesadillas including steak, brisket, chicken, vegetarian and a kid’s dilla. Want to win $25 to Dilla’s?? Tag a friend below! (Unlimited entries. Must be 21+ and in DFW to win. One winner will be chosen at random within 72 hours of this post.) #hosted #dallasfoodnerd #dfn50k #dillasquesadillas #quesadillas
We found THE spot to chill🥶 with a cold beer, s We found THE spot to chill🥶 with a cold beer, seltzer or even a glass of wine if you’re up in Denton! @dentoncbc has the craft beer and refreshing seltzers that keep the 100° summer heat at bay ☀️ along with super helpful and friendly staff to assist in beer flight choices 😎. We started with a couple flights, one beer and one all seltzer. The Electro Lit hard seltzer blew our flip-flops off it was so good and the Blueberry Fortune Milkshake IPA is a blueberry pie in a glass 🥧🤤. Hit them up for the chill vibes, the delicious brews and ask about booking your next party in their back room! Cheers! 🍻 #hosted #localbrewery #dallasfoodnerd #foodnerd #craftbeer
Don’t mess with Tex Mex! (Giveaway) 🌮 @elfen Don’t mess with Tex Mex! (Giveaway) 🌮 @elfenixmexican knows how to serve up a delicious Tex Mex meal— and they’ve been doing this for over 100 years! Wanna win a $50 gift card to El Fenix? Follow both of us on Instagram and tag a friend below! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 (We’ll choose one winner at random in 72 hours. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.) #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K #elfenix #texmex
Summer is for brunching! ☀️ As if we needed Summer is for brunching! ☀️ As if we needed an excuse to go to brunch, one of our favs @snoozeameatery has launched a new summer menu! Featuring fun seasonal drinks like the Snoozeberry Cereal Milk—which tastes like childhood, if childhood included a hit of vodka 😅—to tasty new breakfast items like the Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes and Burrata & Prosciutto Toast, there’s plenty of winners on this new selection that would be deserving of a spot on the permanent menu! Bonus rec: We also loved the Honey Oat Milk Latte! There can be quite a wait on weekends. Pro tip: you can join a wait list on their website! #dallasbrunch #dallasbreakfast #brunch #summermemu #brunchspot #dallasfoodnerd #foodnerd 📷: @amypyen
✨La Mina giveaway ✨ Find delicious regional M ✨La Mina giveaway ✨ Find delicious regional Mexican classics and contemporary cocktails in a laid-back, cozy space at La Mina! Tucked into an alcove at @thevillagedallas, La Mina brings great vibes for a date night, happy hour, or celebration. The chill space will have you wondering why you don’t move to The Village already, or at least envy those who live a walk away! Enter to win a $50 gift card to La Mina by following us and @thevillagedallas and tagging your dining companion below! (One winner will be chosen at random within 72 hours of this post. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with IG.) #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K #thevillagedallas
We ❤️ Korean comfort food from @bonchonchicken We ❤️ Korean comfort food from @bonchonchicken! Now open in Frisco, you’ve got to try these hand-battered, double-fried, crispy Korean fried chicken! Choose from wings, drums or strips, and don’t sleep on the signature soy garlic & spicy sauces. 🤤 *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #bonchonchicken #friscotx #visitfriscotx #friedchicken #koreanfriedchicken
HURRY UP to @curryupnow for authentic Indian stree HURRY UP to @curryupnow for authentic Indian street food with a playful twist! Open now at @grandscapetx, Curry Up Now serves up burritos, bowls, tacos, sexy fries, naughty naan, and other Indian street food and snacks. We were intrigued and enjoyed every last bite! Their menu is designed to support vegetarian, vegan, keto, paleo and gluten-free and Halal diets to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. The Colony location features a large indoor dining area, two dog-friendly outdoor patios and a lively cocktail bar. We can’t wait to go back soon! 📸: @alysonmalan *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #curryupnow #thecolony #thecolonytx #grandscapetx #indianfood #streetfood #foodnerd
Gamers and foodies rejoice at @farmandfeed in Plan Gamers and foodies rejoice at @farmandfeed in Plano! 👾🎮🕹 Plano’s newest entertainment destination is the perfect spot to play your favorite retro games and board games over elevated drinks and food! Menu recommendations: 👾Mojave Sojito 👾Pizza Rolls with cream cheese 👾Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese 👾Deviled Eggs GAME ON! *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #visitplano #planotx #farmandfeed #gamingbar #gaming #dfwrestaurants #planorestaurants
@sidecarsocialtx giveaway 🍾🍾🍾 Sidecar S @sidecarsocialtx giveaway 🍾🍾🍾 Sidecar Social in Addison wants to treat one lucky winner to drinks, dinner and games! There’s no shortage of fun here. ☺️ For a chance to win a $50 gift card, follow both accounts and tag your dining friend below! (We’ll choose one winner at random in 72 hours. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.) #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K #addisontx #sidecarsocial
Dinner & a movie never LOOKed so good! 🍿🎞 @ Dinner & a movie never LOOKed so good! 🍿🎞 @lookcinemas has three locations in DFW and just celebrated its one year anniversary in Dallas off hwy 35. Catch popular summer flicks like Thor: Love and Thunder over delicious meals and drinks - and in comfy lounge seats! Our menu recommendations: 🍽 Salmon bowl with mango and white rice, drizzled with Thai chili sauce 🍽 Margherita pizza 🍽 Hand-battered coconut chicken or shrimp 🍽 Spicy Nashville chicken sandwich topped with coleslaw and pickles 🍰 Red velvet cake shake (yes, with an entire slice of cake in the shake!) 🍰 Brownie sundae shake 🍰 Fried Oreos What movie and dinner pairing sounds good to you?? *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #lookcinemas #movies #dinnerandamovie #dineintheater
We ❤️ foodie brands that make a commitment to We ❤️ foodie brands that make a commitment to sustainability! ☕️ New at @nestlecafe, get a FREE reusable coffee cup now through July 31 with any speciality coffee order: Turtle Mocha Hazelnut Latte Caramel Macchiato Iced Dark Mocha Butterfinger Frappe Toll House® Frappe Turtle Frappe Hot Chocolate Guests who bring back a clean reusable cup for future coffee beverage purchases will receive a $0.25 discount. ☕️☕️☕️ *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #nestletollhouse #nestletollhousecafe #nestle #galleriadallas #nestlecafe
🌟 giveaway ⭐️ Cult-favorite fried chicken r 🌟 giveaway ⭐️ Cult-favorite fried chicken restaurant, @chestersintl is now open at @wearefuelcity in Haltom City! We are big fans of this juicy, crunchy fried chicken, and the savory sides too! Have you had their SUPER TENDERS? 🐓🐓🐓 Check it out for yourself! Tag a friend below for a chance to win a $50 gift card to @chestersintl! (One winner will be chosen at random in 72 hours of this post. Unlimited entries. Must be 18+ and in DFW to win. This giveaway is not associated with IG/Meta.) *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #chesterschicken #dfn50k #friedchicken #haltomcity #fuelcity
The Hamptons have come to Dallas! The rooftop at The Hamptons have come to Dallas! The rooftop at @thehenryrestaurant is bringing east coast vibes to Dallas this summer through Sept. 5. Enjoy a seaside getaway and coastal bites & drinks including: 🍉 Surf Water & Watermelon Margarita 🍚 Spicy tuna and crispy rice 🧀 Pretzels and provolone fondue 🐟 Blackened mahi tacos 🦞 New England lobster roll Opens at 4pm daily, and don’t miss the photo ops throughout the restaurant! *hosted #dallasfoodnerd #thehenryrestaurant #hamptons #hamptonsindallas #dfweats #dfwfood
@snuffersburgers giveaway 🍔🍔🍔 With 5️⃣ locations around DFW, there’s a pretty good chance Snuffers has a spot near you! And even if you have to venture a bit, their burgers are worth it. Which Snuffers 🍔 is your fav? Leave a comment below to enter to win a $50 gift card to Snuffers! (We’ll choose one winner at random in 72 hours. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.) #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K
The collab we didn’t know we needed!! @ediblea The collab we didn’t know we needed!! @ediblearrangements has a sweet new lineup of products with one of our faves, TWIX Cookie Bars! 🤤🤤🤤 👉🏼Chocolate Fruit Bouquet 👉🏼Chocolate Cake 👉🏼Premium Cookies 👉🏼Cheesecake 👉🏼Brownies So go ahead and treat yourself or surprise someone with these goodies. They’re available now for a limited time in stores and online! *gifted #dallasfoodnerd #twix #ediblearrangements
Budgety food nerd who likes to cut our own steaks Budgety food nerd who likes to cut our own steaks to save a few dollars without sacrificing taste. *ad Thanks to @nationalfoodsglobal #MasalaUpYourGrill we had a good excuse to fire up the charcoal chimney + grill! The new National Masala Seasonings is a delicious and balanced fusion of herbs and spices with a signature masala punch and heat of bold Pakistani flavors. #dallasfoodnerd
🍰 a sweet giveaway 🍰 @dolceparadisotx ("Swe 🍰 a sweet giveaway 🍰 @dolceparadisotx ("Sweet Paradise" in Italian) is a new bakery, cafe & bistro in Addison Circle! They serve fresh Italian and French pastries & cookies, free-trade Ethiopian coffee & teas, ice cream and a variety of made-to-order breakfast & lunch options. Plus, Sunday brunch! Yum! We're giving away a $50 gift certificate for one lucky winner to try every cake, croissant & cookie in sight! To enter: -Follow @dallasfoodnerd -Follow @dolceparadisotx -Tag a fellow pastry lover! (Each comment is 1 entry) (We’ll choose one winner at random in 72 hours. Must be 21+ and in DFW to enter. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram.) EDIT: This giveaway is now closed & the winner has been notified. #dallasfoodnerd #DFN50K #addisontx #addisoncircle
Have you been to @carbonefinefood yet? Their Spi Have you been to @carbonefinefood yet? Their Spicy Rigatoni in vodka sauce is a must order! 🤤 And go ahead, get the dessert. 👌🏼 #dallasfoodnerd #carbone #carbonedallas
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