Archive for the ‘Restaurants’ Category

It’s a well known fact that when the economy gets tight, coupon usage and efforts to save money increase.

So the ever festive Entertainment Book which is crammed full of savings, is now FREE for Dallas 2008 - all the coupons are valid at least through 1 November 2008. They do charge a $4.99 shipping fee but you would have paid that anyway had you bought the book at the original price of $25.

This also gives you access to their website where you can find even more cost savings on everything from food to films to personal services like manicures and dry cleaning.

You will also need to agree to buy the 2009 book at full value ($25). Just use a couple of the 2-for-1 dinner coupons and the book pays for itself.

Dallas area based Metromedia Restaurant Group owns Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern, Steak & Ale and Ponderosa.

They have quietly put 59 of their Florida restaurants up for sale or lease.

It appears that Bennigan’s will close all but 2 of their locations near Orlando due to too many similar dining establishments in the area.

The legendary actor Robert DeNiro spends a fair amount of time in Dallas. Between his investment in the restaurant Nobu and his working affiliation with Todd Wagner and Mark Cuban, he has good reason to visit quite often.

DeNiro is one of the few people that could get away with drive thru service at the world renown Mansion on Turtle Creek. Though DeNiro wasn’t staying at the hotel, he called in an to-go order a couple nights ago after 11p — sirloin steak sandwich and free-range turkey club. Not exactly the kind of fare you’d find at Sonic!

The legendary Italian restaurant, Cremona, was destroyed overnight due to fire. Authorities suspect the blaze began at a neighboring paintball business.

It’s a sad event to have lost one of the true, authentic Italian restaurants in a sea of chains.

Taste Addison draws nearly 70,000 fans annually to enjoy its unique blend of fantastic food and world-class entertainment. For three days, some of the country’s best touring groups entertain enthusiastic crowds on the Bud Light Main Stage in beautiful Addison Circle Park.

BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE - FRIDAY, MAY 9
5:30 PM Black Tie Dynasty
6:30 PM I Nine
8:30 PM Switchfoot
10:30 PM Gavin Degraw

BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE - SATURDAY, MAY 10
12:00 PM Taste Addison’s Ourstage.com Channel Winner
1:30 PM PPT
3:00 PM Blaine Gray
4:30 PM South Austin Jug Band
6:00 PM The Killdares
7:30 PM Jonathon Tyler & the Northern Lights
9:00 PM Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
10:30 PM The Black Crowes

BUD LIGHT MAIN STAGE - SUNDAY, MAY 11
12:30 PM Emily Elbert Trio
2:00 PM Corner Pocket
3:30 PM Storyside: B
5:00 PM The Afters

Step into new era of divine cuisine, eclectic décor, and unbelievable scenery at Ziziki’s. Veteran Chef/Owner Costa Arabatzis opened Zizki’s in 1994 featuring flavorful Mediterranean Cuisine, with an emphasis on Greek and Italian.

Ziziki’s is showcasing a new menu featuring the flavorful Saganaki which is imported kefalograviera cheese wrapped with fillo dough and brushed with a sweet rosemary butter; served with lemon and flamed with Ouzo.

All entrees are prepared daily with freshest ingredients featuring : Fresh Island Catch flown in daily, Filet Mignon, Dine with the Gods including three courses: Ziziki’s Bread, your choice of salad, a family style platter of Rack of Lamb, Spanakopita, Greek Island Chicken & Grilled Sweet Shrimp, served with asparagus. Lamb Osso Bucco, a house favorite, featuring Australian free-range lamb shanks simmered in tomatoes, roasted red-bell peppers, basil, bay leaf and garlic, served with Mediterranean orzo and asparagus.

If you would like something on the lighter side you should try the Caprese Salad; fresh boccaccini mozzarella, sweet roma tomatoes skewered and topped with basil & olive oil; served on spring mix greens tossed tossed with basil mint vinaigrette; or the Grilled Seafood Salad topped with Ahi tuna, salmon and skewered sweet shrimp; served with mixed greens, sweet onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and Feta cheese. For the sweet temptation, experience your choice of a decadent Baklava Ice-Cream Cake, a lovely Tiramisu and more.

Ziziki’s has recently earned the Wine Spectator’s prestigious “Award of Excellence” again in 2008; they won this award every year since opening in 1994. The menu also features two amazing specialty drinks including Ziziki’s Sunkiss and Ziziki’s Coffee, a perfect way to wrap up dinner.

Ziziki’s décor consists of a metropolis of unique fixtures from all over the world. The neighborhood bistro is finished in faux Italian yellow wine shelving and a cherry wood bar with a mahogany finish. Mary Arabatizis hand selected everything from the table tops, lighting and music, to the design of the eclectic open air patio dining. Ziziki’s at Travis Walk offers two private dining rooms; one accommodating 40 guest and a second seating 20 guests; perfect for every type of event.

Ziziki’s is located at 4514 Travis Street #122, Dallas.

Here’s the list of places/events you should hit this month in Deep Ellum:

April 25 & 26 Continental Gin Open Studios (be sure to check all these artists out)

Apr 25 Deke Dickerson & The Ecco-phonics at All Good Cafe

April 26 Ultra Violet Rock Show For CF @ Dada

May 1 DEA mixer @ Daddy Jacks

May 2 Mural Competition drop off deadline contact Alison for more info

May 3 Last day to see Neil Young’s Greedndale at Undermain

May 3 Hal Samples Film and Art “The City Of God”

May 8 Expo Art Walk

May 10 Sankofa grand opening celebration (already open though)

May 10 Black Joe Lewis at the Double Wide

May 11 Voodoo Glow Skulls at The Door

May 13 UNKNOWN HINSON / Boys Named Sue / Spector 45 / Fish Fry Bingo at Dada

May 15 Northern State at the Profit Bar

May 24 Re*Cov*Er Mural Competition

May 30 – June 1 CADD Art Fair

May 31Lollipop Shop @ Dada

May 31 Avenue Arts Venue surreal art & experimental music