A weekend culinary event May 8-10, 2009.
For more information:
http://www.addisontexas.net/events/TasteAddison/
Friday, May 8, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Dallas Wine and Food Festival
From Dallas Morning News...
The five-day gustatory celebration begins April 22 with Cinematic Feast, featuring a multicourse wine dinner (prepared by chef Richard Chamberlain), followed by a screening of the movie Waitress. Other highlights include the Texas Salute, a Western-themed evening highlighting showcasing Texas wine and food; food and wine tastings; and the Taste of the World finale, featuring cuisine from the area's top restaurants and award-winning wines.
Schedule, prices and location:
• Cinematic Feast: – April 22 at Angelika Film Center; dinner (limited seating) at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. – $65 for dinner and movie, $9 for movie only
• Rising Star Chefs' Dinner: – April 23 at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. – $100
• Texas Salute: – April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eddie Deen's Ranch – $35
• Entertaining With Style and a series of demos, seminars and tastings: – April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shops at Legacy (see the full schedule here) – $20 to $35 per event
• Taste of the World: – April 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Union Station – $75
The five-day gustatory celebration begins April 22 with Cinematic Feast, featuring a multicourse wine dinner (prepared by chef Richard Chamberlain), followed by a screening of the movie Waitress. Other highlights include the Texas Salute, a Western-themed evening highlighting showcasing Texas wine and food; food and wine tastings; and the Taste of the World finale, featuring cuisine from the area's top restaurants and award-winning wines.
Schedule, prices and location:
• Cinematic Feast: – April 22 at Angelika Film Center; dinner (limited seating) at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. – $65 for dinner and movie, $9 for movie only
• Rising Star Chefs' Dinner: – April 23 at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. – $100
• Texas Salute: – April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Eddie Deen's Ranch – $35
• Entertaining With Style and a series of demos, seminars and tastings: – April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Shops at Legacy (see the full schedule here) – $20 to $35 per event
• Taste of the World: – April 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Union Station – $75
Fundraiser Benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ft. Worth
From the Dallas Morning News:
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefits from this night of food and drinks from Fort Worth restaurants, including Bonnell's, Daddy Jack's, Del Frisco's, Eddie V's, Grace, Lambert's, Piranha's, Reata, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Covey and more.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009
Location:The Hilton Fort Worth Hotel815 Main St., Fort Worth
Be advised, this event is pretty pricey, tickets start at $85 but it's for a wonderful cause.
For detailed information visit: http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.esJQK5PFJnH/b.1641085/k.68B0/Big_Taste_of_Fort_Worth.htm
Big Brothers Big Sisters benefits from this night of food and drinks from Fort Worth restaurants, including Bonnell's, Daddy Jack's, Del Frisco's, Eddie V's, Grace, Lambert's, Piranha's, Reata, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Covey and more.
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009
Location:The Hilton Fort Worth Hotel815 Main St., Fort Worth
Be advised, this event is pretty pricey, tickets start at $85 but it's for a wonderful cause.
For detailed information visit: http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.esJQK5PFJnH/b.1641085/k.68B0/Big_Taste_of_Fort_Worth.htm
Monday, March 23, 2009
Not Quite a Movie Review
Some time last year I rented a foreign language film (French) called "Mon Meilleur Ami" (My Best Friend). It is the story of a 40+ year old divorced man in search of a best friend and one of my favorite movies. It was touching to watch (and funny) as we have all been lonely at one time or another and we have all felt some discomfort, especially as adults, in trying to make new friends. After watching the film, I remembered thinking to myself, "What a charming movie. Too bad it would never work in the U.S."
I am not one of those people who worships all things European, but I am an avid movie watcher (perhaps I should get out more?) and as such have observed much about mainstream U.S. cinema. "Buddy flicks" in the U.S. are much more likely to involve crude humor and slapstick comedy, not mature exploration of the dynamics of friendship. Case in point the newly released "I Love You, Man." I saw it over the weekend because 1) I wanted to laugh, and 2) I wanted to compare it to "My Best Friend."
In essence, they are the same movie. In "I Love You, Man" a 30+ year old newly engaged man is in search of a substantive, male friendship (and possible "best man") as his wedding day approaches. There was drunkenness, vomiting, homophobic humor, and references to masturbation - all the usual crude humor necessary to make the "buddy flick" formula work. There were also some comedic moments which showed just how hard it is as an adult to reach out to another person with the hand of friendship. What will he think of me? What will I say? How do I avoid looking like a total loser for admitting that I find someone interesting and want to be his/her friend?
In the end, I didn't leave the theatre with the same warm and fuzzy feeling that I had after after watching "My Best Friend." That doesn't mean that "I Love You, Man" is a bad movie and this isn't quite a movie review anyway. Instead, this is one of those poignant moments when I wish I had a friend to talk about this with. Unfortunately, none of my friends have seen both movies.
Wait for "I Love You, Man" to come out on DVD, and compare them for yourselves. When you do, tell me all about it.
Cheers.
I am not one of those people who worships all things European, but I am an avid movie watcher (perhaps I should get out more?) and as such have observed much about mainstream U.S. cinema. "Buddy flicks" in the U.S. are much more likely to involve crude humor and slapstick comedy, not mature exploration of the dynamics of friendship. Case in point the newly released "I Love You, Man." I saw it over the weekend because 1) I wanted to laugh, and 2) I wanted to compare it to "My Best Friend."
In essence, they are the same movie. In "I Love You, Man" a 30+ year old newly engaged man is in search of a substantive, male friendship (and possible "best man") as his wedding day approaches. There was drunkenness, vomiting, homophobic humor, and references to masturbation - all the usual crude humor necessary to make the "buddy flick" formula work. There were also some comedic moments which showed just how hard it is as an adult to reach out to another person with the hand of friendship. What will he think of me? What will I say? How do I avoid looking like a total loser for admitting that I find someone interesting and want to be his/her friend?
In the end, I didn't leave the theatre with the same warm and fuzzy feeling that I had after after watching "My Best Friend." That doesn't mean that "I Love You, Man" is a bad movie and this isn't quite a movie review anyway. Instead, this is one of those poignant moments when I wish I had a friend to talk about this with. Unfortunately, none of my friends have seen both movies.
Wait for "I Love You, Man" to come out on DVD, and compare them for yourselves. When you do, tell me all about it.
Cheers.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Daylight Savings Time
It's that time of year again. Don't forget to spring forward (set your clocks ahead one hour) before you go to sleep tonight.
Welcome back Spring! Oh how I've missed you....
Welcome back Spring! Oh how I've missed you....
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Mardi Gras in Dallas
Can't make it to New Orleans this year for Mardi Gras?
Never fear, the spirit of Mardi Gras lives on right here in Big D. It's nothing as elaborate as New Orleans-style Mardis Gras, but it promises to be a fun event nonetheless.
The organizers have been putting on this even for a few years now, but this year's event seems to be on a much smaller scale. What do you expect? We're in a recession.
For more info on how you can celebrate Mardi Gras on a budget here in Dallas, visit:
http://www.quickdfw.com/mystiqal/festivities.html
Never fear, the spirit of Mardi Gras lives on right here in Big D. It's nothing as elaborate as New Orleans-style Mardis Gras, but it promises to be a fun event nonetheless.
The organizers have been putting on this even for a few years now, but this year's event seems to be on a much smaller scale. What do you expect? We're in a recession.
For more info on how you can celebrate Mardi Gras on a budget here in Dallas, visit:
http://www.quickdfw.com/mystiqal/festivities.html
Winter Recycling Roundup
The City of Dallas has organized a 2-day recycling event. This is your chance to recycle all kinds of things including:
televisions
toys
clothing
books
scrap metal
paper
tires (limit 3)
plastics (1-7)
glass
video games
cell phones
furniture
appliances
bubble and shrink wrap
and MORE
Haven't you always wished you could just dump all the stuff you no longer want in one place and be done with it? Well now you can.
Dates: February 20th and 21st
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, Foster Elementary School, Hampton Illinois Branch Library, and Fretz Park Library
NO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS ALLOWED!
For more information: http://www.greendallas.net/
televisions
toys
clothing
books
scrap metal
paper
tires (limit 3)
plastics (1-7)
glass
video games
cell phones
furniture
appliances
bubble and shrink wrap
and MORE
Haven't you always wished you could just dump all the stuff you no longer want in one place and be done with it? Well now you can.
Dates: February 20th and 21st
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, Foster Elementary School, Hampton Illinois Branch Library, and Fretz Park Library
NO HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS ALLOWED!
For more information: http://www.greendallas.net/
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
E. Lynn Harris Book Signing
If you enjoy reading novels that make you paranoid about the sexual preferences of your mate, then you may be interested to know that E. Lynn Harris will be signing copies of his latest novel at the Barnes and Noble on Northwest Hwy on Thursday, February 5th. The event begins at 7pm.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
It's All About the Kids (and it's all FREE)
There are various kid-friendly activities going on Saturday, January 31st. From the Dallas Morning News website...
- Dale Oliver, 1992 world yo-yo champion, will give a yo-yo demonstration at Bookmarks at NorthPark Center. 2pm
- African-American Read-In: The Dallas County Community College District's 10th annual gathering will feature readings of black literature by writers, celebrities, storytellers and performers. Author and motivational speaker Lisa Nichols and actress Irma P. Hall are scheduled to appear. Also, Dallas Black Dance Theatre will perform. Costumed character Lyndale the Literary Lion will be on hand to entertain kids at the celebration, which is geared toward ages 8 and older. Organizers recommend arriving early. 2-4pm
- Comedy magician Magic Mike will perform his interactive show. Showtime Saturdays are presented by Galleria Dallas and Slappy’s Puppet Playhouse, near the Play Place at Galleria Dallas (Level 3). 11:30am
Sunday, January 11, 2009
New Year’s Book Recommendation: One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer
Judging by the date of this post it is a good thing that ending procrastination was not one of my New Year’s resolutions…or is it?
I asked several people what their New Year’s resolutions were this year. Many of them said that they did not make resolutions. As a whole, they generally gave two reasons:
- People just break them anyway.
- Why is January 1 a "magic" day? One should strive to improve oneself year round.
Both of these reasons are valid arguments against making resolutions, but they are also helpful hints of how to make resolutions more effective in the future.
1. People just break them anyway.
There is no point in making resolutions that you are not motivated to achieve. Sure, we all want to be thinner, healthier, less stressed, more fiscally responsible, less foul-mouthed individuals, but it doesn’t mean we’re all motivated to do those things. Instead of creating a laundry list of all the possible positive changes you could make in your life, focus on only the one (or two, no more than three) changes that you are truly motivated to pursue.
2. The Magic of January 1st
There is no magic in January 1st but it is an enduring symbol of newness and freshness. Of course we don’t wake up on that day magically prepared to be different people. Change, particularly change in personal behavior, takes time. A person isn’t born $8000 in credit card debt. It takes time to dig a hole that deep, just as it will take time to change the behaviors necessary to climb out. For this reason, I give myself the entire year to achieve my new year’s resolutions - 365 days to make the changes that I have identified. Maybe I’ll fall off the wagon a few times, but the wagon always stops long enough for me to get back on.
For a little help in the “how do I make a lasting change?” department, consider reading Robert Maurer’s “One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way.” In just 192 brief pages, Robert articulates the beauty of small, incremental changes, over the big, sweeping changes that people tend to associate with New Year’s resolutions. Yes, his “baby steps” approach takes longer to reach the goal, but it helps you to develop rock solid new habits (which aren’t easily broken) along the way.
Happy Reading and Happy New Year!
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