David Bull, Executive Chef of Bolla at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa and author of Bull’s Eye on Food Interactive Cookbook, returns to Central Market in Austin for the St. Valentine’s Dinner class.

On Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the James Beard Award-Winning Chef Bull will create a dazzling, romantic menu that includes:

* Beef Tartare with Fried Oysters, Asparagus, Crème Fraîche & Caviar

* Crisp Sea Scallops with Artichoke Ragout, Montasio & Brown Butter

* Poached Lobster with Citrus Onion Confit, Arugula & Meyer Lemon Butter

* Chocolate Almond Silk Tart

Eager participants can make reservations to attend the class, which is offered for $70, at Central Market at 4001 N. Lamar Blvd. in Austin. www.centralmarket.com

* Receive 15% off the purchase of Chef Bull’s interactive cookbook on the night of the class only - great Valentine’s Day gift!

* There will be prize drawings throughout the night - two people will win a free cookbook and two people will win a voucher worth 15% off a weekend night stay at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa!

Visit www.chefdavidbull.com for more details and recipes.

Father’s Day Brunch

Sunday June 21, 2009  11am - 2pm Treat Dad to a fabulous three course menu from Bolla at The Stoneleigh Hotel.

$48 adults, $24 children www.stoneleighhotel.com

For reservations, please call 214.871.7111 or reservations@stoneleighhotel.com

Stoneleigh Under The Stars

June 25th, July 23rd, August 27th

Join Dallas musical sensation Shock of Pleasure for the first of three monthly summer happy hour and live music events at The Stoneleigh. The first Stoneleigh Under The Stars evening will be held in Bolla Bar on June 25th from 6:30-10:30. Enjoy half priced martinis, drink specials and half priced appetizers all evening. For more information please call 214.871.7111.

A rainy and slightly dreary afternoon hello to all those in Dallas! Despite gloomy weather, there seems to be sunshine on The Stoneleigh horizon. The annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey is out, and The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is one of the many top tier hotels included in the renowned travel publication’s  “best of the best” survey.

Please take a few minutes and fill out the short survey (questions range from preferred international travel airline to favorite car rental agency). Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey. 

Many thanks in advance and a promise of a lush tropical cruise (sans stormy weather) to all those who participate! Well, maybe…

Birds are chirping, bulbs are in bloom, a cool breeze (maybe a little too cool earlier this week…) is rushing through the tree branches, and the  patios of Uptown Dallas are abuzz with activity.

Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa Patio

Bolla Bar will be rolling out a few new complimentary bites this week as the bar crowds migrate towards the patio lounge furniture. Bronzini Crudo with Red Pepper Oil/Garlic Chips and Flat Iron Carpaccio  with Arugula and Robiola (just to name a couple).  Join us in Bolla Bar for Happy Hour this evening and tomorrow from 5:30-7:30.

More updates to come with new Spring packages from The Spa as well seasonal offersings from Bolla!

Pick up the December issue of Esquire to gain access to Master Chef/judge Daniel Boulud’s verdict on Esquire’s best chili recipe. Chef David Bull was invited to compete against Kevin Davis of Steelhead Diner in Seattle (LOVE the Grilled Eastern Oregon Rabbit) and Chef Akhtar Nawab of Elettaria in New York. 

The winning recipe? Chef Bull’s White Bean and Italian-Sausage Chili. The 1st place chili will actually be available in The Stoneleigh’s dining room, Bolla, throughout the months of December and January (given the artic chill that swept through Dallas last night I might be on my way to snag a bowl for lunch myself…).

According to Boulud, Bull’s chili had “…excellent herbal flavor, and a good balance of meat and vegetables. Mmmm. It’s Italian flair in a classic chili - a true interpretation. Soul satisfying. This is chili you want to keep going back to.”

As an added Stoneleigh blog reader bonus, all guests who mention the Esquire article when booking a reservation in Bolla during the months of December and January will receive 20% off their entire bill. 214.871.7111 or e-mail reservations@stoneleighhotel.com.
Offer valid during 12/5/08-1/31/09, offer not valid on holidays and other exclusions may apply, based on availability. Advance reservations required.
 

Looking for a good reason to duck out of work a few minutes early? Well friends, look no further! Join Chef Bull and his team from Bolla for a culinary demonstration this afternoon at The Texas State Fair IKEA demo kitchen at 4:30. Chef Bull will be demonstrating  his recipe for Duck Breast with Parmesan Parsnip Puree and Tomato Salad. For fair info and directions visit The State Fair of Texas website.

Still haven’t made your reservations for TX OU weekend? Tsk Tsk. Game weekend approaches, and thousands of fans are gearing up to enjoy a weekend of their favorite team, general merrymaking in the streets, and one of the longest standing rivalries in Texas football history.

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