Archive for the ‘Culinary News’ Category

Chef David Bull to offer culinary demo, graduation speech at Le Cordon Bleu Austin

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

stoneleighchefbull10_0308Chef David Bull of Bolla Restaurant at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is set to make a lasting impression on the culinary students of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin this weekend.

Chef Bull will offer a culinary demo on Friday, July 23 at 4 p.m. The three-course meal will include a Scallop “Tasting” for the first course, Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Sorrel and Pistachios for the second course and Bone Marrow Brulee with Gingered Peaches, Melba Toast and Smoked Almond Crumble for the third course.

On Saturday, July 24 at 10 a.m., Chef Bull will once again visit the Le Cordon Bleu in Austin as the keynote speaker for the commencement ceremonies. The nationally renowned chef will relay his experiences and offer words of wisdom for a successful career in the culinary field.

Dallas Farmers Market demo with Chef David Bull

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

chef-bull-smallThe three-day holiday weekend is fast approaching. If you haven’t made plans for the weekend, consider a trip to the wonderful Dallas Farmers Market. Bolla Restaurant’s Executive Chef David Bull will be on hand for two culinary demos on Saturday, July 3 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Don’t miss your opportunity to watch the former Iron Chef challenger as he prepares a refreshing Tomato & Watermelon Salad with Goat Cheese-Pistachio Vinaigrette. A perfect treat for summer! Recipes will be provided as well as discount coupons to Bolla Restaurant.

The demos will be held in the Farmers Market in a tent outside of Shed 2.

Bolla announces new summer lunch menu

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

pdrBolla restaurant at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa is featuring a savory new lunch menu just in time for summer!

Delight in delicious summer fare, such as Crispy Chicken Cobb Salad, Seven Grain Club Sandwich, Penne Pasta Primavera, Chicken BLT Sliders and many other lunch options.

Come enjoy a fantastic lunch and the beautiful surroundings of Bolla restaurant. As always, dining at Bolla restaurant includes complimentary valet parking.

Call 214-871-7111 for reservations.

Chef Bull spotlights vegetarian cuisine at Central Market

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

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You don’t have to be a vegetarian to devour the mouthwatering dishes Chef David Bull will prepare at the Bull’s Eye Pairing: Veggies and Wine cooking class at Central Market in Austin. Enjoy six delicious vegetarian courses at the class, which will be held on June 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. for $65 per person.

The following six menu items will be paired with wines hand-picked by Central Market and Chef Bull:

* Avocado Mousse with Sunflower Sprouts, Jicama, Jalapeno & Grapefuit, paired with Falernia Pedro Ximenez

* Cucumber Summer Rolls with Yellow Curry & Coconut, paired with Falernia Pedro Ximenez

* White Gazpacho with Red Grapes, Soy Milk & Toasted Almonds, paired with Falernia Pedro Ximenez

* Tomato & Watermelon “Tartare” with Goat Cheese Pistachio Vinaigrette, paired with Melipal Rose of Malbec

* Watercress Salad with Texas Peaches & Buttered Brioche, paired with Leitz Out Riesling

* Daikon Noodles with Green Beans, Coriander & Black Garlic - Miso Dressing, paired with Frey Soler Gewurztraminer

* Potato Gnocchi with Oven Roasted Tomatoes & Black Olive Oil, paired with Tellus Rosso

In addition to food and wine, guests will receive copies of the prepared recipes and 15% off the Bull’s Eye on Food Interactive Cookbook. This is one class not to be missed!

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.cookingschoolsofamerica.com/centralmarketaustinnorthlamar/index.php?flag_menu_index=reservation_php#633.

Chef David Bull to serve as featured guest at Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival this week

Monday, April 12th, 2010

chef-david-bullOn April 15, the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival kicks off four full days of events, including luncheons, wine tastings and cooking classes. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Austin festival is one of the country’s largest epicurean events and will attract thousands of visitors during the weekend.

Chef David Bull, executive chef of Bolla restaurant and a perennial favorite in Austin, will be a featured guest during the festivities. He will participate in the Culinary Masters Dinner, which will take place on April 15 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at The Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Tickets are $150.

Then on April 18 at the Sunday Fair, guests can watch Chef Bull’s cooking demonstration at The Vineyards at The Salt Lick. He will prepare a savory Green Chili Buttered Bandera Quail. Tickets are $45.

For more information, a list of events and to purchase tickets, visit www.texaswineandfood.org.

 

Enjoy delicious Easter brunch at Bolla!

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

On Sunday, April 4, 2010, bolla_hallway_jc1Bolla restaurant at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa will present a three-course Prix Fix Easter menu. The brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is priced at $36 for adults ($48 including Champagne or Mimosas) and $18 for children. 

To view the menu, visit www.stoneleighhotel.com. Don’t wait to make your reservations! Call 214-871-7111 or email reservations@stoneleighhotel.com.

Empty Bowls event benefits North Texas Food Bank

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

empty-bowls-logo-20102There isn’t a better place to have lunch on Friday, Feb. 19th than the Meyerson Symphony Center in downtown Dallas. The North Texas Food Bank is hosting its 11th annual Empty Bowls event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise money for the food bank.

Purchase an advanced ticket for $30 online at www.ntfb.org and get ready to fill up on delectable soups, breads and desserts from Dallas-area restaurants.

The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa’s executive chef David Bull of Bolla restaurant will be preparing a tasty pepperoni soup for the event that you can’t miss. Perfect for these cold days!

Not only will you receive plenty of food samples for lunch, your ticket purchase also allows you to choose a handmade bowl created by an area artisan. To make the experience even more pleasant, classical music will be provided by Young Strings.

Tickets are $35 at the door. You can park in the symphony garage or at the valet. The Meyerson Symphony Center is located at 2301 Flora St. For more information, visit www.ntfb.org.

Love is in the air at Bolla for Valentine’s Weekend

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

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If you haven’t already made your dinner plans for Valentine’s Weekend, now is the time! Take your beloved companion to Bolla at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa for a truly romantic evening with savory dishes.

Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th:

Bolla will serve the regular dinner menu and will also feature a special Four Course Tasting Menu for $65 per person. Dinner hours are 6 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, February 14th:

Bolla will be opening especially for Valentine’s Day from 6 to 10 p.m. Chef David Bull has created a dual tasting menu for this special evening. Guests will choose one of two menus: “Lobster and Champagne” or “Steak and Mushrooms.” These menus are both four courses and are $85 per person.

For menus, visit www.stoneleighhotel.com. To make reservations, call 214-871-7111 or email reservations@stoneleighhotel.com.

Bad to the Bone smackdown postponed

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

logo-small1For those of you who waited to buy tickets to the Bad to the Bone culinary competition in Austin, you’re in luck! The event was postponed to February 27th and tickets are still available.

Don’t miss David Bull, executive chef of Bolla at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa in Dallas, compete against Shawn Cirkiel, executive chef of Austin’s Parkside Restaurant, and Paul Petersen, star of TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters and former executive chef of Café Cenzio at the Gage Hotel, in a battle of culinary wit and skill at the legendary Stubb’s Bar-B-Q.

Tickets are $35 and available at www.stubbsaustin.com. For more information, call 512-480-8341. Ticket sales will benefit the Sustainable Food Center, which helps more than 20,000 Central Texans access healthy, affordable and locally grown food annually.

Chef Bull prepares for ‘Bad to the Bone’ event in Austin

Friday, January 8th, 2010

logo-small1Featuring secret ingredients, young popular chefs and rockin’ live music, Bad to the Bone is a culinary event not to be missed.

Three of Texas’ youngest and most revered chefs will come together for this one-of-a-kind culinary smackdown at the legendary Stubbs Bar-B-Q in Austin on Jan. 15 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

David Bull, executive chef of Bolla at The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa in Dallas; Shawn Cirkiel, executive chef of Austin’s Parkside Restaurant; and Paul Petersen, star of TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters and former executive chef of Café Cenzio at the Gage Hotel, each chose a secret ingredient they hoped would stump their competitors. At the event, the star chefs will create a dish that includes all three of the chef-picked ingredients, which could range from such diverse foods as grapefruit to cauliflower to oysters. This should get interesting!

Audience participants and a panel of noted culinary experts will sample the final dishes and use live text voting to determine the winning chef. DJ el john Selector will be spinning tunes until the final votes have been cast. After the winner is announced, the event turns into a live concert featuring Charanga Cakewalk, a seven-piece Latin band known for pan-Latin tunes.

Bad to the Bone promises to be a night of impressive culinary skill, savory food and lively entertainment.

Tickets are $35 and available at www.stubbsaustin.com. For more information, call 512-480-8341. Ticket sales will benefit the Sustainable Food Center, which helps more than 20,000 Central Texans access healthy, affordable and locally grown food annually.




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