Archive for January, 2010

Valentine’s Cooking Class in Austin with Chef Bull

Friday, January 29th, 2010

chef-bull-small3David 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.

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.

Semi-Annual F.I.G. Finale Sale Coming Soon…

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

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The Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) will host the semi-annual FIG Finale Sale on January 15 & 16, 2010 at 1807 Ross Avenue in the Downtown Dallas Arts District.

FIG Finale is a fabulous, open-to-the-public sale, which hosts the area’s top retailers — offering up to 75% off the regular ticket price of designer and boutique labels in women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, accessories and shoes. Past and present designers include 7 for All Mankind, Alice + Olivia, Barbara Bui, Botkier Handbags, CC Skye, Corey Lynn Calter, Dolce Vita, Elaine Turner, Ella Moss, French Connection, Geren Ford, Hudson Jeans, Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture, Katydid Collection, Lacoste, La Rok, M. Missoni, Madison Marcus, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Milly, Paige Premium, Poleci, Rachel Pally, Rock and Republic, Ruthie Davis, See by Chloe, Splendid, Ted Baker, Tibi, Tracy Reese, Trina Turk, True Religion, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Twisted Heart, Yana K., Young Fabulous and Broke and many more! This event is a shopper’s paradise!

Join the two-day sale starting Friday, January 15 from 11 am to 8 pm and Saturday, January 16 from 11 am to 5 pm.

For the true fashionista, VIP tickets are available. VIP shoppers are invited to the exclusive VIP Preview Party on Thursday, January 14 for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and early access shopping on the discounted, in-season merchandise. VIP tickets also include complimentary valet on Thursday night and a two-day general admission pass to the sale. Cash and credit cards are accepted at most stores. ATM on site. General admission and VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.fashionindustrygallery.com.

About FIG

The Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) is the boutique Downtown wholesale venue, open to the  trade and showcasing the best in women’s contemporary and bridge sportswear and accessories, as well as better men’s, within a high-design, hospitality-driven environment in the Dallas Arts District.




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