Looking for something fun to do in Dallas this weekend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Well you’re in luck because here’s the scoop:

Dos Equis, Red Bull, and ILiveInDallas.com are teaming up with the Infinite Agency to host the most epic Cinco De Mayo party you’ll go to this year! Cinco In the City Block Party – The Official Fiesta of Dallas starts at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 4th, and goes till midnight Sunday, May 5th.

The shindig will go down in none other than the parking lot of the Downtown Dallas El Fenix. The fiesta starts at 2:00pm and the bands go on from 6:00 pm -10:00 pm. Come out, or you’ll be regretting waiting three hours for those “free” margaritas around town. Why wait until the 5th, when you can listen to music, chow down, and drink-up wearing cheap sombreros and fake mustaches a day early? The official sponsor is Dos Equis, which there will be plenty of to drink.

About El Fenix: El Fenix was founded in 1918 by Mike Martinez, El Fenix is known for its brand of Tex-Mex cuisine, and has been a Dallas staple for almost 100 years.

You can RSVP to the event on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/562807547096652/

Official Twitter Hashtag: #CincoInTheCity

Food Porn – Curry & Red Pepper Lamb at Royal Sichuan

Photo Credit: Bev Garvin

Cedars Food Park Grand Opening Bash

#UrbanFoodie Tweetup Saturday, July 28th, 2012

Food Trucks: Good Karma Kitchen, Nammi, Ruthie’s Rolling, Jack’s Chowhound, Gandolfos, The Butcher’s Son, Cafe con Leche, Free Wheel’n Cafe, Crazy Fish, Sshaam BBQ, 4 Seasons, Three Lions, Rock-N-Roll Taco, Cajun Tailgators, Rockin Ricks Enticed, Rockstar Bakeshop, Coolhaus, Uptown Popcorn & Dude Sweet Chocolate!

Bolsa Mercado Summer Meet & Eat Pop-up Dinners!

Executive Chef Jeff Harris of Bolsa has kept pretty busy this summer. In addition to running the popular Bolsa on Davis St in Oak Cliff, each Friday Night, he’s also been hosting pop-up community-style dinners on the big table that seats 20 inside at Bolsa Mercado next door.

Last Friday evening, that long table hosted a gathering of delightful dinner company. The food and the conversation flowed as nicely as the wine pairings. Next week, and on the last Friday of every month, Chef Harris will feature a vegetarian dinner menu. And with the lovely local ingredients they source, and organic fruits and veggies at their peak of season, a vegetarian dinner at Bolsa Mercado is something even this meat eater would love.

Each dinner is $75/person and includes five or more courses with wine pairings and gratuity included! The menu is announced the Monday before each dinner. To attend call (214) 367-9367 or email contact@bolsadallas.com with your credit card number to reserve your seats.

Bolsa Mercado Meet & Eat

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Prosciutto, goat’s cheese, local honeycomb and red grapes.

Gastronomy by Donnie DeBoer

I feel so fortunate to have people in my life who share my passion for incredibly amazing food.  Recently, dear friends, Donnie & Lindsey DeBoer invited a few of us over for a very special dinner party in their home because they wanted to “do something nice for us.”

You see, Donnie loves to cook.  He’s one of those creative-genius types, a former professional musician turned software engineer.  Donnie isn’t a chef, but he’s very seriously into food, culinary arts, artful food presentation and he likes to experiment with molecular gastronomy. Donnie’s wife, Lindsey, is equally amazing.  She’s possibly one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and she’s a psychologist, who does competitive yoga.  Yes, I know that sounds odd, most people would think yoga isn’t competitive, but it is true.  Lindsay and Donnie were the ultimate host and hostess and this was no ordinary dinner party, it was a culinary adventure that I feel lucky to have been a part of.

The Dinner Party Menu

Donnie worked on the menu for several weeks, drawing out ideas for the plating of each dish, experimenting with various cooking temperatures in his sous vide, perfecting each element of every dish and sauce, importing exotic ingredients from near and far.  The result was a brilliantly executed meal that was a true work of art.

The Menu

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Dinner at Lindsay & Donnie DeBoer's Home 06/17/2012

The dinner guests in attendance were Omar Flores (Executive Chef – Driftwood), Michael Flynn (Director of Wine & Beverage – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek), Beth Stark (Days of Taste Chair – AIWF), Brad Murano (Creative Director – Splash Media/The Brad’s Blog), Maria Whiteside Mejia, and me, Bev Garvin (Director of Marketing & PR – Spoon Bar & Kitchen/Urban Epicurious).

Thank you doesn’t begin to express my gratitude for what Lindsey and Donnie put into making this dinner for us.  I just hope to be able to return the favor some day!

What do you get when you take 30+ of the most talented local Dallas Chefs, from the very best restaurants in Dallas, add in 30+ local Artisans, Farmers and Ranchers, throw in a dash of music, and a little20+ a lot of wine, food, people and fun at Lee Park on Turtle Creek Boulevard?

Chefs for Farmers is a grassroots organization that celebrates all things local. They are a group of volunteers who put on no-fuss events in support of local farmers, as well as the chefs and businesses that participate in the local food movement that donates 100% of the profits to charitable causes. Their goal is to raise awareness for the local locavore movement in Texas connecting chefs with local food resources. Each year the event has grown and has a different theme. This year they’ll be Mixin it Up on the Boulevard on Sunday May 6th, 2012 from 1-5 at Lee Park on Turtle Creek Boulevard!

What You Need to Know:

This will be THE Ultimate Food and Wine Festival because it will feature the very best of the best our local market has to offer, a day of great food, libations, music and a “special” featured guest performance entertainer you will NOT want to miss!!!

• Amazing Creations By More Than 30 Chefs
• Vino and Spirits From Over 20 Wineries and Distilleries
• Mixologists Pouring Potent Libations
• Farm and Artisan Display
• Best Dish Competition Sponsored by Artizone
• Grab a Blanket
• Bring Your Own Wine Glass to Donate to Café Momentum
• Tracks spun by local DJ’s

What: Chefs for Farmers – Mixin it up on the Boulevard
When: Sunday, May 6th, 2012  1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lee Park – Turtle Creek Boulevard
Why: 100% of Proceeds donated to Meals on Wheels & Water for Chizavane
How Much: One / $60 – Two / $110

Buy Tickets: GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY – LESS THAN 100 LEFT!

What:

2011 Urban Foodies VIP State Fair Food Fest Co-Hosted by: Foodbitch & Urban Epicurious!

Where:

Main Front Entrance of Fair Park – Texas State Fair Grounds

When:

Sunday, October 16th 2010 at 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

How Much:

$49 Per Person ***Must be Over Age 21***

Step Right Up & Get Your Ticket:

The Fine Print:

The Urban Foodies VIP State Fair Food Fest is for adults only, you MUST be over age 21 to attend. This event is limited to ONLY 30 people and tickets will be sold on a first come basis. All sales are final, tickets purchased are not eligible for refund. Schedule, Sponsors and Prizes subject to change without notice.

Be sure to be on time – we will enter the gates PROMPTLY at 11:00 am. Due to the number of people, we will not be able to stop the tour to meet you back at the front gates once the tour is underway.