Articles for January 25th, 2008

Re: A Very Preliminary Report on Last Night’s Stainless Steel Chef Competition

A co-working FrontBurnervian just reminded me of the best line from last night. It came from our sozzled staff photographer, Elizabeth “The Spider Monkey” Lavin, who was eager to meet the very ripped chef Tre Wilcox. When I introduced the two, the first words out of Elizabeth’s mouth were: “I don’t like to eat.” Then she asked Tre — three times — if he’d like to join her and some of the other D girls at the after party. Tre very politely declined the offer. (Which, honestly, I thought was the wrong move.)

posted by Tim Rogers | January 25th, 2008 10:26am | filed under Dining, Nightlife |

A Very Preliminary Report on Last Night’s Stainless Steel Chef Competition

Thanks to all who joined us, to the Milestone Culinary Arts Center for hosting, to the judges for judging, and especially to the six great chefs who each prepared two dishes that included the secret ingredient, red snapper. This year’s competition was another great success. Take this as one indicator: at last year’s Stainless Steel Chef Competition, we went through 12 cases of wine. This year we plowed through 15 cases before making a run to the liquor store to procure more. Your winner this year — in something of an upset, given the celebrity of some of the other contestants — was David McMillan, of 62 Main. We’ll have more photos taken by people equipped with something other than an iPhone, and the incomparable Kyle will soon have video to share. Meantime, here’s some snaps to tide you over. First, a shot of Nancy that she’ll probably ask me to take down when she gets to work. Next, Shannon Wynne shows his true colors. And, finally, the contestants (from left): Casey Thompson (Shinsei), Tre Wilcox (formerly of Abacus), Kelly Hightower (Kavala Mediterranean Grill), Kevin Maxey (Craft), Tim Love (Lonesome Dove), and David McMillan.

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posted by Tim Rogers | January 25th, 2008 8:58am | filed under Dining, Nightlife | 2 Comments »

Friday Fun

I admit, today’s Friday Fun might not be so fun for everyone. After all, I’m a huge, huge fan of Tetris (space shuttle every time, yo) and even I am uncertain as to the promise of Tetrical. It’s Tetris … in 3-D. Check it out. If you dare.

posted by Adam McGill | January 25th, 2008 8:50am | filed under www. | 1 Comment »

TXU Employees Not Happy About Moving to DART-less Las Colinas

Speaking of TXU’s impending departure from downtown Dallas (set for March 31), the company will relocate about 400 employees. I’m told by an informed source that about half of those folks ride DART to work. The grumbling you hear is coming from the 200 people at 1601 Bryan whose commute to work is about to become less pleasant.


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posted by Tim Rogers | January 25th, 2008 8:28am | filed under Business | 14 Comments »

Leading Off

1. Farmers Branch councilguy Tim O’Hare surprises no one in saying that he would focus on city redevelopment in his run for mayor. To see who would most likely benefit from such an effort, re-read Craig Hanley’s story on Farmers Branch.

2.  Dallas’s new animal shelter says it will ensure humane treatment of animals after complaints that untrained personnel were mishandling animals there.

3. More firms not named TXU are moving from the burbs into downtown Dallas. Maybe they can high-five the depressed TXU workers on their way out to Las Colinas.

posted by Eric Celeste | January 25th, 2008 7:43am | filed under Local News | 1 Comment »
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