And Getting Back Into That “Zone” by Bobbie Ames | Food and Entertainment Editor As the lazy days of summer come to an end, it’s time to put your back-to-school routine in overdrive. Focus on delicious, nutritious school lunches that fill the kids’ bellies and give them fuel to function….
SMOKE Plano – the perfect gathering place by Kristin Cicciarelli | Contributor Honest. Genuine. Real. It’s clearly how Chef Tim Byres rolls—both in and out of the kitchen. It’s also what led him to open Oak Cliff-based Smoke in 2009 to rave reviews. While the restaurant is centered on smoked…
by Bobbie Ames | Food and Entertainment Editor Hosting a great Super Bowl party at home is easier than you think! Tips for a great at home Super Bowl party: • Keep it casual. This is absolutely the time for paper plates and plastic cups. • Provide some…
Food is Often The Perfect Expression of Love and Support by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor It is extremely hard to know what to do for someone who is going through difficult times. You can express your love and support with phone calls, emails and visits. But, sometimes that’s not…
Capers brings the food, the drinks, the party atmosphere and the culinary expertise to the table – you bring your friends! by Melissa Chaiken | Section Editor Bobbie Ames knows food. Bobbie Ames loves food. Bobbie Ames wants you to know food and love food too! So…she created Capers, her…
Deli News is The Authentic NY Style Deli that Reminds Me of Home To be truthful, I wasn’t expecting to love a self proclaimed New York deli situated in North Dallas. I spent a lot of my formative food years in Philadelphia and NYC and learned soon after moving to…
Summer is quickly approaching. With the season change comes long, hot, lazy days, visits from out of town company, a family reunion, and if you’re very lucky, a vacation at the beach or trips to your lake house. How do you feed all your friends and family for these occasions…
We could all use a little more flavor, a little more heat and a little more zest by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor Preserved Lemons What is it? Typical in Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine, these are whole lemons preserved in a brine of salt and their own…
CHEF, RESTAURATEUR AND ENTERTAINER-IN-CHIEF Meet Kenny Bowers It was 1992 when Kenny Bowers first appeared on the Dallas dining scene through a rather unconventional route. Kenny moved from his native Boston to Texas in 1988 to work with his uncle and cousins in their insurance business. As he was starting to…