Valentine's Dinner at Chamberlain's Fish Market

Dallas is full of fabulous restaurants—I’d be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. However, I have to admit that Chamberlain’s Fish Market is now definitely in the top five for me.

One of the reasons is Chef Chamberlain himself, who has to be one of the most personable celebrity chefs in the area. I’d interviewed him about [...]

The Perfect Martini

Martini fans can (and will) debate at length what makes up the “perfect Martini.” There are many angles on the topic—gin or vodka, olive or twist, dry or dirty, and so on.

I have my own personal preference, and so when I order a Martini, I always ask for it this way: “Very cold and very [...]

My Article about Chef's Gallery on Pegasus News

Student Chefs, Art Institute of Dallas

Lisa Madame Librarian over at the Art Institute of Dallas turned me on to the restaurant at the culinary school. I’m happy to announce that Pegasus News published my little piece about it.

Restaurant review: Chef’s Gallery in Dallas

Good Eatin' with Lynn Seaton

You just never know who is going to love to cook. A case in point is our friend Lynn Seaton, jazz musician extraordinaire and music teacher at the University of  North Texas. You may know him as a world-class bass player that has played with the likes of Count Basie’s orchestra, but last Sunday I [...]

“Eating Alone” or “Meditative Mindfulness”?

Mmmmmy Scallops

“You’re eating by yourself?” my younger colleague asked, slightly astonished.

“I certainly am,” I replied enthusiastically, although the question had me astonished as well.

We had just finished our meeting in the other room, and I was strolling purposefully toward the hostess stand at Pappas Bros Steakhouse.

I guess there was a time long [...]