bigInk Newsletter
March 2014
Issue 40

The Scoop 
We’ve got The Scoop.
Watch celebrity bartenders go head to head in Cook Hall’s Cocktail Kit Competition on March 31 from 7-9 pm. With only the ingredients found in the Cook Hall cocktail kit, Dallas bartenders will compete to create the most creative and best tasting cocktail to become the Cook Hall Cocktail Champion! www.cookhalldallas.com
There’s a new bar on the block! Henderson Tap House is kicking off its opening on March 6 with a weekend full of prizes and giveaways. With a wide beer selection, wood fire pizzas, and an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home, Henderson Tap House will be a great addition to the neighborhood. RSVP here to attend grand opening events.
Join MAX’s Wine Dive as they take on two charity events March 27 and 30.  First, select your favorite handcrafted bowl at Empty Bowls Fort Worth, presented by Tarrant Area Food Bank on Thursday, March 27. Tickets can be purchased by calling 817-332-9177 or online here.
Next, join MAX’s Wine Dive and other fine Fort Worth eateries at Taste of Fort Worth benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. This special event features multiple gourmet delicacies as well as a silent auction and VIP wine tasting. Get tickets here.
In My Head:
Head to the polls…but not the North Pole! Election Day is here…put your sticker on and to a local restaurant to show your support.
National Waffle Day
Original Pancake House [hyperlink - http://ophdfw.com/]
Tuesday, March 25
El Ranchito celebrates Elvis month with even the youngest of fans! View.
Fort Worth Food & Wine Festival
March 27-30
Website Driftwood’s Seven Sous Dinner hosted by Justin Holt was a huge success. Relive it with CraveDFW. View.
Beck’s Prime: Celebrate like the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with Beck’s Prime special St. Patrick’s Day shake. Made with real ice cream served at 28 degrees and no less than 10% butterfat, Becks Prime shakes are deliciously thick. www.becksprime.com
Blackbird and Henry: Chef Mark Schmidt has returned to the Austin culinary scene with a new restaurant – Blackbird and Henry. This friendly neighborhood tavern is a great place to relax and unwind while enjoying quality food and spirits. Be sure to check out the Curried Prawn Kedgeree and Vitello Tonnato, just a few of their awesome menu items. www.blackbirdandhenry.com
Asador is ready to open up….. all of their pickled jars, that is! For the past month, the Asador team has worked to preserve items like jalapenos and Meyer lemons as an added twist to the menu. There’s no denying that these pickled delectables are well worth the wait! www.asadorrestaurant.com/
Bone Daddy’s: Bone Daddy’s is taking you to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. Get your “Hot Pigs N’ Milk” sandwich with their special Cajun sauce available for a limited time through March 4. And don’t forgot one of the Daddy’s Girls’ favorite dress up days of the year – Fat Tuesday! www.bonedaddys.com
La Calle Dolce: Don’t give up good food for lent! Starting Ash Wednesday (March 5), every Friday through lent and all of Holy Week, La Calle Doce will offer lent-friendly items including lentil soup, shrimp enchiladas, nopalitos con huevos, fish croquette and capirotada. Enjoy La Calle Doce’s annual Lent special for $10.95 for lunch and $12.95 for dinner. www.lacalledoce-dallas.com
Lazaranda: Be on the lookout for Lazaranda’s new brunch menu, set to debut this spring. Expect Mexican twists on traditional brunch fare from Chef Antonio Marquez, and a build-your-own bloody Mary bar! 
www.lazarandadallas.com
MAX’s Wine Dive Dallas: Join MAX’s Wine Dive in Dallas every Thursday at 6:30 pm for Wine Wars. This blind wine tasting will feature eight distinct wines for you to discover for $15.
Savor Dallas brings the fun back downtown
 “10 years of wining and dining fun seems to have sped by in the blink of an eye,” so say Savor Dallas co-founders Jim White and Vicki Briley-White, who add,
Thursday March 20
Savor the Arboretum
Friday March 21
Arts District Wine Stroll
Saturday, March 22 - Tasting Seminars
Reserve Tasting
International Grand Tasting
Get tickets for all events now at www.SavorDallas.com.  For more information call 888-728-6747
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