Comments by RC_DALLAS
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Posted on January 15, 2009 at 9:52 a.m.
TG rules the roost.
Scott is either an investigative reporter for the Observer or his last name is Sams.
BillUSA99 likes to stir the pot.
And David? Well, uh . . he's David.
On Is new Dallas restaurant Neighborhood Services a place where food writers go?
Posted on July 28, 2008 at 12:37 p.m.
No amazingly she did not cry -- in fact no drama at all.
She just flipped thru a style magazine for a few seconds, got a new tattoo, got booked for a personal appearance at a Star Trek convention, ate a ham sandwich and flew back to Romula.
On Dallas contestant Lisa Garza does not win The Next Food Network Star
Posted on July 1, 2008 at 12:39 p.m.
Agreed -- this seasons Next Network Star is not only nauseating - its now become just plain stupid. Never before has reality TV sunk so low and put together such a lovely banquet of emotionally bankrupt and emotionally crippled characters. Its not even on the level of 'TV you love to hate' anymore -- Does anyone else (including you Ms. Gubbins) agree that:
a. The food looks worse and worse each week.
b. These future food "stars" are all but illiterate and we're not just talkin' culinary knowledge either.
c. The judges are constantly exhorting the cast members, especially the 'feel my desperation & cry on cue Moaner Lisa', to "try and not come across so false in front of the camera but try instead to work on being more genuine". God Pleeez - just shoot us all now! Remember on the first episode when then judge Alton Brown saw straight thru the false crap and even called a couple of people out on it too, if anyone else caught that. How fortuitous for those viewers who listened to him and never returned. I unfortunately wasn't one who listened.
Guess that means that the only honest thing on the show is the camera lens itself. Give me a f'ing break! I'm sorry, but this Next Food Network Star show really sucks and everyone connected with this mess should absolutely be embarrassed.
And shame on the Food Network boys too. Anthony Bourdain and chef Mario Batali are quite correct in their public disgust with the current Food Network direction. Those two have publically stated that it's no longer honorable to be associated with it anymore.
This in my opinion is unfortunate, so for now I'll be quiet and close with this -- I think that even tho she ultimately lost on Top Chef, Food Network TV should have handed Dallas chef Casey Thompson her own show right then and there, kissed her feet, given her a major Food TV contract, and saved us from this current load of odious baloney. That lady had class pal -- endo story.
Posted on June 27, 2008 at 1:13 p.m.
Was sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Bertolasi - he was truly a restaurant icon here in Dallas. Actually have a humorous story about Franco that took place decades ago when I was newby in the restaurant business and was very much in awe of all the glowing press that the Riviera, chefs Lori and David Holben, and Hector Garcias' staff were constantly receiving. I remember I decided to start saving up my pennies and go there as soon as possible. Months later, that day finally arrived and my then girlfriend and I nervously entered the hallowed doors of the Riviera one fine evening. And of course at the door there he was - this silver-haired very handsome middle aged gentleman dapperly dressed and deeply tanned. He greeted us warmly and then led us to the bar and poured us a taste of his favorite opened bottle of wine. Without missing a beat, he gracefully took my obviously smitten girlfriends hand and exclaimed to her "lets go see the wine cellar downstairs - this will be the most sensual evening of our lives!". That was the last I saw of my girlfriend and this suave Marcello Mastroianni type Fellini character for quite some time. Finally, I worked up enough nerve to ask the bartender the whereabouts of the downstairs wine cellar as by now an immoderate amount of time had elapsed. The bartender leans over to me and says "I'm sorry sir, but the Riviera has no downstairs wine cellar".
On Fine-dining pioneer Franco Bertolasi dies Wednesday at home in Dallas
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Posted on February 13, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.
Teresa -- have to tell you how incredibly unique and informative the "menu" portion in your report was for those of us who were not there with you but really wanted to "feel" the experience as if we were. Just loved your food descriptions and wine quotes and with photos no less! Just a great format and learning experience for your readership. What other food writer in D/FW is doing this?
You should do this more often (and in your restaurant reviews too)! Thank you.
On Fairmont Dallas has fancy chef's tasting room with price they won't reveal