USA
-
A Day of Relaxation and Fun in Scottsdale
Disclosure: This post is part of a compensated project by the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. I was asked to share some of my favorite places. This post was not reviewed by a 3rd party. All opinions are mine and may not reflect those of the company. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. All photos are mine and subject to copyright. Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert is a great place to spend the day to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. The desert’s curative climate, medicinal plants and therapeutic herbs create soothing…
-
Raiser Grazer’s Dames Go Local
Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Dallas chapter will host its annual Raiser Grazer Sunday, March 3, 2013 from 5PM to 8PM at Union Station in Dallas. This year’s theme is “Dames Go Local,” showcasing the many local purveyors of fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese and other artisanal dairy products. Raiser Grazer raises money for educational scholarships for area women seeking careers in the culinary arts. Tickets are only $65. Raiser Grazer will feature more than 25 chef-hosted kiosks serving everything from local beef to desserts made with local dairy products. Also, be sure to check out almost 100 items and experiences up for grabs in their silent auction, which you can start browsing…
-
Date Night Out with Catch Me if You Can
Being a young adult takes on a new meaning for Frank Abagnale, Jr. in the hit musical Catch Me if You Can. Based on the hit 2002 movie with the same name, Catch Me if You Can tells the story of Frank as he goes from teenager to FBI’s most wanted. Catch Me if You Can combines classic Broadway with a modern touch, making it a fantastic musical for a date night out. Catch Me if You Can greatly mimics the movie in both plot and dialogue. The major difference, though, is the interjections of musical numbers within the show, bringing the action to the bigger-than life Broadway style. Every…
-
3 Stacks Smokes Frisco
Texas barbecue is really a different from the rest of their neighboring Southern states, and in Texas, brisket is king. This week, I was invited to visit Frisco’s newest barbecue joint called 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House. As soon as you walk in, you smell the delicious smoked meat, hear country music and see a murals painted on the brick walls done by Deep Ellum’s Frank Campagna. 3 Stacks offers black angus brisket, baby back ribs, beef short ribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast and their housemade smoked sausage. 3 Stacks brings partners with “The Rib Whisperer,” Trace Arnold as he shares his expertise, tips and tricks on smoking…
-
Greenz Freshens Uptown
With the popularity of movies like Forks Over Knives, many seems to be choosing fresh and healthy foods. Fortunately, long gone are the days of sad bins of tired-looking ingredients in self-serve salad bars. Let me introduce you to Greenz, a fusion salad restaurant. Greenz offers fresh soups, sandwiches, specialty salads, appetizers and even homemade desserts. With a focus on health without compromising taste, Greenz offers a wide range of Gluten Free, Heart Healthy, Vegan and Points-Based Diet options. Greenz even offers handy little sheets right when you walk in the door with all of their menu items that meet these criterion. Founded in Dallas in 2004, Greenz has grown into three…
