august newsletter ? issue 23 | bigInk

Flip Flop into Fall

??A Sizzling Guide to the End of Summer!

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The Loft at NYLO

As summer comes to a close so does the versatility of fruity summer cocktails. During summer dudes can drink a delicious drink without having their man-card pulled. So gentlemen take your ladies to The Loft at NYLO and experience their summer cocktail menu while you still can. For those who are looking for something light and refreshing, try the Papaya White Sangria and White Cranberry Watermelon Sangria made with white wine. All glasses are $11 and pitchers, which serve 4-5 glasses, are $32.

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El Ranchito

This month on August 15 and 22 come pay your respects to the King of Rock n? Roll as El Ranchito hosts its 10th annual Elvis Impersonator Nights. El Ranchito?s General Manager Juan Sanchez founded this tradition. If you close your eyes while he sings you?d think he was the King himself. On August 15 Kraig Parker will sing a few songs and there will be a live band on both nights of the event. Come wearing your blue suede shoes and get ready to boogie.

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La Calle Doce

Thanks to The Dallas Morning News, La Calle Doce competed for the best Tex-Mex restaurant in Dallas. Visit either its Oak Cliff or Lakewood location and see why La Calle Doce gained those well-deserved votes!

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Ole Smoky Moonshine

Don?t forget your shades this summer, especially around Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine which is shining brighter than ever. Ole Smoky impressed judges this year at the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition receiving a silver and two bronze awards and at the BevStar Awards receiving a silver award. Treat yourself to a jar at Spec?s Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods located at 9500 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231.

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Bone Daddy?s

The arrival of fall may mean saying goodbye to barbecuing by the pool but it doesn?t mean we have to say farewell to barbecue forever. Lucky for us, Bone Daddy?s is here year round to supply us with our barbecue fix. Football season is quickly approaching and it?s time to start picking your new spot to catch all the action. If their 32 oz. mugs of beer aren?t enough of a temptation, then the killer food and smokin? wait staff should do the trick! Wash down their chicken fried chicken, a delicious twist on the Texas classic, with an ice cold beer.

MAX?s Wine Dive

Fried Chicken and Champagne?? Why the hell not?!? This slogan perfectly captures the unconventional nature of MAX?s Wine Dive, which will open its newest location mid-September at 3600 McKinney Avenue in Dallas, Texas. MAX?s is known for its gourmet twist on comfort food and fabulous wine selection. One of the most exciting menu items is the MAX ?n Cheese made with cavatappi pasta tossed in truffle cream with provolone, Gruyere, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Cuvees and comfort food?Dive in!

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Asador

Calling All Ladies Who Lunch? Asador?s appealing new lunch menu launches September 5. The Ladies Who Lunch special, offered at $25, includes a smoked chicken and tomato Panini with spinach and avocado, a mixed green salad and a house made ice cream root beer float. The mixed green salad, prepared with house made bacon, green beans, grana padana and dill roasted tomato vinaigrette with shallots and Dijon is sure to please palates. Ladies have the option to order white wine sangria spritzers, made with Riesling, St. Germain, fresh citrus and berries for $7?As if you needed an excuse to have lunch with the girls.

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Urban Rio

Bring Urban Rio?s cuisine into your own home! Chef Ryan Olmos was featured on Fox 4 ?Good Day? making his Roasted Corn and Cotija Relish dish. Watch him on ?Good Day? and learn how to make this tasty dish for yourself. The Dallas Morning News launched a competition this month for the best Tex-Mex in the city. Urban Rio is one of the contenders in this NCAA bracket style competition. Votes are accepted on a daily basis so show your love and vote for this caliente Mexican eatery.

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The Cedars Social

Barman Michael Martensen is traveling to the California Wine Country on a research mission this month. Look out for wine inspiration over the next few weeks at The Cedars Social. If you haven?t been in for the Prime Rib Mondays or Taco Tuesdays yet, stop by this month and see what all the buzz is about. Don?t forget that Cedars is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. too!

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South Side on Lamar

On August 21 through September 4, the Janette Kennedy Gallery at South Side on Lamar will host New Abstractions, a show including an array of experimental two-dimensional works by Dallas based artists Adam Burkett.? The show will also include collaborations from Austin based artist John Snyder.

The Crockin? Girls

What?s better than spending your day by the pool and coming inside to a meal ready to serve? We can?t think of anything. The Crockin? Enchilada Casserole is the perfect post-pool-day meal for your family. Start by browning one pound of hamburger meat. Then add one can cream of chicken soup, one can diced tomatoes with green chilies and one can ranch style beans into the mixture. Tear tortillas into strips and place a layer in the bottom of the slow cooker. Next, add a layer of half the meat mixture, then a layer of crumbled Velveeta cheese. Repeat layers, ending with cheese. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours. Enjoy these waning days of summer bliss.

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Treaty Oak Distillery

Treaty Oak Distillery will become a quadruple threat with the addition of Starlite Vodka this month. The distillery received a gold and two silver awards at the Microliquor Spirits Awards, a platinum and gold award at the Spirits International Prestige Awards, and a silver award at the International Review of Spirits Awards. Try Treaty Oak Platinum Rum for yourself and see why judges are raving about it. Find it at Sigel?s on Fitzhugh, 3209 N. Fitzhugh Avenue, Dallas TX 75204.

In My Head?

It?s back-to-school time and it seems that moms and dads are frantically trying to squeeze in last-minute vacations, purchase school supplies and get registration completed. Take the time to make an appointment with yourself and your spouse or a special friend and experience a new restaurant that you have never been to. When you?re at that parent teacher conference or PTA meeting, you?ll surely be tagged the hippest parent and we know how teachers love hip parents. So take one for the team and make your kid?s life a little bit easier for their return to school.

Source: http://www.biginkpr.com/august-newsletter-issue-23/

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