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April 19, 2012

Foodie Friday: Shrimp & Grits- Ft. Worth’s Ferre vs. Austin’s South Congress Cafe

Filed under: Foodie Fridays — Tags: , , — Nik @ 11:21 pm

Dear Fashionistas,

When it comes to dining, I have a few items that I always have to try if they’re on the menu: 1) Eggs Benedict, 2) Chai Tea, 3) Crab Cakes and 4) Tempura Ice Cream.  God help me if they ever happen to show up on the same menu.  I’ve written about brunch in the past, and now I’d like to feature one of my favorite dishes offered for dinner: Shrimp and Grits.  An indisputable southern classic, and like most things, better with cheese.  Drum roll, please.

FERRE FORT WORTH

VS.

SOUTH CONGRESS CAFE

 And the winner is:

SOUTH CONGRESS CAFE

I admit, this was a close one.  Ferre is an exceptional establishment in downtown Fort Worth that consistently delivers great food and service.  However, what pushes South Congress Cafe over the edge is one component, the sweet and savory crawfish broth- it’s rich, yet light, and unbelievably good.  Heads up, this dish is a featured special, and not always offered.  When it shows up on the menu, I highly recommend trying it.  You won’t be disappointed.

Nik

August 17, 2010

Restaurant Week 2010 (Aug. 16-22)

What?  Food on a  fashion blog?  It’s not unheard of.  Many a fashionista moonlights as a foodie.  Just look at Atlantis Home’s fabulous author Judy Aldridge.  Not only are the rare furnishings of her home decadent yet inviting, but she also manages to capture the same mood with the recipes she posts.  You can find recipes for dishes that are healthy and hearty, like zucchini fritters or red bean chili, to those that satisfy the sweet tooth (mixed berry pie and orange chocolate chippers, anyone?)

In the spirit of food and fashion, I am excited that KRLD Restaurant Week is upon us again.  Presented by Central Market, guests can order gourmet, 3-course prix-fixe dinners for only $35 at participating restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth (tax, tips and drinks not included).  Proceeds go to benefit North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home.

In Fort Worth, I personally enjoy Cast Iron at the Omni hotel and Ferre Ristorante e Bar but I’d also like to try out Top Chef Casey Thompson’s Brownstone, located in Fort Worth’s quaint but posh West 7th development.  In Dallas, you can’t go wrong with Dakota’s Restaurant, Samar by Stephan Pyles(get the black rice with fried squid or the potatoes and chorizo!) and Nobu.

So once again, here’s an opportunity to look good, eat good and do good for others.  Bon appetit!

For reservations, call the restaurant directly or book online through Open Table.

Fashionably Yours,

Nik

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