One of the downsides of being on a diet is that my regular blog posts about my favorite local restaurants get sidelined. Well, this week I cheated a bit and had dinner at one of my favorite restaurants, Taverna.
Taverna was created by local restaurateur Alberto Lombardi and has some of the most wonderful food in town. It is always fresh, robust and excellently prepared and presented. The food is not typical pizza/pasta/chicken fare. It is a more traditional upscale Italian featuring seafood specialties, risottos (my favorite is the parmesan cheese and truffle oil risotto), excellent ,meat entrees including beef tenderloin and (as an occasional special) grilled lamb chops, and authentic thin pizzas.
On my most recent visit, my dining companion and I shares 2 special appetizers, the lentil soup and the heirloom tomato salad with blue cheese dressing. Both were exceptional. The blue cheese was rich and balanced the sweetness of the tomato nicely. The lentil soup was hearty and the vegetables blended well with the lentils and seasoning.
For an entrée, I decided on the beef tenderloin. It was one of the best examples I have ever had. Cooked perfectly and served with polenta and string beans, it was filling and flavorful.
I normally order the pizza at Taverna because it is so refreshing and light. Taverna is unique because they actually have a pizzaiolo from Italy manning the pizza oven at the restaurant. Pizzaiolo is a designation and special honor that Italian chefs achieve after extensive training in the making of pizza. Pizzaiolos hand make their crusts and never use a rolling pin on the dough. The result is an extremely thin crust that enhances the flavor of the fresh toppings. I have tried all of Taverna's pizzas and each of them is special in their own right.
Taverna is a special restaurant. Casual and classic in atmosphere, it is located at 3210 Armstrong Avenue, off of Dallas' popular Knox Street and adjacent to the Travis Walk complex. If you are looking for a nice dinner out, or somewhere to celebrate a special occasion, Taverna is a great choice!
It has been said that Necessity is the Mother of Invention, but 38 years ago today marked the birth of a vehicle that holds a special place in automotive history, that begs to ask the question, “Was this really necessary?”
On September 11, 1971, Ford introduced the Pinto. Its mission was to fight off the growth of import car manufacturers in the U.S. market. The car was the cause of scandal and legal action in the 1970’s due to what has been described as a greater likelihood of gasoline tank explosions in rear-end collisions.
As a result of these safety and overall reliability concerns, the Pinto was named one of the worst 50 cars of all time by Time magazine.
Happy Birthday Pinto!
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Don't get stuck working with the Real Estate equivalent of a Pinto! You deserve to work with an agent who will make the journey to home home ownership as somooth as the ride in a limousine! Contact me today at (469)449-9840 and let me Help You Move Forward in achieving your home ownership goals.
Last week I wrote a post about the Fried Food Bonanza that is the Big Tex Choice Awards for New Foods at the State Fair of Texas and I titled that post "Does Anyone Have a Defibrillator Handy?"
Past winning entries of this contest include:
2005 Most Creative Viva Las Vegas Fried Ice Cream
2005 Best Taste Fried PB, Jelly and Banana Sandwich
2006 Most Creative Fried Coke
2006 Best Taste Fried Praline Perfection
2007 Most Creative Deep Fried Latte
2007 Best Taste Texas Fried Cookie Dough
2008 Most Creative Fried Banana Split
2008 Best Taste Chicken Fried Bacon
Well the judging for this year's contest took place on Labor Day and the 2009 winners are:
Most Creative Entry: Deep Fried Butter
and...
Best Tasting Entry: Fernie's Deep Fried Peaches and Cream
A full listing of the entries can be found on the original post. The State Fair is always a big eating event. Between Fletcher's Corny Dogs and Turkey Legs, nobody goes home hungry! This year's State Fair of Texas will take place September 25, 2009 - October 18, 2009 at Dallas' Fair Park.
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I love going to the State Fair of Texas and trying all the new fried foods... but I'd rather be helping you buy or sell a home. Interest rates are still low and there is still time for first time homebuyers to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit. So contact me today at (469)449-9840 and let me help you move forward to achieve your personal home buying or selling goals!
The 2009 EDS Credit Union Plano Balloon Festival will take place this year September 18, 19 and 20, 2009.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival and it promises to be the most exciting ever, with an anticipated attendance of 95,000!
If you have never attended a balloon festival before, be sure not to miss Friday and Sturday evening's when the balloons are inflated. It's exciting to watch the many huge and colorful hot air balloons come to life!
The Festival will be held at Plano's Oak Point Park, located at 2801 East Spring Point Parkway. This is a fun event for the whole family... be sure not to miss it!
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Mortgage rates are still at historic lows, making now a great time to buy a home. And if you are a first time home buyer, there is still time to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit. Don't wait for interest rates or home prices to go up, up and away... contact me today at (469)449-9840 or check out www.WeAreSOLD.com to begin your home search!
It's that time of year again, and this is one of my favorite times of the year in Dallas... The 2009 State Fair of Texas will take place at Dallas' Fair Park from September 25 to October 18, 2009.
The State Fair offers more fun and more calories than you can imagine. There's seemingly an endless amount to do and see (and eat) at the fair, and when you are done riding the rides, playing the games, choosing your next car at the auto show and checking out all the agricultural and crafts exhibits, be sure to check out the Chevrolet Main Stage for some great musical entertainment. Opening night this year will feature American Idol finalist Jason Castro.
General admission for the fair is $15 (Children and Seniors are $11) and Self Parking in the official lots is $10.
For more details be sure to check out the official Texas State Fair website at www.BigTex.com! And if you see me on the midway with a corny dog please be sure to say hi!
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Working on behalf of Short Sale clients throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area has provided the opportunity to assist remarkable people facing real-world financial challenges and foreclosure.
A third generation REALTOR® serving clients througout the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex since 2004, Steve Shatsky has proudly lived in Texas for over 15 years. Based on his professional experience in real estate and his sincere desire to provide the highest caliber of service and help struggling homeowners, in 2007 Steve decided to establish a team of Realtors that share his vision... the Home Sales Remedy team, now affiliated with Prudential Texas Properties.
Prior to his career in real estate, Steve built a highly successful career with some of the world's most respected companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Honda of America, The Coca-Cola Bottling Group (Southwest) and SAP. He attributes his professional success to his personal philosophy.
Steve believes that clients deserve...
Isn't that really what anyone would want when working with a REALTOR®?
In addition to working with both buyers and sellers in all price ranges, I also specialize in Short Sales / Pre-foreclosures in all areas of the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
Over 4 years ago, when I was first approached to assist clients in selling their home with a pre-foreclosure Short Sale, it was difficult to find another real estate professional that was knowledgeable in this specialized type of sale. The fact is that there are always homeowners who face the struggles of needing to sell their home quickly due to the changes in life's circumstances that could impact any one of us, but when the economy and real estate market are stronger the need for this type of assistance is less.
Today, times have changed. As local foreclosure rates climb, Short Sales in real estate are now a more commonly recognized alternative for homeowners facing foreclosure. In fact, they have become such a phenomenon that stories about Short Sales appear with increasing frequency in the national media.
That is why in 2007 I created the Home Sales Remedy team. As a Dallas area Broker Associate / REALTOR® affiliated with Prudential Texas Properties, I have seen again and again the lifeline that a Short Sale can be to clients and have developed a specialized approach to handling these transactions successfully.
Working on behalf of Short Sale clients has provided the opportunity to assist remarkable people facing real-world financial challenges. With an understanding of these challenges, I am confident that the Home Sales Remedy team provides the level of service that smart homeowners know they have a right to expect and genuinely deserve. For more information on Short Sales, be sure to check out my website at:
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