The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the 2019 Cattle Baron's Ball at Gilley's Dallas on Saturday, October 19. And, a heckuva lot of folks took full advantage of it to celebrate this year's theme, "True Grit," and to raise another big pile of money for the American Cancer Society. While past CBB Chairs like Founder Jacque Wynne, Mary Martha Pickens, Olivia … [Read more...] about 2019 Cattle Baron’s Ball Was A True Gritty Fundraiser With Thousands At Gilley’s
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Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
Mother Nature and Klyde Warren Park’s President Kit Sawers must have cut some kind of deal. After a number of event washouts in the previous months, the cantankerous old weather witch had allowed a break in stormy threats for Park And Palate’s Dinner in the Park presented by Republic National Distributing Company on Saturday, October 5. Only the night before, the Dallas Arts … [Read more...] about Park And Palate’s Dinner In The Park Was A Feast Under A Beautiful Sky At Klyde Warren Park
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
The stars were in perfect alignment for Park and Palate’s Dinner in the Park benefiting Klyde Warren Park on Saturday, October 5. Event Co-Chairs Brooke Hortenstine and Missy Wyszynski and Underwriting Co-Chairs Piper and Mike Wyatt had arranged for an evening that included a three-course dinner by Chef Kent Rathbun followed by a performance by Tony Award winner Stephanie J. … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Park And Palate’s 2019 Dinner In The Park
Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
The two K’s must have cut some kind of deal with Ma Nature. Friday’s high is going to be in the 50s, with an 80% chance of rain. But on Saturday, when Klyde Warren Park Impresario Kit Sawers and Big Man Chef Kent Rathbun will be holding the Fifth Grand Taste at Klyde Warren Park, it’s going to warm up to the upper 60s (aka sweater and barbecue temperatures) with only an itty … [Read more...] about Saturday Will Thrive In Temperatures And Fun For Klyde Warren Park’s Grand Taste
Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
When the celebrity chefs touted their "pre-orders" at the Dallas American Heart Association's 2019 Cotes du Coeur Fine Wine & Celebrity Chef Experience on Saturday, May 4, it wasn't said with boasting so much as with great pride. "Four hundred and 50 pre-ordered our dish," said Sevy's Grill's Jim "Sevy" Severson, referring to his Tender A Bar N Ranch Texas Wagyu Short … [Read more...] about Food, Wine, Aerialists, And Celebrity Chefs Held Sway At Dallas American Heart Association’s 28th Annual Cotes Du Coeur Event
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cotes Du Coeur
More than 1,000 "hearty" types converged on the Omni Dallas Hotel for the 2019 Cotes du Coeur on Saturday, May 4. Some just loved the taste of the grape and others like heart transplant recipient Tim Gallagher loved the work of the American Heart Association Dallas Chapter. While the area’s top chefs wo/manned stations around the ballroom and bottles of vino were … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Cotes Du Coeur
Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. And April of 2019 tested the patience and flexibility of event planners almost daily thanks to the weather. Originally, Klyde Warren Park President Kit Sawers had locked down the place, the people and all the details for the announcement of the annual October Park And Palate on Wednesday, April 17. But thanks to weather forecasts, … [Read more...] about Annual Park And Palate Details Announced For Klyde Warren Park’s October Fundraiser
Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
In the days leading up to Friday, March 22, weather guessers were rolling up their sleeves preparing for a rainy occasion. Little did they know that Dallas Arboretum President/CEO Mary Brinegar had made other arrangements. With After School Dallas taking place in Ginsburg Plaza and Rosine Hall and the seated dinner for the $500-per guest Vintner’s Dinner over at A … [Read more...] about Dallas Arboretum’s Vintners’ Dinner Was A Deliciously Beautiful Evening At “A Tasteful Place”
Despite The Chill Outside, 2019 Côtes Du Coeur’s Chefs Reveal Was Warmly Received In Sub-Zero Digs
There was a breakdown in communication for the 2019 Côtes du Coeur chefs reveal on Sunday, March 3, at Sub-Zero, Wolf and Cove Showroom on Lemon Avenue. The invitations read that the shindig sponsored by American Airlines started at 5 p.m. According to the valets, the contract stated 5:30 p.m. Normally, it wouldn’t have been that big a deal. But on this Sunday evening, the … [Read more...] about Despite The Chill Outside, 2019 Côtes Du Coeur’s Chefs Reveal Was Warmly Received In Sub-Zero Digs
2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #9: Napa With Dallas’ Finest Chefs*
The tried-and-true Cattle Baron's Ball chefs are back to provide a feast for the eyes and tastebuds. Only this year, they won't be cooking in North Texas kitchen. No, siree. The boys (Nick Barclay, Richard Chamberlain, Dean Fearing, Kevin Garvin, David Holben, Kent Rathbun and Jim "Sevy" Severson) are packing up their recipes and utensils and heading to Napa to create a killer … [Read more...] about 2018 Cattle Baron’s Ball Live Auction Item #9: Napa With Dallas’ Finest Chefs*
And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala
The WaterTower family lived up to the old adage, "The show must go on" for its Spring Gala on Friday, May 11, at Vouv. The original plan had called for innovative idea of having a couple of mini-plays based on two North Texas folks — Chef Kent Rathbun and business executive Robert "Bob" Mayer — performed at the seated dinner. Just days after the announcement, Bob died. But … [Read more...] about And The Show Went On For WaterTower’s Spring Gala