Category: Eats

Chocolate Art

by The Impatient Traveler, posted in Dallas, Dallas, Dallas Eats, Eats, Trinity Groves

I have a habit of being early to things and, the other night, I was about 20 minutes early to a dinner at Sushi Bayashi in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas. I decided to walk around and check out the area and came across Kate Weiser Chocolate. I am a self-proclaimed choco-holic – 100% addicted to coco – so of course, I had to go in.

The chocolates in the display case were little pieces of art. I started chatting with the lady behind the counter and she told me all about how the chocolates are all hand painted. They were in the process of painting some of the chocolates while I was in the store and invited me back to watch their process. It was really interesting and I couldn’t wait to see if the chocolates tasted as delicious as they looked. The chocolatiers paint on a regular basis and you can see the process take place from the shop, so I definitely recommend watching the process when this happens!

From Caramelized Pineapple, Mango Habanero, Lavender Apricot, to Fresh Mint, the flavor profiles are creative and delightful. I bought some Strawberry Basil, Passion Fruit, and Truffle Honey chocolates they completely melted in my mouth. Absolutely delicious.

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In all, if you are looking for a tasty chocolate treat for you or a loved one, Kate Weiser Chocolate are sure to take you to choco-holic heaven.

Casa Rubia, Trinity Groves Dallas

Casa Rubia

by The Impatient Traveler, posted in Dallas, Dallas Eats, Eats, Trinity Groves

For any parties greater than four, I always recommend my favorite Spanish tapas place: Casa Rubia. With a complex menu of seasonally changing deliciousness, you can get a scrumptious assortment of meats and cheeses to pair with a glass of Spanish wine for an appetizer, and then continue the fun in a mix-and-match shared plate feast.

Alcachofas
Coles de Bruselas
Rossejat – Spanish calamari at Casa Rubia

Our night in a tasty nutshell:

  •  Chicken Liver Mousse, Macetilla Vinaigre, pickled vegetables, two cheeses, and mixed Spanish olives so delectable they converted the non-olive eater in our party to an enthusiast!
  • Crispy Artichokes, Meyer Lemon, Fresno Chile Mojama, Saffron Aioli (featured above)
  • Cape Cod Mussels, Sour Orange, Sherry Herbs, Smoked Trout Roe, Dill Potato Chips
  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts, 44 Farms Beef Belly, Mojo Picon, Scallion, Mint, Pomegranate (featured above)
  • Toasted Fideos, Chistorra, Gulf Shrimp, Crispy Calamari, Charred Citrus Aioli (featured above)
  • And, my new personal favorite, Cauliflower Confit, Red Onion Marmalade, Capers, Olives, Pimenton Crumb, Rosemary Brown Butter

Another perk of this restaurant gem is that it is in Trinity Groves, so you can walk off your meal by checking out the resultants down the patio for your next food experience!