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Their tours caught the attention of passionate foodie and Kitchen Takeover founder, Stacey Jones, who was sourcing truffles for a secret supper experience. With Stacey taking care of bookings and logistics, Maureen and Colin have been able to focus their full attention on introducing others to the joy of truffles. Ironically, they had never eaten the delicacy before deciding to grow their own. So, what made them try it?
Debbie Griffiths
The golf ball-sized truffle is worth hundreds. “Stupidity, actually,” laughs Colin. “I found an article about truffles in an old newspaper that was left on the property when we moved here, and it piqued my interest.”
Posted By Nina Rangel on Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 1:27 PM click to enlarge Steven Santillan San Antonio chef Ted Liang. Folks who want to take the phrase “dinner and a show” to the next level can do that this weekend with the help of San Antonio chef Ted Liang and New Braunfels dinner theater Sylver Spoon. Liang who s consulted on menus for local eateries including The Hayden, Hanzo Gastropub and Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant will provide a six-course feast for attendees of the live theatrical production of romantic comedy
Head Over Heels on Sunday, June 13. The show gets underway at 6 p.m.
Debbie Griffiths samples the dessert at the Taiao Kitchen Takeover.
I cannot tell you where I was, and I can’t tell you what I ate. What I can tell you is that at one point I declared to my table mates; “If I wasn’t in a public place, right now, I’d lick the plate.” The food is some of the best I’ve ever eaten. Over the space of three hours at the Taiao edition of Kitchen Takeover, I’ve tried (and loved) new ingredients prepared and presented in innovative ways. I’ve discovered amazing flavour combinations. I’ve had my meals served under a smoke-filled cloche and revealed from beneath a flax-woven Māori kete in a beautifully styled room that resonates with the theme of the night. As we were advised in the welcome email, though, loose lips sink ships, so you won’t be getting any details from me.
Smokehouse 85 opened Saturday afternoon in its new location after months of work turning a former boot store into a restaurant.
According to owner Darrell Mathews, it was moved back a day to adapt to some problems with the fan and the live entertainment being forced to cancel because of an illness.
The business was filled with customers most of the evening and Mathews was also able to arrange for live entertainment while he and his crew worked in the kitchen to cook up his smoked menu.
Mathews credited Bill Fiegel of the Silver Dollar with helping to find a musical replacement in Brent Voigt and Trent Scott.