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    Social Hour

    Dallas socials say hello summer at stylish Uptown fête

    Anna Fialho Byers
    May 25, 2017 | 2:12 pm
    Dallas socials say hello summer at stylish Uptown fête
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    Fantastic weather. Chic shopping. Prime pampering. Tasty food and drinks. And lots and lots of fun. That’s one successful recipe for a summer social — and it’s exactly what was on hand on May 24 at CultureMap’s Hello Summer Social at Uptown’s West Village.

    As guests — including Tess DeStefano, Katelyn Smith, Emily Bastaroli, Matt Alexander, Peyton Fedorka, Dylan Shuff, Carlea Sandberg, Omar Aridi, Stephani Nunez, Ethan Skinner, Dea Pennington, and Dustin Barksdale — streamed into the event, hosted by West Village and Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack, they made their way to one of several bars, where Gentleman Jack cocktails, Loca Linda wine, and Deep Ellum Brewing Company beer were all on offer. At the bartender showcase, two CultureMap Tastemaker bartenders — Jenny Park (Bartender of the Year nominee) of Niwa Japanese BBQ and ​Rosey Sullivan of Armoury D.E. (Bar of the Year winner) — whipped up signature cocktails created exclusively for the Hello Summer Social.

    On the food front, bites from Baboush, Eureka!, Grimaldi's Pizza, Mi Cocina, Pok the Raw Bar, Public School 214, Sushi Zushi, and Taco Diner satiated attendees' appetites while they browsed new summer looks from local retailers such as Flirt Boutique, Kendra Scott, ShopSeptember, Y&I Clothing Boutique, Rye 51, Q Clothier, and more.

    Once their shopping needs were fulfilled (or perhaps while taking a break before going back for more), guests mixed, mingled, and played lawn games like Jenga and corn hole — luckily, the Topo Chico Hydration station was conveniently located nearby for anyone who worked up a sweat tossing bean bags. Those feeling a little less athletic headed over to the Get Your Glow On station for a little prime pampering courtesy of Avalon Salon and Spa's braid bar, manicures via MiniLuxe, and neck and back massages courtesy of 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons. And the crowd gathered at the Sanober’s Henna table was hard to miss, as guests lined up to get intricate henna hand tattoos. Right next door, the Hotpoppin Gourmet Popcorn Bar filled any sweet tooth cravings.

    DJ Christy Ray kept the tunes going well into the evening, while Photo Bus DFW was onsite to commemorate what was undoubtedly one of the best summer kick-offs yet.

    Proceeds from the event benefit Kidd’s Kids, a foundation started by Kidd Kraddick in 1991 to assist the lives of children and their families who are dealing with life-altering conditions.

    Guests having fun at the Hello Summer Social 2017.

    Guests having fun at the Hello Summer Social 2017
      
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    Guests having fun at the Hello Summer Social 2017.
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    Symphony of chefs

    Charitable chefs orchestrate fundraising feast for Dallas nonprofit KidLinks

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Mar 14, 2025 | 2:40 pm
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    Stuart and Lisa Sides, Laura and Bob Raymond

    Dallas music therapy nonprofit KidLinks annually composes a foodie-fundraiser unlike any other: Symphony of Chefs sees an impressive ensemble of Dallas chefs prepare a multicourse meal, tableside, for guests.

    The 15th annual edition took place at the new Astoria Event Venue on Monday, February 24 (smartly, as Monday is the least busy day of the week for restaurants).

    The event was under the leadership of founding event chairs Bonnie and Nathan Shea, along with honorary chef chairs Janice Provost (chef-owner, Parigi) and Dan Landsberg (executive chef, The Texas Barn at Circle T Ranch), and event designer Hamilton A. Sneed (HAS Events).

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    Stuart and Lisa Sides, Laura and Bob Raymond

    The evening started with a cocktail reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres prepared by James Ash of Harwood Hospitality Group and a luxe caviar bar hosted by Black River Caviar. Guests used their phones and tablets set up around the room to bid on silent auction items - restaurant and grocery store gift cards, beauty and wellness services, entertainment experiences, fine spirits, sports memorabilia (including a now-coveted autographed Luka Doncic Dallas Mavericks jersey), and more.

    At the appointed time, the curtains to the dining room opened and 185 attendees sat down to a unique feast.

    Seventeen Dallas chefs each prepared a four-course dinner, tableside, for the guests. In addition to Provost and Landsberg, they included:

    • Uno Immanivong, Chef & Owner of Red Stix Asian Street Food
    • Brendan Lee Davey, Executive Chef of Ellie's Lounge & Restaurant at Hall Arts Hotel
    • Giuliano Matarese of Miss Pasta
    • Estephan Fernandez, Executive Chef of Truluck's
    • Nikky Phinyawatana, Owner/CEO of Asian Mint Restaurant Group
    • Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore, Co-Chefs & Owners of Fond
    • Aubrey Murphy, Executive Chef of SĒR Steak + Spirits
    • Miriam Jimenez, General Manager & Partner of Miriam Cocina Latina
    • Mollie Guerra, Owner of Chef Mollie G, LLC
    • Rodman Shields, Senior Culinary Director of Milkshake Concepts
    • Aaron Collins, Chef de Cuisine of Café Momentum
    • Carlos Ayala, Sous Chef of Nick & Sam's
    • Michael Matis, Chef de Cuisine of Fearing's
    • Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman, Executive Chef of José
    • Mario Hernandez, Executive Chef of NURI Steakhouse

    Tables were set up next to cooking stations so attendees would watch "their" chefs prepare and plate dishes right in front of them. A live camera crew filmed the chefs and broadcast the action on big screens around the venue, turning the experience into a Food Network-type live cooking show.

    Each course was thoughtfully paired with wine from one of the participating vineyards: Banfi Wines, Delicato Family Wines, Willamette Valley Vineyards, HALL Wines, Copper Cane Wines, Riboli Family Wines, Rootstock Wines, Times Ten Cellars, Sonoma Time, and Lewis Cellars.

    A sample menu, from chef Matis of Fearing's, included Foie Gras Torchon paired with 2022 Lewis Cellars Sauvignon Blanc; Shrimp and Scallop Crudo with Coconut Passion Fruit Broth and Crispy Sweet Potato paired with 2022 Lewis Sonoma County Chardonnay; RC Ranch Wagyu Beef Bolognese on Gnocchi Pasta, House made Citrus Ricotta and Basil Crumbs paired with 2021 "Mason's" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and much much more...

    Following the dinner, featured pastry chef Yasmin Mondragon of Eataly Dallas served a dessert called "Terra," a hazelnut Bavarian with Pralinato filling covered in chocolate, chocolate cake, and pistachios.

    In a program emceed by Sarah Blaskovich of The Dallas Morning News, Paul Pass, co-executive director (development) of KidLinks, underscored the organization's mission to provide healing and therapeutic music through a library of songs, in-hospital performances at special care centers, and board-certified music therapy sessions. "For over four decades, KidLinks has positively impacted more than 439,000 children and caregivers through direct service programs and thousands more through our online platforms," he said.

    Temira and Jerry Wagner shared how music therapy sessions had impacted their son, Jerry Allen Wagner II, who was diagnosed at 9 months with a rare chromosome deletion. He is non-verbal, but music communicates to him, and thanks to several years of KidLinks therapy, he now communicates via beats by clapping along with the tempo, using some sign language, and can now wave a lot to say "Hi!".

    Their touching remarks motivated the crowd to bid fast and furiously in a live auction for exclusive trips to Aspen, Eagle Nest, New Mexico, and the Thompson Hotel Dallas; as well as extraordinary culinary experiences like a Black River Caviar + Komos Tequila Masterclass and private dinners with several of the evening's featured chefs.

    The organization says they are still working on tallying the final amount raised from the evening. All proceeds will go to KidLinks' mission of linking kids to health and healing through music and media.

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