Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 24

Crawfish Fest returns to Rockwall Harbor April 24

Annual event at Dodie’s Cajun Diner benefits YMCA’s Angel Camp for kids with special needs ROCKWALL, TX (Feb. 22, 2022) Peak mudbug season is coming and that can only mean one thing – save the date for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Fest at the Rockwall Harbor, benefiting J.E.R. Chilton YMCA’s Angel Camp for children with special […]

Local restaurants offering special menus this Valentine’s

Local restaurants offering special menus this Valentine’s

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor 2067 Summer Lee, Rockwall, TX  Sweetheart prix fixe menu available 4-10pm Friday, Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14, $69.99/couple. Add a bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet or Champagne for $20. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Crab Cakes with Creamy Shrimp Sauce, and House Salad. Choose from Cajun […]

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, live music for Valentine’s Day

Treat your Valentine to Dodie’s chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, live music for Valentine’s Day

Special prix fixe menu all weekend through Valentine’s Day  Live entertainment by soul artist Bobby Dade 4-8pm Monday  ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 20, 2022) Treat your Valentine to an exclusive, waterfront dining experience as Dodie’s at The Harbor presents a special, chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu, available Friday, Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14. The prix fixe menu […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: How-To Charcuterie Boards

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 29, 2021) What is a charcuterie board? Well, the word “charcuterie” means prepared meat. We, the people, have turned charcuterie boards into what they are today. Meat, cheese, fruits, nuts, crackers, breads, desserts – all the things. I am totally fine with this but also, if your “charcuterie board” doesn’t have meat on […]

Bin 303 in Rockwall to host its Sixth Annual Harvest this weekend

Bin 303 in Rockwall to host its Sixth Annual Harvest this weekend

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 9, 2021) Family owned and operated Bin 303, located at 105 Olive Street in Downtown Rockwall, will host is 6th Annual Harvest Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13 and 14. At the time of this writing, limited tables remain to book reservations for Saturday’s dinner. Sunday will be a come-and-go party […]

Dodie’s Rockwall serving up Cajun Thanksgiving feast, accepting orders for fried turkeys and family packs

Dodie’s Rockwall serving up Cajun Thanksgiving feast, accepting orders for fried turkeys and family packs

ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 1, 2021) Whether you’re feasting at home for the holidays or opting to have someone do the cooking and clean-up for you, Dodie’s at The Harbor has you covered with award-winning service, cuisine, and holiday dining options. Pre-order your Cajun Fried Turkey   Dodie’s is accepting orders now for plump and juicy, 12-lb. […]

‘Siren Rocktoberfest’ in Downtown Rockwall to feature Dachshund races, keg roll contest, and German food

‘Siren Rocktoberfest’ in Downtown Rockwall to feature Dachshund races, keg roll contest, and German food

ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 16, 2021) An inaugural Siren Rocktoberfest is set for noon Saturday, Oct. 2 at Downtown Rockwall’s new Siren Rock Brewing Company, located at 310 S. Goliad St. The beer garden will tap its new Oktoberfest bier, and special German-themed dishes will be available, including Siren Rock beer braised bratwursts and German potato […]

New foods announced for State Fair of Texas

New foods announced for State Fair of Texas

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 14, 2021) The State Fair of Texas is known for taking culinary creativity to new heights, and 2021 is no exception. Fairgoers have the opportunity to taste all of the finalists of the Big Tex Choice Awards and decide if they agree with the judges’ selections for “Best Taste – Savory,” “Best […]

Two Rockwall ISD Culinary students land exclusive summer internships

Two Rockwall ISD Culinary students land exclusive summer internships

ROCKWALL,T X (August 30, 2021) Recent Rockwall HS graduates, Jada Ayers and Bailey Starr, were chosen to participate in an Internship program over the summer with Medical City Dallas and the Texas Restaurant Association called “Kids Fit Menu.” They were the only two students from the entire DFW area to be chosen to participate. This […]

Free meals for Rockwall ISD students to continue in school year 2021-2022

Free meals for Rockwall ISD students to continue in school year 2021-2022

ROCKWALL, TX (July 28, 2021) Rockwall ISD announces its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued guidance […]