State Fair of Texas announces 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards food competition semi-finalists

State Fair of Texas announces 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards food competition semi-finalists

DALLAS, TX (July 11, 2022) State Fair of Texas concessionaires are officially off to the races with a new lineup of incredible, edible innovations for the public to taste at the Fair this fall. The 18th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2022 lineup is bursting with flavor […]

First 100 Rockwall taco junkies on Torchy’s opening day will receive free queso for a year 

First 100 Rockwall taco junkies on Torchy’s opening day will receive free queso for a year 

Torchy’s Tacos Brings More Damn Good Tacos to the Dallas-Fort Worth Area with Opening of Rockwall Restaurant  GRAND OPENING WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Austin, Texas – July 6, 2022 – Torchy’s Tacos, the popular Austin-based craft-casual brand known for its Damn Good Tacos and addictive Green Chile Queso, is growing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area […]

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

Local blogger creates viral dino drink to celebrate release of Jurassic World: Dominion

ROCKWALL, TX (June 22, 2022) Looking for the perfect drink for a Jurassic Park-themed party? Local food and party blogger Katie-Rose Watson, creator of The Rose Table (therosetable.com), came up with this fun dino drink for her Jurassic Park party, which was the most successful Rose Table party release in history with over half a […]

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 […]

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 […]