State Fair of Texas announces seven new food vendors this year

State Fair of Texas announces seven new food vendors this year

DALLAS, TX (Sept. 8, 2022) The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that seven brand-new food concessionaires will share their culinary craft at the 2022 State Fair of Texas. Eat, drink, and be merry – if anyone understands that motto, it’s the State Fair of Texas. The Fair prides itself on its hand-picked […]

State Fair of Texas announces its 2022 Big Tex Awards Finalists

State Fair of Texas announces its 2022 Big Tex Awards Finalists

DALLAS, TX (Aug. 10, 2022) The final countdown to three of the most coveted food titles in all of Texas begins. THE STATE FAIR OF TEXAS IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 18TH ANNUAL BIG TEX® CHOICE AWARDS FINALISTS. On Sunday, August 28, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “BEST TASTE – SAVORY,” […]

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 […]

State Fair of Texas unveils commemorative theme art, ‘Taste of Texas’

State Fair of Texas unveils commemorative theme art, ‘Taste of Texas’

DALLAS, TX (May 18, 2022) For 136 years, food has been a focal point of the annual State Fair of Texas exposition. When you ask folks what their favorite part of the State Fair is, without skipping a beat, many will answer FOOD. As an event that blends more than 2 million people from all […]

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 […]

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

State Fair announces 2021 Big Tex Choice Awards Food Competition Semi-Finalists

DALLAS, TX (July 15, 2021) 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 17th Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards offers another year of exciting bites for all appetites. The 2021 lineup is bursting […]

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Love Letter Hand Pies

Cooking with Ease by Melissa Tate: Love Letter Hand Pies

ROCKWALL, TX – February 5, 2021 — Love letters are a lost art. Email began to replace written word, quickly followed by the text message – some even giving the sender an immediate “read” so they know the recipient has seen the note. Can you imagine the vulnerability one had to have in sending a […]

Dine-in or take it home as Dodie’s brings back chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu for Valentine’s weekend

Dine-in or take it home as Dodie’s brings back chef-inspired Sweetheart Menu for Valentine’s weekend

Live Entertainment 4-8pm Valentine’s Day Special includes bottle of Chardonnay, Cabernet or Champagne ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 16, 2021 – Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall is offering a three day sweetheart deal to celebrate Valentine’s Day, with an exclusive, chef-inspired menu available Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. (Regular menu also available). The […]

Dairy Queen to honor veterans with free Blizzard treat on Nov. 11

Dairy Queen to honor veterans with free Blizzard treat on Nov. 11

ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 10, 2020 – Dairy Queen® restaurants in Texas will honor the heroes of our community and country on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The heroes, including veterans, active duty and retired members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves will be honored with […]

Blue Ribbon Valentine’s Day Dining Picks

Blue Ribbon Valentine’s Day Dining Picks

Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor Sweetheart Menu available Feb. 8-16, $54.99/couple. Add a bottle of house wine, $16.99. Begin with Oysters on the Half Shell or Classic Shrimp Cocktail, and House Salad. Choose from Blackened Rib Eye, Stuffed Cajun Chicken Rockefeller, Redfish Pontchartrain with Crabmeat Buerre Blanc, or Crawfish Ravioli with Pan Seared Jumbo […]