Be My Guest at DishCrawl in Bishop Arts District

I've done contests like this a few times before and always have a blast with the person who wins. Good food always seems to bring good people together. If you live in Dallas and appreciate good food, then you might like to come to this food event with me, so keep reading…

Perhaps we will stop at Emporium Pies for dessert.

Be My Guest at the Best Food Event of the Year: Savor Dallas!

This weekend is my favorite weekend of the year, Savor Dallas! I look forward to this food event like some people look forward to Thanksgiving; the epic scale of unlimited food and drink surpasses any holiday, hands down!

This will be my third year attending, and truly, it is the best food event I have been to anywhere in the country. I can't say enough amazing things about Savor Dallas, and I don't have time to either, but the most exciting part is that I have a free guest pass for someone to attend with me on Saturday or Sunday!

Winner #1: International Grand Tasting pass, valued at $110

Sample unlimited food from over 60 of the very best restaurants and chefs in DFW, plus over 400 wines, beers, and spirits brands serving unlimited tastings. You won't find a national franchise restaurant here! Includes keepsake crystal wine glass. Winner must be available to meet me at the lobby of the Irving Convention Center (in Las Colinas) media table at 6:30 p.m on Saturday, March 16. The event is 7-10 p.m. Come starving! There is so much to eat you can't try it all!

Winner #2: Savor the Arboretum pass, valued at $65

This is a new event this year, and it is at the Dallas Arboretum, which should be looking very nice in the glorious weather this weekend. Includes unlimited food, wine, and beer tastings from great restaurants and keepsake crystal wine glass. Winner must be available to meet me at the Dallas Arboretum at the media table at 5:45 p.m on Sunday, March 17. The event is 6-8 p.m. Come hungry!

To Enter:

All you have to do is sign up for my blog email alerts. It's quick and easy! Look for the "Free Blog Updates" email box on my blog sidebar and be sure to enter a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. I will pick two winners and email them the good news on Saturday at noon.

If I don't hear from the winners within one hour, then I will pick a new winner, and so on. The email will come from Dallas_Foodie@, so be on the lookout at noon. Prizes are not redeemable for cash or any other option. I will update this blog when the winners are confirmed.

If you don't win, I highly recommend buying a ticket. These events haves sold out before, even though the expand capacity every year. I receive free media passes to attend, but if you only spend $110 on one meal a year, the Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting is THE ticket to do it. The variety and experience just can't be beat!

UPDATE:
Both winners have been confirmed! Thanks to all who entered. Be sure to watch my social media channels for lots of food photos tonight and tomorrow!

What Are the Best Things to Do, See, Eat, Drink, and Shop in Dallas?

I am excited and honored to announce that the Dallas Convention Center & Visitor's Bureau has asked me to write several parts of the 2013 edition of the "Visit Dallas" guide book, and I am eager to hear your suggestions of the must-include places! This is your opportunity to have a voice in guiding Dallas visitors to experience the best of our city!

Quest for the Best Salads in Dallas

It probably wasn't a good idea to eat the five Best Burgers in Dallas in four days—right before my holidays full of homemade cookies and western European starch foods—but it does seem like a good idea to follow that up with a weeklong quest to find the best salads in Dallas. I'll be revisiting the most delicious salads I've eaten in the past, plus trying a few new salads, as suggested by fans in my call for suggestions last week.

The Summer Burrata Salad at Fireside Pies is only available in summer,
but it is one of the most unique and delicious salads in Dallas.

Best Burgers in Dallas 2012

2012 marks my third annual Best Burgers in Dallas list. Each year, I am surprised how many more great burgers are added to the DFW area, but I am certainly not complaining about that! I am constantly seeking the best burger in Dallas and listening to other people's opinions on the best burger in Dallas, so I welcome your feedback in the comments section.

The best burger in Dallas has become so competitive that I've decided to split burgers into two classes: Diner Burgers and Restaurant Burgers. Roughly classified, restaurant burgers are more expensive (around $10) and are made from higher quality ingredients, like actual steak and local farm tomatoes. I find it difficult to compare a delicious, $3 greasy diner burger to a $14 steakhouse burger. This means a list of greasy burger deliciousness is slated for 2013. For now I give you the best Dallas restaurant burgers of 2012.

Belmont Burger (with goat cheese) at Company Cafe