Hey TAT Family! It’s been a minute since I posted a blog. I’m sorry, I’ve been AWOL. I recently moved back home to Dallas, TX to embark on a new chapter of life, and took a few months to get reacclimated to the city and explore the social scene. Anyway, I’m back now, and can’t wait to start exploring the tons of great restaurant and events in Dallas and sharing the details with you. Don’t worry TAT Atlanta family, you’ll definitely continue to see posts about Atlanta, as I will be back on a regular basis to see family and friends, and to attend some of my favorite events.
So this summer, I had the opportunity to attend ‘Cooking & Cocktails – An Afternoon with Tiffany Derry’ hosted by RVC Promotions at The Brixton Shops at Legacy. The thing is I’ve been a fan of Chef Derry since her time on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 7 where she was voted “fan favorite” and also was among the final four in the season. Not only that, she was also a finalist on Top Chef: All-Stars. Over the years, I’ve also watched her on Bar Rescue and Hungry Investors on SPIKE TV. So, when I saw the post for this event, I knew I had to attend so that I could finally meet my Foodie Best Friend (in my head), and taste her food in a fun, intimate setting.
The event was the perfect Saturday afternoon sharing good food, drinks, lots of laughs, and the opportunity to meet some new foodie friends. The event was a 3-course cooking class, with each course paired with a different cocktail. The class was very interactive, and Chef Derry did a great job walking us through the recipes in detail and answering questions from the audience. The recipes for everything she cooked were also given to us, so I will be trying some of these delicious dishes at home in the near future.
Each course was simply amazing, and you can definitely taste Chef Derry’s Southern roots in her cooking. I enjoyed each course, but the second course was my favorite. The beef short ribs were so tender and full of flavor, and I’m still dreaming about those mashed potatoes. My favorite drink served was the ‘Live and Let Rye’ from the second course. I have been expanding my cocktail palate by trying more dark liquor drinks, and this drink was a perfect combination of whiskey with a sweet chocolate undertone.
The event was a reminder of my love for food and learning about food, and it gave me the inspiration I needed to get back to writing for Tish Around Town. If you enjoy trying different foods or love to cook, I strongly suggest you attend a cooking class and demonstration instructed by a chef. I have learned a lot of cooking tips and tricks during these type of classes over the years.
Make sure you visit one of Chef Derry’s restaurants around Dallas. The Cupboard – Grab ‘N Go by Tiffany Derry is located in the Uptown Urban Market, and you can enjoy sandwiches & wraps, local artisan goods, salads and fresh sushi.
Also, checkout Root’s Chicken Shak located in Legacy Hall at Legacy West in Plano where Chef Derry is featuring dishes inspired by her mother’s Southern cooking. You’ll find her famous duck fat fried chicken on the menu along with some other savory dishes. For more information on Legacy Hall, see my blog, Tish Around Legacy Hall – Dallas Premier Food Hall.
Thanks, RVC Promotions for curating a great foodie event, and thanks to Western Son Distillery for the awesome drinks!
See you around town!
Photos by Tish Around Town
I just had the pleasure of attending a food demonstration given by Chef Tiffany Derry at JJ Smith’s Secy by Summer conference back in August. She was amazing and I can not wait to come to Dallas to visit her restaurants. The attendees were even blessed to receive the recipes for the meals that she prepared!! Awesome woman and chef!
Hey Denay! Chef Tiffany is definitely a blessing to everyone she meets and cook for. Hopefully her new restaurant will be opening soon. Let me know when you are coming to town so we can go on the Chef Tiffany journey together. Thanks for supporting my blog #GramFam!
GREAT blog, I could almost taste the food myself! Thanks for sharing, looking forward to many, many more from the Dallas area! You know I’m always a willing participant…(hint hint)!
Thanks Ms L for your support! I know you always ready to roll! I’m getting back in the swing of things so I will be call you to roll out!
Wow…what an amazing experience! Great blog post and Chef Derry is one of my favs too! Short Ribs….girl you speaking to my soul! Glad your back in the swing of things…looking forward to more content!
Thanks Fellow Blogger! The event was a blast, and the food was simply amazing! It feels good to be back writing and sharing my experiences. I’m looking forward to meeting you in DC!