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March 9, 2008At 7 p.m. sharp last night, it was showtime. The Savor Dallas International Grand Tasting orgy of food and drink didn't disappoint. Picture the Plaza of the Americas ice rink covered with flooring and lined with purveyor tables that snaked up around the perimeter of the rink onto the next level as well. From there, you could elevate or hike up the stairs to the third floor of the Westin City Center Hotel, where an adjunct room held a spill-over, but no less impressive group. (Bolla, Charlie Palmer and Craft among others were in this room.) But wait. There was more. Down the hall was another set of smaller rooms, which included the Spanish pavilion, complete with Café Madrid and dancers. And even though hundreds of people were milling about, serious lines rarely developed so it was possible to comfortably nosh the night away. (No loud music: hooray.) And if climbing up and down stairs got to be too much, there were plenty of small tables and seating areas where you could rest your tootsies. Steak is always a big item, but this year there was plenty of lobster, too. Since I was working (yeah, I know, tough job...), I tried only a few of the wines and spirits, but many beauties were poured. Loved tasting Paula's Texas Spirits, which are like the Italian 'cellos, but zestier and less sweet. I can hardly begin to cover all the glorious victuals, but read on for some instant impressions (best bites, longest line, best take-away freebie). And if you attended, tell us what I missed and what you liked, too.  Comments (4) Leave comment
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