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BLATT BEER & TABLE

Blatt Beer & Table, one of several new additions to open at Preston Hollow Village in recent months, is a bit of a conundrum. It’s a non-sporty sports bar, where you can actually have a conversation instead of being drowned out by the din of televisions. It serves classic bar foods like sausage on a stick and chicken and waffles alongside vegan and gluten free options including falafel sliders and root burgers. It’s named for Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium in Nebraska despite its Texas location.

To be fair, the business was first launched in Omaha, honoring the stadium where the College World Series takes place each year. It was the brainchild of college buddies Anthony Hitchcock, Nick Hogan and Tom Allisma, who wanted to bring something relaxed yet upscale, with a gourmet take on classic comfort food. They found a likeminded chef-owner in Tony Gentile.

The concept garnered a warm reception from patrons looking for something new in the neighborhood.

Every item is somehow simultaneously familiar but unique. Take their signature pretzel bites served with pungent rosemary mustard and gruyere fondue, or the pulled pork sandwich served with a jalapeño cornbread waffle.

It’s a place that invites you to linger for a while over shared plates and conversations. Shuffleboard lines the back wall, and happy hour offers deep discounts such as 16-ounce PBR beers for $2 and $5 cocktails.

It is the first Blatt Beer & Table in Texas, but the second Dallas joint for the restaurant’s founders, who also own Blue Sushi Sake Grill right next door.

—EMILY CHARRIER

BLATT BEER & TABLE

7859 WALNUT HILL LANE, #170 469.372.2080

BLATTBEER.COM

ATMOSPHERE: RELAXED GASTROPUB

PRICE RANGE: $4-$15

HOURS: SUNDAY-THURSDAY, 11 A.M.-11 P.M.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 11 A.M.-2 A.M.

DID YOU KNOW?

RESTAURATEUR ANTHONY HITCHCOCK’S GRANDFATHER PITCHED TO BABE RUTH INSIDE JOHNNY ROSENBLATT STADIUM, FOR WHICH THE BUSINESS IS NAMED.

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Frozen Hot Chocolate

August 2016

1/2 page, vertical 4 5/8” x 7 3/8”

4 areas Materials DUE July 8

Delivery begins late July

While we are soaring through the hottest part of summer, there is only one way to stay cool: frozen treats after a long day of outdoor play and backyard barbecues. Frozen hot chocolate has become a favorite in my family because it’s rich chocolate, not overly sweet, and the frothy flavor brings us back to the comfort of the hot chocolate we love during the winter months. Blend the frozen hot chocolate to be extra smooth before pouring into a large mug and top with fresh whipped cream, toasted marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers.

Ingredients:

6 ounce semi sweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons cocoa powder

4 tablespoons powdered sugar

3 cups whole milk

5 cups ice

Optional Toppings:

Whipped cream

Toasted marshmallows

Graham cracker crumbs

Directions:

Melt chocolate in a bowl over a double boiler, stirring constantly.

Once chocolate is completely melted, add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, whisking until completely combined. Add half of the milk to chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.

Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and allow it to cool completely.

Add ice, the remaining milk and chocolate mixture into a blender and blend until it becomes very frothy with no large chips of ice.

Pour frozen hot chocolate into a glass or mug and top with fresh whipped cream, toasted marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs. Serve immediately.

Kristen Massad writes a monthly column about sweets and baked goods. The Preston Hollow resident graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City and owned Tart Bakery on Lovers Lane for eight years. She blogs about food and lifestyles at inkfoods.com.