Nothing like a playoff game to bring out the celebs! Pictured: Bradie James & Jordan Speith, Jerry Jones with Governor Chris Christie, Bishop TD Jakes with friends, Pat Smith and Papa John's owner John Schnatter
It's been several years since the Dallas Cowboys make the playoffs (2009/10 to be exact) so it's no surprise that celebs and movers and shakers alike turned out in droves for last Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Lions quarterback, Matthew Stafford, hails from Highland Park making it very difficult for some Parkies to know which team to root for. Former Cowboys player Bradie James, golf pro Jordan Speith, Big Rich Texas stars Bon Blossman and Cindy Davis, Chef John Tesar, Good Morning Texas co-host Amy Vanderoef, former Texas Govenor Rick Perry, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Bishop TD Jakes were among the famous faces spotted at AT&T Stadium. Even New Jersey Governor Chris Christie me the trip down South to hang out with pal Jerry Jones in the Owners Suite along with former Cowboys great Emmitt Smith and his wife, Pat Smith. Reality TV personality Alex Stein posted, "The last time the Cowboys played a playoff game here, it was in 2009 and I was still in College at LSU." Most Eligible Dallas star and former NFL player Glenn Pakulak posted, "Tough day for me! #styledecisions My two beloved cities meet today in the #NFLplayoffs for an #epicbattle. As much as I love everyone and everything about #Dallas #Detroit will always be where my heart is! #goDetroitLions beat the #DallasCowboys". To which I say "Boooooo Glenn!"
That wild and crazy Mark Cuban has tongues wagging and eye brows raising over his continued demolition of a stretch of land in Preston Hollow. According to Evans, "He’s cleared trees from the estates that line Northwest Highway and Preston Road, leaving little visual screening from the busy six-lane thoroughfare. Dallas City Council member Jennifer Staubach Gates says Cuban can do what he wants with his property, and that he hasn’t done anything to run afoul of city regulations. Still, he’s refused to meet with residents and doesn’t seem interested in the Preston Hollow Area Study. Of course, these are the same homeowners who arranged angry town halls over residential developments on two corners of Northwest Highway and Preston Road, so they may already be sharpening their pitchforks and lighting their torches." Candy Evans is hot on his tail and continues to bring us the latest on what Cuban
In case you don't speak the language of hashtags, she said that the working title of her new book is Monograms At Home. You all know I am crazy for a monogram. If it isn't moving, monogram it, I say! I can't wait to see what cool products Kimberly features in her new book due out August 2015.
Troy Aikman, Darren Woodsen, Charlotte Anderson and others gathered at Katy Trail Ice House on Tuesday to promote the upcoming 90th Anniversary of the United Way Gala on February 6 that will feature both Blake Shelton and Usher. For more information about how you can attend this event, visit http://www.unitedwaydallas.org/blog/entry/blake-shelton-usher-to-co-headline-uwmd-90th-anniversary-celebration-concer. photo via Brooke Hortenstine
Fox 4's Steve Noviello spent the week in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronic Show. He ran into Shaquille O'Neal and instagrammed this photo saying, "The first person I have ever had to reach up to put a mic on. #ShaqAttack #CES"
Actor and comedian Daymon Wayans (shown in the middle) was in town for a stint at the Arlington Improv Comedy Club. He made an appearance at Fox 4 news on Thursday and station employee Jayson Castillo grabbed him for a quick pic in the nation's hallway.
Abi Ferrin, Jaime Primak and Lauren Zeien at Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village (photo via Twitter)
Bravo star Jaime Primak (better known as the Jersey Belle) was in town this week for an appearance. She hosted a "cawfee talk" at Abi Ferrin's boutique Wednesday evening for bloggers and media, then dined with Ferrin and friends at Mi Cocina in Highland Park Village. On Thursday, she held a public appearance at Ferrin's West Village boutique.
photo from Dining With Delia Jo via Twitter
Fans of Masterchef will recognize Cutter Brewer on the far left from just completed Season 5. The Beaumont native has just joined forces with Chef Brad Brown (formerly of Spindle Top Steak and Seafood in Houston) to open Ace's Ice House & Chop Shop in Frisco. Crave DFW checked it out on opening night. Click here to see what they thought. You can meet Cutter and check out his talents by visiting Ace's at 9250 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX. 75034.
Photo via Kent Rathbun on Facebook
photo via Mike Castellucci on Twitter
The 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 12, in Dallas. As the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship, which replaces the BCS National Championship Game, it will be the culmination of the 2014–15 bowl season. Not surprisingly, lottos sporty-types hit town to attend the Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes game. Chef Kent Rathbun showed HLN's Robin Meade and Brian McFayden how to cook sirloin chili (he even gave Robin some to pass along to Toby Keith). WFAA's Mike Castellucci chummed it up with Lady Antebellum at the CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party held on Friday night.
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