‘Top Chef’ Alum John Tesar Brings West Coast Surf and Turf to Dana Point

It’s no longer a rumor: Former Top Chef contestant John Tesar’s seafood restaurant Outer Reef is headed to Dana Point at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, with an opening slated for the end of 2018. Tesar is a four-time James Beard nominee, and appeared twice on Bravo’s culinary competition show.

By |2025-04-27T13:44:30-05:00August 14, 2018|Knife Steakhouse Press|0 Comments

A Top Chef’s Secret to Cooking the Perfect Steak

Tesar’s techniques, which he developed by running acclaimed Dallas restaurant Knife, are so interesting and unorthodox that with the help of James Beard Award-winning writer Jordan Mackay, he recently wrote them down to share with professional and amateur chefs alike.

By |2025-04-27T13:44:37-05:00May 24, 2017|Knife Steakhouse Press|0 Comments

15 Santa-Approved Spots to Dine on Christmas Eve in Dallas

Christmas Eve is a great time to let the elves take care of dinner, after weeks of getting ready for the holiday. Whether your traditions are classic American fare, Chinese, sushi, or Italian, there are amazing options open all over the city.

By |2025-04-27T13:44:39-05:00December 15, 2016|Knife Steakhouse Press|0 Comments
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