IN THIS ISSUE:KENT RATHBUN ELEMENTS - COMING APRIL 22
BBQ MONDAYS AT RATHBUN'S BLUE PLATE KITCHEN
LIVE MUSIC AT ZEA
TASTE OF THE NFL
BENEFITING THE NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK
UPCOMING WINE DINNERS
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
SMOKED PORK SHOULDER SLIDERS
KENT RATHBUN ELEMENTS
COMING TO YOU APRIL 22
COMING TO YOU APRIL 22
A collection of sauces, dressings, spices,
and marinades made exclusively by Kent Rathbun for the home chef. Kent Rathbun
Elements are easy to use and will transform any dish into a culinary
masterpiece. Exclusively available
beginning April 22, 2010 in all Central Market Locations, Abacus, Jasper's, Rathbun's
Blue Plate Kitchen, Zea WoodFire Grill, and on the Kent Rathbun Web
site at www.kentrathbun.com.
Rathbun fans will have the opportunity to obtain the following list of
products:
Chef Kent will also be doing a Central Market statewide tour to promote the Elements Line. More information to come.
? Rathbun's
Caesar Dressing
? Roast Shallot-Black Pepper Vinaigrette
? Thai Red Curry-Coconut Sauce,
a.k.a. Abacus' Lobster "Shooter" Sauce
? Yellow Curry Sauce
? Ancho Chili Barbecue Sauce
? Honey-Teriyaki Barbecue Sauce
? Texas Peach Barbecue Sauce
? Asian Black Soy Marinade
? Spicy Thai Marinade
? Steak and Chop Garlic Salt
? Rathbun's Family Barbecue Rub
? Roast Shallot-Black Pepper Vinaigrette
? Thai Red Curry-Coconut Sauce,
a.k.a. Abacus' Lobster "Shooter" Sauce
? Yellow Curry Sauce
? Ancho Chili Barbecue Sauce
? Honey-Teriyaki Barbecue Sauce
? Texas Peach Barbecue Sauce
? Asian Black Soy Marinade
? Spicy Thai Marinade
? Steak and Chop Garlic Salt
? Rathbun's Family Barbecue Rub
Chef Kent will also be doing a Central Market statewide tour to promote the Elements Line. More information to come.
BBQ MONDAYS AT RATHBUN'S BLUE PLATE KITCHEN
With fun summer weather upon us,
Kent Rathbun and his innovative culinary team have introduced one of life's
simple pleasures to Preston Center...backyard barbecues! On Mondays, Rathbun's Blue Plate
Kitchen will roll out the Big Daddy smoker and host BBQ Mondays for lunch and
dinner.
"I can't think of a better way to spend a summer day than to be standing over my smoker full of chicken, pork and beef waiting to feed my friends, family and guests," said Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen Executive Chef/Partner Kent Rathbun. "BBQ Mondays will introduce a mouth-watering smell of barbecue across the neighborhood and I know guests will have a hard time to resist the limitless choices of tasty goodness."
Partake in one of America's favorite summer pastimes at Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen for its all day Monday barbecue for $11.99. Featuring three different choices of smoked meats prepared with one of Kent's signature blend of flavors from the Kent Rathbun Elements line of products (Texas Peach Barbecue Sauce, Honey-Teriyaki Barbecue Sauce and Ancho Chili Barbecue Sauce), guest will choose a meat or combination platter served with choice of one side item, homemade bread and butter pickles, and cornbread sticks served with butter and Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen's specialty jams.
"I can't think of a better way to spend a summer day than to be standing over my smoker full of chicken, pork and beef waiting to feed my friends, family and guests," said Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen Executive Chef/Partner Kent Rathbun. "BBQ Mondays will introduce a mouth-watering smell of barbecue across the neighborhood and I know guests will have a hard time to resist the limitless choices of tasty goodness."
Partake in one of America's favorite summer pastimes at Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen for its all day Monday barbecue for $11.99. Featuring three different choices of smoked meats prepared with one of Kent's signature blend of flavors from the Kent Rathbun Elements line of products (Texas Peach Barbecue Sauce, Honey-Teriyaki Barbecue Sauce and Ancho Chili Barbecue Sauce), guest will choose a meat or combination platter served with choice of one side item, homemade bread and butter pickles, and cornbread sticks served with butter and Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen's specialty jams.
JOIN US AT ZEA WOODFIRE GRILL FOR LIVE MUSIC
Join us at Zea WoodFire Grill every Thursday, Friday and Saturday
for great drinks, superb company and fabulous live music.
TASTE OF THE NFL
SUNDAY, APRIL 25
SUNDAY, APRIL 25
WHAT:
Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party
Presented by Lockheed Martin at the Glass Cactus
WHEN:
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Event: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine
The Gaylord (1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051)
PARKING:
Complimentary Garage Parking Available
Valet Parking Available for $10
EVENT HOSTS:
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94
Defensive End Marcus Spears #96
Abacus, Jasper's, Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen and Zea WoodFire Grill:
Executive Chef/Partner Kent Rathbun
Former Dallas Cowboy Preston Pearson
FEATURING:
Gourmet Food Stations from Top Chefs ? Current and Former Dallas Cowboys Players ? Hot Dance Tunes from Emerald City ? Silent Auction With More Than $75,000 Worth of Awesome Items From Sports to Travel ? Fabulous Raffle Prizes Totaling $50,000 ? Martini Luge Plus Beer, Wine & Select Cocktails ? Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ... and Much More!
Tickets:
$125 per person or $225 per pair
Click Here to Purchase
Come see Chef Kent and try his Smoked Pork Shoulder Sliders (recipe)
and Sweet Bites by Pastry Chef Mark Menzie
KENT'S TAX SEASON RELIEF
Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Dallas Cowboys Tailgate Party
Presented by Lockheed Martin at the Glass Cactus
WHEN:
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Event: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Glass Cactus at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine
The Gaylord (1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051)
PARKING:
Complimentary Garage Parking Available
Valet Parking Available for $10
EVENT HOSTS:
Linebacker DeMarcus Ware #94
Defensive End Marcus Spears #96
Abacus, Jasper's, Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen and Zea WoodFire Grill:
Executive Chef/Partner Kent Rathbun
Former Dallas Cowboy Preston Pearson
FEATURING:
Gourmet Food Stations from Top Chefs ? Current and Former Dallas Cowboys Players ? Hot Dance Tunes from Emerald City ? Silent Auction With More Than $75,000 Worth of Awesome Items From Sports to Travel ? Fabulous Raffle Prizes Totaling $50,000 ? Martini Luge Plus Beer, Wine & Select Cocktails ? Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ... and Much More!
Tickets:
$125 per person or $225 per pair
Click Here to Purchase
Come see Chef Kent and try his Smoked Pork Shoulder Sliders (recipe)
and Sweet Bites by Pastry Chef Mark Menzie
KENT'S TAX SEASON RELIEF
To view each location's Stimulus Package:
Abacus
Join us in The Bar at Abacus
on April 22, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and Milagro!
Don't miss Milagro Mixology Master who will be
testing out several Milagro "Fresh" Magarita's
Vote on your favorite, the winner will be put onto the Abacus' Cocktail List
Jasper's Plano
Jasper's The Woodlands
Jasper's Austin
Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen
Zea WoodFire Grill
Abacus
Join us in The Bar at Abacus
on April 22, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and Milagro!
Don't miss Milagro Mixology Master who will be
testing out several Milagro "Fresh" Magarita's
Vote on your favorite, the winner will be put onto the Abacus' Cocktail List
Jasper's Plano
Jasper's The Woodlands
Jasper's Austin
Rathbun's Blue Plate Kitchen
Zea WoodFire Grill
ABACUS
May 5, 2010
GROTH WINE DINNER
with David Bruni
$125 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity
May 17, 2010
Chef Kent's Home
MACALLAN SCOTCH TASTING
with Jay Liddell and Cigar Roller Sabino
View Menu
May 26, 2010
Chef Kent's Home
KOSTA BROWNE AND REALM WINE DINNER
with Dan Kosta and Juan Mercado
Menu and Pricing Coming Soon
June 7, Quintessa Wine Dinner with Winemaker Charles Thomas
For reservations contact
Donna Tanneror 469-867-3681
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RATHBUN'S BLUE PLATE KITCHEN
May 4, 2010
6:30 pm
MERRYVALE WINE DINNER
with Donetta Wallace
June 8, Sokol Blosser Wine Dinner with Alex Blosser
For reservations contact
Shannon Borukor 214-250-7664
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JASPER'S PLANO
May 20, 2010
NEWTON AND CHANDON WINE DINNER
with Senior Wine Ambassador Ellen Flora
For reservations contact
Jamie Careyor 972-673-0823
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JASPER'S THE WOODLANDS
May 25, 2010
6:30 pm
QUINTESSA WINE DINNER
with Randy Wooldridge
For reservations contact
Patrick Vasquezor 281-298-5650
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JASPER'S AUSTIN
May 27, 2010
7:00 pm
COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH CHEF KENT
For reservations contact
Lane Strickland or 512-832-8012
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
May 5, 2010
GROTH WINE DINNER
with David Bruni
$125 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity
May 17, 2010
Chef Kent's Home
MACALLAN SCOTCH TASTING
with Jay Liddell and Cigar Roller Sabino
View Menu
May 26, 2010
Chef Kent's Home
KOSTA BROWNE AND REALM WINE DINNER
with Dan Kosta and Juan Mercado
Menu and Pricing Coming Soon
June 7, Quintessa Wine Dinner with Winemaker Charles Thomas
For reservations contact
Donna Tanneror 469-867-3681
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RATHBUN'S BLUE PLATE KITCHEN
May 4, 2010
6:30 pm
MERRYVALE WINE DINNER
with Donetta Wallace
$70 per
person plus tax and 20% gratuity
View
Menu June 8, Sokol Blosser Wine Dinner with Alex Blosser
For reservations contact
Shannon Borukor 214-250-7664
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JASPER'S PLANO
May 20, 2010
NEWTON AND CHANDON WINE DINNER
with Senior Wine Ambassador Ellen Flora
Menu and Pricing Coming Soon
For reservations contact
Jamie Careyor 972-673-0823
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JASPER'S THE WOODLANDS
May 25, 2010
6:30 pm
QUINTESSA WINE DINNER
with Randy Wooldridge
$95 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity
For reservations contact
Patrick Vasquezor 281-298-5650
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JASPER'S AUSTIN
May 27, 2010
7:00 pm
COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH CHEF KENT
$75 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity
For reservations contact
Lane Strickland or 512-832-8012
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Kent Rathbun's Smoked Shoulder Pork Sliders
Serving Size: 8
Serving Size: 8
For The Baste:
1/2 cup Kent Rathbun Elements Ancho Barbecue Sauce* (or your favorite prepared sauce)
2 cups Champagne vinegar
For The Pork:
1 10 -12 lb. pork shoulder
8 tbsp. Kent Rathbun Elements Family Barbecue Rub* (or your favorite prepared rub)
8 tbsp. Kent Rathbun Elements Steak & Chop Salt* (or your favorite seasoned salt)
1/4 cup olive oil
For The Sliders:
24 small slider rolls (Chef Rathbun prefers soft potato rolls)
4 oz. butter, melted
1 cup bread & butter pickles, drained
2 cups Kent Rathbun Elements Ancho Barbecue Sauce
Directions:
1. Mix barbecue sauce and vinegar together and set aside for basting.
2. Rub pork shoulder with olive oil and season with barbecue rub and steak and chop salt. Rub until all seasonings are evenly distributed.
3. Place in a wood smoker for 10 to 12 hours at 225?, basting every hour throughout the cooking process.
4. When smoking is complete, pull the meat apart with a fork.
5. Slice rolls in half, brush with melted butter and toast in a 350? oven or on a griddle.
6. Pile 2 oz. pulled pork on each bun, then top with bread & butter pickles and a bit of additional sauce. Serves 8.
*Kent Rathbun Elements products will be available online April 23, and at area Central Market stores April 23.
