It was an exciting Summer of 2006. State and Allen Lounge had been providing delicious tasting food and elegant wines by the glass to the uptown neighborhood for over a year. During the weekly meetings Chef Bradley would bring a silver mixing bowl with a different kind of kitchen sink salad for everyone to try.
After witnessing a creamy dressing and a vinaigrette combined in the same bowl he brought the idea to Chef Jonathan. It started out: balsamic vinaigrette and caesar dressings, chopped romaine, grapes, oranges, bacon & sundried tomatoes.
With the thought that they had something there they went into the kitchen. It was missing something— Chicken, but not just any regular ole grilled chicken would do. It had to have flair. It needed to have spice. They started experimenting and ended up sautéing it in a simple reduction of Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. It provided just the right amount of seasoning and taste. Soon the sundried tomatoes turned into diced red bell peppers for an extra kick and became a ritual served at the meetings. After a few weeks the patrons noticed this colorful delight being enjoyed by the management and started to request their own salad in a small silver mixing bowl. At last this unique concoction had made its way to the State and Allen table for all to enjoy! Not long after that it was featured on Good Morning Texas and has become a staple on the restaurant
as well as the catering menu. Stop by and savor it for yourself!
It’s ‘The Original’ Silver Bowl.
Visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auXNu2iGAXo
To see how we do it!
March 9th,2010
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We all dutifully write our blogs and pat ourselves on the back when we come up with a good one and tentatively hit send when it is not so good. But is anyone reading this, how delicious our burgers are, how ‘green’ our restaurant is, how much the dogs on our dog-friendly patio look like our chefs, all of the wonderful drink specials we have for NBA All Star Weekend, FREE drinks for the Olympics, our amazing catering company, our award winning desserts??? Is there anyone at all listening? We are about to find out!
If you have read this, let your lunch server at State & Allen know by saying code word “LeBron” and you and your party will receive 15% off your 
check at lunch.
February 9th,2010
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Most of the time it seems to be true that dogs resemble their owners. It has recently come to my attention that at State and Allen Lounge the Owners are really starting to look like the Customers!!!
Top- Bradley Dickens
Middle-Jonathan Calabrese
Bottom- Tony Winkler
Bring your Dog and join us on the Patio for a Drink or meal.
At State and Allen Lounge, we are all family…
One of our Owners Jonathan Calabrese and are General Manager Angela Birt are two people in our restaurant that bring our family to life. Together they are proud parents of 2 boys (Max and Mason) and a beautiful little girl (Kennedy).
Jonathan enjoys playing poker with his buddies, dancing and singing in the kitchen, and spending time with his little girl.
Angela loves to work out, eat healthy, and recycle. She has recently started a flag football team for our employees here at the lounge. You can catch us playing on Saturday mornings @Griggs Park. Feel free to stop by and cheer us on.
Unfortunately the Dallas dream has failed us once again and the Cowboys are not going to be in the Super Bowl this year but that is no reason to not celebrate.
Start Super Bowl Sunday off right and come to State and Allen early to cheer on whichever team you want with FREE BLOODY MARYS during brunch!!! That’s right folks, FREE! On February 7, 2010; Absolut is going to have another promotional party to endorse their brand and everyone is welcome to come. They will be giving away bloody marys during brunch from 11:30 until 2:30 and only while supplies last so get in early and grab some brunch and enjoy a FREE drink.
If you are not a bloody mary drinker we also always have other great drink specials such as $2.50 mimosas and $3.00 screwdrivers, tequila sunrises, and greyhounds. After chatting with your friends while enjoying some great food stay while and watch to see which team will be the next Super Bowl Champions. Hope to see you there.
P.S. The weather is starting to feel great on the patio…
January 20th,2010
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Let the 2010 Winter Games Begin!
Come watch the 2010 Winter Olympics @
State and Allen Lounge.
Every time the USA wins a medal you get a free drink at the Lounge.
Must be present at time to win.
Gold – Bacardi Gold and Coke
Silver- Bacardi Silver and Coke
Bronze- Bacardi Select and Coke
Lets Go Team USA!
A $5 Dollar Wine by the Glass Special at State and Allen Lounge!
Mutt Lynch Winery is a wonderful world where wine and “all things dog” combine into something truly special.
Award winning wines, dog-awesome labels and more!
State and Allen Features
http://www.muttlynchwinery.com/muttlynch/index.jsp
Being from Kentucky (you can hold the jokes), I am used to snow. We didn’t always get it at Christmas, but sometime thereafter. I am ALL about Christmas, I love the decorations, the baking, the carols and finding that perfect gift for loved ones. I have given up on hoping for snow, you’re just setting yourself up for disappointment. Well, times have changed, technology has taken over.
On any given day or possibly Happy Hour, you can stroll into State & Allen and there will be a winter wonderland of snow flurries at the door. It brings a Christmas smile to my face. It’s not always a smile on our customers’ faces, it is quite often a look of confusion. Imagine what they’ll think when I pull this in July!
Happy Holidays!
Lala
Regardless if your staying in town or going out of town, you should always be aware of your surroundings! If your walking to your car from a shopping spree or if your driving in or out of town, please remember to always lock your car doors. Also, remember not to carry a lot of cash on you when doing your shopping. Please always remember when arriving to your house,apartment or condo that you call for assistance to help you unload your vehicle.(If Any)
My intentions are not to cause anyone extra stress or worries but to practice overall awareness when possible. I wish everyone safe and happy holidays also remember to please blow out your candles!!!!!
Your friend and Catering Director,
J-Lo
The BCS Championship: 1 Alabama VS 2 Texas
AND January 7, 2010 @ 7PM
Bowl Games are finally here!!!
Come watch all the bowl games at State and Allen Lounge.
