$25 Off Dallas Office Catering in August!

When’s your next office meeting?

 

Have a client coming to town?

 

More importantly - what are you eating? 

If you want to impress that out of town client with a delicious meal, then you want only the best Dallas office catering from State & Allen Kitchen + Bar! Plus – we’ll sweeten the deal for August: $25 off you catering order this month only!! 

$25 Off Dallas Office Catering!

Yes, you read that right! Simply order over $100 in food from State & Allen and the discount is yours. That includes all of our entrees, salads, sandwiches, appetizers, soups, etc. 

Ordering is Simple!

Feel free to call us up and place your Dallas office catering order over the phone, or order online. Our online ordering process is a breeze! Simply visit us here, find the selections you’d like to order, add them to your cart, tell us what day and time you’d like your order ready, and then submit it with offer code CATERNOW25. Need utensils? You can order those too. We want to make your next Dallas office meeting a success with some of the best food in Uptown Dallas! 

What’s popular?

Now that you are ready to order…you may be overwhelemed by the menu. If you’re looking for advice on what to order, some of our most popular items ordered are the crispy calamari, classic pepperoni pizza, smoked turkey club sandwich, Balsamic pizza, Mediterranean salad, and the flourless chocolate cake. All pretty delicious items if you ask us! 

Order Today! 

Remember, this offer is only good for the month of August, so don’t miss a great opportunity to give our catering a try. Impress your coworkers and clients alike with a delicious meal catered by State & Allen Kitchen + Bar! 

Catering orders for weekdays only. Available for first orders only, and only one order per customer. $100 minimum required. 

Brunch Reimagined: Head to State & Allen for the Best Brunch in Uptown Dallas

It’s just a fact. 

We hate to brag, but our Uptown Dallas brunch has the competition beat! If you haven’t made it over here for our weekend brunch, it’s time.

Amazing Entrees

Think of our menu as brunch remimagined. Sure, we’ll serve you the standard eggs and bacon if you’d like, but we’ve also come some amazing offerings like Chorizo Breakfast Empanadas served with a Roja chili sauce and sweet potatoes au gratin, Bison & Chorizo Migas served with a sunny side up egg and tons of fresh veggies, Breakfast Pizza loaded with ham, Grilled Ham & Cheese with Goat Cheese & Mozzarella, and so m avocado and more, and these are just the tip of the iceberg! Is your mouthwatering yet?

Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

Folks – if you don’t come for any other reason, come for the Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar! It’s soo stinkin’ good! No drink is complete until you’ve loaded up on all your favorites. For Bloodys it’s pickles, pickled okra, onion, bacon, celery, lemon juice, olives – the options are endless! And on the mimosa side, choose between your choice of juice to accompany, then load it down with fresh strawberries and other berries. Cheers!

Dallas Brunch Drink Specials

If you aren’t into the Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar, don’t worry, we’ve still got plenty of other brunch drink specials sure to impress. You won’t leave thirsty, and that’s a fact, Jack.

Best Patio in Uptown!

We expect these weekend mornings to begin cooling off soon (who are we kidding, it’s only July!), but hey, somehow we feel like it’s 10 degrees cooler on the patio. Join us for great people watching and a chance to bring your favorite pup too! 

Join us this weekend for the best brunch in Dallas at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar! 

Dallas Catering: Enjoy Fast, Easy Service from State & Allen

State & Allen Kitchen + Bar is known as your favorite neighborhood restaurant and bar, but did you know our roots are in catering? Our founder – Jonathan Calabrese – has a long history in the restaurant and catering business, opening Savory Catering before State & Allen came to be. While you can still order catering from Savory Catering, State & Allen is also a fast, easy solution for just about any Dallas catering event. 

Easy Online Ordering

For any event big or small, simply visit us here and begin your order. Simply choose the items you’d like, choose the quantity they need to serve, and then add to your cart. You can also tell us when you need the items. It’s as simple as that! Choose between delicious salads, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, and desserts. For orders over $100, we are happy to deliver – simply give us your delivery zip code. 

Mouthwatering Entrees

Any Dallas catering event is a big hit when State & Allen is involved! Many of the dishes are the exact same thing you know and love from our Uptown restaurant. What is ordered most often off of our catering menu? Love Love Bowl, Mediterranean Salad, Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Classic Pepperoni Pizza, Crispy Calamari, and the Flourless Chocolate Cake are our most popular online dishes.

Order Now at a Discount!

Ready to get started? You can plan your next event with Dallas catering from State & Allen and receive $25 off your first order! A few restrictions apply (must be an order over $100 and weekday delivery), but it’s a great deal on gourmet catered meal.

Call us this week at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar and let us be a part of your next big event!  Need a place to host an event? Don’t forget about our Dallas event space here in the restaurant, perfect for graduations, baby showers, birthday parties, and more. 

Smokin' Hot Dallas Lunch Specials at State & Allen!

The weather outside isn’t the only thing that’s smokin’ hot around here!

How about those Dallas lunch specials?!

In case you haven’t heard, State & Allen is the place for the best lunch specials in Dallas, Texas. Visit us Monday-Friday from 11am-4pm and take advantage of discounts that make fast food restaurants look foolish. Why go cheap when you can have scratch kitchen, gourmet cooking at a fraction of the regular price? Here’s the rundown on our daily lunch specials:

Monday – Half Priced Pizza

Make Monday bearable by visiting State & Allen for half priced pizza Mondays. Choose between one of our signature pizza options – or create your own with the freshest ingredients around. As always, each pizza is made-to-order with our homemade crust. 

Tuesday – $8.95 Chef’s Special

Yall – this is a steal! Our chef special is ever changing and always spectacular. If you love gourmet food and trying new things, bring your coworkers over to State & Allen for lunch on Tuesdays. 

Wednesday - $8.95 Shrimp Fettuccine with Fresno Cream Sauce

Come get one of our customer favorites at a fraction of the cost! A smoky Fresno cream sauce is drizzled on top of homemade al dente pasta, then topped with shrimp, bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes. So good, you’ll actually look forward to Hump Day!

Thursday - $8.95 Texican Thursday

Enchiladas, fajitas, Allen Street Tacos, and more. Our Tex-Mex – or Texican as we call it – menu is chock full of quintessential Mexican cuisine that is sure to hit the spot.

Friday - $8.95 Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Fri-YAY is right, because Fridays at State & Allen mean fish and chips! Our flaky fish is deep fried in beer batter until golden, then served with fresh cut French fries. 

Join us this week at State & Allen and get these amazing Dallas lunch specials! 

Mark Your Calendar: 4th Annual July 4th Brunch at State & Allen!

It’s time: while you’re considering which firework show to attend and who’s cookout is going to be the best, also make room for the 4th Annual July 4th Brunch at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar!

If you haven’t noticed, brunch is basically our favorite meal of the day. Sleep in, roll out of bed, and join your friends for a great meal. Here’s what you can expect from the best brunch in Uptown Dallas:

Food & Drink Specials

As with all our events, we love throwing in a few deals and steals, and our 4th of July brunch is no different. Join us and you can expect stellar deals on some of our chef favorites, along with Dallas brunch specials like $3 Mimosas, $3.50 Tequila Sunrises, $3.50 Greyhounds, and $3.50 Screwdrivers. 

Gourmet Brunch at its Finest

Here’s the thing – our chefs do not take our menu lightly. They strive to bring you only the best meals with the best ingredients this season has to offer. For example: all eggs in our dishes are from pasture raised chickens, ensuring the highest quality and best flavor. Enjoy delicious brunch entrees like the Crab Cakes & Eggs, Steak & Eggs complete with our homemade chimichurri, Poached & Prosciutto, or even the Mediterranean Egg White Scramble. It’s hard to go wrong when the menu is this good!

Only Bloody Mary Bar in Uptown

For only $6, you get the joy of concocting the best Bloody you’ve ever had! Load it up with celery, onions, bacon, and more – all the good stuff is available at our Bloody Mary Bar!

Mark your calendar now for the best event to kick off our July 4th festivities: Brunch at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar! Call now to make a reservation on our patio. 

Cheers to Independence Day!

All specials and menu items are subject to change. Please confirm with your server before ordering. 

You Don’t Have to Play Monopoly to Get Free Parking

Here’s a little known fact that maybe even our regulars have forgotten: yes, you can in fact get FREE parking in Uptown Dallas! 

Say what?!

Yes, that’s right! Our guests at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar can get free parking each and every time they visit us. It’s just one of the ways we strive to be the best restaurant in Uptown Dallas.

How does it work?

It’s easy really. When you pull up to our restaurant via State St. or Allen St., look for the entrance to the parking garage directly behind our restaurant. It’s pretty well marked, but just pull in, and look for the spots reserved for State & Allen. Easy peasy. We’ve got 45 spots just sitting there waiting to be used by our guests! How’s that for a pleasant change in Uptown Dallas?! Oh – and they’re covered so even better if there is inclement weather or just to shade your car from this Texas heat. If you’re ever nervous about being in the garage alone and want an escort to your car, our staff at State & Allen can help with that too.

How long can I stay?

The parking spots are available for 3 hour increments, so that you have plenty of time to enjoy your dinner, happy hour, brunch, or reallllyyy long lunch with us. If you’d like to stay longer than 3 hours, don’t risk getting towed! Simply let our staff at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar know you are approaching your 3-hour limit and we’ll call the right people to get your time extended. Not a problem at all.

So the next time you want to dine with us in Uptown Dallas, don’t forget how easy and convenient it is with free parking all day, every day! Join us this week for the best brunch in Uptown Dallas, a date night, or a weekday lunch special. 

Visit State & Allen for Summer Drink Specials – Including Frosé!

Boozy slushie anyone?!

Get Frosé Drink Specials in Dallas at State & Allen

Rosé continues to be one of the hottest drinks for 2018, so it’s no wonder that frosé is hot as well. Frosé is nothing more than a delicious Rosé slushie, and State & Allen has them – plus other delicious summer drink specials. Visit us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour on the patio, and get a glass of frosé, a craft beer, or even a handcrafted cocktail. State & Allen always has the best summer drink specials in Dallas, Texas!

Make Frosé at Home

If you can’t make it out to State & Allen – but you want to add the hottest drink of summer to your cocktail repertoire – try this simple frosé recipe and impress your friends:

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

You’ll need a bottle of rosé wine, one 16 oz. carton of strawberries (sliced), ¼ cup vodka, 1 T. sugar, and 2 T. grenadine. 

Step 2: Freeze the Rosé

The whole point of the frosé is that it’s frozen, right? Pour the rosé into an ice cube tray and then pop it into the freezer until frozen through. 

Step 3: Prepare the Strawberries

Grab your food processor or blender and place the cut strawberries in the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle sugar on top, and then let that sit for about 10 minutes to combine the flavors and juices. 

Step 4: Blend your Cocktail

Once the strawberries have rested for about 10 minutes, go ahead and add the other ingredients to the bowl and blend. The result: delicious frosé to enjoy on a hot summer day!

Whether you’re making a frosé at home or visiting us at State & Allen for one, don’t forget that we’re the best location in Uptown Dallas for summer drink specials and gourmet cooking. 

The Secret Is Out: Make Our Famous Silver Bowl Salad at Home

When customers come to State & Allen and order a salad, chances are it’s the Original Silver Bowl Salad.

Created by two of our head chefs that were just goofing around one day, the Silver Bowl Salad quickly became a hit and has been on the menu ever since. Few can resist the delicious dressings drizzled over a bed of lettuce and so.much.goodness. 

If you’re a fan of our Silver Bowl Salad, then here’s your chance to make it at home! We’re sharing the recipe with our guests in honor of National Salad Month. Enjoy!

State & Allen’s Original Silver Bowl Salad

Ingredients

Salad

·      10 oz. chopped romaine lettuce

·      10 oz. cooked chicken breast, diced

·      4 oz. mandarin oranges

·      4 oz. grapes, cut in half

·      1.5 oz. red bell pepper, diced

·      1.25 oz. bacon, cooked and chopped

Caesar Dressing

·      ½ tsp. kosher salt

·      ¼ tsp. black pepper

·      1 T. white wine vinegar

·      1/3 cup grain mustard

·      4 oz. lemon juice

·      1/3 cup minced garlic

·      ½ cup Parmesan cheese

·      1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

·      4 egg yolks

·      10 oz. canola oil

·      2 oz. water

Balsamic Dressing

·      2.5 oz. canola oil

·      5.5 oz. Balsamic vinegar

·      1 T. basil, lightly packed

·      ¼ cup minced garlic

·      1/3 cup minced shallots

·      ¼ cup whole grain mustard

·      6 oz. water

·      Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Combine all ingredients to the salad and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Caesar dressing and use 2 oz. on the salad (save the rest for another day.)

·      Combine all ingredients except the eggs, oil, and water in a stainless steel bowl.

·      Blend the yolk into the other ingredients with a hand blender or whisk until well blended.

·      Slowly add in the oil and water to combine, then adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 3: Make the Balsamic dressing and use 2 oz. on the salad (save the rest for another day.)

·      Saute garlic and shallots in oil and set aside to cool.

·      Combine the other ingredients separately.

·      Slowly mix the oil mixture into the other ingredients until well blended (start with 1/3 cup of oil). Add water to get to desired consistency.

So there you have it! The secret to State & Allen’s Famous Silver Bowl Salad. Enjoy some at home or visit us at the best restaurant and bar in Uptown Dallas – State & Allen!  

New Menu: What to Order at State & Allen

At State & Allen, healthy, sustainable food meets impeccable gourmet cooking for a meal you won’t soon forget! Regulars keep coming back for the Dallas drink specials, wine nights, fabulous patio, and scratch kitchen cooking. 

Another big part of eating well? Eating food that’s in season. That’s why State & Allen Kitchen + Bar is committed to changing our menu seasonally. It’s not just about keeping the menu fresh, but it’s about preparing the best that the current season has to offer.

So what’s on the menu now? Here are a few favorites off of our brand new spring and summer menu at State & Allen:

Starters: Crispy Pork Belly Tostadas

A delicious way to start your meal, the crispy pork belly tostadas are topped with southwestern kimchi, peach chipotle jam, crema, and of course, tender slices of pork belly. You’ll love how the spices complement the meat and lend just a touch of heat.

Salad: Heirloom Tomato & Pasta Salad

Summer and pasta salads go hand-in-hand, and State & Allen’s new menu has one that is so filling it really could be an entrée. We start with a six-cheese pasta sacchettini and layer on capicola, walnuts, blue cheese, grilled corn, and finish with a drizzle of chervil-peppercorn vinegarette. So good, it’s like a summertime picnic in your mouth.

Entrée: Grilled Jerk Redfish

State & Allen is known for our impeccable meats, and this redfish is summery, light, and absolutely delicious! The grapefruit salsa verde on top is the perfect pairing for the fish and it’s served with sautéed broccolini and roasted sweet potatoes.

These are just a few of our new spring and summer menu options, perfect for dining al fresco in this beautiful weather! See you this week at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar, the best restaurant in Uptown Dallas!

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the Traveling Terrarium Bar at State & Allen

Are you familiar with terrariums?

You know - those cute little plant ecosystems that bring the greenery and beauty of the outdoors indoors. Plus they are adorable because they are miniature! 

Terrariums are the perfect, heartfelt gift for Mother’s Day and that’s why State & Allen is teaming up with the Traveling Terrarium Bar for an event you won’t want to miss!

The What

Jade + Clover is bringing their Traveling Terrarium Bar to State & Allen for one night only! You pick the globe it sits in, then the next step is to choose some beautiful sand to place at the bottom. Choose one color – or make it a work of sand art! After you’ve completed the sand, choose the plants and even add jewels and stones to dress it up. It’s an opportunity to make something unique, beautiful, and different that mom is sure to love. Just think about how much she loved those grade school Mother’s Day gifts you made!

Oh – and if that’s not enough – State & Allen is also throwing in a complimentary beverage with your purchase of a ticket to the Traveling Terrarium Bar event!

The When

So when is this fabulous event? The pop up shop will be available at State & Allen from 6-8pm on Thursday, May 10. That gives you an extra couple of days to come up with a card to go along with your terrarium.

This is sure to be a fun event and one you won’t want to miss! While you’re here, plan to have a gourmet, Dallas scratch kitchen dinner. Choose between our delicious bistro entrees, salads, sandwiches, or burgers, and don’t forget to order a glass of wine or craft beer to go along with it!

Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day from all your friends here at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar! 

The Benefits of Free Range Eggs – State & Allen Kitchen + Bar

If you’ve spent any time with us at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar, you know that sustainable, simple eating is a big part of our promise to you. We find that food just tastes better when it’s grown locally, when it’s harvested at the right times, and when it's good to the environment.

This thought process goes into each and every item we source, which is why all our eggs we use are free range eggs! That’s right – our eggs in a basket, omelets, scrambled eggs, and more are all free range eggs. In addition to being better for the environment, here are a few other benefits of free range eggs that we value here at State & Allen:

Higher Nutritional Value

While standardized labels for eggs can be tricky, in general, when an egg is labeled “free range,” it means that chicken was given ample time to roam and forage for food, collecting its own natural sources of food from its environment and taking it lots of natural sunlight. Research has shown that this method of raising chickens increases the essential vitamins and minerals found the in egg. A free range egg is shown to have more of Vitamins A and E, lower cholesterol levels, twice as much Omega-3 fatty acids, and less saturated fat that its conventional counterpart!

Better Taste

While this may be subjective, we believe that healthier eggs just taste better. Often you’ll notice that eggs from free range chickens are brighter in color than those grown with conventional methods. This is a reflection of the nutrition that went into the chicken, which in turn affects the flavor of the egg.

Ready to enjoy some delicious free range eggs? Visit State & Allen for the best brunch in Dallas, featuring our famous Bloody Mary Bar – the only Bloody Mary Bar in Uptown! 

Enjoy Daily Drink Specials on the Best Patio in Dallas

It’s been a gorgeous week here in Dallas, Texas – lots of sunshine, mild temps…it’s perfect for enjoying an ice cold craft beer or a glass of red wine on the patio.

Oh – but which patio to choose?? Dallas has a lot of great patios, but we’re pretty sure the patio at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar tops the list. A great location, plus amazing gourmet food and daily drinks specials, you can’t go wrong! Come grab a seat and enjoy one of these amazing Dallas drink specials, served up daily:

Monday-Friday

Happy Hour: 3-7pm

Sneak out of work a few minutes early (we won’t tell!) and grab a drink with us! From 3-7pm enjoy $3.50 domestics, $4.50 house wines, or any drinks that are part of our Triple Threat (New Amsterdam vodka, Jim Beam Whiskey, or Camerena Tequila).

Tuesday

½ Price Drafts All Day

If you’re looking for the best selection of delicious draft beer, then State & Allen is your place! And on Tuesdays, enjoy any of our great beers on tap for just ½ price. Go with the Revolver Blood & Honey or try something new and adventurous. You can have both when they are half off!

Wednesday

½ Price Wine All Day

We call it Wine Down Wednesdays and it’s the only way to spend your Hump Day. Grab a few friends and head over to the patio to relax over a glass of your favorite red wine.

Thursday

$3 Moscow Mules

The weekend starts early at State & Allen – the best restaurant and bar in Dallas, Texas – with $3 Moscow Mules all.day.long! Light and refreshing, it’s the perfect accompaniment to happy hour or a dinner on the patio.

Friday

Happy Hour All Day

Remember those happy hour specials we mentioned earlier? Well, Fridays at State & Allen mean Dallas happy hour all day! Come in for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or late night and you’ll get all these great specials anytime.

Weekend

Brunch Specials: 10am-3pm

Join us for a delicious Dallas brunch and $6 Bloody Mary Bar (the only Bloody Mary bar in Uptown Dallas), $3 Mimosas, and $3.50 Greyhounds, Screwdrivers, and Tequila Sunrises. Oh and after 3pm - $3 Wells.

Ready to take in some beautiful Dallas patio weather? Join us on the best patio in Dallas - State & Allen Kitchen + Bar!

*Please note that all specials, promotions, and pricing are subject to change at any time.  Please confirm with your server should you have any questions about current pricing. 

Earth Week Beer Fest – Only at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar!

Here’s a fun fact: did you know that State & Allen was the first Green Certified Restaurant in Dallas, Texas?

That’s right – we’re always been committed to sustainable eating and preserving our environment. And that’s why we’re excited to share a whole week of two of our favorite things: beer and sustainable eating!

State & Allen’s Beer Fest: April 16-22

During the week of April 16, come into State & Allen for events geared toward Earth Day and our environment. Each day, we’ll be featuring craft beer from our favorite earth-friendly breweries and they’ll share how they brew in a sustainable fashion. Here’s the rundown on our schedule of events so you can be thinking about which day(s) to join us:

Monday, April 16: Deschutes Brewery

A leader in sustainable brewing, this Portland based brewery won the 2016 Sustainability Award for its green business practices. Oh – and the beer’s pretty good too! Come by on April 16 to learn more!

Tuesday, April 17: Franconia Brewing Co.

A North Texas favorite brewed right here in McKinney, Texas, Franconica’s craft beer is some of the best Bavarian style beer you’ve ever tasted. Not to mention, they are big on leaving a small carbon footprint and implementing green practices that make a big impact.

Wednesday, April 18: Community Beer Company

Delicious beer brewed with a purpose right here in Dallas, Texas! Visit us Wednesday for Dallas drink specials and more info.

Thursday, April 19: Karbach Brewing Co. and Jade & Clover Pop Up Plant Shop

This is one day you won’t want to miss! Karbach will be here with their amazing craft beer, and then Jade & Clover will also be here with a pop up plant shop. It’s just what it sounds like – enjoy some of the best beer in Dallas, Texas and plant your own plant while you’re at it.

Weekend: Dogfish Head Real Ale Brewing Company

Be on the lookout for more information on the Dogfish event, as we’re finalizing details for an amazing time!

These events will be ongoing throughout the day each day, so join us for lunch, dinner, happy hour, or late night and enjoy these fun events and try some new craft beer in Dallas, Texas!

Happy Earth Day from State & Allen Kitchen + Bar – the first Green Certified Restaurant in Dallas!

Last Chance: Reserve Your Spot for State & Allen’s Uptown Dallas Easter Brunch!

Brunch is always good at State & Allen, but Easter Sunday brunch is an extra special affair.

Gourmet Dallas Brunch

State & Allen infuses fresh flavors and ingredients with culinary expertise and brings you the best brunch in Uptown. Our menu is vast, with options for any palate. Here are a few customer favorites:

Sweet: Brioche French Toast

 

We start with a fresh brioche bun, then drizzle it with Texas spiced whiskey syrup and add a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Add seasonal fruit on the side, and you’ve got the perfect brunch entrée for any sweet tooth.

Savory: Eggs in a Basket

A classic breakfast option, our Eggs in a Basket entrée features 2 eggs cooked into the bread, then served with our signature purple potato hash and crispy bacon.

Hunger Buster: The Giant

Are you extra hungry? Give The Giant a try! Get 2 eggs just how you like them, fluffy homemade biscuits and gravy, bacon, and our purple potato hash.

Meatless: Omelet Calabrese

Named for our head chef, you can’t go wrong with the meatless Omelet Calabrese! Tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil pesto are cooked into your omelet, then topped with pine nuts and our balsamic reduction glaze. All eggs are free range. So good!

Brunch Cocktails: Bloody Mary Bar

Brunch isn’t complete without one of our signature brunch cocktails, and the ever popular Bloody Mary Bar! State & Allen Kitchen + Bar is home to the one and only Bloody Mary Bar in Uptown Dallas, complete with everything you need for the perfect cocktail before your egg hunt. Not feeling a bloody mary? Mimosas, screwdrivers, greyhounds, and more are all drink specials during brunch.

Reserve Your Spot Today for our Dallas Easter Brunch!

Easter is just around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to reserve seating, as spots are filling up fast! Call us today to make a reservation! Our Dallas Easter Brunch will be served 10am-3pm, on Sunday, April 1.

Now Booking our Dallas Party Room for Spring and Summer Events

Today is the first day of Spring and we are itching for some warmer, spring weather. And with that spring weather comes a flurry of events: weddings, bridal showers, graduations, baby showers, birthday parties, and more.

If you’re hosting an event this Spring and are at a loss for where to host it, don’t forget about our fabulous Dallas party room at State & Allen!

Flexible Space to Make Your Own

One of the biggest reasons guests love booking our Dallas party room at State & Allen is that the space can be whatever you want it to be. The flexible, open floor plan allows for indoor and outdoor seating areas and breezeways, along with a plethora of options for seating and tables. Talk to our event coordinator about what your vision is for the event, and we can make it happen.

Delicious, Gourmet Food

The food is a focal point at most events, and so you want it to be delicious! At State & Allen Kitchen + Bar, you never have to worry about the food. The gourmet, scratch kitchen quality you’ve come to enjoy in our restaurant is the same experience you’ll receive at your event. Heavy appetizers, a sit down meal, or maybe it’s just cocktails and desserts – our menu is completely customizable.

Ready to Book an Event at our Dallas Party Room?

Booking with State & Allen is easy! Simply fill out the form here or give us a call. Fill out all the pertinent information – number of guests expected, types of food you are requesting, possible dates, times, etc. – and our team can work up an all-inclusive quote. Everything is rolled into one number, so you know exactly what you’ll pay and won’t be nickel and dimed along the way.

Host your next corporate event, baby shower, wedding rehearsal, graduation party, or birthday party at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar!

Spring Patio Weather: What to Order Now

State & Allen has the best patio in Uptown Dallas, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine or people watching with friends. So when spring patio weather in Dallas starts to roll in, we can’t help but get an extra spring in our step. (pun intended.)

Anyway, on a beautiful weekend like this when the patio is calling your name, head to State & Allen and enjoy one of these deliciously curated dishes – each made with gourmet ingredients and inspired by the flavors of the season:

Appetizers: Charcuterie Board

Order your favorite glass of wine or draft beer and pair it with State & Allen’s delicious Charcuterie Board, prepared with artisanal cured meats, a variety of olives, State & Allen mustard, gherkins, sweet chili jam, and any other delicacies the chef might want to throw on that day. It’s the perfect accompaniment for Dallas happy hour or pre-dinner drinks.

Sandwiches: S&A Muffuletta

When it comes to sandwiches, lately we’ve been partial to the S&A Muffuletta – our take on the New Orleans classic. Each bite is chock full of cured meats including salami, capicola, and pepperoni, provolone cheese, and instead of the traditional olive spread, a sun-dried tomato tapenade. Yum.

Entrees: Filet Mignon

We’ve kind of obsessed with the filet mignon because A) it’s spectacular and B) it comes with two of our favorites: homemade three cheese mac and cheese and roasted vegetables. What’s not to love?! If you’re looking for the perfect entrée to celebrate the simple things in life, this is it.

Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake

Save room for dessert because you chocoholics are in for a treat! Our rich, flourless chocolate cake is drizzled in berry sauce and berries and served with a side of vanilla ice cream.

So on a beautiful Dallas evening, remember State & Allen is the place for dining al fresco! There’s no question we’re the best patio in Uptown Dallas! 

The Great Debate: Which Texas Bourbon is Your Favorite?

We’re got pride the size of Texas when it comes to supporting our own.

Bourbon distilleries have been popping up across the great state of Texas, and we feel it’s our duty in life to try them all. Our team carefully curates a list of our favorites and then we offer those to you in our Dallas restaurant. So dare we ask… which Texas bourbon is your favorite? Here are a few we offer at State & Allen to jog your memory:

TX Bourbon

You can’t really go wrong with the award-winning flavors of TX Bourbon or TX Bourbon Whiskey. While almost every distillery in the country uses commercial yeast in their product, TX Bourbon uses a proprietary strain that they hand picked from a pecan in North Texas! On the rocks or neat, this bourbon delivers delicious undertones of caramel, cinnamon, and fruit.

Witherspoon

Deep in the heart of Old Town Lewisville, Texas you’ll find a distillery that specializes in the craft of small batch bourbon. Best enjoyed neat, this 100 proof whiskey packs a Texas-sized punch!

Balcones

The original Texas whiskey, Balcones distills all their whiskey on site, never reselling anyone else’s whiskey and never using barrels that are sourced from other distilleries. We carry 6 delicious Balcones whiskies, including the Balcones Rumble Cask Reserve, which is only released once every calendar year.

Herman Marshall

Herman Marshall is distilled right here in Dallas, Texas! We carry 3 different Herman Marshall Bourbons, including the Herman Marshall Rye – the best Texas rye! Here’s an insider tip: order this one with an ice cube, as it will open the flavor of the rye and release hints of vanilla.

Ready to sip on some delicious Texas bourbon? Visit us at State & Allen - your Uptown Dallas restaurant and bar - this week and tell us which one is your favorite!

Environmentally Friendly: 4 Ways State & Allen Gives Back

Not only do we care about delicious, farm fresh food, but we care about preparing it in a way that is good for our environment. That means finding local, sustainable food sources whenever possible and incorporating little changes into the way we do business that make a big impact.

Here are just 4 of the unique ways State & Allen seeks to give back and support a better planet:

1.   Compostable Takeout Containers

Do you ever think about the impact those Styrofoam takeout containers have on the environment? At State & Allen, we use specialty containers from Ecotainer that have a plastic liner derived from plants, making it perfectly biodegradable. Oh – and those plastic takeout bags? We order those from Trellisearth.com and they completely decompose with no harm to the environment.

2.   Bring a Mug for Free Coffee

Every little bit helps, and that’s why we offer our guests the chance to get free coffee if they’ll simply bring their own mug for Sunday brunch. It reduces the amount of dishes we must clean, in turn, reducing our water consumption.

3.   Recycling

Our office staff recycles anything and everything they can and also uses recycled paper. In the same way, our kitchen staff recycles all of our cooking oil (think biodiesel!).

4.   Water is Optional

It might sound weird, but we don’t automatically provide water at your table when you are seated. Your server will ask if you would like water, and if so, we will gladly provide it. If not, then you’ve just helped us conserve a little more water and energy.

These are just a few of the many ways State & Allen Kitchen + Bar gives back to help create a better planet. In fact, we’ve been named one of the top green restaurants in Dallas, Texas and we are so proud of that accomplishment!  

Why Are Napa Valley Wines so Special? – State & Allen

The Napa Valley in California has long been regarded one of the best places to get great wine, particularly in the United States. And here at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar in Dallas, Texas, we stock many delicious wines from the region. But why are wines from the Napa Valley so special? What sets them apart from other regions of the world?

State & Allen did a little investigating and here’s what we found out:

Unique Soil Combination

The soil in the Napa Valley is unprecedented in its variations, with most other wine regions around the world lucky to even have a fraction of the fertile soil that Napa does. At just 30 miles long and 4 miles wide at its largest point, the Valley is made up of varying topography, including the collision of two mountain ranges, volcanic soil from California earthquakes, varying sea levels that wash sediments in and out, and even wooded areas. These changes in topography are what make the soil uniquely suited to grow grapes of varying kinds – and do it well. There is no other wine region in the world with so many topography nuances to add flavor and depth to the wine.

Perfect Climate

At the bottom of the Napa Valley, you’ll find the San Pablo Bay, and wine loves can thank this marine inlet for creating the perfect climate for grapes of all varieties. Napa is traditionally warm and growers worry about the grapes overheating, but it’s the winds of the San Pablo Bay that rush up from the south and will cool down the grapes so they can mature slowly.

Ready to grab a glass of Napa wine? State & Allen located in Uptown Dallas, Texas has a vast menu of red and white wine available by the glass – or by the bottle. All of our wines are carefully curated so you really can’t go wrong, and many of our selected wines are from the Napa Valley. And don’t forget about Wine Down Wednesdays, where we have the best wine specials in Dallas!

Sweet & Savory: State & Allen Brings You the Best Dallas Brunch

Brunch just might be our favorite meal of the day.

That’s why, at State & Allen Kitchen + Bar, we take great care to provide a brunch menu that is delicious, with lots of scratch kitchen favorites and new options to keep it fresh.

We change the menu often, but one thing is for certain, we keep a balance of sweet and savory breakfast options to suit whatever mood you might be in. Before heading out the door to find the best brunch in Dallas, consider giving one of these delicious sweet or savory brunch options a try:

Sweet

Brioche French Toast

Fresh brioche bread is turned into a breakfast delicacy, then smothered in Texas Whiskey Spiced Syrup and a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Served with a side of fresh fruit, it offers up just the right amount of sweet that is easily cut by a cut of coffee and a Bloody Mary.

Waffle Christo

It’s exactly what it sounds like: a Monte Christo sandwich gone rogue for brunch! We stuff a waffle with ham and pepper jack, deep fry it in a tempura batter, then for just the right amount of sweet, you get to dip it in either Texas Whiskey Spiced Syrup or Raspberry Jam! It’s an absolutely delicious way to start your day.

Savory

Eggs in a Basket

Simple and satisfying, you’ll get two eggs cooked into your toast, served with bacon and our famous purple potato bacon’d hash on the side. Pair it with a mimosa, screwdriver, or trip to the Bloody Mary Bar, and you’re set!

The Giant

Bring your appetite if you order The Giant, because as the name implies, it’s a ton of food! You’ll receive two free range eggs cooked just as you like them, along with our fluffy biscuits and homemade gravy, and of course, bacon, and purple potato bacon’d hash on the side. A southern brunch doesn’t get much better than this.

So what are you in the mood for: sweet or savory? Either way, come by State & Allen Kitchen + Bar this next weekend for the best brunch in Uptown Dallas! 

State & Allen's Crab Cake Benedict - Delicious Brunch Option in Dallas, Texas!