Townhouse Kitchen + Bar opened on December 8th with holiday party benefiting the Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee

Townhouse Kitchen + Bar, an urban restaurant and wine bar, opened with a lavish cocktail party on Thursday, December 8 in the Galleria Dallas facing Dallas Parkway. The restaurant wasn't the only occasion being celebrated that night. The grand opening also served as the Holiday Party honoring the Cattle Baron's Ball Committee.Piper Wyatt, Cindy Stager, Brooke Hortenstine, Skye Brewer (2012 Cattlebaron's Ball Chair)

Executive Chef Paul Niekrasz shows us his innate talent for preparing bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients with Townhouse’s uniquely designed menu offering a large selection of small plates, sandwiches, salads and entrees to suit any taste. Niekrasz has worked with Restaurants America for more than five years and was most recently the Executive Chef of Grillroom and One North Kitchen in Chicago, Illinois. Paige Westhoff, JB Hayes, Hillary Artzt

Menu stand-outs include appetizers like the lobster roll ‘sliders’ (Hawaiian style rolls, Old Bay remoulade, crispy capers, chives and apple-celery salad) and flatbread ortolano with fontina, roasted garlic, arugula, grape tomatoes and balsamic. Specialty entrees include lemon rosemary chicken with jalapeño hash browns and broccolini, roasted pork loin (with hazelnuts, brussel sprouts and bacon, polenta and salsa verde) and Cajun rubbed New York strip (with fried onion strings, Swiss chard and tomatoes).
Amanda Shufeldt, Samantha Hom, Meg Florence

For those meeting colleagues or friends for after-work drinks, Townhouse features a selection of hand-crafted cocktails, draft beers and wines by the glass or bottle. Townhouse also has a wonderful happy hour Monday through Friday.

Townhouse Kitchen + Bar serves lunch, dinner and cocktails Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Townhouse is located at 13350 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75240 and offers valet. Allen Cobbs (allen@townhousedallas.com) is the general manager of the restaurant. For more information, please visit http://www.townhousedallas.com/

Cattle Baron's Ball Raffle

The Cattle Baron's Ball is the nation's single largest fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. This year, the Cattle Baron's Ball is raffling off five different packages and a car! Package 1: is the car: a Porsche 2011 Boxster, Package 2: is $10,000 in NorthPark Gold + a surprise gift box, Package 3: $10,000 Gift Certificate for a Rolex, Package 4: Capella Pedregal Resort, Package 5: His and Her Lucchese Custom Boots, and Package 6: Sunrise Villas.

Packages 2-6 are available at $25/ticket or five for $100.00. The raffle tickets for the Porsche Boxster are $100/ticket or six tickets for $500.00

Tickets: cash, checks, and credit cards accepted
Contact: Merry Munson e.MerryMunson@yahoo.com or p. 214.402.9007
Visit: www.cattlebaronsball.com

Cattle Baron's Casino Party Presented by BBVA Compass Benefiting Cattle Baron's Ball

Ante-up for the Cattle Baron’s Casino Party Presented by BBVA Compass Friday, April 30 at Trece Mexican Restaurant. Chairmen Jenna Alexander and Rozalyn Colombo have made “An Evening in Monte Carlo” the swankiest soiree in town.

While enjoying special Milagro and Stoli cocktails and scrumptious treats from Trece’s kitchen, guests can try their luck at Blackjack, Texas Hold Em, Roulette, Craps and the slot machines. High rollers can place their bets in the Nancy and Richard Rogers Room.

Adjoining Trece will be a silent auction tent filled with a bevy of fabulous items such as a stay in the Encore Hotel, Las Vegas, an Aspen package that includes dinner for two to Ute City Grill and two tickets to JazzAspen and a Gil Swisa gift basket of the finest facial and skincare products from the Dead Sea.

And to make it even more fun, one of Dallas’ Top 10 DJs, Lucy Wrubel will be there spinning tunes. Last year guests including Kristi Hoyl, Julie Turner, Amy Turner, Leisa Street, Judy Duke Miller, Ashley Lyon and Laurie and Wade Phillips danced late into the night.

This Casino Party is one of the events for Cattle Baron’s Ball, the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. Cattle Baron’s Ball is Saturday, October 9 at Southfork Ranch. With a Great State Fair theme, Chairman Kristi Hoyl has secured Alan Jackson and Jack Ingram to be the entertainers for the Ball. Cattle Baron's Ball has raised nearly $40 million in just 36 years in its ongoing pursuit of a cure for cancer. One hundred active volunteers are responsible for raising the funds that may make the ultimate difference in the lives of those who are coping with cancer.

Patron tickets for the Casino Party are $250 each, Players tickets are $500 each. A private poker table for eight is $7,500.

Cattle Baron’s Ball tickets are $750 each. Sponsorships available from $125,000 to $2,500.

For more information or to attend the both or either event, contact Samantha Hom at 214-443-9222 or cattlebaronsball@sbcglobal.net.

Cattle Barons Ball Raffle Tickets

Get a chance at winning a fabulous raffle prize while donating to the American Cancer Society when you purchase Cattle Barons’ Ball Raffle tickets!

Raffle winners will be drawn and announced at the Cattle Baron’s Ball on Saturday, October 3, 2009 - you need not be present to win!!!!!

2009 Raffle Prizes
The tickets for the following 5 packages are $25 each or 5 for $100 - you choose how many tickets and which packages you would like to purchase! Any number and combination can be purchased i.e. 2 NorthPark, 1 Eiseman and 1 Private Villa in Acapulco and 1 Five Star African Trip.

$10,000 in NorthPark Gold + a Surprise Gift Box
Experience the ultimate shopping spree at NorthPark Center with $10,000 of NorthPark Gold! You’ll have over 235 stores and restaurants in which to spend your gold Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Versace, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Center, Bottega Veneta, DeBeers and TOD’s. We’ll even throw in a surprise gift box filled with special offers from NorthPark’s incredible boutiques. Value: $12,000. Donated by: NorthPark

$10,000 Gift Certificate for a Rolex at Eiseman Jewels
Begin your search for an incredible Rolex watch that’s right for you with this $10,000 gift certificate from Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Center. Rolex is the leading name in luxury wristwatches and has been the preeminent symbol of performance and prestige for over a century. Choose from Rolex’s fabulous collections, from the Cellini Prince to the Submariner. Time never looked so good! Nontransferable. May not be used with any other gift certificate or discount. Value: $10,000. Donated by: Eiseman Jewels NorthPark Center

Private Five-Bedroom Retreat in Acapulco

What’s the perfect way to enjoy the Mexican Riviera? In your private hilltop retreat in Las Brisas, overlooking beautiful Acapulco Bay! Settle into Casa Angel for six days and five nights of five -star service, comfort and style. This five-bedroom retreat features a private pool, spacious living areas and an ample terrace, all served by your own staff, including a maid, cook and waiter. You may never want to leave! Best suited for five couples. No pets allowed. Valid May 1 – October 31, 2010. Food and beverages not included. Transportation to and from airport for up to four in Dallas and Acapulco provided. Package also includes round-trip coach air-transportation for two on American Airlines. Value: $6,700. Donated by: DeForest P. Davis, American Airlines and Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group

Five Star African Experience for Four
A truly memorable experience is yours at the luxurious E Unoto Retreat in Tanzania for seven nights and eight days. This five-star lodge is located in a Maasai-inspired environment that brings you the beauty, wonder and excitement of Africa. You’ll enjoy your own private bungalow and verandah with its spectacular views of Lake Miwaleni and the towering Great Rift Escarpment. A private butler will see to all of your needs in and out of the resort, from the luxe life at poolside to the wildlife in nearby national parks, plus visits to a local Maasai village and beyond. This is an incredible, once-in-a-lifet ime journey for four! Expires October 2010. Based on availability. June, July and August are high-season months and book quickly. Value: $20,000. Donated by: the families of Jimmy, Wreno and Ben Wynne

WinStar Casino
High rollers can roll north for a fabulous weekend stay-and-play for 20 people at WinStar World Casino! Load everyone up on your private executive limo bus for the ultimate road trip, which includes a two-night weekend package, two meals per day, two private dinners for your group, a VIP concert with backstage passes* and your choice of a spa or golf package at the WinStar Golf Club – all managed by your own personal casino host on your arrival. Note to all you pit bosses out there: this is a great employee incentive idea! *Backstage passes at artist’s discretion. Offer applies to group only. Reservations must be made 30 days in advance. Expires October 1, 2010. Value: $20,000. Donated by: WinStar World Casino

2010 Porsche Boxster - Tickets are $100 each or 6 for $500
After you cowboys and cowgirls put your horse up in the barn, hop into this 2010 Porsche Boxster for a ride into town! Porsche’s popular mid-engine roadster features everything you would expect: high performance, lightweight construction, sporting ability and pure driving pleasure, with more muscle under the hood and more aggressive exterior styling. So saddle up and put the spurs to her! Historically, we sell approximately 1,500 of these tickets, so your odds of winning are fantastic!! Value: $55,000 Estimate. Donated by: Park Place Porsche

CBB is the nation’s single largest fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, and is responsible for funding some the ACS's most significant successes in the area of cancer research. In 1974, for example, almost 90% of children diagnosed with leukemia and other cancers died. Today, 90% of them live. We all know someone that has been diagnosed with cancer. Help us continue in our quest to eradicate all cancers. All the money you spend on raffle tickets goes directly towards cancer research.

To purchase tickets, call the Cattle Baron’s Ball office at 214-443-9222.