Fox 4 Good Day - Cinco de Mayo - Chef Chad Kelley Style

So I'm kinda sorta proud of this guy of mine.  ;)

Aside from being a total goober, an all-around awesome dad to our two kids and so incredibly patient..(with me and my inner mexican sass & with our sassy-like-her-mother threenager), this guy is also a freakin' ROCK STAR CHEF!  

As Executive Chef of the restaurant group that owns Barley & Board, LSA Burger Co (both in Denton Square), and Earl's 377 (opening soon! in Argyle)... he has had TWO back-to-back TV segments on Good Morning Texas (yesterday- talking all things Barley & Board with some of the owners - Jason Lee (the ACTOR!) & Eric Pulido) and this morning on Fox4 Good Day (talking Cinco de Mayo fun).  

I honestly couldn't be more proud of the hard working man I married.  With the upcoming opening of Earl's 377 Pizza (in just a few short weeks), this guy has been on OVER DRIVE...and although his stress levels have been through the roof, you can't really tell.  :)

Here's a little behind the scenes action at this mornings live taping.  :)  Great job Love..you nailed it!

If you want to see clips of both the segments click on the links below.  

WFAA - Good Morning Texas

Fox4 - Good Day Cinco de Mayo Segment & Recipe

Chef Chad Kelley - Barley & Board / Denton, TX

After a fairly stressful summer of restaurant planning, construction delays and menu preparations, Barley and Board officially opened its doors in historic Denton Square, one single solitary day after Chad and I welcomed our son Grant Henry Kelley into the world.  After joining their team as Executive Chef in early February at the start of construction, Chef Chad Kelley hit the ground running working with restaurant partners on the menu concept and smallware selection before bringing on a team that would help bring his menu to life (and ease in the transition of welcoming TWO babies into the world at once).  

In the weeks leading up to opening day, all the staff was hired and trained with a vengeance knowing that although we had a scheduled c-section date, Grant could very well arrive at any time.  Thankfully everything went according to plan (somewhat) and although Chad missed the official opening day chaos...his staff hit it out of the park that night and the positive restaurant reviews haven't stopped pouring in.  

Located on the Northeast corner of 'The Square', and built in 1858, Barley and Board is located where the Historic Lacy Hotel once stood.  

  

A few days before Grant's arrival, Everleigh and I headed over to Barley and Board during their soft opening to taste test some goodness with Chad's sister Christy and her boyfriend Chris.  Together we were all able to get a good sampling of Chad's creations.  

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates

Some of the obvious perks to being married to a chef is getting first taste of menu items before they have a chance to make it out to the public.  (You know for quality control purposes ;)  

Buratta

Wicked Gulf Oysters

 

Kelley Bear Cuteness

 

Parisian Gnocchi

Quail

 

Chicken Goat Salad

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

Barley and Board Burger

And finally.. last but not least...

Pecan Pie Bread Pudding to top it all off.  

Everleigh was most definitely a fan.  :) 

Well done Dad!

 

Chef Chad Kelley Dinner Special - Robbi's 60th Birthday

Since Chad and I moved to Frisco, almost a year ago to the day, we've had the great fortune of meeting some really great people we've come to call our friends.  From play dates with our sweet babies… to Sunday dinners at our house, Maggie, Christian and their sweet son Asher have become permanent fixtures in our lives.  J  When Maggie willingly stepped in to take care of our fur-baby Macie, after calling her in a panic the day before we were to leave to California (when our original pet sitting plan fell through), we knew we wanted to find a way to pay back this enormous favor. 

So when Maggie asked for recommendations for potential catering companies for her mom’s 60^th birthday, a couple weeks after our return from California, Chad immediately volunteered.  It seemed like a no brainer and we set out to help plan this special surprise for Maggie's mom.  :)

A couple weeks of planning and EIGHT courses later, the night went off without a hitch!  Tagging along for the ride, I helped Chad in the kitchen, keeping up with the plating by washing, drying and setting them out again.... and of course, trying my best to capture each dish before it went out.  But wouldn't you know.. in our haste to prepare for the night, I completely forgot our "real" camera!  Luckily my Iphone seemed to do just fine. :) 

Now.. ON WITH THE SHOW!  ;)  

Watermelon Salad

Creamy Feta, Spiced Cashews, Basil, Blis Sherry Vinegar

A Chef prepared dinner wouldn't be complete without a proper menu, 

designed by yours truly.  :)

    

Chad explaining each course :)

 

Fresh Pasta

English Peas, Hen of the Woods, Truffle Butter, Tendrils

 

Braised Pork Belly

Forbidden Rice, Panang Curry, Thai Aromatics

Cauliflower

Parmesan, Pickled Raisins, Pine Nuts

 

"Shrimp Boil"

Sea of Cortez White Shrimp, Andouille, Fresh Corn Polenta

 

Slow Roasted Salmon

Washington Cherries, Smoked Almonds, Rosemary Brown Butter

 

Tartine

Black Mission Fig, Caramelized Fennel, Goat Cheese, Saba

 

  Texas Peach

Tarragon Ice Cream, Dried Strawberry, Buckwheat Honey

Happy 60th Birthday Robbi!!

Glad we could be a part of your special day :)