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The Reata Reunion

By June Naylor and Meda Kessler
Published by 360 West
April 2010

Fred Hamilton remembers when Brian Olenjack hired him at Reata, Brian telling him it had been a rough night. Brian said that "during those early days, it was 16- to 17-hour workdays, seven days a week. Nobody expected how busy the restaurant was going to be, and we were exhausted every night. And then we would have to drink at the end of the night, too." The 2000 tornado hit Reata hard in its original location, the 35th floor of the Bank One Tower. By May 2002, Reata was again serving its trademark tenderloin tamales in the former Caravan of Dreams space in Sundance Square. To mark these occasions, we put out a call out for kitchen personnel who’ve spent long days and nights in Reata’s kitchens. Turn the page for our big reunion photo and a look at those personalities who have tickled your palate over the years.

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Is Arlington Cashing In On The Cowboys?

Reported by Jack Fink
Aired on CBS 11 / TXA 21
January 8, 2010 | 10:47 p.m. US-Central

General Manager Adam Jones says it’s not just when tens of thousands of fans are coming to see a Cowboys game, concerts have also played a positive note.

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Cowboys Stadium a boon and a bane for nearby businesses in Arlington

By Jeff Mosier
Published in The Dallas Morning News
January 2, 2010

General Manager Adam Jones said his restaurant has "embraced the stadium since Day One."

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Cotton Bowl offers Arlington a chance for more revenue and exposure

By Robert Cadwallader
Published in Fort Worth Star Telegram
December 31, 2009

Brian Olenjack, owner and executive chef of Olenjack's Grille at Lincoln Square, said he expects at least as hefty a boost in lunch customer for the Cotton Bowl as he enjoys from the Cowboys games.

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Huddle up for tips on how to maximize fun on road trip to Cowboys Stadium

By Helen Anders
Published in The San Diego Union Tribune
December 6, 2009

If you want to grab a good bite to eat near the game, try the mid-priced Olenjack's Grille. My quail risotto wan intensely flavored with mushrooms, onions and a sprinkling of gorgonzola.

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Olenjack's Grille / Something Eclectic for Everyone

By Camille Torres
Published in Fort Worth, Texas The City's Magazine
October 2009

Chef Olenjack has developed an eclectic menu where there's something for everyone.

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Arlington offers a variety of delicacies within reasonable distance of Cowboys Stadium

By June Naylor
Published in Fort Worth Star Telegram
August 21, 2009

If you're not willing to pay for dinner at Jerry Jones' new billion-dollar showplace, there's a big selection of nearby dining venues eager to feed you. Here, a handy guide to places within about five miles (most of them, less) to get you through the 10 home games, six of which fall on Sunday.

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