Encina
5-Course Modern Locavore Tasting Event
Opened in 2020, this popular eatery that melds New American with Modern Southern was named to Eater's 2024 List of "15 Essential Restaurants in Bishop Arts” and Dallas Magazine’s 2024 List of “Best Restaurants Right Now.” Uvalde-born Chef/Owner Matt Balke, a former CultureMap Tastemaker Chef of the Year award winner, graduated as the salutatorian of his class at the Culinary Institute of America in 2007. He then apprenticed with James Beard Award-winning chef Sharon Hage of York Street, and went on to spend two and a half years with Bolsa and Bolsa Mercado before his stint as executive chef of The Rustic. He then moved to SMOKE, and then back to Bolsa. Now, at a restaurant of his own, occupying the Bolsa-vacated space, he is turning out dishes like smoked salmon rillettes, pork jowl with cherry mustard, jalapeno, and coconut, blackened redfish with crumbled cornbread, goat guisado tacos, and much more, all focusing on seasonality and fresh ingredients. Dallas Magazine says, “With Balke’s food, there’s always a recognizable farm-to-table touch, but with an infusion of fun that’s all his own.” Sounds great to our ears, so hope you can join in!
About the Host:
Matt Balke
Chef/Owner
Uvalde-born Chef Matt Balke earned degrees in business marketing and hotel restaurant management before graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. A 2-Time "Best Chef" Tastemaker nominee (and 1-Time Winner) he cooked at legendary York Street, Bolsa, Bolsa Mercado, The Rustic, and Smoke before opening Encina with partner Corey McCombs.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually-plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Beef Cheek Pastrami
granbury gold pimento cheese, sweet tea gastrique
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Smoked Trout & Avocado Salad
grapefruit, bitter lettuce, mixed herbs
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Blackened Red Fish
chorizo broth, mussels, cornbread
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Duck Confit
blood orange glazed parsnip, chestnut puree, cherry mostarda
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Goat Cheese Cheesecake
blackberry, coconut, cajeta
Encina
614 W Davis St
Dallas, TX 75208
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the menu is Mushroom-Free. The restaurant WILL be providing substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Milk/Cream, Cheese, Nuts. The restaurant WILL NOT be able to accommodate the following restrictions/allergies: Alliums and Butter. Please also note, the restaurant WILL NOT be able to make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
