Accidental Success: The Rise of the Moscow Mule

Wouldn’t it be great if we could just stumble across a cocktail – coin a name for it – and then it catch on like wildfire?

So many of the popular cocktails we enjoy today started this way – including the Moscow Mule.

Let’s just say the Moscow Mule started as a cross between good ole fashioned American ingenuity and a complete accident.

In the late 1930s, a company called Heublein bought the rights to Smirnoff vodka, the delicious, smooth vodka we love today. But back in the 1930s, no one was drinking vodka and Americans snubbed it. Here’s where the facts get fuzzy. One story is that Heublein executive John Martin paired up with his buddy Jack Morgan – owner of the Cock n Bull bar in LA – and created the drink to clear an abundance of ginger beer inventory and spark interest in the newly acquired Smirnoff vodka. However, Wes Price, the head bartender at Cock n Bull at the time, also claims that he invented the drink. So who knows?! All we know is that we’re glad someone came up with it!

And as for the copper mugs? Well, it seems they might have come on the scene because Morgan was dating a woman who owned a copper company – seriously. But at the end of the day, it was actually Martin who popularized the Moscow Mule in the copper mug, taking polaroids of bartenders holding the copper-clad drinks in hand and then showing them to the next bar he was trying to persuade to buy Smirnoff vodka/ginger beer. Apparently, it worked.

Cheers to you, John Martin, for bringing us such a tasty cocktail! Ready to take on the best Moscow Mule in Richardson? Visit Tricky Fish today to get one of our delicious mules, an Old Fashioned, or any of our other handcrafted cocktails.

Tasty New Orleans Po’Boys – in Richardson!

Do you ever get a craving for the delicious tastes of New Orleans?

While we know it’s not quite the same, Tricky Fish is proud to bring the tastes of New Orleans to you in Richardson, Texas! Crawfish etouffee, oysters on the half shell, muffalettas, and of course- the po’boy!

New Orleans Po’Boys in Richardson, Texas

New Orleans Po’Boys are a sandwich that can be enjoyed by anyone – anywhere, anytime. What originated as a simple way to feed the “poor boys” of New Orleans, is now one of the most beloved items on our menu at Tricky Fish. In fact, we’ve got a whole menu of delicious, authentic po’boys for you to choose from:

·     Fried Shrimp or Fried Catfish: one of the most classic ways to enjoy a po’boy, ours can be ordered with flaky fried catfish or fried Gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce.

·     Roast Beef: Not really into seafood? Order our traditional roast beef po’boy, served with thin slices of roast beef, provolone, and our horseradish sauce.

·     Fried Oyster BLT: If you’re looking for something a little different, be sure to grab the Fried Oyster BLT! Tricky Fish tops it with bacon jam (what dish isn’t good with bacon jam?!), fried oysters, and tartar sauce.

·     Blackened Chicken or Catfish: Simple, satisfying, and a little lighter than its fried counterpart. Order the blackened chicken or catfish with horseradish cream sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

We also realize that the real star of a po’boy is the bread, so you’ll find our French bread to be nice and crusty on the outside with loads of softness inside.

Ready to grab a New Orleans po’boy in Richardson, Texas? Head over to Tricky Fish in CityLine DFW today for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. And don’t forget that you can call ahead and order it to-go, making your post-commute dinner plans even better. Just grab Tricky Fish on your way home and dinner is done!  

Join Tricky Fish For Richardson Happy Hour Specials!

Raise your hand if you’re ready for Richardson happy hour!

Let’s see all the hands in the air because happy hour is our favorite hour of the day! Especially when our Happy Hour lasts ALL NIGHT and is EVERY DAY - even Saturday and Sunday!

And really, you don’t have any excuse not to join us. I mean, not really. Let us explain.

Reason #1 – Convenience

Tricky Fish is conveniently located in CityLine, a sprawling, thriving urban hub right off of Highway 75 in Richardson, Texas. Chances are, we’re on your way home from work, so it’s really no trouble at all for you to drop in, grab and drink or two, and then head home. Sure, you might be a few minutes later getting home… just pretend traffic was a little worse that day.

Reason #2 – Cheap Drinks

So this should really be reason numero uno because who doesn’t love cheap drinks?! Join us any weekday from 5pm to close to get the following amazing happy hour specials in Richardson:

·     $2-3 Draft Beer

·     $4-7 Wine by the Glass

·     $5-7 Craft Cocktails

We don’t want to brag or anything, but the drinks and selection at Tricky Fish really are impressive. This isn’t your average happy hour. And getting high-quality, handcrafted beverages at these prices… it’s a no brainer. But don’t take our word for it. Check out the full menu of featured cocktails and more on our website here to see what’s available.

Reason #3 – Stellar Starters

Use all that money you saved on drinks to indulge in one of our amazing starters. Peel and eat shrimp is always a winner, or maybe you’re more of a gravy fries kind of guy/gal. No matter what your tastes, our small bites are perfect Happy Hour munchies.

We hope to see you this week at Tricky Fish for Happy Hour! Remember: 5pm-close, Monday-Friday. It’s the only place for the best happy hour in Richardson, Texas!

Tricky Fish Awarded Best of Richardson Awards

Whew! What an amazing ride it’s been so far!

With our Richardson restaurant just a year old, it is exciting to see how far we have come so far! And we could not have gotten here without YOU! Thank YOU for visiting our quaint little restaurant, thank YOU for telling your friends to come check it out, and thank YOU for coming back! It’s our pleasure to serve you!

We were especially honored when we found out that Richardson Living Magazine awarded us not one – but two – Best Bites Awards for 2017!

·     Best New Restaurant Richardson – Tricky Fish

·     Best Happy Hour Richardson – Tricky Fish

Awards are based on your votes and we can’t THANK YOU enough for putting our name in the hat!

At Tricky Fish, our goal is to offer the best experience possible, serving food that’s simple, fresh, and delicious. Mixing cocktails with only the highest quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. Creating a brunch that will start your weekend off right. We’ve learned that when it comes to being the best, it’s all in the details.

Come by Tricky Fish this week to experience what makes us the Best New Restaurant in Richardson! You can try the best happy hour in Richardson, or maybe you would like to try our delicious lunch and dinner menu.

Start your meal with our Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell, then try our ever popular Tillamook Mac N Cheese with Shrimp, and lastly, finish the meal with a French Toast Sundae (bread pudding, peaches, vanilla ice cream, and bourbon sauce – yum!). Don’t forget about our extensive menu of craft beer, wine, and carefully handcrafted cocktails.

See you this week at Tricky Fish in Richardson’s CityLine and thanks again for helping us become the best new restaurant and best happy hour in Richardson, Texas!

Brunch Cocktails You Can’t Live Without

Here’s an honest question – what’s brunch without a cocktail to go along with it?

I mean, it’s just not the same.

Tricky Fish serves a Richardson brunch every Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 2pm. And while the menu is jam packed with delicious brunch offerings to sink your teeth into, do yourself a favor and grab a cocktail to sip alongside it. What’s available? Here are a few of our customer favorites:

Mimosa

Tricky Fish puts its spin on this traditional brunch favorite, adding Blood Orange to freshly squeezed orange juice and sparkling champagne.

Poinsettia

Love mimosas but want to try a new brunch cocktail? Go with the poinsettia. It’s just white cranberry juice and champagne, and you’ll love it!

Irish Iced Coffee

Coffee never tasted this good. Coffee and vanilla infused Jameson’s, a little chocolate bitters, then we top it off with fresh whipped cream.

Bloody Mary

Tricky Fish uses our top secret house Bloody Mary mix, mixed with a little Tito’s, to give you the best Bloody Mary in Richardson. Don’t believe us? Come see for yourself!

Blossom

It’s hard to call this a brunch cocktail because it’s great all day! The drink gets its name from the Blossom Berry tea, combined with strawberry cordial, Bacardi rum, and a splash of lemon.

Michelada

Deep Ellum Neato Bandito shines in Tricky Fish’s version of a Michelada. Enjoy the spicy alternative to the Bloody Mary.

Tricky Fish invites you to try these brunch cocktails and more at the best brunch in Richardson, Texas – served every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm. Or better yet – make it a family affair! Every Saturday this summer, enjoy Summer Reading & Art events for the whole family at 10am on the CityLine lawn – then just head across the lawn to Tricky Fish for brunch.

10 Great Uses for Tricky Fish’s Bacon Jam

Bacon jam – a delicious, savory Southern condiment – is the secret to several of our Tricky Fish entrees including the cheeseburger, fried oyster BLT, and the fish sandwich. So popular in fact, that last Fall we shared our top secret recipe with all you fine folks. And yet, we are still frequently asked the question, “How can I use bacon jam at home?”

Don’t worry; your friends at Tricky Fish have come to the rescue! Here are 10 of our favorite ways to use bacon jam at home:

#1: Breakfast Omelet

Bacon is the quintessential breakfast meat. Slather some homemade bacon jam on an omelet to give it the perfect punch of flavor.

#2: Breakfast Sandwich

Create your own breakfast sandwich with an English muffin, fried egg, butter, and homemade bacon jam.

#3: Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roast brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt, and pepper in the oven at 425 for 20 minutes or until done. When they are crispy and browned, take them out and slather a little bacon jam on top!

#4: Chips & Dip

Sour cream is good with pretty much anything, and bacon jam is no exception. Stir a little bacon jam in with sour cream, then dip your favorite chip.

#5: Burgers

We add bacon jam to our cheeseburgers at Tricky Fish and the combination is heaven! Want to try something a little different? Try blue cheese, caramelized onions, and bacon jam.

#6: Pasta

Buy some pre-made ravioli, cook using package directions, then slather bacon jam and butter on top instead of traditional pesto or marinara sauce.

#7: Salad

Warm the bacon jam and then add a dollop on top of your favorite salad.

#8: S’mores

Like that combination of sweet and savory? Spread a little bacon jam on a graham cracker before adding the chocolate and roasted marshmallow for an all-new twist on an old favorite.

#9: Grilled Cheese

The traditional grilled cheese sandwich is made even better when you slather a little homemade bacon jam on it before grilling.

#10: Pancakes and Waffles

Pancakes and waffles are great topped with syrup – and bacon jam!

Tricky Fish – the best new restaurant in Richardson, Texas – wants to hear from you! What is your favorite use for bacon jam?!

The Best Richardson Brunch is at Tricky Fish!

Sure, Tricky Fish is known for its delicious Gulf seafood, craft cocktails, and lively atmosphere, but don’t forget about our delicious Richardson brunch.

Sleep in on Saturday or Sunday, then head over to Tricky Fish to fill your belly. Brunch is served from 10am-2pm, and our menu is filled with mouth-watering options. Here are a few of our favorites:

Praline Pancakes: Start your day off right with the best pancakes in Richardson. Sure you can find light, fluffy pancakes at lots of local brunch spots, but we’re pretty sure you won’t find them drizzled in candied praline pecan whisky syrup, orange cream, and macerated raspberries.

NOLA Benedict: Eggs Benedict, watch out! Tricky Fish’s NOLA Benedict will give you a run for a your money! We start with homemade biscuits, then top them with Cajun goodness – Andouille sausage, peppers, and onions. Layer poached eggs and our Creole mustard hollandaise sauce on top, and you’ve got Eggs Benedict perfection. (But don’t take our word for it!)

Fried Shrimp & Oyster Grits: Don’t leave without trying the Fried Shrimp & Oyster Grits. You’ll get Tricky Fish’s famous fried shrimp and oysters, piled high on top a bed of cheddar, corn, and bacon grits. A fried egg and our Shiner Bock BBQ sauce finish off this amazing Richardson brunch dish.

Bananas Foster Monkey Bread: Sink your teeth into our delicious Bananas Foster Monkey Bread, complete with bananas, dark rum, cinnamon and sugar. It’s oversized – so great for sharing!

Richardson Brunch for Two?

Grab your significant other or your BFF, and take advantage of our Couple’s Brunch deal! 2 mimosas, 2 brunch entrees, and Banana’s Foster Monkey Bread for 2 – all for one low price of $36!

Try these and other great brunch offerings at Tricky Fish this week! Conveniently located in Richardson’s CityLine development, you can easily grab a bite to eat then head out for a day of shopping.

Join Tricky Fish for National Shrimp Day – May 10th!

At Tricky Fish, we love the simple, delicious flavors of the Gulf, and few tickle our taste buds like the taste of fresh, gulf shrimp. Our menu is stocked with some delicious shrimp dishes, perfect for a little seafood indulgence. And with National Shrimp Day fast approaching on May 10th, join Tricky Fish to take in one of these simple pleasures:

·     Peel & Eat Shrimp: Looking for the perfect after work pick-me-up or show stopping appetizer? Our Peel & Eat Shrimp will win the day! Juicy gulf shrimp are boiled to perfection, then served with our delicious cocktail sauce. You might need two orders!

·     Fried Shrimp Platter: Sometimes it’s hard to find good fried shrimp in Dallas, and we get it! That’s why Tricky Fish brings in the best of the Gulf of Mexico, then fries it up in our signature batter and serves it with fries, slaw, and your choice of tartar or cocktail sauce.

·     Shrimp Po’Boys: Just like they make in New Orleans! Tricky Fish’s fried shrimp po’boys come with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and a signature sauce. Pair that with a fresh baguette and it’s melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

·     Tillamook Mac N Cheese with Grilled Shrimp: One of our customer favorites here at our Richardson restaurant and bar is the Tillamook Cheddar Mac N Cheese. Creamy Tillamook takes the traditional mac n cheese up a notch, and layering grilled shrimp on top just adds to the decadence. Don’t forget to pair it with one of our craft beers or cocktails for the perfect meal.

Ready to sink your teeth into some fresh gulf shrimp?! Join Tricky Fish in Richardson, Texas for National Shrimp Day on May 10th! Serving up the best gulf shrimp in Dallas, we are conveniently located in the CityLine development at George Bush and Highway 75.