Chef Ryan Barnett To Pop-Up in Deep Ellum; Valet Parking Just Got Easier

DEEP ELLUM—Chef Ryan Barnett will host a Pop-Up dinner at Deep Ellum's My Private Chef this Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. This is the third dinner in a series of four put on by Chef Barnett whose credentials include Dallas's Bistro 31 and Neighborhood Services. To reserve: ChefRB@me.com or 214-707-698. [Eaterwire]

LAS COLINAS—Development of a proposed $252 million entertainment complex in Irving hit a major roadblock today when developers filed a lawsuit against the city alleging breach of contract. The complex, in part funded by Billy Bob Barnett of Billy Bob's Texas, is scheduled to include a music hall, hotel and most importantly, eleven new restaurants, whose fate is now uncertain. [Biz Journal]

CITYWIDE—First World Problem Solved: If you always wished valet parking were simpler, an Austin start-up has an app for that. "Flash Valet" is a new smartphone application that allows drivers to text valet operators when they're almost ready for their car as well as pay (and tip) electronically. As of today Flash Valet is live and ready to use in Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. [UBJ]

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