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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEric Benet played an intimate set at Winsome Prime Friday night. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEric Benet played an intimate set at Winsome Prime Friday night. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Photo courtesy of Flight2Houston<\/p>\n
The stars aligned for Winsome Prime\u2019s<\/a> one-year anniversary celebration, which featured a performance by R&B singer Eric Ben\u00e9t, adding to the smooth sophistication the intimate night was already radiating.<\/p>\n Located in the Design District, the upscale steakhouse has made its mark in Dallas since arriving last spring. Brought to Dallas by veteran restaurateurs and co-owners Rob Wright, Mazen Baltagi, Steve Rogers and Kurt Ogechi Agomuoas as an expansion of its Houston staple, the restaurant has seen strong support from its loyal patrons. <\/p>\n On Friday, they commemorated 365 days of operation in a new city. And the odds fell in their favor when they discovered the Grammy-nominated artist is currently on the road for the \u201cAn Evening with October London, Lalah Hathaway + Eric Ben\u00e9t\u201d concert series.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ben\u00e9t\u2019s celebrated career<\/p>\n Sign up for the Food Alerts newsletter to get the latest stories delivered to your inbox<\/p>\n THANK YOU!<\/p>\n You’re all set.<\/p>\n CLOSE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The tour stopped in Grand Prairie at the Texas Trust CU Theater, sparking the idea of inviting the Grammy-nominated musician to help crown the evening after his main-stage performance. <\/p>\n Ben\u00e9t\u2019s career has long been rooted in the kind of R&B that leans on vocals, romance and soul. Born in Mobile, AL, and raised in Milwaukee, he first performed with the family group \u201cBen\u00e9t\u201d before stepping out as a solo artist with his 1996 debut album, \u201cTrue to Myself.\u201d His breakthrough came with his 1999 sophomore album, \u201cA Day in the Life,\u201d which featured the Tamia duet \u201cSpend My Life With You.\u201d The song became his signature hit, earned a Grammy nomination, and won an NAACP Image Award, helping cement him as one of the standout male voices of late \u201990s and early 2000s R&B.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over the years, he\u2019s continued to build a loyal fan base with albums such as \u201cHurricane,\u201d \u201cLove & Life,\u201d \u201cLost in Time,\u201d \u201cThe One\u201d and \u201cThe Co- Star\u201d along with fan favorites like \u201cI Wanna Be Loved,\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re the Only One,\u201d and \u201cSometimes I Cry.\u201d While his career shifted from mainstream to a more adult R&B lane, his legacy remains timeless with a catalog that still resonates with listeners who value classic soul.<\/p>\n More than a restaurant<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted Winsome Prime to feel like more than a restaurant,\u201d co-owner Rob Wright said in a statement<\/a> announcing the event. \u201cFrom day one, the vision was to create a space where food, music, culture and community all come together. Celebrating our first anniversary in Dallas with someone as iconic as Eric Ben\u00e9t feels incredibly special.\u201d<\/p>\n The evening\u2019s vibe oozed a grown-and-sexy aura. The parking lots and the streets nearby were packed with cars. Walking through the door was a step into an uplifting atmosphere. From the moment one entered the space, they were met with fun energy as guests conversed, sipped beautiful cocktails and explored the menu. There was plenty of dancing, and many sang along with the live band led by Dallas-based artist and musician K Cook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Parting the Red Sea<\/p>\n Shortly after 10:30 p.m., the crowd cheered and parted as the Red Sea did for Moses so Ben\u00e9t could make his way to the Winsome Prime stage. Ben\u00e9t was rocking an all-white suit, sunglasses, and jewelry that caught the stage light. He opened with \u201cYou\u2019re the Only One,\u201d while interacting with the crowd, as he serenaded them throughout his set.<\/p>\n There were some more candid moments as well. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a year at Winsome, huh? I\u2019m going to come back when they don\u2019t put me to work, and I can come post up with y\u2019all, and eat and drink and s**t,\u201d he told the audience. \u201cI love me some Dallas. I thought I would come celebrate with y\u2019all\u2026October London and Lalah Hathaway, and I just did a concert, so I\u2019m not going to do like a whole thang, but can I do one more.\u201d<\/p>\n A fan shouted out a request for \u201cSpend My Life With You,\u201d but Ben\u00e9t said he wanted something upbeat and closed with \u201cGeorgy Porgy,\u201d featuring Faith Evans. The crowd went to town on that one, singing along and carrying the song with him. By 10:45 p.m., the short set was done.<\/p>\n \u201cThe service was amazing, the vibes were excellent, and the atmosphere was grown and sexy,\u201d Aundrea Scott, a repeat customer told the Observer about the anniversary party.<\/p>\n \u201cMy friend and I had a fun night out on the town here at Winsome,\u201d Anthony Johnson said about the celebration. \u201cEric was a nice touch on top of the good food and drinks that we had. It was really nice.\u201d<\/p>\n If Friday night was any indication, Winsome Prime\u2019s future in Dallas is bright.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Eric Benet played an intimate set at Winsome Prime Friday night. 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