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Dena Miller is the Dallas Editor for Miss A. She has been described by Style Network as a "Queen Bee". Formerly a glam rock scene Diva, Dena is now a Socialite on the Dallas philanthropy scene, specializing in Polo events that benefit women's and children's causes.

While never forgetting her small town roots from a Midwestern farming community in rural Missouri, she’s fit right in the “Big D” since coming here in 1984. After 11 years of promoting the music scene, hobnobbing with the most popular bands from coast to coast, she switched gears after meeting her husband at the first Polo match she ever attended. Always one for excitement, Polo became her new rock n roll.
With her marriage and new found passion for polo, came Philanthropy. Miller founded the Ladies Polo Auxiliary of Texas in 2005 with the goal of promoting the Sport of Kings in north Texas via charity events for causes that are close to her heart. To date the LPA has raised over $500,000 for causes such as domestic violence, children with serious medical needs, therapeutic horsemanship, the Polo Training Foundation, children’s advocacy and food drives for north Texas food Bank. When not working on her own events she is attending Charity luncheons and balls as well as volunteering at golf tournaments and Special Olympics events. She is a member of the USPA Equine Welfare committee and on Board of Dress For Succes Dallas.

Writing has been a lifetime passion of Dena’s. Besides working on a book that proceeds will benefit domestic violence organizations, and writing for two national polo magazines, is a frequent contributor to Dallas area publications, winning Best Contributor Award from Dallas Morning News Neighborsgo, she is co-authoring a book on the phenomenon of cyber bullying by adult women, referred to as Cyber Harrassment. Please take the Anti Cyber bullying Pledge at www.causes.com/actions/1671776#
“If you have a Dallas charity or cultural event, restaurant, boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, please contact Dena at dena.miller@askmissa.com.

Recap: Top Chef Tre Wilcox’s The Kids Are Alright Event At Village Marquee

On Wednesday, August 29, a special group of very lucky moms and children were invited to sample Village Marquee – Texas Grill & Bar’s children’s menu offerings by Chef Tre Wilcox at an invitation only event dubbed “The Kids Are Alright”.

Village Marquee Texas Grill & Bar

(Photo Credit: Village Marquee)

Tre Wilcox is best known for his stint on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef All Stars” TV shows. Having worked at fine establishments like Abacus and Loft 610, in 2011 Tre opened his own restaurant, Marquee Grill, at the iconic shopping center–Highland Park Village. Along with the new kids menu comes the name change.

Chef Tres Wilcox

Chef Tres Wilcox (Courtesy of Village Marquee Texas Grill and Bar)

Hamilton Sneed knew exactly who to ask to critique the kids cuisine! A private dining experience was held for Gina Ginsburg, owner of The Hair Bar, with sons Jonathon and William, Cathy Vieth, CEO and president of LTR & Construction with daughter Chanel, Lauren Preston, manager of the Stella McCartney Dallas store with twin sons Dries and Henrick, Ask Miss A‘s Dena Miller with kids Gigi and Vaughn and Real Posh Mom  fashion blogger Jennifer Buxton with children Jaydn and Judah.

Village Marquee - Texas Grill & Bar

Gigi Miller and the Kids Menu (Courtesy of Village Marquee Texas Grill and Bar)

The kids ordered from the menu and what dishes weren’t ordered were brought out and sampled by all. After taste testing everything from the menu, the kids wrote down their reviews for Chef Tre. With his little critics’ help, the final menu debuted for the public on Friday, just in time for Labor Day weekend family dining.

Reservations are suggested, but when Dena and Gigi showed up on Friday night, they were accommodated in the packed house.

Village Marquee - Texas Grill & Bar

Dinner is Served! (Courtesy of Village Marquee Texas Grill and Bar)

WHERE:
Village Marquee- a Texas Bar and Grill
33 Highland Park Village
Dallas, TX, 75205
Ph. 214-522-6035

HOURS:
Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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