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by Andrew Chalk VenueForty|50 in Addison was busy Thursday as the March of Dimes conducted its Signature Chef’s Auction, an annual event...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Golden hue; Nose: Brioche, vanilla, ripe yellow apple, lemon; Palate: Medium-plus body weight, vanilla. Good...

by Andrew Chalk The popular ‘Blood of the Bull’ wine, usually a red expression, concedes to the public’s demands for rosé and hits the...

by Andrew Chalk I would contend that there are no winemakers on earth who are more iconoclastic than those from New Zealand. Here’s the...

by Andrew Chalk Intercept is the appropriately chosen wine label of Charles Woodson. His claim to fame is… Drafted 4th overall by the...

by Andrew Chalk NHL Hall of Fame Hockey player Chris Chelios and former NFL player Jim Bob Morris wanted their tequila, and wanted it...

FROM THE WIRES... The nationwide pizzeria raised funds for Childhelp, American Heart Association, No Kid Hungry NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – In...

by Andrew Chalk Finally got to Kumar’s in Plano, the Indian restaurant that has been winning awards from all over the place. Interesting...

by Andrew Chalk Lucente is the ‘baby brother’ of Luce. A 50/50 blend of sangiovese and merlot, making it constitutionally a ‘super...

by Andrew Chalk Wine lovers have a new year’s resolution to make this year -- join 55 Seventy in time for its opening in Preston Center...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Falling leaves, a chill in the air, and turning back clocks are all welcomed changes for the new...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES – Colder temperatures are here and that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ...

FROM THE WIRES... Much anticipated 100% plant-based OmniPork series from OmniFoods are now on store shelves in the fresh food aisles at...

by Andrew Chalk GB Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz vanilla syrup Using a shaker,...

by Andrew Chalk Following an October 29th, 2020 article in the New York Times alleging multiple cases of sexual harassment by male Master...

by Andrew Chalk It is not often that one uses the word “bargain” to describe a wine that is nearly $40 but I would here, and it would be...

by Andrew Chalk Take a break from the traditional mulled wine, cider and other cold-weather staples to sample 1800’s best holiday...

It is great to return! by Andrew Chalk I went by Grand Lux Cafe for a media event this week, my first visit since the pandemic, and it...

by Andrew Chalk At a media event at Jose this week, Mezcal Amarás displayed their small production Logia line of mezcal spirits and gave...

by Andrew Chalk Elegant New World style chardonnay that is copacetic with being quaffed or accompanied by food. Rich fruity flavors are...

by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued by the opening of Nuri Grill, a Korean restaurant from husband and wife restaurateurs Ben Lee and Minji...

by Andrew Chalk Artworks by Sarah Cain, Johnny Floyd, Danielle Mckinney, Jordan Nassar, Susan Weil, and Carrie Yamaoka Selected for DMA's...

Andrew Chalk Head down to the Fashion Industry Gallery on Ross for the annual Dallas Art Fair, halted by the pandemic last year and...

FROM THE WIRES... March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6pm-10pm VenueForty|50 4050 Belt Line Rd,...

Andrew Chalk Cava DO (Denominaciones de Origen), the governing body for Cava wine, the most famous sparkling wine of Spain, has announced...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Exciting news, Meadowood’s Chef Christopher Kostow is collaborating with Montage Los Cabos for a...

by Andrew Chalk You read that right - Mexican Pizza! In one of the most catchy but well-executed openings of this Fall’s restaurant...

Andrew Chalk Pat Brennan, founder and owner of Brennan Vineyards, Comanche, TX. What a pleasure, and an honor, it was to know him as a...

by Andrew Chalk There is likely not a wine enthusiast in existence who has not heard of wine futures, especially with regard to Bordeaux....

by Andrew Chalk Following our article last week about the Rioja quality classification we got to taste one of the most famous examples...

by Andrew Chalk This is a single-vineyard garnacha (grenache) at a bargain basement price. It flies well above its price category and is...

by Andrew Chalk High altitude vineyards . A proportion of malbec added to the blend. They make this a distinctive wine. The winemaker’s...

A Canned Wine That Can by Andrew Chalk I used to find that a producer of canned wine was telling me “My product is so bad that it doesn’t...

by Andrew Chalk What do you need to start a shift where you may be called out to extinguish potentially massive fires? How about a jolt...

by Andrew Chalk It is not a Negroni, it is Uncle Val's Zested Negroni. Build as follows... Uncle Val’s Zested Negroni 1.5 OZ. Uncle Val’s...

by Andrew Chalk Don't get scared but 1800 Tequila offers the ideal cocktail offerings for the fall season – utilizing a darker...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Chef For Farmers is excited to announce the official chef and restaurant lineup! One of Dallas’ most...

by Andrew Chalk The Sonoma Coast AVA is a huge xxx growing area in the west of Sonoma County. Some vineyards, often in very remote rural...

by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep opaque ruby. Nose: Blackberry fruit, mint, pencil lead and coffee bean. Palate: A tightly woven, almost...

by Andrew Chalk With the start of the NBA 2021 season fast approaching on October 19th, basketball fans eagerly await the upcoming games...

by Andrew Chalk Serous Scotch lovers, the make plans to attend the third of the Knights of Saint Andrew six-part scotch tasting series....

by Andrew Chalk To any readers deterred from merlot due to the views expressed by the lead character, Miles, in Sideways, remember, ...

- Isle of Arran 10-year old Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($60) - Isle of Arran Barrel Reserve Single Malt, Highlands, Scotland ($50)...

by Andrew Chalk Aberfeldy single-malt scotch comes from the Highland appellation that dominates the centre of Scotland. Right now the...

by Andrew Chalk A tightly-wound ball of merlot fruit featuring raspberry, chocolate, mocha, herbs including thyme and oregano and a...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... “Our 2020 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris greets the nose with honeysuckle, fresh-cut grass, and lemon...

Andrew Chalk Collio. Where is Collio? Also known as Collio Goriziano, It may be a candidate for the least known good winemaking area of ...

by Andrew Chalk In ancient history wine emerged in the region around the Caspian Sea. The archaeological evidence shows that fermentation...

by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction Wednesday, December 1st 6pm-10pm VenueForty|50 4050 Belt...