WINE REVIEW: Post Scriptum, De Chryseia, 2022 Douro DOP, Portugal $32
Buy now; It is a category in a bottle. by Andrew Chalk This wine is an example of the Douro quietly registering a reputable identity in...
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1 day ago1 min read
An Informed View Of Michelin's Judgement in Texas
by Andrew Chalk There have been quite a few printed critiques of Michelin's judgements of Texas by people who cannot boil an egg. For an...
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4 days ago3 min read
Announcing the Launch of Brion Wise Vintners and New Website
FROM THE WIRES... Napa Valley Vintner and Investor Brion Wise Launches Brion Wise Vintners Along with New Website Wise Establishes...
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5 days ago1 min read
ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 17 LLANO ESTACADO 2014 Viviano, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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6 days ago1 min read
Experience the Magic of the Holidays at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
FROM THE WIRES... As the holiday season approaches, some exciting festive experiences are at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin ....
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Nov 261 min read
Warm Up to Fall with These Must-Try Cocktails from Tequila Corralejo
FROM THE WIRES... With fall in full swing, check out Tequila Corralejo ’s lineup of cocktails that capture the spirit of autumn....
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Nov 241 min read
Impression: Georgie
by Andrew Chalk Very impressive food. Choose the tasting menu to get the broadest appreciation for chef R.J. Yoakum’s talents. Add the...
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Nov 222 min read
Experience the Magic of the Holidays at Omni PGA Frisco Resort
FROM THE WIRES... With the holiday season just around the corner, Omni PGA Frisco Resort is offering the ultimate holiday retreat for...
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Nov 213 min read
Rodney Strong Engages Consumers with Wine Cocktails
FROM THE WIRES... Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Cocktails Have Arrived Sonoma County-based winery partners with bar menu master Dave...
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Nov 201 min read
La Mina Announces New Fall Menu
FOR MANY, THIS IS ACTUALLY A COMING OUT FOR THE INNOVATIVE BASEMENT RESTAURANT/NIGHTCLUB (RESTOCLUB?, NIGHTAURANT?) AT THE RECONCEPTED...
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Nov 191 min read
A 6-COURSE DINNER FOR $69 (ALTHOUGH SERVERS MAY HAVE NOSE RINGS).
by Andrew Chalk Every year students at Dallas College - Culinary must prepare a “gourmet multicourse dinner”. The next one is,...
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Nov 1814 min read
Meet the Sommelier: Paul Botamer of Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
by Andrew Chalk As I walk into the Ritz-Carlton on a windy, rainy, Fall afternoon, the lobby area is already buzzing with people, and it...
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Nov 111 min read
WINE REVIEW: Ravel & Stitch 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, CA $18.
by Andrew Chalk I posted the press release on this wine last week. This article is a tasting note. I was impressed by the value for...
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Nov 54 min read
ROWEN WINE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THREE PERFECT RATINGS ON TOP WINES
FROM THE WIRES... Rodney Strong Wine Estates’ Newest Project Earns Three 100 Point Scores from The SOMM Journal Healdsburg, Calif. – Oct....
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Nov 43 min read
Wente Vineyards Unveils New Ravel & Stitch Cabernet Sauvignon Packaging!
FROM THE WIRES... Ravel & Stitch Debuts New Packaging for Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Refreshed Look Highlights The Evolution and...
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Oct 313 min read
TEXAS WINERIES AND DISTILLERS: ADD THIS COMPETITION TO YOUR LIST TO ENTER
by Andrew Chalk Wine competitions offer wineries a stackable form of marketing. Win a medal and you get publicity from the competition....
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Oct 312 min read
Hunger Buster’s “Meet the Chef” Charity Event Is November 2nd
FROM THE WIRES... Hunger Busters Hosts Meet the Chefs Charity Event to Help Fight Child Hunger in Dallas. Dallas Ranked #2 in the...
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Oct 301 min read
Carbone - Your Holiday Dinner Treat!
by Andrew Chalk At a recent media event at Carbone Dallas I had the chance to inverview Beverage Manager Andrew Schawel. It was...
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Oct 292 min read
CATCH THE NEXT MICHELIN CHEFS WHILE THEY ARE STILL USING TRAINING WHEELS
Café Apprentice - Dallas College Culinary Lunch by Andrew Chalk Café Apprentice is the nom de guerre of the Dallas College (née 1965 as...
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Oct 281 min read
War Of The Moo Cows! Steakhouses Compete with Limited-Time Budget Prix Fixe Menus
by Andrew Chalk Three of the best steak houses in Dallas have gone to war with limited-time budget menus. I tried them all, on my dime....
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Oct 263 min read
I Ate it! Al Biernat’s North Presents New 'Weekends at Al's North' Three-Course Dinner Menu
by Andrew Chalk I just got the press release below from one of Dallas most esteemed steakhouses... FROM THE WIRES... Al Biernat’s North...
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Oct 243 min read
WINE REVIEW: Oceano 2023 Zero Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo Coast, CA ($55)
by Andrew Chalk This wine has a measured alcohol level of 0.47% ABV (alcohol by volume). By comparison, typical California Central Coast...
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Oct 2010 min read
Meet the sommelier: Andrew Schawel of Carbone, Dallas
by Andrew Chalk As I enter Carbone the place is overwhelming in its scale and detailed reproduction of the clubby atmosphere of New York...
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Oct 174 min read
RE:Rooted Urban Winery 210
by Andrew Chalk I had lost touch with Jennifer Beckmann after her time at Kuhlken Cellars. There, I attended a premium event she...
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Oct 162 min read
Del Dotto Experiments with Barrel Types with its Top Wines
by Andrew Chalk I recently had the opportunity to taste two outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California's premiere wine region...
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Oct 151 min read
How To Prep. a Bluefin - Spain Fusion Style
by Andrew Chalk At Spain Fusion 2024 - Dallas a Barcelona chef demonstrated how to prepare Bluefin Tuna.
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Oct 143 min read
Bombay Bicycle Club for Big Burgers and Loaded Nachos!
by Andrew Chalk When I heard the name, I assumed San Antonio’s Bombay Bicycle Club (BBC) served Indian food. Wrong! They don’t even...
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Oct 132 min read
Hotel Review: Next Time In San Antonio, Eschew the Chains for a Boutique Independent
by Andrew Chalk The Hotel Gibbs may be the ideal hotel for your next visit to San Antonio. Check out these features: Location Across...
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Oct 103 min read
Simon Family Estate Appoints Vanessa Conlin, MW as Director of Growth and Partnerships
FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Simon Family Estate Appoints Vanessa...
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Oct 91 min read
Wine Review: Landmark Vineyards 2021 Grand Detour Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA
by Andrew Chalk If you love pinot noir, or want to sample a really alluring example, try this wine. It shows its fruit impressively in...
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Oct 81 min read
Get Brunch all day at Box Street All Day at San Antonio’s Hemisfair
by Andrew Chalk Good idea this: brunch from 9 in the morning until 4pm every day. The weekend’s popular indulgent meal available when you...
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Oct 71 min read
Chef's for Farmers Is Just One Month Away!
FROM THE WIRES...
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Oct 61 min read
The Standard, Singapore To Open November 2024 As The Brand Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
FROM THE WIRES... Key Highlights: Prime Location : Situated on prestigious Orange Grove Road Steps away from the UNESCO-listed Singapore...
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Oct 32 min read
WHO HAS THE BEST TACOS FOR NATIONAL TACO DAY AND WHERE CAN YOU GET ONE FOR FREE?
FROM THE WIRES... Attached photo courtesy of Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council BEDFORD, Texas (September 30, 2024) – Here’s a tasty...
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Oct 22 min read
Introducing the NEW Jammin' Bacon Hungr-Buster at Dairy Queen Restaurants in Texas
FROM THE WIRES... An Unexpected Combination of Flavors Crafted for Texas Tastebud Perfection Image attached courtesy of Texas Dairy...
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Oct 13 min read
OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2024 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
FROM THE WIRES... “#3 Top Resort in The Southwest” [BP1] The World’s Best Hotels, Cruises, Countries, Cities, Resorts, Trains,...
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Sep 301 min read
A SUMMER SOIREE WITH TUUCI PARASOLS AND PAVILION OUTDOOR FURNITURE
by Andrew Chalk We get a lot of summer in Dallas. It is a great time to spend outdoors, but so much more enjoyable if you control the...
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Sep 292 min read
Del Dotto Estate and Vineyards Offers an Oak Experience
by Andrew Chalk Renowned for its unique customer experiences in their two striking Italian inspired properties, Del Dotto Estates and...
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Sep 281 min read
Choose Grand Brulot for National Coffee Day (9/29)
by Andrew Chalk National Coffee Day (9/29) and International Coffee Day (10/1) aren’t as fun without some booze. Espresso Martinis have...
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Sep 262 min read
UPDATE ON CHATEAU MALARTIC LAGRAVIÈRE. MAKING WINE IN FRANCE AND ARGENTINA
by Andrew Chalk I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Veronique Bonnie on a flying visit through Dallas as she dashed between...
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Sep 251 min read
The Mexican Shines with Appetizers for Tequila
by Andrew Chalk I belatedly visited The Mexican recently for a media event introducing Flecha Azul tequila. In the cigar lounge, dozens...
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Sep 243 min read
INTRODUCING FLECHA AZUL TEQUILA
by Andrew Chalk I went to an interesting media tasting of Flecha Azul tequila recently. The tequila itself is great, especially the...
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Sep 231 min read
MORE THAN MALBEC: ARGENTINA MAKES GREAT WINE FROM MANY GRAPES
by Andrew Chalk Few would deny Argentina’s success with the malbec grape. Argentine winemakers took the French grape and made it their...
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Sep 41 min read
WINE REVIEW: Cedar+Salmon 2023 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR ($25)
by Andrew Chalk This is a very enjoyable wine that skews to the fruity side of Oregon pinot noir. Pair it with turkey or veal for current...
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Sep 32 min read
DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS INTRODUCE EXCLUSIVE SIGNATURE SAUCE FOR TEXANS
FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, TX (August 26, 2024) – Hot off the successful launch of the Carolina Reaper Tacos, DQ® restaurants in Texas...
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Aug 301 min read
I Have a New Fan...
by Andrew Chalk I have never met this person (or bot) but they are clearly a soft, sensitive soul who loves me very much. I want her to...
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Aug 291 min read
The Most Refreshing “Best Water in the World”
FROM THE WIRES... Smeraldina Water , named “Best Water in the World” at the 2023 Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting , is the...
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Aug 281 min read
Modena Pumpkin Spice Glaze and Cider Vinegar
FROM THE WIRES... De Nigris , one of Italy’s most renowned producers of balsamic vinegar, carries a wide variety of products crafted to...
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Aug 271 min read
Award-Winning Sicilian Olive Oil
FROM THE WIRES... Bono , Sicily’s largest producer of extra virgin olive oil, is a pantry staple featuring fully traceable and...
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Aug 262 min read
Esteemed Loire Valley Winery Langlois Reveals Brand New Identity
by Andrew Chalk Looking for a more economical alternative to Champagne? Start investigating Cremant. FROM THE WIRES... Leading Loire...
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