FROM THE WIRES... Monarch, the acclaimed wood-fired Italian restaurant located on the 49th floor of The National in Downtown Dallas, as the restaurant marks five years in Dallas with a new Autumn Chef’s Tasting Menu reflecting the season and the culinary point of view Monarch has developed since opening in 2021. The seasonally driven tasting menu features a progression of Santa Barbara Uni and Ossetra Caviar, Maine Lobster, Black Truffle, Roasted Duck and Rosewood Wagyu, cu

FROM THE WIRES... Spain is having a moment—while the world still celebrates their World Cup win, those who know the Spanish way of life realize the trophy isn’t the only reason to celebrate. It is a culture where "winning" is found in everyday connections—lingering at the table, sharing conversations over a long meal, and embracing the belief that life is better when it is unrushed. Meet Campo Viejo Gran Reserva 2018 (SRP $25)—Spain in a bottle, made to bring that warmth to

FROM THE WIRES... This October, The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth will host Texas-founded footwear brand CHAZLYN for an intimate evening celebrating fashion, art, music and community through its deeply personal Step With Her campaign, taking place on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Emilia’s patio. The evening will officially launch the limited-edition Step With Her collection, created by CHAZLYN founder Chaz Pilarcik and inspired by original artwork by her mother, artist D

FROM THE WIRES... Monarch, the wood-fired Italian restaurant located on the 49th floor of The National in Downtown Dallas and a MICHELIN Guide Texas Recommended restaurant for the third consecutive year, as it puts a new twist on the fall edition of its tasting menu. From October 22 through 28, Monarch will welcome Maple & Ash, one of the country's most acclaimed steakhouses, for a one-week-only takeover featuring its signature I Don't Give a F@k ("IDGAF") menu. Born in Chi

FROM THE WIRES... Available through October 31, the anniversary features include a 45-day dry-aged chef’s cut, Alaskan king crab gnocchi and a $19.81 martini honoring the brand’s founding year DALLAS, TX (October 20, 2026) – Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse is celebrating its 45th anniversary all month long, inviting guests to mark the milestone with limited-time food and beverage offerings available through October 31. The celebration extends across North Texas, with l

by Andrew Chalk Rothschild -- in the wine world the name is synonymous with Bordeaux. Three parts of the family own the first growths Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild, and the jewel of the Listrac-Medoc appellation, Château Clarke. They combined in 2005 to create Champagne Barons de Rothschild with the vision of it being a Grand Vin de Champagne. All the quality markers are in place: A varietal commitment: In their case to Chardonnay which makes up no les

Photo: Jason Dewey FROM THE WIRES... Four-course dinner pairs French-inspired cuisine with wines from two of France’s most celebrated wine regions FORT WORTH, TEXAS (October 6, 2026) – The Blue Room at The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth will continue its monthly wine and beverage dinner series with a Burgundy & Bordeaux Wine Dinner on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. The four-course experience, prepared by Executive Chef Sean Malek, will pair French-inspired dishes with a

FROM THE WIRES... Keep The Night Going: Espolòn Will Cover Half Your Ride Home This October. There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a great night out with friends, getting one more round, and then finding out that your ride home costs more than the margs you just ordered. With October packed with nights out leading up to Halloween, surge pricing can quickly put a damper on the plans - and last year, rides in major cities jumped as much as 8-9x during peak hours. So

by Andrew Chalk D Magazine’s online food blog, Sidedish, contains an article entitled Michelin Used AI to Write Its Guide To Dallas Restaurants by Brian Reinhart, its restaurant critic. In the article he alleges that “most or all of Michelin’s new Dallas entries were written by large language model (LLM) software, commonly known as AI.” He based the allegation on the results of feeding the text of Michelin reviews through software called Pangram that detects AI-written text.

FROM THE WIRES... PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution Monarch to Welcome Chappellet for Intimate Napa Valley Wine Dinner The October 21 dinner will pair wines from one of Napa Valley’s founding families with a six- course tasting menu by Executive Chef Jason Rohan DALLAS, TX (October 5, 2026) – Monarch, the Italian restaurant located 49 stories above downtown Dallas, will welcome Chappellet for an intimate wine dinner on Wednesday, October 21, bringing together the Napa

FROM THE WIRES... Following the July opening of Chapter Chianti, the second property within the prestigious Chapter Italia Group, we wanted to share an early look at the group's first fully realised spa concept. Spanning a dedicated 500sqm space within the property's 17th-century borgo, F.A.R.M. Social – Forever A Relaxed Mood – blends holistic relaxation with high-performance facilities, extending the property's philosophy of revival and vibrancy into a space built for slo

FROM THE WIRES... Dolfy’s chef reflects on Panamanian family heritage, legacy of RioMar and first dish he learned to cook NEW ORLEANS - This Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), Chef Adolfo Garcia Jr. is celebrating the culinary traditions that shaped him, while shining a light on a part of New Orleans’ food history that often receives far less attention than its French and Creole influences: Spain. The son of acclaimed New Orleans chef and restaurateur Adolfo

by Andrew Chalk Winemaker Joe Harden's single-varietal, multi-site approach to winemaking in the latest vintage. 2023 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon De Carle Block, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA Nose: Herbacious. Raspberries Palate: Grippy tannins, ripe fruit, 2023 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, Fog Break Vineyard, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, CA Nose: Dark fruit., sawdust; Palate: Fine tannins, blackberry fruit; 2023 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon, John C. Sulleng

by Andrew Chalk In June, Davis Bynum winemaker Greg Morthole talked to wine media over Zoom about aspects of his winemaking philosophy. I recorded his presentation and put part of it through AI analysis. Below is what AI came up with. Note: AI can make mistakes that butcher what someone said, so that is why it is very prominently stated that this is AI interpreting Greg, not Greg. 06-04 Winemaker's Philosophy for a Structured, Floral Chardonnay Core Synopsis The winemaker's c

by Andrew Chalk A few weeks ago I described a vertical tasting of Chardonnay that I participated in at Arché Winery in St. Jo, Texas. As well as tasting, I also made a recording of winemaker and speaker Grayson Davis's seminar using my AI voice recorder. Below is what it recorded. Note, consistent with AI's proclivity to make glaring mistakes it calls the speaker "Andrew". The correct name is Grayson, of course. 08-29 Lecture: Texas Chardonnay Winemaking, Vertical Tasting (20

FROM THE WIRES... With spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, here are two wines that feel perfectly made for this time of year: La Rosa 2025 and Garnatxa Blanca 2025. Two high-altitude wines, fresh and alive, made to drink now. La Rosa 2025 carries something special this year: it contains the first Sumolls harvested at the Can Sumoi estate, vines planted five years ago — a return to the origins of a variety that gives the estate its name and hadn't been grow

FROM THE WIRES... From a glass of Whispering Angel at a Fashion Week gathering to Rock Angel over dinner or one of the estate’s more elevated cuvées for a special night out, the Château d’Esclans portfolio offers a rosé for every occasion on the September calendar. After a slower August, September is all about getting dressed, making reservations, reconnecting with friends and getting back into the rhythm of the city. Rosé may be synonymous with summer, but in New York, the

FROM THE WIRES... Founder Hilary Hoffman brings the fast-growing “Sixty On, Ten On” fitness method to The Shops of Highland Park following years of organic demand from the Dallas community DALLAS, TEXAS (September 25, 2026) — Following years of organic demand from its Dallas-based digital community, New York-founded fitness brand SotoMethod has officially planted roots in Texas, opening its first studio outside New York City at The Shops of Highland Park. The Dallas debut mar

by Andrew Chalk When it comes to cool places, there are lots of establishments that can talk the talk, but few that can walk the walk. I have long wanted the kind of space where the mindmap started with a bar, but then branched out in a human needs-driven elaboration of comfortable seating, restaurant class food, spellbinding aesthetics, unique atmosphere and, above all else, telepathic service. THE ELEMENTS OF COOL Seating would be comfortable and spacious enough to be res

A PERSONAL NOTE I have drunk Harken Chardonnay for several years. It has always been a great example of New World Chardonnay at a reasonable price. In fact, one of the best values around. So, promoting their new vintage below is easy to do because I can unreservedly recommend the product. FROM THE WIRES... Some of the best summer memories happen toward the end of the season. An afternoon that turns into sunset, dinner that lasts a little longer than planned, a weekend at the

Schweet Heat FROM THE WIRES... Burger Schmurger, the cult-favorite East Dallas burger spot known for its crisp-edged smashburgers, retro-inspired atmosphere and unmistakable sense of personality, with news that the restaurant is welcoming fall with an expanded menu of new burgers, starters, loaded fries, seasonal cocktails and shakes, along with the permanent return of a fan favorite. After becoming a runaway favorite as a Burger of the Month, the Schweet Heat Burger has of

by Andrew Chalk I have to be reminded periodically that parallel to the public restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth there is a whole realm of restaurants that are in private clubs. Just this week I received a media announcement that one of the most noted chefs in the private club area worked right here in Dallas. Chef Juan Garcia is Executive chef at Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. Gleneagles is owned by Invited Clubs (founded in Dallas in 1957 as Club Corp. by Robert H. Dedman

FROM THE WIRES... East Dallas burger bar reaches major milestone in less than a year and a half, averaging nearly 1,000 patties smashed each day DALLAS, TX (September 24, 2026) – Burger Schmurger is closing in on a major milestone – 500,000 smashed burger patties, just 17 months after opening its permanent East Dallas location. The neighborhood burger bar expects to hit the milestone any day now, averaging nearly 1,000 patties smashed each day. And when that 500,000th patty h

FROM THE WIRES... Marlowe has officially opened its doors to the public yesterday in Uptown Dallas! Located at 2912 McKinney Avenue, Marlowe is a new intimate, design-forward evening destination bringing together inventive cocktails, elevated light bites, intuitive hospitality, curated sound and immersive design in an experience created around the art of a memorable night. Rather than fitting neatly into the traditional definition of a restaurant, cocktail bar or late-nig