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MORE TEXANS MAY BE GOING LOCO FROM NOW ON
by Andrew Chalk A curious and expectant media crowd gathered earlier this week at The Mexican in Dallas’s Design District for the local...
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20 hours ago3 min read


A Cocktail That Honors Mexico’s Past and Present: Tequila Corralejo’s Cocoa Old Fashioned
FROM THE WIRES... Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) invites us to honor culture through food, drink, and storytelling,...
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1 day ago2 min read


BEAT THE HEAT WITH THE NEW REESE’S PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL CRAZE BLIZZARD TREAT AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS
FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (August 4, 2025) – Escape the heat in August with the NEW Reese’s Peanut Butter Caramel Craze Blizzard®...
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2 days ago2 min read


Dow's 2018 LBV Port: A Masterpiece of Craft & Tradition + Leica Photo Contest!
FROM THE WIRES... Dow's 2018 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port (SRP $30) reflects the iconic Port producer Symington Family Estates’...
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3 days ago2 min read


ANABA WINES ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL VINTAGE OF LA COLLINE, ITS FINEST RHÔNE-STYLE PROPRIETARY BLEND TENS YEARS IN THE MAKING
FROM THE WIRES... Sonoma, CA, September 18, 2025 – Anaba Wines , the picturesque estate located at the gateway of the famed...
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6 days ago3 min read


The PoBoy Shop Announces Grand Opening Weekend Celebration October 3-5
FROM THE WIRES... PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Contact: Laura Kaupe, Shops Hospitality 682.336.5845;...
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Oct 24 min read


Prohibited: Some 1924 Wines
by Andrew Chalk 1924 was not just deep into the temperence experiment known as "Prohibition", it is now the inspiration for a modern...
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Oct 11 min read


Over 40 Years On, Pahlmeyer Still Pursues Excellence
Available and Tasted Now, at Table 13, Addison Wild Boar Ragu on hand torn papperdelle with Jager Sauce by Andrew Chalk It’s a familiar...
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Sep 293 min read


Celebrate the Joy of Outdoor Living with Raeburn Winery’s Gather & Grill Sweepstakes
Enter by September 30 for a Chance to Win a $4,000 Prize Package to Create a Dream Backyard Escape Petaluma, CA (August 5, 2025) – Light...
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Sep 263 min read


Just when I'm not in Venice, the St. Regis does this...
The St. Regis Bar FROM THE WIRES... Inspired by surrealist artist Salvador Dali’s “Birth of Liquid Desires” - a piece composed of three...
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Sep 251 min read


Woodford Reserve Releases 2025 Master’s Collection: Sweet Oak Bourbon
FROM THE WIRES... Sept. 9th, 2025: Woodford Reserve announces the 2025 Master’s Collection: Sweet Oak Bourbon. Highlights about this...
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Sep 241 min read


HOT NEWS! TABLE 13 ANNOUNCES PAHLMEYER TASTING THIS THURSDAY
by Andrew Chalk Sign up now! This Thursday September 25th at 6:30pm Table 13 will be holding a Pahlmeyer Tasting and Dinner at the...
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Sep 231 min read


Beyond the Steak Knife: Al Biernat’s Showcases the Craft Behind Every Cut
Photo credits: Gustav Schmiege FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ beloved steakhouse raises the bar with hand-selected beef, refined preparations,...
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Sep 233 min read


Chez Maggy, Denver. Upscale, But Approachable
by Andrew Chalk Chez Maggy , the halo restaurant at Denver’s Michelin-recognized Thompson hotel is turning out some really innovative...
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Sep 223 min read


EAT! Dallas College Doing Student-Prepared Lunches Again!
FROM THE WIRES... Welcome to the 2025–2026 academic year! We're excited to announce the return of our student-run Thursday lunch service...
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Sep 191 min read


I am Superfluous! chatGPT takes my Mercantile review and rewrites it.
by Andrew Chalk (not a bot) Prompt (me): " Here is the text of my review of Denver restaurant "Mercantile" . Rewrite it to improve it....
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Sep 183 min read


Restaurant Review: Mercantile, Denver
by Andrew Chalk We went for a lunch media event at this stylish spot in Union Station. They do a two-course set lunch for $35 with wine...
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Sep 183 min read


Celebrate Fall with Modern Afternoon Tea at Mirador
FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TEXAS (September 9, 2025) – As the leaves turn and the air becomes crisp, Mirador , the downtown dining haven...
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Sep 172 min read


Denver Milk Market Is A Lively Food Hall in Denver
Denver Milk Market is next to one of the most picturesque alleys in Denver by Andrew Chalk Denver Milk Market at Dairy Block is the...
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Sep 161 min read


JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery Expands Portfolio With New Central Coast Chardonnay
FROM THE WIRES... and some tasting notes below. PASO ROBLES, Calif., August 13, 2025 – JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery , a pioneer of Paso...
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Sep 154 min read


Raise Your Steins: Paulaner’s Authentic Oktoberfest Biers Bring Munich to You
FROM THE WIRES... Oktoberfest season kicks off September 20th and the best way to celebrate on this side of the Atlantic is with Paulaner...
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Sep 122 min read


North Texas Fall Wine Trail: Month Long Self-Paced Wine Tasting Experience
FROM THE WIRES... Join us on a wine trail adventure! Receive tastings at ~40 award winning North TX wineries throughout the month of ...
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Sep 112 min read


TAILGATE AT HOME FOR THE BIG GAME
Top Chefs & Bartenders Share Recipes for the Ultimate Game Day Spread FROM THE WIRES...
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Sep 101 min read


TWO TEXAS LEGENDS UNITE: DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS DEBUTS NEW DR PEPPER BBQ PATTY MELT
FROM THE WIRES.... BEDFORD, Texas (August 25, 2025) – Texans love big flavor, and DQ restaurants in Texas are serving it up with a...
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Sep 92 min read
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