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Fearing's Is The Ideal Holiday Meal
Family, Business Associates, Friends. Everyone fits in here. by Andrew Chalk I recently interviewed Fearing's Wine Director, Paul...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read


ON TEXAS WINE: Do they age? Part 18. Pedernales 2012 Valhalla Blend, 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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Dec 4, 20242 min read


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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Dec 3, 20241 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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Dec 2, 20241 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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Nov 29, 20243 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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Nov 28, 20241 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 27, 20241 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 26, 20241 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 24, 20241 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 22, 20242 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 21, 20243 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 20, 20241 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 19, 20241 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 18, 202414 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 11, 20241 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 5, 20244 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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Nov 4, 20243 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 31, 20243 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 31, 20242 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 30, 20241 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 29, 20242 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 28, 20241 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 26, 20243 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 24, 20243 min read
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