FROM THE WIRES... Martini Extra Dry ( SRP $19.99 ): Martini’s Extra Dry vermouth is a crucial ingredient for any bar cart. The...

FROM THE WIRES... As the holiday season approaches, Symington Family Estates, the iconic five generation Port producer located in Porto,...

by Andrew Chalk At a past Wine Writer's Symposium the excellent Cyril Penn led a session on (paraphrasing) "Should Wine Writers Write Wine Industry Articles" . I was almost the only person in the room who said 'no'. Wine writers got into the game for the romance of the wineyard, the aroma of new French oak, etc. I asked, only partly rhetorically, who could tackle the question "Who Paid The Tariffs?" (referring to the Airbus-Boeing initiated wine tariffs pre-COVID). Now, a to

FROM THE WIRES... “ Tell them stories. They need the truth you must tell them true stories, and everything will be well, just tell them...

2020 image shown. 2022 was the vintage tasted. by Andrew Chalk Elegant, floral nose (roses), red fruit aromas (cherries, raspberries) on an earthy frame with velvety tannins. Delightful now, or will keep 3-5 years. TECHNICAL NOTES FROM THE WINEMAKER PRESENTATION Mercurey's name refers to an ancient temple built by the Romans to honour the god Mercury. With its surface area of 1,600 acres, 85 "village" appellations and 32 Premier Crus, Mercurey is the largest appellation in th

Suizas de Pollo by Andrew Chalk The Mexican , nestled in Dallas’s dynamic Design District, boasts a packed parking lot by 7 PM on a...

FROM THE WIRES... This is quite a special release.... New England icon meets Ivy prep, but makes it durable, utilitarian, and practical….  On Tuesday, October 7th   Steele Canvas Basket, the century-old American manufacturer of home, travel and lifestyle goods, will release it's first-ever holiday capsule collection   exclusively at SteeleCanvas.com and introduce a deep Auburn red tone to the timeless, trusted world of Steele Canvas Basket. These structured and tough duck

by Andrew Chalk A curious and expectant media crowd gathered earlier this week at The Mexican  in Dallas’s Design District for the local...

FROM THE WIRES... Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) invites us to honor culture through food, drink, and storytelling,...

FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (August 4, 2025) – Escape the heat in August with the NEW Reese’s Peanut Butter Caramel Craze Blizzard®...

FROM THE WIRES... Dow's 2018 Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port (SRP $30)  reflects the iconic Port producer Symington Family Estates’...

FROM THE WIRES... Sonoma, CA, September 18, 2025 – Anaba Wines , the picturesque estate located at the gateway of the famed...

FROM THE WIRES... PRESS RELEASE   FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION   Contact: Laura Kaupe, Shops Hospitality  682.336.5845;...

by Andrew Chalk 1924 was not just deep into the temperence experiment known as "Prohibition", it is now the inspiration for a modern...

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...

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...

The St. Regis Bar FROM THE WIRES... Inspired by surrealist artist Salvador Dali’s “Birth of Liquid Desires” - a piece composed of three...

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

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...

Photo credits: Gustav Schmiege FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ beloved steakhouse raises the bar with hand-selected beef, refined preparations,...

by Andrew Chalk Chez Maggy , the halo restaurant at Denver’s Michelin-recognized Thompson hotel is turning out some really innovative...

FROM THE WIRES... Welcome to the 2025–2026 academic year! We're excited to announce the return of our student-run Thursday lunch service...

by Andrew Chalk (not a bot) Prompt (me): " Here is the text of my review of Denver restaurant "Mercantile" . Rewrite it to improve it....

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...