by Andrew Chalk I love lunch after a long stretch absorbed in work, but I also have to have a lunch that is quick to prepare. I am always...

by Andrew Chalk How do you assess how an appellation is doing in its pursuit of higher wine quality? For an individual wine we can use...

by Andrew Chalk Sicily has emerged as a premiere wine producing region within Italy over the last decade but the French Rhône Syrah has...

by Andrew Chalk Mezcal is made from the same species of plant, agave, as tequila but differing in not being confined to one type of agave...

by Andrew Chalk News from DAT (still known to the DMV as David Anthony Temple) about this weekend... "Sir Wilkes and I are very excited...

Kiepersol Estates 2008 Merlot, Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that...

FROM THE WIRES... A minimalist yet luxurious approach to traditional Japanese living comes to life in Ishikawa, Japan’s newest hotel,...

by Andrew Chalk If you are going to report on Doordash as a business, don’t hand the job to someone with two years in “Communications...

Ed. note: The above headline has been determined to be 101% spurrious. FROM THE WIRES “The Heart of Dallas” Episode 6 The Season 1 finale...

FROM THE WIRES... The Most Expansive Resort Development in the U.S. Paves Way for Frisco to Become a Leading Destination for Golf FRISCO,...

Pheasant Ridge 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Texas High Plains (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are...

by Andrew Chalk When Texas wineries were permitted to ship directly to Texas consumers in 2001 Texas wineries became far more competitive...

by Andrew Chalk Where to eat when it’s Superbowl and Valentine’s Day weekend? Kona Grill is a great choice. There is the comfortable...

by Andrew Chalk Arapaho Road running west from North Central Expressway bends through an intriguing selection of ethnic food restaurants...

by Andrew Chalk A name to follow. Artistry is the Bordeaux blend of Girard and this example is an uncompromising success. Very ready to...

Fall Creek 2012 ‘Meritus’, Texas Hill Country (∞) by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the...

by Andrew Chalk Has the U.S. wine industry consolidated too much was the question asked yesterday by The Wine Economist (Mike Veseth)....

GET THERE ANY TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY FOR SPECIAL MENU SELECTIONS AND DRINKS by Andrew Chalk Don’t miss this! Razzoo’s Cajun Café is going...

by Andrew Chalk Lure of the Land is an explosion of aromas: anise, and mints come into this cocktail from the French Grande Absente...

Pedernales Cellars 2011 'Block Two', Texas (∞) by Andrew Chalk More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as...

FROM THE WIRES Every drop of Shiner beer is proudly brewed and bottled in Shiner, Texas at the same brewery founded in 1909 by a group of...

by Andrew Chalk From the wires... Austin, TX – February 1, 2022 – Vino Vinyasa® has announced its first wine & yoga retreat, which will...

by Andrew Chalk Osadia Tequila is 100% Blue Agave, available in Blanco or Reposado, and on sale now in Dallas at Goody Goody liquor...

by Andrew Chalk If you judge restaurants in your hometown you risk getting it wrong, including omitting restaurants that deserve...