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THE ULTIMATE HOMEMADE COMFORT FOOD –CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS ARE BACK FOR THE WINTER
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES – Colder temperatures are here and that means chicken and dumplings are back at participating DQ...
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Nov 24, 20211 min read


Plant-based OmniFoods Launch at Sprouts and Whole Foods market stores
FROM THE WIRES... Much anticipated 100% plant-based OmniPork series from OmniFoods are now on store shelves in the fresh food aisles at...
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Nov 24, 20212 min read


How About a Cognac Martini for Thanksgiving?
by Andrew Chalk GB Espresso Martini 2 oz Grand Brulot 1/2 oz half & half (optional or dairy free) ¼ oz vanilla syrup Using a shaker,...
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Nov 23, 20211 min read


COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS WILL NOT RELEASE EVIDENCE OR DELIBERATIONS FROM SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASES
by Andrew Chalk Following an October 29th, 2020 article in the New York Times alleging multiple cases of sexual harassment by male Master...
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Nov 20, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEW: Beringer 2019 Chardonnay ‘Private Reserve’, Napa Valley, CA ($38)
by Andrew Chalk It is not often that one uses the word “bargain” to describe a wine that is nearly $40 but I would here, and it would be...
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Nov 19, 20211 min read


Create a Thanksgiving Tequila Cocktail
by Andrew Chalk Take a break from the traditional mulled wine, cider and other cold-weather staples to sample 1800’s best holiday...
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Nov 18, 20211 min read


GRAND LUX CAFE ANNOUNCES NEW SPECIALS
It is great to return! by Andrew Chalk I went by Grand Lux Cafe for a media event this week, my first visit since the pandemic, and it...
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Nov 17, 20212 min read


SPIRIT TASTING: Mezcal Amarás Logia Displays the Styles of Mezcal
by Andrew Chalk At a media event at Jose this week, Mezcal Amarás displayed their small production Logia line of mezcal spirits and gave...
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Nov 17, 20214 min read


WINE REVIEW: Sonoma-Cutrer 2019 ‘The Cutrer’ Chardonnay, Estate Bottled, Russian River Valley, Sonom
by Andrew Chalk Elegant New World style chardonnay that is copacetic with being quaffed or accompanied by food. Rich fruity flavors are...
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Nov 16, 20211 min read


FIRST LOOK:Nuri Grill -- Upscale Steak Goes Korean in Dallas
by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued by the opening of Nuri Grill, a Korean restaurant from husband and wife restaurateurs Ben Lee and Minji...
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Nov 14, 20213 min read


DALLAS ART FAIR FOUNDATION AND DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART ANNOUNCE FIFTH ANNUAL ACQUISITION PROGRAM SELECT
by Andrew Chalk Artworks by Sarah Cain, Johnny Floyd, Danielle Mckinney, Jordan Nassar, Susan Weil, and Carrie Yamaoka Selected for DMA's...
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Nov 13, 20217 min read


Dallas Art Fair Opens Today!
Andrew Chalk Head down to the Fashion Industry Gallery on Ross for the annual Dallas Art Fair, halted by the pandemic last year and...
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Nov 12, 20211 min read


March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction
FROM THE WIRES... March of Dimes Dallas Signature Chef’s Auction Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6pm-10pm VenueForty|50 4050 Belt Line Rd,...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read


CAVA’S DANGEROUS DALLIANCE WITH MANDATORY ORGANIC PRODUCTION
Andrew Chalk Cava DO (Denominaciones de Origen), the governing body for Cava wine, the most famous sparkling wine of Spain, has announced...
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Nov 9, 20213 min read


Michelin 3* Chef Hits Montage Los Cabos
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Exciting news, Meadowood’s Chef Christopher Kostow is collaborating with Montage Los Cabos for a...
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Nov 9, 20211 min read


NICO’S MX PIZZERIA & COCKTAIL VENUE OPENS IN NORTH DALLAS
by Andrew Chalk You read that right - Mexican Pizza! In one of the most catchy but well-executed openings of this Fall’s restaurant...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read


Pat Brennan -- Personal Memories
Andrew Chalk Pat Brennan, founder and owner of Brennan Vineyards, Comanche, TX. What a pleasure, and an honor, it was to know him as a...
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Nov 7, 20212 min read


SO-CALLED WINE FUTURES ARE NOT FUTURES (AND SHOULD GENERALLY BE AVOIDED BY CONSUMERS)
by Andrew Chalk There is likely not a wine enthusiast in existence who has not heard of wine futures, especially with regard to Bordeaux....
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Nov 4, 20213 min read


WINE REVIEW: Marqués de Murrieta 2016 Reserva, Rioja, Spain ($30)
by Andrew Chalk Following our article last week about the Rioja quality classification we got to taste one of the most famous examples...
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Nov 4, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: LAS MORADAS, 2016 ‘SENDA’, SAN MARTÉN, SPAIN ($10)
by Andrew Chalk This is a single-vineyard garnacha (grenache) at a bargain basement price. It flies well above its price category and is...
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Nov 3, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: Hess Lion Tamer 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, CA ($65)
by Andrew Chalk High altitude vineyards . A proportion of malbec added to the blend. They make this a distinctive wine. The winemaker’s...
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Nov 2, 20211 min read


WINE REVIEW: IV Licence Rosé, France ($5.99/ 250ml can)
A Canned Wine That Can by Andrew Chalk I used to find that a producer of canned wine was telling me “My product is so bad that it doesn’t...
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Oct 29, 20212 min read


A Coffee That Is Strong Enough To Put Out Fires
by Andrew Chalk What do you need to start a shift where you may be called out to extinguish potentially massive fires? How about a jolt...
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Oct 28, 20211 min read


Throwing the Negroni a Curve...
by Andrew Chalk It is not a Negroni, it is Uncle Val's Zested Negroni. Build as follows... Uncle Val’s Zested Negroni 1.5 OZ. Uncle Val’s...
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Oct 27, 20211 min read
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