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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Don't Get Spooked But Here are Some 1800 Tequila Cocktails for Halloween!
by Andrew Chalk Don't get scared but 1800 Tequila offers the ideal cocktail offerings for the fall season – utilizing a darker...
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Oct 25, 20211 min read
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Shock and Awe! Look at this Chef Lineup at Chefs for Farmers
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Chef For Farmers is excited to announce the official chef and restaurant lineup! One of Dallas’ most...
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Oct 22, 20212 min read
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Sea Slopes Fort Ross Winery 2019 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Co., CA ($27)
by Andrew Chalk The Sonoma Coast AVA is a huge xxx growing area in the west of Sonoma County. Some vineyards, often in very remote rural...
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Oct 20, 20211 min read
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WINE REVIEW: La Jota Vineyard Co., 2018 Howell Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley, CA ($86)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Deep opaque ruby. Nose: Blackberry fruit, mint, pencil lead and coffee bean. Palate: A tightly woven, almost...
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Oct 19, 20211 min read
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1800 Tequila For The NBA Season
by Andrew Chalk With the start of the NBA 2021 season fast approaching on October 19th, basketball fans eagerly await the upcoming games...
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Oct 18, 20212 min read
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Scotch That Will Rock! Reserve for Dallas Tasting Now.
by Andrew Chalk Serous Scotch lovers, the make plans to attend the third of the Knights of Saint Andrew six-part scotch tasting series....
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Enate 2015 Merlot, Somontano, Spain ($36)
by Andrew Chalk To any readers deterred from merlot due to the views expressed by the lead character, Miles, in Sideways, remember, ...
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
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