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WINE REVIEW: Dow’s 2016 Late Bottled Vintage Porto, Portugal ($26)
FROM THE WIRES... This holiday, don’t forget to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle to enjoy a quiet moment to yourself. Take it...
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Dec 7, 20211 min read
BARBARA BANKE AND PEGGY FURTH SHARING A PASSION FOR LUXURY WINES AND ELITE HORSES
INTRODUCE WINDRACER WINES Thoroughbred Wines From The Pacific Coast’s Most Esteemed Vineyards FROM THE WIRES... SONOMA, Calif., July 6 ,...
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Dec 6, 20212 min read
MARCH OF DIMES CELEBRITY CHEFS AUCTION GOES DOWN!
UPDATE: $175,000 RAISED!! by Andrew Chalk VenueForty|50 in Addison was busy Thursday as the March of Dimes conducted its Signature...
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Dec 4, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Davis Bynum 2018 Chardonnay River West Vineyard, Sonoma County, CA ($25)
by Andrew Chalk Appearance: Golden hue; Nose: Brioche, vanilla, ripe yellow apple, lemon; Palate: Medium-plus body weight, vanilla. Good...
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Dec 3, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Torres 2020 ‘Sangre de Toro’ Rosé, Spain ($8)
by Andrew Chalk The popular ‘Blood of the Bull’ wine, usually a red expression, concedes to the public’s demands for rosé and hits the...
andychalk
Dec 3, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Jules Taylor 2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($16)
by Andrew Chalk I would contend that there are no winemakers on earth who are more iconoclastic than those from New Zealand. Here’s the...
andychalk
Dec 2, 20211 min read
WINE REVIEW: Intercept Limited Edition Hall of Fame 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, CA ($150)
by Andrew Chalk Intercept is the appropriately chosen wine label of Charles Woodson. His claim to fame is… Drafted 4th overall by the...
andychalk
Dec 1, 20211 min read
CRIMINAL SMOOTHNESS IS THE THING WITH EL BANDIDO YANKEE TEQUILA!
by Andrew Chalk NHL Hall of Fame Hockey player Chris Chelios and former NFL player Jim Bob Morris wanted their tequila, and wanted it...
andychalk
Dec 1, 20211 min read
GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA DONATES OVER $100K TO NON-PROFITS IN 2021
FROM THE WIRES... The nationwide pizzeria raised funds for Childhelp, American Heart Association, No Kid Hungry NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – In...
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Nov 30, 20212 min read
Kumar’s At Last - Lauded Plano South Indian
by Andrew Chalk Finally got to Kumar’s in Plano, the Indian restaurant that has been winning awards from all over the place. Interesting...
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Nov 30, 20212 min read
WINE REVIEW: Tenuta Luce 2018 ‘Lucente’, Toscana, IGT, Italy ($30)
by Andrew Chalk Lucente is the ‘baby brother’ of Luce. A 50/50 blend of sangiovese and merlot, making it constitutionally a ‘super...
andychalk
Nov 29, 20211 min read
A NEW CITY CLUB CENTERED ON WINE IS ABOUT TO OPEN IN DALLAS
by Andrew Chalk Wine lovers have a new year’s resolution to make this year -- join 55 Seventy in time for its opening in Preston Center...
andychalk
Nov 27, 20212 min read
Celebrate Fall with Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port
by Andrew Chalk FROM THE WIRES... Falling leaves, a chill in the air, and turning back clocks are all welcomed changes for the new...
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Nov 26, 20212 min read
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...
andychalk
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...
andychalk
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,...
andychalk
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...
andychalk
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...
andychalk
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...
andychalk
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
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