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PoBoys Come To Preston Center
by Andrew Chalk TL;DR Preston Center has a new chef-driven po’boy shop, called The PoBoy Shop , and I recommend you check it out! ...
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Jul 96 min read


Diplomático Rum Launches Single Vintage 2013
INTRODUCING DIPLOMÁTICO SINGLE VINTAGE 2013: A RUM TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING FROM THE WIRES.... NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 2, 2025) – Diplomático...
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Jul 81 min read


SUMMER SAVORY ICE CREAMS SWEEP SOUTH FLORIDA
FROM THE WIRES South Florida restaurants are staying cool this summer – one savory scoop at a time. From miso ice cream to creamy avocado...
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Jul 71 min read


ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 30, Texas Hills Vineyards Malbec, Texas High Plains, Reddy Vineyards (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Jul 61 min read
The Contacto Collection: Unveiling Vinho Verde's Finest
FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate the arrival of longer and warmer days with the vibrant flavors of Portugal! Introducing two new white wine...
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Jul 21 min read


IT'S NASHVILLE AND THE HUTTON HOTEL IS ON THIS SUMMER'S ROAD TRIP
Photo: Daniel Kelleghan FROM THE WIRES... Put Nashville, TN and the Hutton Hotel on your radar as a great destination to consider for a...
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Jul 11 min read
WINE REVIEW: Auteur Wines New Releases
by Andrew Chalk Auteur 2023 Chardonnay, Bacigalupi Vineyard , Russian River Valley, Sonoma Co., CA $65 Auteur 2022 Pinot Noir, Balinard...
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Jun 302 min read


SLATE THEORY HAS ALL THE PIECES
Slate Theory Winery and Tasting Room is one of the most impressive-looking facilities in The Hill Country. by Andrew Chalk You never know...
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Jun 296 min read


CADD Gallery Day | Saturday 6.28 with AI!
by Andrew Chalk and wire content FROM THE WIRES... CONTEMPORARY ART DEALERS OF DALLAS PRESENT CADD’S SUMMER Gallery Walk...
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Jun 263 min read


GARY FARRELL WINERY ANNOUNCES NEW SUBSCRIPTION OFFERING
Simple, Fast, Delicious FROM THE WIRES... Healdsburg, CA, March 31– Gary Farrell Winery , the iconic Russian River Valley estate, is...
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Jun 252 min read


SUMMER FUN: TOP NEW ORLEANS CHEFS SHARE TIPS, TRICKS & RECIPES FOR YOUR NEXT SUMMER GATHERING
FROM THE WIRES... The culinarily unique city of New Orleans is so easy to reach from Dallas, it would be a pity to miss some of the...
andychalk
Jun 242 min read


Mirador Introduces To-Go Services for Elevated Weekday Lunch
The rooftop restaurant brings its menu street-side with seamless takeout for downtown diners FROM THE WIRES... DALLAS, TEXAS (June 3,...
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Jun 232 min read


Crazy Tasting: Four Wines, four Winemakers, one Vineyard
FROM THE WIRES... Ever wonder how much a winemaker really shapes a wine? Let’s put it to the test. Join us for the first annual Friesen...
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Jun 231 min read


The 100% Varietal, 100% Single-Vineyard Strategy of Nickel & Nickel. Explained by Winemaker Joe Harden
Nickel & Nickel winery by Andrew Chalk Nickel & Nickel, the Far Niente brand, has a very interesting go-to-market strategy. Single...
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Jun 2225 min read


WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES NEW DISTILLERY SERIES: TAWNY PORT FINISH
FROM THE WIRES... WOODFORD RESERVE RELEASES NEW DISTILLERY SERIES: TAWNY PORT FINISH MAY 20, 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford...
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Jun 192 min read


Man from L’Occitane: Gérard Bertrand
by Andrew Chalk Gérard Bertrand sallies forth to the room from a podium with a vitality that belies his 60 years. He is presenting his...
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Jun 183 min read


Auteur Wines Welcomes Guests to New Russian River Home
View from the newly-opened tasting room. (Photo Credit for all photos: Emma Kruch/Emma K Creative FROM THE WIRES... Auteur Wines Welcomes...
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Jun 174 min read


BRING THE HEAT: SAUCED AND TOSSED BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIP BASKET DEBUTS AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS
FROM THE WIRES... BEDFORD, Texas (April 28, 2025) – The heat is on at DQ® restaurants in Texas with the launch of the NEW Sauced & Tossed...
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Jun 162 min read


ON TEXAS WINE: Do They Age? Part 29, Hilmy 2015 Malbec, Texas (∞)
by Andrew Chalk The preamble to part one read… “More people are coming round to the idea that Texas can make good wine as they sample...
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Jun 152 min read


City Men Cook’s 25th Anniversary Celebration - Father's Day
FROM THE WIRES... Dallas’ most flavorful Father’s Day tradition turns 25! City Men Cook transforms a former plantation into a jubilant...
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Jun 121 min read


Get to Know Lloyd Cellars
FROM THE WIRES... Someone invited me to get to know Lloyd Cellars with their Chardonnay from Carneros! Founded by winemaking visionary...
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Jun 111 min read


Dan Gatlin: Clones and Concentration. A Different Philosophy From Terroir-Based Explanations of Wine Quality.
Dan Gatlin addressing a tasting group by Andrew Chalk “ The most important thing the Texas Wine Industry must do immediately is to...
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Jun 938 min read


The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch
Photo: Dan Padgett FROM THE WIRES... The Best Happy Hour in Dallas: $5 Cocktails at The Porch Where $5 still means something — Monday...
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Jun 83 min read


Paleta Perfecta - Spirited Cocktail from Tequila Corralejo
FROM THE WIRES... I wanted to share a last-minute cocktail to enjoy from Tequila Corralejo that’s as spirited as the holiday itself. ...
andychalk
Jun 52 min read
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