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ROWEN WINE COMPANY ANNOUNCES THREE PERFECT RATINGS ON TOP WINES
FROM THE WIRES... Rodney Strong Wine Estates’ Newest Project Earns Three 100 Point Scores from The SOMM Journal Healdsburg, Calif. – Oct....
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Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Wente Vineyards Unveils New Ravel & Stitch Cabernet Sauvignon Packaging!
FROM THE WIRES... Ravel & Stitch Debuts New Packaging for Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Refreshed Look Highlights The Evolution and...
andychalk
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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TEXAS WINERIES AND DISTILLERS: ADD THIS COMPETITION TO YOUR LIST TO ENTER
by Andrew Chalk Wine competitions offer wineries a stackable form of marketing. Win a medal and you get publicity from the competition....
andychalk
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Hunger Buster’s “Meet the Chef” Charity Event Is November 2nd
FROM THE WIRES... Hunger Busters Hosts Meet the Chefs Charity Event to Help Fight Child Hunger in Dallas. Dallas Ranked #2 in the...
andychalk
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Carbone - Your Holiday Dinner Treat!
by Andrew Chalk At a recent media event at Carbone Dallas I had the chance to inverview Beverage Manager Andrew Schawel. It was...
andychalk
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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CATCH THE NEXT MICHELIN CHEFS WHILE THEY ARE STILL USING TRAINING WHEELS
Café Apprentice - Dallas College Culinary Lunch by Andrew Chalk Café Apprentice is the nom de guerre of the Dallas College (née 1965 as...
andychalk
Oct 30, 20242 min read
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War Of The Moo Cows! Steakhouses Compete with Limited-Time Budget Prix Fixe Menus
by Andrew Chalk Three of the best steak houses in Dallas have gone to war with limited-time budget menus. I tried them all, on my dime....
andychalk
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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I Ate it! Al Biernat’s North Presents New 'Weekends at Al's North' Three-Course Dinner Menu
by Andrew Chalk I just got the press release below from one of Dallas most esteemed steakhouses... FROM THE WIRES... Al Biernat’s North...
andychalk
Oct 26, 20243 min read
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WINE REVIEW: Oceano 2023 Zero Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Vineyard San Luis Obispo Coast, CA ($55)
by Andrew Chalk This wine has a measured alcohol level of 0.47% ABV (alcohol by volume). By comparison, typical California Central Coast...
andychalk
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Meet the sommelier: Andrew Schawel of Carbone, Dallas
by Andrew Chalk As I enter Carbone the place is overwhelming in its scale and detailed reproduction of the clubby atmosphere of New York...
andychalk
Oct 20, 202410 min read
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RE:Rooted Urban Winery 210
by Andrew Chalk I had lost touch with Jennifer Beckmann after her time at Kuhlken Cellars. There, I attended a premium event she...
andychalk
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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Del Dotto Experiments with Barrel Types with its Top Wines
by Andrew Chalk I recently had the opportunity to taste two outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California's premiere wine region...
andychalk
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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How To Prep. a Bluefin - Spain Fusion Style
by Andrew Chalk At Spain Fusion 2024 - Dallas a Barcelona chef demonstrated how to prepare Bluefin Tuna.
andychalk
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Bombay Bicycle Club for Big Burgers and Loaded Nachos!
by Andrew Chalk When I heard the name, I assumed San Antonio’s Bombay Bicycle Club (BBC) served Indian food. Wrong! They don’t even...
andychalk
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Hotel Review: Next Time In San Antonio, Eschew the Chains for a Boutique Independent
by Andrew Chalk The Hotel Gibbs may be the ideal hotel for your next visit to San Antonio. Check out these features: Location Across...
andychalk
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Simon Family Estate Appoints Vanessa Conlin, MW as Director of Growth and Partnerships
FROM THE WIRES... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Simon Family Estate Appoints Vanessa...
andychalk
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Wine Review: Landmark Vineyards 2021 Grand Detour Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, CA
by Andrew Chalk If you love pinot noir, or want to sample a really alluring example, try this wine. It shows its fruit impressively in...
andychalk
Oct 10, 20241 min read
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Get Brunch all day at Box Street All Day at San Antonio’s Hemisfair
by Andrew Chalk Good idea this: brunch from 9 in the morning until 4pm every day. The weekend’s popular indulgent meal available when you...
andychalk
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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Chef's for Farmers Is Just One Month Away!
FROM THE WIRES...
andychalk
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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The Standard, Singapore To Open November 2024 As The Brand Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
FROM THE WIRES... Key Highlights: Prime Location : Situated on prestigious Orange Grove Road Steps away from the UNESCO-listed Singapore...
andychalk
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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WHO HAS THE BEST TACOS FOR NATIONAL TACO DAY AND WHERE CAN YOU GET ONE FOR FREE?
FROM THE WIRES... Attached photo courtesy of Texas Dairy Queen Operators’ Council BEDFORD, Texas (September 30, 2024) – Here’s a tasty...
andychalk
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Introducing the NEW Jammin' Bacon Hungr-Buster at Dairy Queen Restaurants in Texas
FROM THE WIRES... An Unexpected Combination of Flavors Crafted for Texas Tastebud Perfection Image attached courtesy of Texas Dairy...
andychalk
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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OMNI BARTON CREEK RESORT & SPA RECOGNIZED WITH CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2024 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD
FROM THE WIRES... “#3 Top Resort in The Southwest” [BP1] The World’s Best Hotels, Cruises, Countries, Cities, Resorts, Trains,...
andychalk
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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A SUMMER SOIREE WITH TUUCI PARASOLS AND PAVILION OUTDOOR FURNITURE
by Andrew Chalk We get a lot of summer in Dallas. It is a great time to spend outdoors, but so much more enjoyable if you control the...
andychalk
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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