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I am Humbled, Humiliated, and Haunted by Truluck’s Devilishly Difficult Sommelier’s Secret White Wine Challenge
by Andrew Chalk I had to go for a long walk this morning to recover from the effects last night of one of the most chilling tortures...
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Aug 6, 20252 min read


WINE REVIEW: Whitehall Lane 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Rutherford, Napa Valley, CA ($30)
by Andrew Chalk This is a stylish wine that took advantage of what some people called the “vintage of the century” to produce a bold,...
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Aug 5, 20252 min read


Mix It: The Happy Gilmore Gimlet
FROM THE WIRES... A cool, refreshing tequila-forward twist on the classic gimlet, this cocktail is ideal for sipping on the green, the...
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Aug 3, 20251 min read


I Pizookie®!
Graham Cracker S'mores Pizookie® by Andrew Chalk Yesterday we reported BJ's Brewhouse had a new Pizookie® for summer. It deserved more...
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Jul 31, 20251 min read


BJ’s Restaurants Invites You to Get Toasted this Summer with the Graham Cracker S’mores Pizookie® and All-New Seasonal Brews
FROM THE WIRES... Starting June 26, guests can enjoy BJ’s signature world-famous dessert layered with graham cracker crumbles, toasted...
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Jul 30, 20254 min read


MIRACLE TREAT DAY THIS THURSDAY, JULY 31 AT DQ RESTAURANTS IN TEXAS ON BENEFITING CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
FROM THE WIRES... WHAT: This Thursday, July 31 , participating DQ restaurants across Texas will celebrate Miracle Treat Day,...
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Jul 29, 20251 min read
I asked chatGPT to Improve My Al Beirnat's Brunch Review. Oh, How Hopeless am I!
by Andrew Chalk (who is not a bot, despite rumors) Here is my review of Al Biernat's Sunday brunch. I wondered, could AI improve it? I...
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Jul 29, 20254 min read


Brunch at Al Biernat’s is Beautiful
by Andrew Chalk There might be no better time to appreciate an icon of Dallas fine dining and service at its most exceptional than Sunday...
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Jul 28, 20256 min read


Pat Martin’s Bar-B-Que: Life of Fire S2 Now Streaming
FROM THE WIRES... Tastemade is heating up with new episodes of Barbecue: Life of Fire Season 2 , streaming every Tuesday. Legendary...
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Jul 27, 20251 min read


The Ideal Downtown Dallas Staycation Itinerary
Photo: Kathy Tran FROM THE WIRES... The Ideal Downtown Dallas Staycation Itinerary Escape without leaving the city with unforgettable...
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Jul 25, 20253 min read


AL IS 27!
FROM THE WIRES...
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Jul 24, 20251 min read


Cedar + Salmon Wines Releases 2024 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
FROM THE WIRES... The vintage is the 2 nd to be released under new rebranding initiative SONOMA, Calif. (June 17, 2025) – Cedar +...
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Jul 23, 20252 min read


Wente Family Vineyards Debuts Pacific Mist Pinot Grigio
Sourced from certified sustainable vineyards on California’s Central Coast, Wente Family Estate’s newest portfolio addition meets growing...
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Jul 22, 20253 min read


Dallas Area Dinner to Help Hill Country Flooding Victims - Sign Up Now!
by Andrew Chalk Participating Chefs... Nuff Said ? AQ Pittman <= Ask her about her secret trips to Mexico City with a man named...
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Jul 22, 20251 min read


New Orleans Cocktails To Try
FROM THE WIRES... New Orleans bars and restaurants are offering some really great cocktails this summer. Check these out! ALMA BEGGAR'S...
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Jul 21, 20251 min read


NIKKA WHISKY SHOWCASES FROM THE BARREL AS THE ULTIMATE GIFT VIA IN-STORE EXPERIENCES NATIONWIDE
Acclaimed Japanese Whisky Producer Offers Bespoke Gift Boxes & Custom Calligraphy at Top Retailers from Now Through July 31 FROM THE...
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Jul 20, 20253 min read


ELEGANCE MEETS EXHILARATION: WHISPERING ANGEL GROWS FORMULA 1® PARTNERSHIP AS THE OFFICIAL ROSÉ PARTNER
Following the recent announcement of Whispering Angel as the Official Rosé Partner of Formula 1®, the brand continues to bring its...
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Jul 17, 20253 min read


WINE REVIEW: The Prisoner 2022 Corrections Reserve Red Wine ($100)
by Andrew Chalk A powerful full-bodied wine that will benefit from five or more years age. There is plenty in this wine but it will be...
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Jul 16, 20252 min read


Quick Tequila Cocktails
FROM THE WIRES... Introducing the “Midnight Snack” - a creamy, golden cocktail made with Tequila Corralejo Reposado, cereal milk, honey...
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Jul 15, 20251 min read


KLEOS Mastiha Spirit For Martinis
FROM THE WIRES... KLEOS Mastiha Spirit – the world’s first super premium mastiha spirit, which was founded by the first Greek woman in...
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Jul 14, 20252 min read


Lucky for Some! Table 13 in Addison Boasts One of the Best-Priced Wine Lists in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area
by Andrew Chalk Periodically in your food travels you run into an unexpected discovery. That happened to me this week at Table 13 in...
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Jul 12, 20257 min read


Anaba Releases a Rhône-Style Red Blend
by Andrew Chalk I did a tasting of the Anaba 2021 Pinot Noir earlier this year and the winery was a memorable discovery. They have just...
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Jul 10, 20251 min read


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 9, 20256 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 8, 20251 min read
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