THE CHALK REPORT

FROM THE WIRES... Join us on a wine trail adventure! Receive tastings at  ~40 award winning North TX wineries  throughout the month of ...

Top Chefs & Bartenders Share Recipes for the Ultimate Game Day Spread FROM THE WIRES...

FROM THE WIRES.... BEDFORD, Texas (August 25, 2025) – Texans love big flavor, and DQ restaurants in Texas are serving it up with a...

FROM THE WIRES... AUGUST 14 , 2025 (VERSAILLES, KY) — Today, Woodford Reserve introduces the latest expression in its Distillery Series...

FROM THE WIRES... CLERMONT, Ky., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As fans gear up for the 2025-2026 football season, Knob Creek®, a founding...

FROM THE WIRES... (June 27, 2025, NAPA, Calif.)— Dalla Terra Winery Direct is excited to announce the U.S. debut of Misto Mare (SRP:...

FROM THE WIRES... EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Take advantage of major discounts on General Admission & VIP Tickets! GET TICKETS NOW...

FROM THE WIRES... LONE STAR LIBATIONS: TEXAS DEBUTS COCKTAIL WEEK THIS SEPTEMBER  Cheers to Texas Talent as Bars and Enthusiasts Unite to...

FROM THE WIRES... Labor Day Weekend is summer’s unofficial last hurrah, and that calls for cocktails that feel like a celebration....

by Andrew Chalk L'Alcove , Bayeux, Normandy, FRANCE Rilletttes de lapin aux olives et citron confit...One of my favorite dishes of the...

Avocado Toast FROM THE WIRES...   PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution Contact: Brooke King, Plug Public Relations 432-967-9524 ;...

by Andrew Chalk Restaurant Ivan Gautier, Caen, Normandy, FRANCE A la carte or any of three menus available. We chose the 'chef's choice'...

by Andrew Chalk Material from the producer notes he folowing background on this wine. " With summer entertaining in full swing, I would...

FROM THE WIRES... Grow Louisiana Coalition spotlights the partnership driving conservation, supporting Louisiana farmers and sustaining a...

by Andrew Chalk - 2020 Paula Kornell Sparkling Napa Valley Blanc de Blancs // SRP: $75 - 2020 Paula Kornell Sparkling Napa Valley Blanc...

FROM THE WIRES... Every glass of Quinta da Fonte Souto's Florão embodies the warmth of the Portuguese sun, the gentle Alto Alentejo...

FROM THE WIRES... Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan Crafts a Single Estate Rye Whiskey from Nevada as American Rye Whiskey Outpaces...

by Andrew Chalk Few spirits exude history and authenticity, and XXX more than aged rum. This one is a blend of vintages aged 2-12 years....

FROM THE WIRES... Luxury Napa Valley Winery Reveals Brand Refresh Amid 15-Year Anniversary   NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (May 9, 2025) —...

Crawfish Deviled Eggs by Birdy's New Orleans by Andrew Chalk Dish : Crawfish Deviled Eggs Description : Creamy deviled eggs get a Cajun...

by Andrew Chalk We posted news of BJ's summer additions last week. One was " BJ’s Co-Hoperate Hazy Pils™: A hybrid brew that blends the...

FROM THE WIRES... Avocado Toast. Photo magic by Dan Padgett The Porch Serves Up the Best Summer Brunch in Dallas Award-winning...

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...

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,...

FROM THE WIRES... A cool, refreshing tequila-forward twist on the classic gimlet, this cocktail is ideal for sipping on the green, the...

Graham Cracker S'mores Pizookie® by Andrew Chalk Yesterday we reported BJ's Brewhouse had a new Pizookie® for summer. It deserved more...

FROM THE WIRES... Starting June 26, guests can enjoy BJ’s signature world-famous dessert layered with graham cracker crumbles, toasted...

FROM THE WIRES...   WHAT:           This Thursday, July 31 , participating DQ restaurants across Texas will celebrate Miracle Treat Day,...

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...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Tastemade is heating up with new episodes of  Barbecue: Life of Fire  Season 2 , streaming every Tuesday. Legendary...

Photo: Kathy Tran FROM THE WIRES... The Ideal Downtown Dallas Staycation Itinerary Escape without leaving the city with unforgettable...

FROM THE WIRES...

FROM THE WIRES... The vintage is the 2 nd to be released under new rebranding initiative   SONOMA, Calif. (June 17, 2025) – Cedar +...

Sourced from certified sustainable vineyards on California’s Central Coast, Wente Family Estate’s newest portfolio addition meets growing...

by Andrew Chalk Participating Chefs... Nuff Said ? AQ Pittman <= Ask her about her secret trips to Mexico City with a man named...

FROM THE WIRES... New Orleans bars and restaurants are offering some really great cocktails this summer. Check these out! ALMA BEGGAR'S...

Acclaimed Japanese Whisky Producer Offers Bespoke Gift Boxes & Custom Calligraphy at Top Retailers from Now Through July 31 FROM THE...

Following the recent announcement of Whispering Angel as the Official Rosé Partner of Formula 1®, the brand continues to bring its...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Introducing the “Midnight Snack” - a creamy, golden cocktail made with Tequila Corralejo Reposado, cereal milk, honey...

FROM THE WIRES... KLEOS Mastiha Spirit – the world’s first super premium mastiha spirit, which was founded by the first Greek woman in...

by Andrew Chalk Periodically in your food travels you run into an unexpected discovery. That happened to me this week at Table 13  in...

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...

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! ...

INTRODUCING DIPLOMÁTICO SINGLE VINTAGE 2013: A RUM TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING FROM THE WIRES.... NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 2, 2025) – Diplomático...

FROM THE WIRES South Florida restaurants are staying cool this summer – one savory scoop at a time. From miso ice cream to creamy avocado...

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...

FROM THE WIRES... Celebrate the arrival of longer and warmer days with the vibrant flavors of Portugal! Introducing two new white wine...

Photo: Daniel Kelleghan FROM THE WIRES... Put Nashville, TN and the Hutton Hotel on your radar as a great destination to consider for a...