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Eataly Dallas Celebrates International National Women’s Day with Festa Della Donna

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Mar 7, 20233 min read

Eataly Dallas Celebrates International National Women’s Day with Festa Della Donna

FROM THE WIRES... Italian marketplace hosts a storewide celebration in partnership with the Dallas chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier...

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WINE REVIEW: Cigar Box 2020 Old Vine Pinot Noir, D.O. Valle de Leyda, Chile ($13)

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Mar 7, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Cigar Box 2020 Old Vine Pinot Noir, D.O. Valle de Leyda, Chile ($13)

by Andrew Chalk It is interesting to see pinot noir coming out of Chile with increasing frequency. TASTING NOTES Appearance: Translucent...

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WINE REVIEW: Bonny Doon Vineyard 2021 ‘Le Cigare Volant’, California Central Coast, CA ($16)

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Mar 6, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Bonny Doon Vineyard 2021 ‘Le Cigare Volant’, California Central Coast, CA ($16)

by Andrew Chalk An homage to the grape diversity of France’s southern Rhône Valley. 65% grenache, 18% syrah, 15% cinsault, 2% petite...

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WINE REVIEW 2019 Cliff Lede Vineyards, ‘Roundabout Midnight’, Stags Leap District, Napa, CA ($110)

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Mar 3, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW 2019 Cliff Lede Vineyards, ‘Roundabout Midnight’, Stags Leap District, Napa, CA ($110)

by Andrew Chalk ‘These go to eleven’ it says on the back label of this wine in the Rock Block Series from rock music enthusiast Cliff...

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WINE REVIEW: Graffigna 2014 ‘Centenario’ Malbec Reserve, Estate Bottled, San Juan, Argentina ($14)

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Mar 2, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Graffigna 2014 ‘Centenario’ Malbec Reserve, Estate Bottled, San Juan, Argentina ($14)

by Andrew Chalk A very good value for a good-quality wine made from Argentina’s premiere grape. Appearance: Translucent ruby; Nose:...

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WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 'Gran Medalla', Cabernet Sauvignon ($31)

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Mar 1, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Trapiche 2019 'Gran Medalla', Cabernet Sauvignon ($31)

by Andrew Chalk Top-end wine from one of Argentina's best wineries. Best to keep for a decade, it will improve with age. Very good value...

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NOW OPEN! New Chick-Fil-A location at The National in Downtown Dallas

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Feb 28, 20232 min read

NOW OPEN! New Chick-Fil-A location at The National in Downtown Dallas

FROM THE WIRES MEDIA ALERT NEW CHICK-FIL-A AT THE NATIONAL NOW OPEN -New Location is Sixth Food and Beverage Concept to Open On Property-...

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How Did Kelly Fleming Change from 2011 to 2019?

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Feb 27, 20232 min read

How Did Kelly Fleming Change from 2011 to 2019?

by Andrew Chalk A comparison of the 2011 and 2019 flagship wines from this Calistoga winery. Both of these wines are available now from...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 7.

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Feb 24, 20231 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 7.

by Andrew Chalk Château Bellegrave 2018, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France ($29) Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...

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WINE REVIEW: Domaine Wardy 2017 Obeidi, Bekaa Valley ($25)

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Feb 23, 20231 min read

WINE REVIEW: Domaine Wardy 2017 Obeidi, Bekaa Valley ($25)

by Andrew Chalk What is the best wine made of the obeidi grape that you have had? For me it is easy as this is the only one. Ironic,...

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Carnevale Moved To Dallas From Venice This Year -- and it was fun!

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Feb 22, 20231 min read

Carnevale Moved To Dallas From Venice This Year -- and it was fun!

by Andrew Chalk

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The J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is the Place for Sotol

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Feb 21, 20231 min read

The J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country is the Place for Sotol

FROM THE WIRES... JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and Desert Door Texas Sotol have pollinated a partnership to serve a...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 6.

andychalk

Feb 20, 20231 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 6.

Château La Tour de Bessan 2019, Margaux, Bordeaux, France ($35) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the...

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Graham Dodds' NOSA Is Already Becoming a Destination Restaurant in Santa Fe

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Feb 16, 20234 min read

Graham Dodds' NOSA Is Already Becoming a Destination Restaurant in Santa Fe

by Andrew Chalk He has been working on it for a year, and in that time the creation of NOSA (North of Santa Fe) has driven Graham Dodds...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 5.

andychalk

Feb 16, 20231 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 5.

Château Gloria, 2019 Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France ($43) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...

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Feb 15, 20231 min read

OAK'D Wine Dinner - February 28

FROM THE WIRES... OAK'D is gearing up for its next wine dinner, which is Tuesday, February 28 @ 6:45 p.m. February’s Pacific...

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Celebrate National Margarita Day with 1800 Tequila!

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Feb 14, 20231 min read

Celebrate National Margarita Day with 1800 Tequila!

FROM THE WIRES! With National Margarita Day quickly approaching (February 22nd), 1800 Tequila is bringing the best taste and twists to...

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andychalk

Feb 13, 20232 min read

It's Carnevale at EATALY

FROM THE WIRES... Join the Party at Eataly Dallas to Celebrate Italian Carnevale The Italian marketplace hosts its first-ever Carnevale...

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Skip the Wine this Valentine’s Day and Enjoy these Sips and Cocktails from The Irishman

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Feb 12, 20231 min read

Skip the Wine this Valentine’s Day and Enjoy these Sips and Cocktails from The Irishman

FROM THE WIRES... When we think of Valentine’s Day, red wine is one of the first things that comes to mind. This year, skip the wine and...

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EATALY's Massive Brunch is Active This Weekend!

andychalk

Feb 11, 20231 min read

EATALY's Massive Brunch is Active This Weekend!

by Andrew Chalk It's a return to the Grand Old days of massive buffet brunches. On Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12, from...

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Celebrate Love at North Italia This Valentine's Day

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Feb 10, 20231 min read

Celebrate Love at North Italia This Valentine's Day

FROM THE WIRES... North Italia has a special three-course prix-fixe menu in honor of Valentine’s Day. Not only is this special menu...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 4.

andychalk

Feb 10, 20231 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 4.

Château Petit Bocq, 2018 Saint-Estèphe, Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, Bordeaux, France ($28) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 3

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Feb 8, 20231 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 3

Château Dargan, 2018 Moulis-en-Médoc, Bordeaux, France ($23) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines of the world ...

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THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 2.

andychalk

Feb 7, 20232 min read

THE BOUNTY OF ‘GREATER BORDEAUX’. PART 2.

Chateau Laujac 'L de Laffitte Laujac', 2018 Médoc, Bordeaux, France ($21) by Andrew Chalk Do some of the best, and most expensive, wines...

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