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... As the holiday season approaches, some exciting festive experiences are at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin ....

FROM THE WIRES... With fall in full swing, check out Tequila Corralejo ’s lineup of cocktails that capture the spirit of autumn....

by Andrew Chalk Very impressive food. Choose the tasting menu to get the broadest appreciation for chef R.J. Yoakum’s talents. Add the...

FROM THE WIRES... With the holiday season just around the corner,   Omni PGA Frisco Resort is offering the ultimate holiday retreat for...

FROM THE WIRES... Rodney Strong Vineyards Wine Cocktails Have Arrived Sonoma County-based winery partners with bar menu master Dave...

FOR MANY, THIS IS ACTUALLY A COMING OUT FOR THE INNOVATIVE BASEMENT RESTAURANT/NIGHTCLUB (RESTOCLUB?, NIGHTAURANT?) AT THE RECONCEPTED...

by Andrew Chalk Every year students at Dallas College - Culinary must prepare a “gourmet multicourse dinner”. The next one is,...

by Andrew Chalk As I walk into the Ritz-Carlton on a windy, rainy, Fall afternoon, the lobby area is already buzzing with people, and it...

by Andrew Chalk I posted the press release on this wine last week. This article is a tasting note. I was impressed by the value for...

FROM THE WIRES... Rodney Strong Wine Estates’ Newest Project Earns Three 100 Point Scores from The SOMM Journal Healdsburg, Calif. – Oct....

FROM THE WIRES... Ravel & Stitch Debuts New Packaging for Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon Refreshed Look Highlights The Evolution and...

by Andrew Chalk Wine competitions offer wineries a stackable form of marketing. Win a medal and you get publicity from the competition....

FROM THE WIRES... Hunger Busters Hosts Meet the Chefs Charity Event to Help Fight Child Hunger in Dallas.   Dallas Ranked #2 in the...

by Andrew Chalk At a recent media event at Carbone Dallas I had the chance to inverview Beverage Manager Andrew Schawel. It was...

Café Apprentice - Dallas College Culinary Lunch by Andrew Chalk Café Apprentice is the nom de guerre  of the Dallas College (née 1965 as...

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....

by Andrew Chalk I just got the press release below from one of Dallas most esteemed steakhouses... FROM THE WIRES...   Al Biernat’s North...

by Andrew Chalk This wine has a measured alcohol level of 0.47% ABV (alcohol by volume). By comparison, typical California Central Coast...

by Andrew Chalk As I enter Carbone  the place is overwhelming in its scale and detailed reproduction of the clubby atmosphere of New York...

by Andrew Chalk I had lost touch with Jennifer Beckmann after her time at Kuhlken Cellars. There, I attended a premium event she...

by Andrew Chalk I recently had the opportunity to taste two outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California's premiere wine region...

by Andrew Chalk At Spain Fusion 2024 - Dallas a Barcelona chef demonstrated how to prepare Bluefin Tuna.

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...