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andychalk
Aug 7, 20232 min read
RESTAURANT QUICK LOOK: Blind Salamander, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX
by Andrew Chalk Situated strategically to offer imposing eastward views towards Austin, with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, Blind...
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andychalk
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Filippo Berio Introduces New Sustainable Packaging for its Olive Oils
by Andrew Chalk Sustainability will not become a reality as a result of some single miracle event, but as the result of a million...
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andychalk
Jul 4, 20232 min read
New Cocktails at North Italia
by Andrew Chalk WHAT: North Italia is celebrating the season with its Summer Sips campaign featuring 14 limited edition cocktails created...
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andychalk
Jun 21, 20231 min read
No MiSTK on the Summer Solstice
by Andrew Chalk Everyone cool, and me, was at STK tonight in Uptown to celebrate the Summer Solstice. The condition to attend: You had to...
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andychalk
Jun 17, 20236 min read
Asador - Hidden Gem
by Andrew Chalk It was time to return to Asador at a media event this week, the destination restaurant in the Renaissance Dallas Hotel,...
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andychalk
Jun 2, 20231 min read
All You Can EATALY May Be The Best Culinary Festival In Dallas
by Andrew Chalk I was intrigued when I received a media invitation to EATALY’s biggest festival of the year All You Can EATALY. It is...
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andychalk
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Balletto Vineyards Gewürztraminer is a Natural with Thai Food
by Andrew Chalk At Sakhuu in Dallas tonight for Lau Eggroll, Spicy Shrimp Dumplings, Tom Kha Soup, Pad Woon Sen, Mussuman Curry and...
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andychalk
May 25, 20233 min read
Food Waste App Is Coming To Texas
FROM THE WIRES... The app launches today in Texas to support local businesses, reduce food waste, save money and help the planet ●...
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andychalk
May 12, 20231 min read
Vicarious New Orleans
by Andrew Chalk Dallasites love New Orleans, but can't get there as much as they would like. Hey presto, some of the best restaurants...
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andychalk
Apr 28, 20231 min read
New and Signature Menu Items at Grand Lux Cafe
by Andrew Chalk Grand Lux Cafe, the grandiose cafe in the style of the great European food palaces of the Belle Epoch era, has some new...
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andychalk
Apr 11, 20237 min read
Andrew Black of Grey Sweater is a James Beard Finalist In OKC
by Andrew Chalk PROLOGUE The Moll and I decided to visit Oklahoma City for a long weekend. I wanted some insight into interesting places...
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andychalk
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Gorji Turns 20!
by Andrew Chalk In a town where it is an economic miracle for a restaurant to last 20 months, Gorji is celebrating 20 years. It was...
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andychalk
Mar 28, 20232 min read
A Seafood Extravaganza Comes to EATALY
by Andrew Chalk Grigliata di Pesce is an Italian dish of grilled seafood. EATALY has just introduced their version and it will wow you!...
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andychalk
Mar 20, 20231 min read
NORTH ITALIA INTRODUCES NEW PIZZA CHOICES
by Andrew Chalk Modern Italian concept North Italia announces the launch of a new Pi Day campaign featuring a lineup of 15 specialty...
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andychalk
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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andychalk
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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andychalk
Feb 2, 20232 min read
STK IS IN TOWN -- AND THEY KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY!
by Andrew Chalk You have to have a strategy to get attention if you plan to open a steakhouse in 75201, which is zoned “steakhouse”. STK,...
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andychalk
Jan 27, 20232 min read
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT EATALY THIS YEAR!
FROM THE WIRES… Whether you’re in for a romantic evening or sharing the love with family and friends, Eataly has all the ingredients you...
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andychalk
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Try this organic extra-virgin olive oil, "Pace da Poggio Etrusco"
by Andrew Chalk News from Pamela Sheldon Johns: Hello friends, reaching out to let you know that we are shipping our new olive oil. ...
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andychalk
Jan 5, 20231 min read
CEREAL FOR THE 'MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY'
FROM THE WIRES Three Wishes is a female-founded, design-forward cereal that tastes like childhood indulgence but is actually great for...
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andychalk
Dec 16, 20224 min read
DINING: EL CARLOS ELEGANTE - IT’S MEXICO CITY FINE DINING
by Andrew Chalk How to sum up El Carlos Elegante? It is the upscale menu of Mexico City housed in an idealization of a traditional...
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andychalk
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Filippo Berio launches SUSTAINABLE SELECT extra virgin olive oils
FROM THE WIRES... New EVOO collection sourced from sustainably nurtured groves, fully traceable from farm to bottle LYNDHURST, N.J. –...
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andychalk
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Landrace Named "Best New Restaurant" in San Antonio, TX
by Andrew Chalk Steve McHugh set a standard in San Antonio with Cured a decade ago. Recently, he opened Landrace to a huge reception....
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andychalk
Dec 10, 20221 min read
Now Exclusively at Eataly Dallas, Michelin-Starred Chef Prepared Pastries
FROM THE WIRES... Eataly Dallas is bringing some of the best pastries in the world to their Italian marketplace at NorthPark Center this...
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andychalk
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Trophy Club Gets a Wine and Whiskey Lounge!
FROM THE WIRES... Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge Now Open in Trophy Club The upscale lounge features a large selection of wines and...
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andychalk
Nov 29, 20222 min read
Dining with Bacchus at EATALY
by Andrew Chalk It is not every day that you get to dine with Bacchus. God of "wine, vegetation, fertility, festivity, ritual madness,...
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andychalk
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Holiday Gift Guide for the Grill Master
FROM THE WIRES... Burn Pit BBQ Price: $8.99 - $10.99 Rubs and hot sauces also available on Amazon Grill masters know just how savory all...
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andychalk
Nov 17, 20221 min read
Tis a Mere Truffle!
FROM THE WIRES... Get ready to unearth one of Italy's most prized ingredients – fresh white truffles are back in season, and at Eataly...
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andychalk
Nov 8, 20225 min read
A TALE OF TWO FESTIVALS: AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AND CHEFS FOR FARMERS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
by Andrew Chalk I just spent Saturday at the Austin Food and Wine Festival and Sunday at Chefs for Farmers Food and Wine Festival in...
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andychalk
Nov 2, 20222 min read
REVISIT: THOMAS HILL ORGANICS, PASO ROBLES, CA.
Still a solid choice for imaginative, locally-sourced, New American cuisine by Andrew Chalk It has been several years since I dined at...
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