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RESTAURANT QUICK LOOK: Blind Salamander, Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, TX

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Aug 6, 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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Filippo Berio Introduces New Sustainable Packaging for its Olive Oils

andychalk

Jul 24, 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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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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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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All You Can EATALY May Be The Best Culinary Festival In Dallas

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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Balletto Vineyards Gewürztraminer is a Natural with Thai Food

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 24, 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 11, 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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New and Signature Menu Items at Grand Lux Cafe

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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Andrew Black of Grey Sweater is a James Beard Finalist In OKC

andychalk

Apr 10, 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 30, 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 27, 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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NORTH ITALIA INTRODUCES NEW PIZZA CHOICES

andychalk

Mar 19, 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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NOW OPEN! New Chick-Fil-A location at The National in Downtown Dallas

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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STK IS IN TOWN -- AND THEY KNOW HOW TO THROW A PARTY!

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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CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT EATALY THIS YEAR!

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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Try this organic extra-virgin olive oil, "Pace da Poggio Etrusco"

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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CEREAL FOR THE 'MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY'

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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DINING: EL CARLOS ELEGANTE - IT’S MEXICO CITY FINE DINING

andychalk

Dec 15, 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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Filippo Berio launches SUSTAINABLE SELECT extra virgin olive oils

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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Landrace Named "Best New Restaurant" in San Antonio, TX

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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Now Exclusively at Eataly Dallas, Michelin-Starred Chef Prepared Pastries

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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Trophy Club Gets a Wine and Whiskey Lounge!

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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A TALE OF TWO FESTIVALS: AUSTIN FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL AND CHEFS FOR FARMERS FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL

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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REVISIT: THOMAS HILL ORGANICS, PASO ROBLES, CA.

andychalk

Nov 1, 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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