Napa Valley

Pension Officials Have Done $1 Million of "Due Diligence" in Luxury Vacation Destinations

The Dallas Police & Fire Pension Fund stumbled into a PR disaster when it went all in on the allegedly-art destroying Museum Tower, but that was far from its only foray into real estate. At times, as Anna reported last year, as much of a third of the fund's $3 billion portfolio has been tied up in l ... More >>

Pension Officials Have Done $1 Million of "Due Diligence" in Luxury Vacation Destinations

The Dallas Police & Fire Pension Fund stumbled into a PR disaster when it went all in on the allegedly-art destroying Museum Tower, but that was far from its only foray into real estate. At times, as Anna reported last year, as much of a third of the fund's $3 billion portfolio has been tied up in l ... More >>

A Sneak Peek into Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery

I have a bread baker on my holiday list, which means I've had a solid excuse for spending time researching various cookbooks the past few days. First, I landed on Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza. It seemed a perfect fit for the baker who was not quite novice, but ... More >>

My Oh Yes

"Big D" both song and city, is earning big laughs at Lyric and the Wyly.

Fearing's Kicks Off Five-Year Anniversary Celebration with Smoke and Beers

Last night was the first in a series of four culinary events celebrating five years of Fearing's in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Each event will bring to town a high-profile guest chef and a dinner featuring the cuisine in which they specialize. Chef Fearing brought in Alabama's own Chris Lilly, world ba ... More >>

The Dallas Police and Fire Pension's Big Real Estate Gamble

Museum Tower isn't the only troubled real-estate deal that the pension fund has gone all in on. But so far, only its investment advisers are winning big.

Chef Tre Wilcox on Masks, March Madness and the Perks of Being a Private Chef

Walking towards the back of Marquee to interview Tre Wilcox, I spot him having a rather intense conversation with a guy in a suit about the menu. I grab a seat in a plush booth and wait. No more than a minute later he starts to walk over, but gets interrupted twice by two other employees with just a ... More >>

3 Men and a Taco: The Midnight Taco Train Straight Outta South Africa

3MenandaTaco.comA truck with lots of crazy tacos.​What has six thumbs and doles out little folds of joy? Hint: two of the thumbs are from Cleveland, two are South African and two are from England. Aside from their silly Facebook updates about thumbs and such, the 3 Men and a Taco food truck ... More >>

Chef Tell: Fondue, Feasting with Fallon and a Fond Farewell

​It's cool people, Dallas' final cheftestant, the last vestige of Lone Star love, still stands. I'm just going to go ahead and tell you that now. But I'm not pleased with Tiffany Derry. No, save her smile, her performance last night was no where near impressive. Details? Of course. Follow me.For t ... More >>

Green Bay's Charles Woodson Goes Long on Price With His Wine

​Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson has been making the rounds this week, sharing his winery's TwentyFour Cabernet Sauvignon with Dallas drinkers. Woodson's already appeared at Ocean Prime, Veritas and Kenichi. Celebrity wines aren't unusual: Martha Stewart, Lil Jon, Peggy Fleming ... More >>

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Hash Over: RA Sushi's Tournament Tuesdays, Free Chicken Fingers, Pad Thai Wednesdays, Half Off Wine, and more

​It's finally happened! The two worlds of sushi and video games have finally joined forces and become one...but only for one night a week during the month of August. RA Sushi will kick off Tournament Tuesday next week on August 3. Every Tuesday night from 11 p.m.-1 a.m., hardcore (or softco ... More >>

Hash Over: Flavors of Passion Awards, Russo's Pizza Eating Challenge, Grape Wine Dinner, Bread Winners Turns 16, and More

​Sure, the Oscars have already passed and the Emmys are still a couple of months away, but that doesn't mean award season is taking a breather. This Thursday, July 22, the Flavors of Passion Awards will celebrate world class excellence in Latino cuisine. The Flavor of Passion Awards will reco ... More >>

Come On, Get Happy! We've Found 50 Local Bars That Will Help You Do Just That.

Top 10 Overlooked Culinary Vacations

Flickr user ^riza^It's a long way, but the rendang is worth the trip.​Anyone with the means can travel the villages of Tuscany, visit tasting rooms in Napa Valley or hit Belgium's chocolate shops. In fact, certain places are so well known as culinary destinations, even those with only the faintest ... More >>

Monday's Unverified Fact About Oakland

​The 'Boys host the godless, mother-hating horde from the bay area on Thanksgiving. Something you may not know about the Raiders' home town...Although people immediately think of Napa Valley, Oakland has an even more impressive wine-making tradition. Labels such as Thunderbird, Night Train and MD ... More >>

Oh, Thank Heavens, 7-Eleven's Making Its Own Wine. Just, Ya Know, Don't Call it "Cheap."

​Dallas-based 7-Eleven's had a few proprietary wines on shelves for some time, among them Sonoma Crest and Thousand Oaks, but today comes word that the convenience store's actually in the private-label business thanks to a partnership with its Japanese sibling, Seven-Eleven Japan. And, whoa, Yosem ... More >>

Appetite For Instruction: Farmer's Market Burger With Grilled Onion Relish

​Recipe demonstrated by Amy Green, 2nd place in Sutter Home Build a Better Burger Contest Football season is in full swing. With football season comes game day food, and what's the best game day food? Burgers...and of course, hot dogs and chips. But let's focus on meat patties today. Amy Green r ... More >>

Hophead: Brooklyn Brewmaster Says In Food Pairing, Beer Is The Answer

Jesse HugheyBrooklyn Local 1 with honey-pepper salmon.​Brooklyn Beer brewmaster Garrett Oliver's visit to Whole Foods yesterday afternoon was first and foremost a cooking demonstration with beer pairing suggestions. But as Oliver described how the flavors of each brew complemented each course, he ... More >>

10 Questions: Todd Lincicome

Todd Lincicome, right, shows off a few bottles of Al Biernat's finest winesThe city now boasts several experts so versed in wine they have passed a good chunk of the master sommelier exam. But for years, Lincicome studied the subject, offered recommendations and built a reputation almost without pee ... More >>

Not Quite Ripe

Send it back: Bottle Shock's corked

Get a Cru

Take a Stags Leap this Thursday

Missing Joules

Downtown resort shifts gears

Dallas' Top Chefs Make Their Bravo Bow Tonight, So Eat Up

Seductress of the Saints

Inside the mind--and suitcase--of Sandra Bridewell, religious charlatan

Best Place to Buy Boxed Wine

Central Market

Vine Cuts

Can cheap bastards find good wine?

Free the French

Jeroboam makes a transition

On the Money

Into the Glass is right on target

Rinse Cycle

Dakota's drying out after unwanted waterfall

Romano Flies Solo

Eatzi's founder breaks from Brinker International

Something about Stephan

After 25 years in Dallas' restaurant jungle, Stephan Pyles has come out respected and rich. How does he stay so clean?

O'Dowd's Goes Flat

Last call at the McKinney Avenue pub

Jumping Fish

A new gig for Marc Haines

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Cork screw; Bunny rumba; List Watch

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Busting big shoes

Revamped Seventeen Seventeen may overfill its considerable footwear inheritance

Bottoms up!

Whine capital of Texas

A rigged wine contest peels away Grapevine's grandiose label as the Napa Valley of Texas, revealing instead another cheap import

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Fog is lifting

Fog City Diner clears a clouded focus

Heavenly stroll

Alfonso Arau spins a lovely gossamer fable in A Walk in the Clouds