Shiraz

Last Night: DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist at House of Blues

Where The Wine Things Are

When it comes to wine, some people are able to identify and pedigree a glass in less than 30 seconds. Others are in the "like what you like 'cause you like it" category. A few still rate jug wines highly, on the quantity is quality principle. Regardless of which camp you fall into, if you love wine ... More >>

Transcendental dining

Delight is in the details at Saigon Bistro

Pub crawl

Dishing up a Cock & Bull story, with a touch of Blarney

Girl Drink Drunk: The Porch

Special Friday EditionDuring birthday season, I had the pleasure of celebrating one of our resident girl drinker's special day at Consilient Restaurant's neighborhood-gourmet (just made that up, but now that I think about it, it's my new favorite genre of bites) eatery, The Porch. First, let me ... More >>

Made in the Shade

Special Friday EditionDuring birthday season, I had the pleasure of celebrating one of our resident girl drinker's special day at Consilient Restaurant's neighborhood-gourmet (just made that up, but now that I think about it, it's my new favorite genre of bites) eatery, The Porch. First, let me ... More >>

Jimmy's Food Store

Special Friday EditionDuring birthday season, I had the pleasure of celebrating one of our resident girl drinker's special day at Consilient Restaurant's neighborhood-gourmet (just made that up, but now that I think about it, it's my new favorite genre of bites) eatery, The Porch. First, let me ... More >>

Strung Out

...With their bows out

Absolutely Fabulous

It's a fashion jungle out there unless you have the right guide

Wallop Pack

Size matters--and so does steak--at Ranch

Eyes on Hope

A different view of life in Nicaragua

Will Power

Shakespeare Fest presents a fluffy Shrew; at Fair Park, Beauty woos a hairy Beast

Pairing Off: Red Beans And Rice

Patrick Michels​Each week, Pairing Off attempts to find just the right bottle of wine to go with ordinary food.This Creole staple is cooked slowly over low heat so vegetables, spices and beans melt into a richly flavored stew. Some people add andouille or ham before pouring it over plates of white ... More >>

Unexpectedly Exciting Shiraz From Messina Hof

​Messina Hof winery in Bryan is the second-most visited tourist attraction in Brazos County. The winery has a restaurant, bed-and-breakfast and an annual guest tally of more than 250,000 eager oenophiles Messina Hof is said to be the most award-winning Texas winery in national and internation ... More >>

Drink Up, You Cheap Winos

​You've heard of Two Buck Chuck? How about three-buck Wink? The $2.99 Winking Owl Merlot is found exclusively at Aldi, the deep discount grocery store. Bottled by Gallo, it's a thoroughly respectable little bottle of grape with hints of cherry and other sweet fruits. I dare you to put it on t ... More >>

Texoma Winery Punches Humble Ruby Cab's Dance Card

texomawinery.com​People aren't the only ones who suffer through hot Texas summers. Grapes feel the scorch as well, which means the state's not the place to produce varietals that wither in the heat. After years of stubborn experimentation with Pinot Noir and other delicate grapes, the Texas wi ... 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 >>