In March, when the Texas restaurant industry had the emergency brake slammed on it, Gov. Greg Abbott threw it a life ring: As part of the disaster proclamation, for the first time ever restaurants were allowed to sell booze to go and for curbside pickup. As owners and operators have…
Have you masked up, sanitized all over and gone to the supermarket, but found yourself unsure of wine to buy while you’re sheltering in place? The good news is — especially if you’re looking to stock up — it’s possible to spend about $10 a bottle, or even less, for…
I can’t believe I’ve been writing about this for a month, but the deeper we looked into the mess that is the state’s approach to alcohol sales in the pandemic, the more confusing and disturbing it became. We wrote about when the governor said mixed drinks were allowed and TABC…
As we continue to hunker down across North Texas, a lot of breweries have marched on, as well as they can, through these very strange times. The last time we spoke with Wim Bens of Lakewood Brewing Company, he was a bit frazzled figuring out how to transition to a…
Gang, the docs came in from the to-go cocktail debacle, and I think the less I describe them, the more batshit insane they’ll look to you. I got these late in the day April 9, and I’m still mad. Here’s everything I got about why restaurants were blocked from serving…
Apparently, online alcohol sales in the U.S. have jumped 243% during the coronavirus pandemic. Specific to wine, online sales are up 66%. Har, har, people like wine and they’re consuming more of it while they’re “working from home” all day, every day as we try to flatten the coronavirus curve…
Peticolas Brewing Company has an excellent process for curbside pickup, probably the best I’ve experienced. And though its owner is grateful for the chance to keep business flowing because of that curbside plan, the company isn’t immune from coronavirus-fueled economic anxiety. On March 16, when Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced…
In the decades before the American Revolution, Britain profited greatly from its colonial possessions by not very strictly enforcing its own trade laws that otherwise would have extracted onerous payments from the colonies. This policy of salutary neglect kept things running smoothly for almost 100 years before war debts and…
Government officials’ attempts to mitigate the extreme damage done to alcohol-selling businesses by new COVID-19-related regulations and by stubborn enforcement of old three-tier regulations have been inconsistent, confusing and difficult to explain. They’re also not working. March 15, a date that now feels like a year ago, Dallas County Judge…
Most of the news sort of sucks right now. Except gas prices. Those are fun. So whaddaya say at 5 p.m. this Friday, we all crack one open and give a collective “cheers!” to a week that is certainly one for the books? Bid adieu in frothy fashion, while remembering…
Here’s how to enjoy The Capital Grille’s Stoli Doli at home.
Monday, the city of Dallas ordered bars to close, and restaurants must close for in-dining service. And meanwhile, our local breweries are navigating how they continue. Michael Peticolas of Peticolas Brewing Company offered a stinging prediction: “We will make it through this, but expect to see numerous North Texas breweries…
Dublin native Alan Kearney is one of our favorite local Irishmen. He talks fast and energetically, while juggling multiple restaurants here in Dallas and Ireland. He’s also got an inherent Irish optimism. And as we all get our heads around the term “social distancing,” it’s hard to imagine Dallas not…
Here’s something few, and more likely, absolutely zero, North Texas craft beer lovers thought they would either utter themselves or read about only a few years ago: Not all spicy pickle beers are created the same. Now, for those who have been paying close attention to what’s going on west…
Lochland’s Weekend Holiday cocktail will be the highlight of your staycation.
We’re a few weeks into Lent now, and if you chose to give up alcohol for 40 days, surely, you’re feeling like you’re missing out, especially given the number of bars and restaurants in Dallas. If that’s the case for you, or you’re a non-drinker, there are still a good…
Dallas Arts Month is a citywide celebration of art, held during the month of April. Originally established by Mayor Mike Rawlings in 2013, it’s designed to build awareness and appreciation for our local artists and the “cultural renaissance in Dallas.” This year, the city’s Office of Arts and Culture is collaborating with…
While it’s great to save money when dining in Dallas, sometimes you just have to splurge. Going out for food and drinks adds up, so when you’re spending money, you’ve got to make sure it’s worth it. And Ocean Prime has some killer cocktails that are worth shelling out some…
It’s almost spring. That means we’re seeing colorful buds on branches, vibrant greens returning to trees and warmer temperatures. It’s time to break out the spandex, air up the tires and risk life and limb bicycling on Dallas streets — and, of course, drink beer. Breweries and bikes go well…
Oak may not be open for lunch anymore, but their delicious cocktails are worth finding another time to visit.
The most important thing to know about this experiment is that I desperately wanted it to succeed. I make my living writing about wine people can afford to buy, and what’s more affordable than $3 wine you can pick up at the supermarket without scores, confusion or wine snobbery? But…
Enjoy a new take on the hot toddy using gin!
