Raising a Glass to Texas at World-Class Pedernales Cellars

by Bebe Brown on January 19, 2021

Owned and operated by a sixth-generation Texas family, Pedernales Cellars is committed to crafting world-class wine from 100% Texas fruit using sustainable practices. Pedernales Cellars’ award-winning Texas Tempranillo and Viognier are benchmarks for these grape...

‘Tis the Time to Indulge

by Julie Tereshchuk on December 18, 2020

Punting our healthy eating resolutions to January, we’ve gathered a Texas-wide round up of sweet indulgences and seasonal sips for this holiday time. After all, is this not the year to (safely) indulge?  AUSTIN [caption...

Pop! Fizz! Cheers to Sparkling Wines!

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 17, 2020

Few beverages provide the same excitement during the holidays as the pop of a cork and the fizz as bubbles settle, anticipating that first sip. Besides its gifting potential, sparkling wine easily mixes into cocktails...

Ho, Ho, Ho Holiday Wine Gifts!

by Robin Barr Sussman on December 9, 2020

With virtual tastings, Zoom social sips, and online buying the new norm, a click of the computer comes naturally for sending the best bottles to a wide variety of wine lovers, foodies and budding chefs....

Elevate your Coffee Shop Game at Fort Worth’s Ascension

by N.L.Thi-Hamrick on November 27, 2020

Offering farm-to-cup coffee and a mouthwatering menu, a new must-visit top has been added to the buzzing WestBend development of Fort Worth. Delighting all those that enjoy a cuppa joe in a relaxed setting, Ascension...

Let’s Give Thanks for American Wines

by Robin Barr Sussman on November 18, 2020

This year, we’ll be staying home and celebrating Thanksgiving with close family instead of dining out or traveling, so the wine will be flowing! Here’s our tip sheet for delighting your entire group from that...

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Guess What, Dallas? Ellie’s Restaurant & Lounge Now Open

by Brook Benten Jimenez on October 30, 2020

For art, elegance, ambiance and Napa-inspired fare, Ellie Hall’s namesake restaurant hits all points on the culinary compass.  Setting the tone early, Executive Chef Eric Dreyer describes the food as “elevated but not stuffy.” Bigger...

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Trick or Treat Yourself, Y’all!

by Julie Tereshchuk on October 23, 2020

We might not be heading to our favorite costume party, or handing out candy to neighborhood kiddos, but we can still have fun, be safe and treat ourselves during the season of all things boo....

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Now Serving Brunch — Houston’s The Tasting Room

by Gabi De la Rosa on October 16, 2020

Finally! The Tasting Room has launched a tasty weekend menu with offerings that will delight both the sweet and savory connoisseurs in your brunch crowd. It is officially patio season in Houston, and cooler temperatures...