Wine: It’s All About the Experience

Texas Wine Lover 12/31 2:36A Jeff Cope

Wine is rarely just about what’s in the glass. When you step into a winery, sit down for a tasting, and share a bottle with friends or family, the experience surrounding the wine often matters just as...

Chill at Home and on the Go: Ca’Lefort Wine Station

Texas Wine Lover 12/23 12:15A Robin English-Bircher

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. For those who need a solid wine chiller with a few bells and whistles, the Model KCC2-04 Ca’Lefort Wine Station fits the bill. Ca’Lefort sent me the wine chiller during the busy...

Garden Restaurant in Garland for a Delicious Take on Dim Sum

Crave DFW 12/12 6:27A Steven Doyle

Dallas has a reliable roster of dim sum houses, but every so often a new find shakes up the familiar landscape. Garden Restaurant in Garland is exactly that sort of discovery—quietly operating under...

World-Class Wine Competition Expands Horizons: Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) Partners...

Texas Wine Lover 12/10 6:50A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas International Wine Competition (TXIWC) invites amateur winemakers to compete alongside established vintners for top awards in one of North America s most dynamic wine competitions. Celebrating the 10 th anniversary of this...

Lochland’s Irish Pub Hosts Winter Beer Dinner December 11

Crave DFW 11/24 8:06A Steven Doyle

Cioppino not included Lochland s Irish Pub celebrates the holidays with a festive beer dinner on Thursday, December 11th at 7pm. The four-course holiday-inspired dinner is paired with five...

Kirin Court Brings Its Dim Sum Legacy to Plano

Crave DFW 11/20 8:01A Steven Doyle

Kirin Court, the beloved Richardson restaurant known for its classic Cantonese cooking and dim sum service, is expanding to Plano. Set for a soft opening on November 25, 2025 , the new location brings...

Texas Hill Country Wineries Christmas Wine Affair Passport 2025 – Get Tickets Now!

Texas Wine Lover 11/13 12:29A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Christmas Wine Affair Passport . The Passport event will take place from November 24th to December 19th, giving plenty of time to visit 50+ wineries in the Hill Country. This...

The Rusty Spur Winery and Bistro 2.0 – Western Flair! Texas Wine Inspired!

Texas Wine Lover 11/7 3:08A Ron Martin

The wait is finally over! On October 28 th , East Texas got a major upgrade as The Rusty Spur Winery and Bistro officially opened the doors to its beautiful new tasting room. For fans of family owners, Sherry Key and Morgan Weems, this grand...

Discovering Adega Vinho’s and Signor Vineyard’s New Tasting Rooms in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Lover 10/29 1:09A Laurie Ware

Adega Vinho on Adams Fredericksburg has a way of blending tradition with constant reinvention, and nowhere is that spirit more alive than at Adega Vinho’s new tasting room located just a few short steps from the intersection of Main St and North...

The Subtle Art of Wine Tasting While Gambling

Texas Wine Lover 10/27 9:00A Gus Hall

The art of tasting is not in action, but in stillness. That delicious moment that requires attention to detail, just before diving into the tastes and flavors. And just as a great wine tasting is not...

A Hidden Gem in Fredericksburg: Cotton Gin Village and The Gin Mill Lounge

Texas Wine Lover 10/24 2:35A Jeff Cope

If you’ve spent any time exploring Fredericksburg, you know it’s filled with charming wineries, cozy inns, and great restaurants. But every now and then, you stumble upon a place that perfectly captures everything you love about the Texas Hill...

Lounge Here Chicken Fried Steak

Crave DFW 10/23 5:17A Steven Doyle

In a land where cookie-cutter chains and quick-service concepts seem to dominate every corner, Lounge Here rises above the noise with style, soul, and a menu that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Found...

Sueño Brings Its Dreamy, Elevated Mexican Dining to Snider Plaza

Crave DFW 10/21 4:28A Steven Doyle

Sueño — which fittingly translates to “dream” — is getting ready to bring its award-winning take on elevated Mexican dining to 6600 Snider Plaza in early 2026. After the huge success of its original...

Best Wines to Enjoy While Playing Poker: A Guide for Wine-Loving Players

Texas Wine Lover 10/20 7:48A Gus Hall

Wine and poker may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but in reality, they complement each other perfectly. Wine creates a mood, helps you relax, and makes communication at the table warmer and more atmospheric. At the same time, poker...