Wine and Birthday Flowers: A Texas Birthday Win

Texas Wine Lover 5/31 3:26A Gus Hall

Imagine a Texas birthday: a warm Austin evening, a bottle of local red on the table, and a stack of roses stealing the show. That’s the kind of gift that hits different, one she’ll be talking about over tacos in San Antonio. Wine and birthday...

Exploring Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa: Where Wine Meets Relaxation

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 10:13A Jeff Cope

Villas I had always wanted to stay at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , where the villas are nestled right alongside the winery, brewery, restaurant, and spa. I first got a preview of the resort while it was still under construction, and ever...

Deep Ellum Continues to Play the Restaurant ‘Hunger Games’ as Two New Spots Open

Eater Dallas 5/28 6:32A Courtney E. Smith

Brunch at Palma? We just might if the eggs look this good. | Flagship Restaurant Group There’s also a new Hawaiian spot in Old East Dallas, Tim Love’s croquet bar in Fort Worth, and all-you-can-eat...

The Bougie Restaurant That Disappointed Us Again and Again Has Closed

Eater Dallas 5/27 4:31A Courtney E. Smith

This restaurant in the Epic consistently over promised and under delivered. | La Neta Cocina y Lounge Lots of long-running restaurants also closed this month, including our favorite doughnut shop In a...

Get a FREE Hungr-Buster On National Burger Day May 28 At A DQ Restaurant in Texas Via The DQ App

Garland BubbleLife iReporter 5/27 12:19A Mary Jane Coker

DQ® restaurants in Texas are serving up a sizzling offer on National Burger Day that is too good to miss:  a FREE Hungr-Buster® with any $2 purchase , exclusively through the DQ® App, available only...

4R Ranch Winery Campsite Named One of the Top Vineyard Camping Experiences in the US by Hipcamp

Texas Wine Lover 5/23 4:19A Jeff Cope

Press Release 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery Campsite, a scenic retreat nestled in the rolling hills of the North Texas Hill Country, has been recognized by Hipcamp , the world’s #1 camping app, as one of the top winery and vineyard camping...

Nikhila Narra Davis Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/20 12:07A Jeff Cope

Some people start making wine from the start as planned, and others eventually move into the role of winemaker. Nikhila Narra Davis did the latter since she started as a grape grower, and with the creation of Kalasi Cellars , Nikhila started...

Un Sueño Vineyard: Building a Dream for All

Texas Wine Lover 5/16 12:30A Ron Martin

There’s something uniquely different about Un Sueño Vineyard – something that goes beyond the vines, the view, and even the wine itself. It’s a place built not just on the beautiful rolling hills of Pittsburg, TX, but on a long-held dream by...

Vineyard Cruise: A Unique Wine Adventure at Wildseed Farms

Texas Wine Lover 5/13 12:16A Jeff Cope

Press Release Deep in the heart of Texas wine country, Wildseed Farms has launched what may be the most extraordinary vineyard experience in the Hill Country—and possibly in the entire nation. The new tour, titled “Vineyard Cruise,” invites guests...

The Best Hot Dogs in Dallas: Where to Grab a Great Dog

Crave DFW 5/9 6:56A Steven Doyle

Angry Dog Dallas might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of hot dogs, but make no mistake — this town knows how to serve a killer dog. Take a stroll through Deep Ellum and you’ll...

The Rusty Spur: An East Texas Winery with a Western Twist

Texas Wine Lover 5/9 12:16A Ron Martin

Tucked away in the heart of historic Nacogdoches, Texas, lies another East Texas hidden gem that offers more than just a great glass of wine—it provides an inviting experience where rustic western charm, local flavors, and warm hospitality...

Desert Willow Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/6 12:12A Jeff Cope

If you have been following the Texas wine scene, you’ve probably heard whispers about Desert Willow Vineyard. The vineyard is owned and operated by the Rob and Laurel Warren family in Seminole of the Texas High Plains. You may have heard about...

A Retro Film Review: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1962)

Crave DFW 5/2 6:55A Steven Doyle

Milos Forman’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest isn’t just the film of the year—it might be the film of the decade. This is a cinematic electroshock that jolts the viewer awake, pries open the bars of institutionalism, and reminds us how precious...

Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½ hours to Brownfield. Everyone knows the Texas High Plains is where the...

The Best Dishes Eater Dallas Ate in April

Eater Dallas 4/30 3:21A Courtney E. Smith

Courtney E. Smith On our radar this month are the silky hummus at Be Home Soon, the crispy tostadas at Coco’s Fire and Ice, and more The amount of excellent food available in Dallas is dizzying, yet...