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Bottle Rocket: Te Koko will change your mind about New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

Mike Hiller — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:23:32 +0000

If you still think all New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tastes alike– lime, passionfruit, grapefruit and just-picked tropical fruit –then pick up a bottle of Cloudy Bay’s Te Koko and see the world change. Unscrew the top on a bottle of Te Koko (virtually all NZ wines have screw tops), pour a glass, and take a Continue reading →

Radar Range: Central Standard will be first restaurant at 1400 Hi Line Drive, in Dallas Design District

Mike Hiller — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:04:50 +0000

It's the first retail lease signed for the ground floor at 1400 Hi Line that is located along Hi Line Drive between North Stemmons Freeway and Edison Street.

Hot Date: Today–May 17, Sample Jewish beer, Israeli Wine and Kosher food at Sigels Addison

Mike Hiller — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:48:40 +0000

It's not even the Sabbath, but Sigels' Addison store (15003 Inwood Road) is turning into High Holy Day Central tonight. Jewish beer, a Kosher food truck, Israeli wines--and discounts to make it all come together from 5 pm til 8 pm.

Hot Date: CityArts Festival May 25-27, includes wine, food, craft beer tastings, art, chef demos–and it’s free

Mike Hiller — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:34:39 +0000

Once again, it’s time for the CityArts Festival, in Fair Park from May 25-27. Chef demos, wine tastings, beer sampling, juried arts competitions, wine and spirits pairings, scotch flights, mixology lessons–they’re all on the schedule. (Even an assortment of food trucks, because nothing is cool these days unless there’s a few food trucks.) I’m intrigued Continue reading →

Kent Rathbun’s Abacus restaurant hosts Joy Sterling and Iron Horse winery

Mike Hiller — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:37:53 +0000

Last week, Iron Horse Winery owner Joy Sterling rolled through town, stopping at Kent Rathbun's Abacus to share a few bottles of her sparkling Wedding Cuvee, Chardonnays and Pinots with a couple dozen fans

The Hatch previews Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner at AA HQ

Mike Hiller — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:34:27 +0000

What's to like? Tall, 19-inch windows with electronic dimmers instead of shades, LED mood lighting, very tall ceilings, oversized luggage compartments that can accommodate more carry-ons (or small children)...

Bailey’s Prime Plus closing its Fort Worth steak house?

Mike Hiller — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:12:16 +0000

No word on the fate of the other BPP locations

New Redo: Del Frisco’s Co-founder Dee Lincoln reconcepts her Tasting Room & Bubble Bar into a “real restaurant”

Mike Hiller — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:35:11 +0000

"I'm through messing around," says Lincoln. "I'm not going to serve meatballs and snacks. That's not who I am. I'm going back to fine-dining"

“Peace, Hope, Butterflies” Charity Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital is Tonight, Thursday May 10

Mike Hiller — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:46:27 +0000

From the Hatch News Wire: The Miracle Players Foundation (MPF) and co-chairs Joyce Goss, Andrea Weber and Brandt Wood invite you to the second annual Peace, Hope & Butterflies Kick-Off Party hosted by The Mason Bar from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event serves to launch fundraising initiatives that allow the MPF to bring musical theatre programs to Continue reading →

The Mansion on Turtle Creek brought in nearly every Rosewood chef (plus some Dallas chefs) for TACA party last weekend

Mike Hiller — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:43 +0000

Here's why you'll want to attend next year (and, yes, you'll want to attend this charity fundraiser next year). WARNING: Lots of scratch-n-sniff photos.