Jun
02
Silver Oak Wine Dinner June 2, Del Frisco’s Dallas
There are exactly two seats left for the Silver Oak wine dinner tonight. Grab them now at ...
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Jun
01
Wine Broker Cameron Hughes to sign bottles at Costco Plano this Saturday
Cameron Hughes, a California negociant who buys surplus, high quality wine in bulk then resells the juice in bottles identified only by obscure lot numbers, is signing bottles at the Costco store in West Plano on Saturday. You know Cameron Hughes, ...
May
09
Sommelier (and Runner) Jason Hisaw: Three Marathons through Three Wine Valleys
Trying to keep fit and healthy is not always easy when you are surrounded by good food and wine 24/7. I know this first-hand, having gained and then lost more than 90 pounds in the past two years. In losing my weight and keeping it off, I discovered ...
May
06
Bottle Rocket: Sommelier Jason Hisaw says St. Arnold’s Devine Reserve is Worth Seeking Out
Summer is almost here, so what better way to ring in the season than with some fantastic Texas beer? I recently had the chance to try St. Arnold’s Devine Reserve No. 11 on draft, from Saint Arnold’s brewery in Houston, and I was ...
May
05
Bottle Rockets: Mothers Day Wine Picks from Sommelier DLynn Proctor
Ever wonder what the cool Moms drink when they are at home or with friends? Here’s a hint: they’re on my list of top picks for sipping, savoring, and sharing this Sunday. No good Mothers Day should go without a fantastic American ...
May
05
How’s Your Drink: Rick Turner on the Mint Julep (which you’ll need tomorrow)
It’s Kentucky Derby time, which means only one thing of any real importance: Mint Juleps! It’s the Run for the Roses, big hats, mint and the bourbon, because the Mint Julep is one of the great American classics. The Mint Julep became the ...
May
03
EscapeHatch Exclusive: Free Glenfiddich Tasting and Cask Rolling on May 9
Glenfiddich, the World’s Most Awarded Single Malt Scotch Whisky, is rolling–literally– through town on May 9, with a special cask of whisky. As part of their national “Cask of Dreams” campaign, Glenfiddich Ambassadors Heather ...