Now that it finally feels like winter, I’ve been thinking a lot about curling up by a big fire and sipping a mug of hot buttered rum. When I lived in Virginia, we’d often finish a hard day of snow skiing with some kind of hot toddy ...
In-N-Out? You can keep it. We’ve got Whataburger, which is every bit as good. Maybe better, but with worse decor. And no secret menu; it’s all spelled out on a big board. If you like Whataburger, too, you’ll love this Christmas ...
Sommelier D’Lynn Proctor is opening next week’s usually-private tasting of extraordinary wines to EscapeHatch readers. On Wednesday, December 9, join D’Lynn, wine merchant (and all-around good guy) Ivan Thornton, and former ...
This flow chart is from Eating the Road, one of my favorite food blogs. Don’t leave home without it. ShareMoreShare on ...
Golf is a strange sport. Go ahead–try to think of any other that you can play from a motorized vehicle while drinking beer, eating hot dogs, and betting on crazy things with names like sandies and greenies. Once the weather turns soupy, ...
A good Champagne adds sparkle to your day. A great Champagne transforms your whole attitude. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, where I am a sommelier, is offering one of my favorites by the glass for only $32. That may sound like a lot, but it’s ...
Most men get lost. Malls, parking lots, country roads, the Galleria—no way can we make it from point A to point B without some unnecessary detour. I’m hesitant to admit it, but most of us need a map, a guide, a GPS. Even Tiger Woods ...
