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The Winner of Best Queso Quest Is . . .
Casa Rosa with 30% of the vote, followed by Mesero and Taco Joint. Congratulations to all and go eat some queso in honor of National Queso Day!
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The Mothers Are Coming!
Our mothers, my hubby’s and mine, will soon visit. We coordinate their stays because, well, it blunts their impact.
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Michelin Star Winner John Tesar Brings Award-Winning Cuisine to Texas Next Month
Dallas is home to exactly one current Michelin-starred chef and that is Knife Steakhouse’s John Tesar, who was awarded the prestigious honor for Knife & Spoon, his restaurant at The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes.
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Sweet! Chocophiles, This Weekend is For You
The Dallas Chocolate Festival is this weekend and there are plenty of opportunities to learn about and taste chocolate.
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This and That Hospitality Ponies Up for SMU Athletics
SMU fans have something new to look forward to while they’re Boulevarding.
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Walsh: America’s Workforce Is Stronger Than Ever
On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of a global pandemic, regaining every job lost and more.
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And We’re Back: Food Events Ramping Up for Fall
Summer travel was prolific for many, me included, which is why there haven’t been quite as many food-related updates posted here. Now that school is back in session and Dallas is rolling into the busy social and event season, there are plenty of drinking and dining opportunities to enjoy.
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Double Trouble
Recently, our daughter moved from Texas to Utah. We were crushed that she planned to take our only grandchildren, 2-year-old twins with her.
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Presidential People Watching: 34 Reasons to Visit Café 43
Café 43 in the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is a wonderful restaurant. The space is spectacular, the service is friendly and professional, and the food is delicious. Need more reasons to go? Here are 34 of them.
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Detour Brings Over the ‘Moon’ Coffee Discovery
I relish in how easy it is to remember the directions to D Magazine’s office: left on Walnut Hill Lane, right on the tollway, and go straight until you see the tall office building with a big, red “D” on it.
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To Embrace Our Diverse Community, We Must Call Others In, Rather Than Calling Them Out
There seems to be a lot of division in the world right now, and it can be seen in our own communities.
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Preston Hollow’s Getting a ‘Hidden’ Tex-Mex Restaurant
Jon Alexis, owner of Preston Hollow staple TJ’s Seafood, announced he will open Escondido Tex-Mex Patio sometime this winter.
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Terms Limited, Not Love For Town
On May 17, 2022, I served my last day on our Town Council as a member, the previous two as mayor pro tem. I have reached the quite appropriate term limit of six years.
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Restaurant Week is Here
The 25th anniversary of DFW Restaurant week officially starts Monday, August 8, but diners can take advantage of the preview weekend starting today.
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Don’t Take The ‘Best Day of the Year’ for Granted
Dr. Seuss teaches us that the Grinch can’t stop Christmas. We’ll need to find reassurance from somewhere else that neither a shooter (nor a referendum) can steal our July Fourth celebrations away.
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Five Things I Love Most About Eataly
It’s been 19 months since Eataly Dallas opened. I checked my credit card, and, in those 19 months, I’ve spent close to $5,000 there. How? It was easy. The truth is, I love the place.
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Exercise Gal
For years, I have been trying to get in shape. I have failed miserably for several reasons. I hate to breathe hard and sweat, and I don’t look good in leggings.
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Big Tech is Steamrolling America’s Newspapers
Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.
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Popular Pizza Chain Comes To Snider Plaza
Rejoice, fans of Zalat Pizza! The long-awaited University Park location opens for business in Snider Plaza Tuesday, July 26.