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Knife Italian in the Ritz Carlton Las Colinas Now Open
Kersten Rettig: The Knife Italian menu is a testament to Tesar’s prodigious culinary skills, heavy with fresh, raw seafood and dry-aged steaks. And pasta. Lord, that pasta.
Dish Up a Bowl of Louisiana Gumbo – Talk About Good!
When I think of Louisiana, I think of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, trees draped in sphagnum moss, beignets coated in powdered sugar, and gumbo. In 2004, Louisiana declared gumbo the official state dish.
Popular Italian Concept Arrives at Galleria Dallas
Kersten Rettig: North Italia’s Galleria location is front and center by the main entrance adjacent to the Dallas North Tollway and features a spacious dining room, bar, and patio area.
Philanthropy
Mamma Mia! Eataly To Celebrate Women in Food and Wine
Kersten Rettig: The March 7 event combines the food and talents of women who will be serve their specialties in the more than 50 food stations posted throughout the store for this exclusive party.
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The Saint is a Tempting Restaurant in Lower Gaston
Kersten Rettig: All in all, I think it has one of the best menus in Dallas right now. It offers a lot of variety without losing focus, being gimmicky, or trying to be everything to everyone.
Philanthropy
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Upon Us
Kersten Rettig: The Girl Scouts is a great organization that provides real-world learning and leadership experiences for girls. My daughter was a Girl Scout and can, to this day, create a hella good campfire thanks to a weekend at Camp Bette Perot 14 years ago.
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Lake Austin Spa: A Guide to Wellness in the New Year
Kersten Rettig: One of my greatest luxuries in life is to go to a spa for a few days to immerse myself in a culture of body, mind, and spiritual wellness. Sure, there are magnificent resorts that include a spa as a guest amenity to enjoy while on vacation; but visiting a spa resort, an enveloping oasis of wellness, is a different experience.
JOEY Dallas Opens at NorthPark This Week
The restaurant concept, which opens Jan. 18, features a globally inspired food and beverage menu, a curated art collection, and a lively environment.
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Pogo’s Wine & Spirits Wants You to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Kersten Rettig: Well, just for two hours, really.
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Kersten Rettig: Great Ways to Weekend Without Alcohol
It wasn’t that long ago that ordering an alcohol-free drink in a bar or restaurant meant you got water, soda, or tea; maybe someone had apple juice on the menu
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Kersten Rettig: Celebrate New Year’s at Home with Evan
Dallas is brimming with glamorous options for a New Year’s Eve night on the town, but if you’re more the stay home and celebrate type, Evan’s Meat Market has a brilliant selection of beef, pork, chicken, and sides that are equally glam
A First Look at UnaVida in the West Village
Kersten Rettig: The restaurant opened Nov. 27 in the former Taco Diner space and is already creating quite a buzz.
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Tipsy Elves Can Do Tipsy Ikebana at Kessaku
Kersten Rettig: If you're still looking for a fun holiday party idea or maybe a December birthday event, Kessaku, the elegant cocktail and sushi bar on the 50th floor of The National, is hosting Tipsy Ikebana Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
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Kersten Rettig: Whatever Happened to Tortilla Soup?
Ask a neighbor which food is synonymous with Dallas, and she will likely say steak. Maybe he’ll chime in with barbecue or Tex-Mex, meaning margaritas and queso. Why doesn’t anyone say tortilla soup?
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Move Over Roast Turkey – Here Come the Side Dishes
Christy Rost: Each November, as our thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving, magazine covers feature glorious images of tantalizing, golden roasted turkeys on oversized platters garnished with fresh herbs, grapes, juicy oranges, fresh cranberries, and other seasonal fruit.
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Kersten Rettig: Ciao-dy, Folks! All You Can EatalyxTexas Here!
All You Can Eataly: Fall for Dallas is back this Friday, November 10, and this year, they’re blending the best of Italy and the spirit of Texas, creating a celebration as unique as the Lone Star State itself
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Kersten Rettig: Party Like a World Series Champion
The Texas Rangers aren't the only ones living the dream right now
In Case You Missed It
Texas Rangers Celebrate World Series Victory at Al Biernat’s
After the parade in Arlington Nov. 3, the Texas Rangers made their way to Dallas to continue their World Series victory celebrations – to Al Biernat’s Oak Lawn, to be specific.
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Kersten Rettig: How Dakota’s Steakhouse Fares After 40 Years
Does anyone remember when Linda Evans assured us all that “Being 40 isn’t fatal?”