Best Wines to Enjoy While Playing Poker: A Guide for Wine-Loving Players

Texas Wine Lover 10/20 8:48A Gus Hall

Wine and poker may seem like an odd combination at first glance, but in reality, they complement each other perfectly. Wine creates a mood, helps you relax, and makes communication at the table warmer and more atmospheric. At the same time, poker...

Restivo Family Cellars Reopens with New Hours for the Fall

Texas Wine Lover 10/10 1:28A John Harvey

Andy and Jessica Restivo On a hot day last week, we met Jessica and Andy Restivo. They were waiting for us under the signature tree on their wine labels. It’s a twisted Mexican Plum tree that happens to be the oldest recorded plum tree in Texas....

Texans are Invited to ‘Come On Over Y’All’ and Raise a Glass of Wine for Texas Wine Month

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 6:11A Jeff Cope

Press Release The Texas wine industry invites friends and families to ‘Come On Over Y’all’ and raise a glass to the hardworking people who contribute to this $24 billion industry and the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country. October...

The Crush Pad by Veesart Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 9/22 11:20P Neal Addy

Texas wine lovers may recall my recent article presenting the Texas High Plains as a largely untapped destination for wine enthusiasts, with Lubbock serving as an ideal base from which to launch their adventures. Now there’s even more reason to...

This Dallas Thai Spot Will Make You Forget Fine Dining

Crave DFW 9/17 8:54A Steven Doyle

Kratong Thong  Ka Thai doesn’t bother with flash, but it doesn’t need to. With locations in Uptown on McKinney Avenue, Midtown off Walnut Hill, and North Dallas in Hillcrest Village, this neighborhood...

Product Review for Yeego 24″ Dual Zone Wine Fridge

Texas Wine Lover 9/5 2:37A John Harvey

We received the product for review and all opinions are our own. Some links are affiliate links meaning at no additional cost to you, this site may get a small commission if you make a purchase. I have had a dual-temperature wine cooler in the...

Doc’s Cellar: Where Community Comes Together Over Wine

Texas Wine Lover 8/29 5:12A Ron Martin

There’s something about small towns in East Texas that always draws me and my wife in—the charm of the main street and the way you can stumble upon unexpected gems. On our latest wine weekend adventure, we discovered one of those gems: Doc’s...

Celebration: Five Decades of Southern Comfort in Dallas

Crave DFW 8/27 8:25A Steven Doyle

When Celebration opened its doors on Lovers Lane in 1971, Dallas was a very different city. NorthPark Mall had just been built, the skyline was only beginning its climb, and few restaurants dared to...

Brian Cheeseborough Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 8/19 12:10A Jeff Cope

Many wineries in Texas have tasting rooms where you can stop in to taste and enjoy their wines. Others don’t have a tasting room and instead make custom wine for local organizations and entities. VIÑADOR is one of those latter wineries. Just like...

Sweetgreen Opens Sixth DFW Location in Snider Plaza August 26

Crave DFW 8/18 6:16A Steven Doyle

Sweetgreens , the mission-driven restaurant brand connecting people to real food, will open its sixth Dallas-Fort Worth location in Snider Plaza at 6565 Hillcrest Ave, Suite 140, on Tuesday, August...

Evan’s Meat Market to Close August 18, But Its Legacy Lives on Through The PoBoy Shop

Crave DFW 8/18 5:53A Steven Doyle

Evan’s Meat Marke t, the Dallas butcher shop known for its premium meats, Louisiana-style po’boys, and Cajun sides, will serve its final customers Monday, August 18. Though the shop is closing, its...

Sandwich Gems in Dallas: Five Underrated Spots Worth Your Bite

Crave DFW 8/12 9:30A Steven Doyle

Dallas boasts a snappy food scene, but while everyone flocks to the well-known sandwich joints, there’s a quieter, richer world of neighborhood spots that fly under the radar. These gems don’t rely on...

Gorji: Precision Dining with a Personal Touch in North Dallas

Crave DFW 8/12 7:01A Steven Doyle

Gorji in Dallas operates on a model that prioritizes focus—on the food, on the guest, and on the craft. The space is small and each night’s seating is limited. There’s no tipping and no rushing; the...

Carter Creek and South Coast Wineries Win Medals at 2025 Sunset International Competition

Texas Wine Lover 8/12 12:31A Jeff Cope

Press Release Carter Creek Winery  and  South Coast Winery , both owned by family-operated Carter Hospitality, earned distinction among the best in the West, bringing home four medals – including a coveted Best of Class – at the prestigious 2025...