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March 5, 2020 Jamie Alvear

What to Drink & Eat at the Houston Rodeo Champion Wine Garden

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full swing, and thousands of people are headed to NRG Park for entertainment, barbecue, carnival fare and more. One part of the festivities that should not be overlooked is the Champion Wine Garden, featuring more than 70 award-winning wines from the 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. Visitors […]

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March 4, 2020 Phaedra Cook

Master Sommelier David Keck of Goodnight Hospitality is Leaving Houston

Longtime Houston sommelier David Keck has announced plans to move from Houston and return to his home state of Vermont. “After over a decade of living and working in the hospitality business in Houston, I have decided to relocate to my home state of Vermont,” said Keck via a press release. “I’m excited to get […]

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February 29, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Step Into Fort Worth’s Own Whiskey Ranch — This New Barrel Proof Bourbon Deserves a Party

The makers of TX Whiskey and TX Bourbon are adding a third product to their portfolio. Fort Worth-based Firestone & Robertson Distillery is launching TX Straight Bourbon Barrel Proof on March 13. Barrel proof bourbon has really become a thing. Most…

February 28, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Fort Worth Gets a New Winery Tasting Room — Rancho Loma Vineyards is Here

Fort Worth has gotten quite sudsy in recent years, with a veritable bloom of ever-expanding craft breweries in this fair city. Cowtown’s also become home to a several quality distilleries ― TX Whiskey, Black Eyed Vodka, Acre, Trinity River and Bl…

February 25, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Fort Worth’s Magical Sauce Lady Opens Up a New Restaurant Where Scratch Flavors Rule — Inside the New Enchiladas Olé

Mary Perez first gained attention in 2012, when she began selling her homemade, slow-simmered enchilada sauces. They hit store shelves at Central Market and became a hit. Once the craving kicked in, fans demanded more — and a restaurant soon followed. …

February 19, 2020 Josh Armendariz

Where the Deals Are For National Margarita Day 2020 in Houston

If you already have weekend plans, it’s time to cancel them. Saturday, February 22 is National Margarita Day, and there are so many parties and establishments offering specials on traditional and upscale variations of the drink that you’ll want to make the most of it. El Big Bad, 419 Travis: Head downtown to the “World’s […]

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February 12, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Fort Worth’s Newest Cocktail Bar Channels New Orleans, Brings Late Night Fun to Foundry District

Co-owners Amanda Jones and Daniel Zapata are finally ready to throw open the doors of their New Orleans style cocktail lounge at 2708 Weisenberger Street in Fort Worth this Saturday, February 15. And with Fat Tuesday now only weeks away (it’s on …

February 9, 2020 Courtney Dabney

New Fort Worth Patio Bar to Take Over Shuttered La Zona Space — Get Ready for SouthSide Rambler

As La Zona on Magnolia finally shuttered at the end of 2019, everyone wondered what would become of the two smallish buildings with that enviable crushed granite patio spread in between. The coveted Fort Worth space located at 1264 W. Magnolia Avenue i…

February 7, 2020 Megan Ziots

Dallas’ New Hidden Spanish Bar Brings Late Night Bites and Conversations to Bishop Arts

Hidden away in a little blue house off of N. Zang Boulevard in Bishop Arts, a new Spanish bar called Sketches of Spain is serving up authentic pinchos. With a menu full of wines, fresh vegetables and unique meats, it’s definitely worth a stop in …

January 31, 2020 Courtney Dabney

Sour Pickle Beer is Here to Stay and a Fort Worth Brewery’s Upping the Ante With Spice

Good news for die-hard fans, Sour Pickle Beer is here to stay, and it will soon be joined by a spicy variation. Martin House Brewing Company debuted an unlikely beer last August. It was a collaboration between two favorite Fort Worth brands ― bringing …