Back to the High Plains: Rediscovering English Newsom Cellars

Texas Wine Lover 5/2 12:36A Laurinda Thomas

I’m not sure why it seems to take some sort of wine-related event for me to head to the Texas High Plains, as it is just a little over a two-hour drive to Lubbock and about 2½ hours to Brownfield. Everyone knows the Texas High Plains is where the...

Celebrate Mom with Lavish Mother's Day Brunch at The Statler Sunday, May 11

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 4/28 1:50A Kelly Hunter

Everyone knows that Mom is a classic, and the best place to celebrate her big day is at The Statler, the iconic mid-century hotel in downtown Dallas. The Statler is hosting a lavish Mothers Day...

River Cruising with Messina Hof Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo in Burgundy

Texas Wine Lover 4/25 4:40A Jeff Cope

AmaWaterways AmaCello Imagine sipping a glass of your favorite Texas wine while cruising down a river in Burgundy, surrounded by rolling vineyards and centuries-old castles. Sounds dreamy, right?...

Exploring the Versatility and Charm of Marsanne

Texas Wine Lover 4/22 12:50A Carl W. Hudson

Marsanne Grapes on the Vine – Used with Permission, Tablas Creek Winery This Texas Wine Lover post is about the lesser-known white grape variety, Marsanne (pronunciation mar-sahn ), most commonly found in the northern sector of the Rhône Valley...

Mariano’s Margaritas + Cinco de Mayo

Crave DFW 4/14 5:45A Steven Doyle

A North Texas legend in Tex-Mex dining, Mariano’s Hacienda is making festive waves this year by opening on a day it’s usually closed. On Monday, May 5, 2025 , Mariano’s Hacienda and its sister restaurant La Hacienda Ranch will open from 3 PM to 9...

How One of LA’s Most Talented Chefs Injected Life Into Dallas’s Fine Dining Scene

Eater Dallas 4/7 3:09A Courtney E. Smith

Caviar is always on the menu at the Mansion, and chef Charles Olalia serves it with lumpia. Chef Charles Olalia looked to the Mansion’s history, and Filipino five-spice mix, to reimagine the...

Kenny's Restaurant Group to Reward Most Loyal Fans with Free Food

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 3/23 11:12P Kelly Hunter

All the restaurants founded by noted chef and restaurateur Kenny Bowers have grown with the premise that every day is a holiday and every meal a feast. The restaurants care and dedication to their...

Happy 14th Anniversary to Texas Wine Lover!

Texas Wine Lover 3/20 12:11A Jeff Cope

Fourteen years. Wow! The Texas Wine Lover (TWL) blog was founded on March 20th, 2011, and it’s still growing strong. There aren’t many weeks that go by without a new blog post being published. Recently we learned that Texas Wine Lover was awarded...

Tacos and Tequila Festival Adds Hip-Hop Heavyweights to its Lineup!

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 3/19 12:56A Kathy Beazley

The ultimate fusion of hip-hop, tacos, and tequila just got even hotter! The 4th annual Tacos and Tequila Festival at Panther Island Pavilion on May 17 is turning up the heat with four legendary new...

Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport 2025 Available Now from Texas Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 3/13 12:13A Jeff Cope

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s) Wine & Wildflower Journey Passport . The Passport event will take place from March 24th to April 18th giving plenty of time to visit 45+ wineries in the Texas Hill...

DFW’s Best Irish Restaurants and Pubs

Eater Dallas 3/7 3:36A Courtney E. Smith

Corned beef poutine at the Blackfriar Pub. | Blackfriar Pub Where to get Guinness, bangers and mash, and green Jell-O shots Looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a person from the Emerald Isle?...

Texas High Plains – The Undiscovered Wine Destination

Texas Wine Lover 3/6 12:10A Neal Addy

Name a first-rate Texas wine destination… I’ll wait. Did the name Lubbock spring to mind? Perhaps it should. Lubbock serves as the perfect gateway to one of the most fascinating – and largely undiscovered – wine destinations in the country: the...

Lenten Season Menu Options at Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:37P Kathy Beazley

Dive into a sea of delicious options this Lenten season with Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar ! From Ash Wednesday on March 5 to Easter Sunday on April 20 at any of the locations in Dallas,...

Kenny's Restaurants Announce March Specials

Haltom City BubbleLife iReporter 3/4 11:30P Kelly Hunter

Each of the Kennys restaurants prides itself on creating special experiences for every diner. Throughout March, the five restaurants will each offer unique specials available through Monday, Mar. 31....