Kyle Johnston Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/15 2:09A Jeff Cope

We often take a long road to end up where we discover we eventually needed to be. Kyle Johnston of Haak Vineyards & Winery took that path and is now a co-owner and winemaker at the winery. At the helm of Haak Vineyards & Winery, nestled along the...

An Eater’s Guide to Dallas

Eater Dallas 4/14 5:04A Courtney E. Smith

Kafi BBQ in Irving marries Texas-style barbecue with Persian influences. | Kathy Tran What to eat and drink when you’re in Big D Since its portrayal in the eponymous and infamous 1980s soap opera,...

Wines of the Derby: What Are the Best Wineries of the Bluegrass State

Texas Wine Lover 4/11 3:48A Gus Hall

Most horse racing enthusiasts would agree that the Kentucky Derby is not an ordinary horse race. It is more of a celebration of horse racing culture, where good people gather to chat, place a bet, dress up, and enjoy some good food and wine....

Jake Paul and His Team Get Ready to Rumble with Dog Haus Expansion

Restaurant News 4/9 5:16A RestaurantNews.com

Global Boxing Superstar to open several new locations by year-end, business partners join in on the action Pasadena, CA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Following his partnership announcement with renowned burgers, brats and brews concept, Dog Haus ,...

South Block Soars to 20 Locations

Restaurant News 4/7 7:54A RestaurantNews.com

The new location in Fairfax County marks fresh expansion milestone for the beloved acai brand Springfield, VA  ( RestaurantNews.com )  South Block , the fast-casual brand known for açai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, is opening its 20...

Introducing Buli Limestone Wines

Texas Wine Lover 4/5 5:38A Jeff Cope

Changes are happening with Limestone Terrace Vineyard . The Wimberley winery is joining forces with Dr. Bob Buly, owner of Buli Wines in Podere Collalto, located in Trequanda, Italy. His Italian wines and Limestone Terrace’s Texas favorites will...

Charleston Taylor to Open in Johnson City

Texas Wine Lover 4/3 4:35A Jeff Cope

Press Release Set to soft open on April 11, Charleston Taylor winery is more than just a brand, it’s a generational experience. Named for the owners children, the winery is dedicated to bringing people closer to wine in ways they ve never...

Y Knot Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 9:13A Laurinda Thomas

With the looming threat of water shortages in the Texas High Plains, many row crop farmers are shifting to also growing grapes, since grapes require less water. In this month’s Grower Profile, we are happy to introduce you to Henry and Marie...

5 Things You Need to Know about Wines in Texas

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:20A Gus Hall

Texas is one of the most attractive parts of the world to taste wines and have the best time. With its century-long history of winemaking, a rich selection of wines, and excellent service, the area...

5 Budget Places to Travel for Wine

Texas Wine Lover 4/2 6:19A Gus Hall

Taking wine trips is considered luxury entertainment. Logically, it is associated with high cost and inaccessibility for trips on a limited budget. Yet, this is not necessarily so. The price of wine-tasting trips is often connected with the...

Everything to Know About New Steakhouse Evelyn, Plus March’s Other Splashy Openings

Eater Dallas 4/1 3:15A Courtney E. Smith

Evelyn serves a whole Maine lobster with linguine in a unique presentation. | Chase Hall Other notable Dallas openings include a four-story restaurant Downtown and a Mexican grill on Lower Greenville...

2025 TEXSOM Awards – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 9:05P Jeff Cope

The 2025 TEXSOM Awards have been announced, and these are the results for Texas wineries. The TEXSOM Awards judging took place February 15 18, 2025 at Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. There...

Stray Grape Urban Winery

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 8:00P Jeff Cope

More and more wineries are opening around the San Antonio area, but Stray Grape Urban Winery has been in San Antonio since 2008. It started as a Water 2 Wine franchise by the Burke sisters and they bought the business and renamed it in 2012 to...

Best Wines to Accompany a Poker Night

Texas Wine Lover 3/26 7:54P Gus Hall

Even though wine has actually been a staple of social gatherings for a long time, people no longer use it just for fancy dinners or romantic evenings. According to recent data wine sales continue to increase globally, with older demographics...

Where to Eat in Arlington

Eater Dallas 3/25 3:04A Courtney E. Smith

Baked lasagna is the house speciality at Piccolo Mondo. | Piccolo Mondo For concerts, football, and baseball games, there are great spots to eat at like Cane Rosso, Soy Cowboy, and Smoke’N Ash BBQ...