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Sacrifice Vineyards

Texas Wine Lover 10/16 4:06A John Zaloudek

We visited the new winery Sacrifice Vineyards in Brenham, Texas, whose Grand Opening was on October 15, 2026. Read More

Foiled Again: A Brief History of Capsules

Texas Wine Lover 10/14 7:53A Neal Addy

Uncover the purpose of the foil capsule on wine bottles. Discover its history and significance in your wine experience. Read More

What Dallas Should Put on the Flag: A Signature Dish Debate

Crave DFW 10/14 5:08A Steven Doyle

Ask someone from Philadelphia what to eat and you ll have an answer before you finish the question. Same in Buffalo. Same in Louisville. Ask someone in Dallas and you get a pause, then a list, then an...

Silver Dollar Winery and Bowen Family Wines Take Home 8 Gold Medals at 40th Annual GrapeFest

Texas Wine Lover 10/12 11:38P Jeff Cope

Silver Dollar Winery takes the spotlight with Gold wins at the 40th GrapeFest. Learn more about this impressive achievement. Read More

Texas Mead & Music Festival Makes Its North Texas Debut at Scarborough Faire

Texas Wine Lover 10/9 9:47A Neal Addy

The Texas Mead Music Festival made its North Texas debut at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, drawing nearly 3,000 visitors for a day of Texas mead tastings, live music, medieval entertainment, and more. Read More

Rolling Vineyards Launches Mobile Tasting Room

Texas Wine Lover 10/7 6:07A Jeff Cope

Experience rolling vineyards like never before with Rolling Vineyards, a mobile bar serving curated Texas wines. Their first event is at the Round Top Antiques Fair. Read More

Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day Is October 26. Here Is Where to Start

Crave DFW 10/7 5:12A Steven Doyle

Monday, October 26, is Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day , and yes, it is official. In 2011 the Texas House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1419 , sponsored by state Rep. Ralph Sheffield of...

More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 2:46A Jeff Cope

Get the latest harvest updates from some Texas wineries. Discover how weather impacted this year's fruit quality and yield. Read More

Mantu, Kebabs and Qabili Palao: A Guide to Afghan Food in DFW

Crave DFW 10/2 8:54A Steven Doyle

Qabili palao Most Dallas diners can name a favorite Lebanese spot, a go-to Indian buffet and three Persian kebab houses without thinking twice. Afghan food rarely makes the list. That s a shame,...

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 2:08A Gus Hall

Explore the essentials of a glass wine room that maintains cellar temperature effectively, even in Texas heat. Read More

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 12:11A Jeff Cope

Discover the Fredericksburg Food Wine Festival lineup for 2026. Enjoy great food, wine, and unique experiences in the heart of Texas. Read More

Oktoberfests, Idina Menzel and the State Fair: Your Big DFW Weekend Guide

Crave DFW 9/25 8:45P Steven Doyle

North Texas doesn t do quiet weekends in late September, and this one might be the busiest of the fall. The State Fair opens Friday. There s a German festival in McKinney, a Broadway legend at the...

Formando Vineyards to Open New Texas Hill Country Tasting Room on October 1

Texas Wine Lover 9/24 9:55A Jeff Cope

Formando Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country is set to open October 1st, 2026. The winery north of Fredericksburg features wines with fruit grown at its Willow Creek estate. Read More

Six DFW Roasters Worth a Detour This National Coffee Day

Crave DFW 9/24 6:06A Steven Doyle

Cultivar National Coffee Day lands on Tuesday, September 29, and the chains will spend it handing out free cups with an app download. Fine. Take the freebie if it s on your way. Then spend the rest of...