Some of my earliest food memories are of my father making gumbo in a big, black cast-iron Dutch oven with me observing unsafely from a chair while he patiently stirred the roux until it turned the shade of a dice-shaped Kraft caramel. The smell and sound of the “Holy Trinity” of onions, celery, and green […]
“Looking for recommendations for a girls’ trip!” “Taking hubby away for a long weekend, suggestions?” “Need a fun weekend getaway less than three hours by air.” They’re all over Preston Hollow and Park Cities neighborhood Facebook groups; requests for recommendations for girls’ trips, weekend getaways with the hubby, and easy family trips. Oh, and spring […]
Pimento cheese and palmetto trees, cobblestone streets and charming, colorful architecture are hallmarks of Charleston. Ranked by Travel + Leisure magazine 10 years running as America’s favorite city, Charleston is rich in history and contemporary attractions. Like many of you, I have been to Charleston to partake in fresh oysters, sweat through walking tours of downtown, and […]
Last year I read “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett, one of my favorite contemporary authors. It’s set in a fictional lakeside town in Michigan, a place that Patchett paints as close to perfect with a cool, swimmable lake, a community theater, restaurants, and nature all around. I’d never been to a place like that and […]
Portugal is the new destination darling. The small, western-most European country, known for its colorful azulejos, or ceramic blue tiles, that adorn commercial and residential buildings, palaces, and monuments, is all the rage right now. Instagram feeds are reeling with photos and videos of our friends and neighbors posing on the Pink Street, the Peña […]
Tacos El Metro, a Mexico City-style taqueria, opened April 9, on the southeast corner of Walnut Hill and Marsh Lane. The restaurant serves authentic, casual Mexico City-style fare including tacos, quesadillas, tostadas, and traditional desserts. Created by Sergio Quijano, a familiar face for long-time Nonna diners where he was the beverage director, Tacos El Metro […]
The much-anticipated Knife Italian restaurant opens today at the Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas. Knife Italian is Michelin-starred Chef John Tesar’s first Italian restaurant, after winning awards and accolades with seafood and steakhouses in Dallas, Orlando, and California. The Knife Italian menu is a testament to Tesar’s prodigious culinary skills, heavy with fresh, raw seafood and dry-aged steaks. […]
I have a confession to make; I sinned at The Saint, the Lower Gaston restaurant that opened last year in the space formerly occupied by Two Sisters Catering. It wasn’t easy to hold back on some of the rich menu items there, so I didn’t, and neither should you. Delivered by Las Vegas-based Hooper Hospitality […]
One of my greatest luxuries in life is to go to a spa for a few days to immerse myself in a culture of body, mind, and spiritual wellness. Sure, there are magnificent resorts that include a spa as a guest amenity to enjoy while on vacation; but visiting a spa resort, an enveloping oasis […]
Does anyone remember when Linda Evans assured us all that “Being 40 isn’t fatal?” Indeed, those of us who have turned 40 can attest that life continues to be great after passing that milestone. Is the same true for restaurants? It depends on the restaurant, but with the upcoming 40th birthday of Dakota’s Steakhouse, I would […]