Steve and Cindy Newsom Vineyards Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 2/2 10:56P Jeff Cope

Most of the grapes grown in Texas come from the High Plains, particularly the Lubbock area. One couple that has been farming grapes there for many years is Steve and Cindy Newsom. They are often mistaken for another Newsom Vineyards in the Texas...

Best Brunches to Try This Weekend in Dallas | Top Dallas Brunches

Crave DFW 1/30 7:38A Steven Doyle

Dallas brunch has become a weekend ritual that blends delicious food, creative cocktails, and lively atmosphere. Whether you’re in the mood for sophisticated international cuisine, coastal-inspired...

Ascension Coffee: Dallas’ All-Day Specialty Café

Crave DFW 1/30 6:22A Steven Doyle

Ascension Coffee has quietly defined its own lane in Dallas’ café scene. Since opening its first location in the Design District in 2012, the brand has focused on creating spaces that function as...

New ‘Texas Fine Wine Club Share’ Offers Members Access to Texas’ Premier Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 1/30 2:57A Jeff Cope

Press Release Texas Fine Wine introduces the first Texas Fine Wine Club Share , a reciprocal membership program that extends wine club perks and discounts across four of Texas’ top wineries. Beginning...

Hudson House Set to Open Wednesday, February 4 in West Village

Crave DFW 1/28 4:35A Steven Doyle

Vandelay Companies continues its measured expansion with the opening of its 10th Hudson House l ocation in Uptown Dallas’ West Village on Wednesday, February 4. The East Coast–inspired neighborhood...

A New Favorite Winery on the Wine Road: CC Farms

Texas Wine Lover 1/27 12:52A Laurinda Thomas

As I think about writing this article, my thoughts are all over the place, as there is so much to say about the newest addition to my “local” wine area. I use the term local loosely because other than the one local winery in Abilene, it takes me...

When Dallas Shuts Down for Snow, Waffle House Is Still Cooking

Crave DFW 1/23 5:17A Steven Doyle

When snow hits Dallas, the city tends to go quiet fast. Roads ice over, restaurants close early, and even routine errands feel optional. But year after year, one familiar glow often remains: Waffle...

Five Must-See Streaming Movies to Carry You Through a Snowy Weekend

Crave DFW 1/23 4:42A Steven Doyle

With snow in the forecast and travel plans likely on pause, the coming weekend is shaping up as an ideal excuse to stay inside, turn the heat up, and settle into a few great movies. When the weather...

Get Your Tickets Now for the Wine Lovers Celebration Passport 2026

Texas Wine Lover 1/23 3:41A Jeff Cope

Love is in the air, wine is in your glass, and the Texas Hill Country is calling. From January 26 through February 27, 2026, the Texas Hill Country Wineries’ (THCW s)  Wine Lovers Celebration invites you to explore more than 55 participating...

Texas Hill Country Wine Weekend Itinerary for First Timers

Texas Wine Lover 1/21 8:00A Gus Hall

This guide is for 21+ visitors (legal drinking age in the U.S.). Texas Hill Country is one of those places where a weekend can feel full without feeling packed. The secret is pacing: fewer stops, more time to actually sit down, snack, talk, and...

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Performs at Kessler Theater in Dallas Feb 21

Crave DFW 1/21 7:59A Steven Doyle

Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country returns to Dallas for a live performance at The Kessler Theater on February 21, following the release of their acclaimed third LP, Horizons (August 22 via Retrace...

Can’t-Miss Desserts in Dallas

Crave DFW 1/21 6:09A Steven Doyle

Crepes Suzette Dallas’s strongest restaurant desserts succeed for a simple reason: they are built into the identity of the restaurant. These are not generic closers or seasonal afterthoughts; they are...

Violetta: The Enduring Charm of La Traviata’s Star

Crave DFW 1/16 8:12A Steven Doyle

In the world of opera, few characters are as immediately captivating and emotionally complex as Violetta Valéry from Verdi’s La Traviata . From the moment she steps onto the stage, she commands...

Brunch at The Old Monk: Hearty and Unfailingly Delicious

Crave DFW 1/16 5:53A Steven Doyle

Brunch at The Old Monk is a full-flavored, hearty affair that draws locals and visitors alike with a menu of clearly defined, craveable dishes. This isn’t a collection of generic breakfast plates—it’s...

Small, But Many: A Texas Gulf Coast Wine Growers’ Perspective

Texas Wine Lover 1/16 5:11A Jeff Cope

By James Kasparek Vineyards in the Texas Gulf Coast region are small, but many. These small growers form the backbone of the largest white grape variety grown in Texas, Blanc du Bois, which is...