By Andrew Chalk
In my college days I once had to read a book called “Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism” by this man named Lenin who had the seriously trimmed beard and bald head of a sommelier in a high-priced steak house. To co-opt his phrase for a more plausible contention, Brunello di Montalcino is the highest stage of the marvelous but capricious Sangiovese grape. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
Last week a reader sent word that the Mockingbird Taproom shuttered, today we were sent confirmation from Restaurant America who also owns Primebar, Park Tavern, Townhouse and the soon to open Central Standard which will be located in the Design District. Continue reading
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by Dr. Spin
Music has historically played a role in lightening the emotional burden of work, and as my CrossFit WOD crew becomes more established, I am increasingly aware of the inspirational role that music plays in inspiring people through moments of frustration or intimidation. It’s not too uncommon for an athlete to report that music “got them through” a workout.
I have certainly seen and felt the difference in energy when the music is “not right.” Because I am an album listener, however, I have had to rethink how I present music during our training sessions. For any album to keep attention as a listening experience, it has to have some variety, which often equates into changes in energy that are simply not appropriate for the intensity of a CrossFit workout… read more at the Pharmacy
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by Andrew Chalk
Thinking of a trip to the Hill Country this Memorial Day? Consider Flat Creek Estate, a winery near Marble Falls. They are open Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11am – 5pm in the Tasting Room and 11am – 4pm in the Bistro (Reservations Required for the Bistro).
One reason you might want to go is that they just earned a 2013 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Per the press release: Continue reading
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by Jennifer Thomas
The tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma on May 20th caused damage indicative of an EF5 tornado, leaving a trail of damage as much as two miles wide and 17 miles long. 24 people have been confirmed dead and over 230 people were injured. Blocks of homes were destroyed, along with businesses a hospital and two elementary schools.
Journey Church is one of the biggest churches in Norman and has opened its doors to hundreds of those who have lost their homes and are seeking shelter outside of Moore and Oklahoma City. For more information call 405-217-8700 or email help@journeychurch.tv. Continue reading
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by Steven Doyle
If you remotely follow the restaurant scene in Dallas you may know the name Royce Ring. He is the owner of Plan B, a design group that has turned out some of the more beautiful restaurants in our city such as Oak, Bolsa and Whiskey Cake to name a few.
Ring has a son with a different skill set entirely. Austin Ring owns Northwest Fish Traders in Alaska which is currently supplying the highly coveted Copper River Salmon to the very same restaurants that his father designed. Continue reading
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by Andrew ChalkFiled under Andrew Chalk, Wine
by Steven Doyle
The House and Senate both are looking after your beer drinking this summer. There are currently bills that seek to lower the federal excise tax on each barrel of beer produced by brewers large and small are awaiting discussion in House and Senate fiscal committees.
There is the Small Brew Act (House Resolution 494 and its companion, Senate Bill 917), which seeks to reduce the tax on each barrel from $7.00 to $3.50 but only on the first 60,000 barrels produced within a year. Companies that produce more than 60,000 barrels but fewer than 2 million barrels would pay a $16 rate. Continue reading
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