by David Donalson
photos by Jackee Donalson
On May 1st, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Penfolds worked together to create an event celebrating the release of the 2006 Grange, widely considered one of the greatest wines in the world. This gave Angie from Penfolds an easy platform to speak of the Penfolds portfolio as well as some great food from Ruth’s Chris. This release gave cause to celebrate simultaneously nationwide. Continue reading
Filed under David Donalson, Events, Fort Worth, fun with food, Wine
by David Donalson
photos by Natalie Holl
When we think of FIG, we usually think more of a fruit and less on the Fashion Institute Gallery, and on this last Wednesday, it seemed a bit more fitting as the Dallas Observer, in conjunction with Whole Foods, Fuze, Avion tequila and many other local establishments, created an event centered around food and wine. The highlight of the evening was an “Iron Chef” style cook-off between Charlie Palmer at the Joule’s executive chef Scott Romano and Suze Restaurant’s Gilbert Garza. We purchased a VIP pass and got in early, a key element to being able to taste and drink everything. Continue reading
Filed under beer, Cheese, chefs, Cocktails, David Donalson, Downtown, Events, fun with food
by David Donalson
About once a month, the people at Pappa Bros. Steakhouse do a wine tasting of various themes. April’s theme was one of the most anticipated among my group of regulars, Pinot Noir. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Wine
by David Donalson
Upon entering the T & P building in Ft. Worth, there was little doubt what people were here to do. It was time to taste beer. If you didn’t know, there were small tables that had signs with memorable names like Spaten, Brooklyn, and Deschutes to stand and socialize while tasting great beers. Continue reading
Filed under beer, David Donalson, Events
by David Donalson
Could you ask for a more perfect day to be outside than this past Saturday? I could not help get out of the house and go visit one of the many festivals going on throughout the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. This led me up to Rockwall, across the beautiful lake and up Main Street to the arts and crafts festival. Continue reading
Filed under David Donalson, Festival, fun with food, Rockwall
by David Donalson
Times Ten Cellars is a different breed than the other wineries in Dallas. Calais and Fuqua are built around a small bar where the tastings can happen and the rest of the space is set aside for the actual winemaking process. When you walk into Times Ten, it would appear that you are walking into a restaurant or lounge instead of a winery. Continue reading
Filed under Cane Rosso, David Donalson, Lakewood, Wine
by David Donalson
Where did you have to be this last Saturday in order to taste Dean Fearing’s apricot barbecue glazed quail paired with a Martinelli Pinot Noir poured by Regina Martinelli herself? How about an auction where you could bid on a 3 liter bottle of Cristal Rose or a visit to each of Kent Rathbun’s restaurants including his penthouse? The answer is one of the most unique events in all of Dallas, the Côtes du Coeur. Continue reading
Filed under chefs, David Donalson, Events, fun with food, Wine
by David Donalson
People in Dallas and Florence are in for a treat this weekend. I just finished talking and tasting with Marc Moberg of Inwood Estates regarding their Cornelious Reserve, a 100% Tempranillo that is about to change the way people think about Texas wines. When I sat down to taste the wine, I had a few questions I wanted to ask about its production. Continue reading
Filed under David Donalson, Design District, Wine
