by David Donalson
When I heard that Matt McCallister was returning from his stage at McCrady’s to come back and “Play” with the boys at Reataurant Ava, I jumped at the chance to get tickets. I was one of the lucky 13 to grab a seat and enjoy the ride. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, fun with food, restaurant news
Waugh Wines Wowed
by Steven Doyle
photos by Robert Bostick
It was a long week at craveDFW, one that was fruitful and made us multiply. We signed on some new writers that you will meet next week along with a few really nifty features that you can look forward to reading. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Events, Food, Steven Doyle, Weekly Wrap Up
by David Donalson
While visiting Delaney Vineyards, my wife remarked that if we were going to do our wedding over again we would have to do it in a winery like Delaney. Situated just off of Highway 121 in the Grapevine-Colleyville area, Delaney looks a little odd. Cynthaina vines are situated between the highway and the large stone structure that houses the winery. Continue reading
Filed under David Donalson, Grapevine, Wine
by David Donalson
This is one of the best experiences of my life. Perfect service, fantastic food, great wines. Words can hardly describe it so I won’t use many. Just imagine sitting down and being served this meal: Continue reading
Filed under David Donalson, Food, fun with food
by David Donalson
Having recently been featured in the latest Chef for Farmers event by Matt and Iris McCallister, Inwood Estates is home to some of my favorite wines. These wines should be the benchmark of what Texas wine could and should be.
Upon finding the little wooden staircase that leads into the facility behind the Hotel Anatole in a warehouse facility, you can tell that Inwood Estates is more interested in Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Uncategorized, Wine
by David Donalson
CALAIS winery is in Deep Ellum and I cannot think of a better place for it to be. Sitting in the same neighborhood as Cane Rosso, Cowboy Chow, Twisted Root and Angry Dog, CALAIS appears to be both socially conscious and produces some really good wine to boot. Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Deep Ellum, Wine
by David Donalson
Before we get started, there is an issue facing many Texas wineries: Do you only use 100% Texas grapes or do you source from somewhere else and call yourself a “made in Texas” winery? Continue reading
Filed under Crave, David Donalson, Wine
