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by | January 22, 2025 · 12:47 pm

Raise a Glass to Friendship and Love at Al Biernat’s

Celebrate love and friendship this Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day at Al Biernat’s, Dallas’ steakhouse, known for its exceptional dining experience. Whether you’re honoring your closest friends or spending quality time with a partner, Al Biernat’s offers an exclusive experience filled with delicious signature dishes, curated cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere that has made it a Dallas favorite for 26 years.

Gather your best girlfriends, sisters, or inspiring women in your life and join Al Biernat’s for Galentine’s Day celebrations from February 8-16, available for lunch and brunch at both the Oak Lawn and North locations. Al Biernat’s has crafted a special menu to celebrate friendship, featuring fresh seafood, bubbly drinks, and indulgent treats. It’s the perfect opportunity to raise a glass to laughter, love, and of course, great food!

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by | February 1, 2023 · 10:07 am

Sweets For Your Dallas Valentine

couple-holding-hands-sitting2by Steven Doyle

When we think of Valentine’s Day we tend to think of chocolate, love, and presents, yet most of us don’t know that Valentine’s Day has its roots in an ancient Roman fertility festival called Lupercalia. It was a festival celebrating early spring, fertility, the ancestors, and love. The ancient priests would sacrifice a goat and then make their way around the perimeter of the city of Rome, lightly tapping women on the way with strips of the blood-soaked goat’s skin. No one thought this was strange, as this was an invitation for the spirits of the ancestors to re-incarnate through the cycle of rebirth and ensure fertility. At the end of the day single girls would write their names and place them into an urn. Each bachelor would pick a name out of the urn and would spend the year with her — thus ensuring fertility for the community. Continue reading →

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by | December 12, 2019 · 1:15 pm

Chocolate, for the Ultimate Holiday Gift

Dude-Sweet-Chocolateby Steven Doyle

Chocolate triggers the feel-good endorphins that make you feel even happier than when you kiss someone. Depending on how much you eat, it’s good for your cardiovascular health.  But that’s not really romantic.

It’s velvety, smooth, rich, and sweet – its very nature speaks of luxury. Even the ancient Mayans used cocoa beans as a currency, so you know it’s valuable. A beautifully packed box of handmade chocolate truffles not only tastes delicious but it looks lovely as well, adding that sense of value to the gift. And by choosing a specific box for someone, it shows that you actually took the time to think about what they would enjoy, which makes the gift that much more meaningful. Continue reading →

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by | September 7, 2017 · 10:24 am

We Reveal All The Chocolate Secrets

by Steven Doyle

On any given day when driving past the boutiques lining Oak Lawn in Dallas you will spot plenty of activity. There you will discover hot finds on wine or cheese, or possibly even chocolate. This past Sunday we began the edible bucket list for 2012 and made a stop into Chocolate Secrets.

The chocolate shop has somewhat of an identity crisis. It wants to be this cool wine bar that serves up healthy slices of jazz most evenings. Chocolate Secrets also offers some of the best and certainly beautiful chocolate in Dallas. Continue reading →

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by | February 8, 2017 · 2:35 pm

Valentine Guide to Chocolate

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by Sander Wolf

There are a lot of amazing things going on in the world of artisan chocolate this Valentine’s Day. So, ditch those chalky hearts and get your true love some truly lovely chocolate. Check out our list below for some amazing offerings and special Valentine’s Day deals from some of the best chocolate makers and chocolatiers in the world.   Continue reading →

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by | September 2, 2015 · 11:05 am

Why You Should Not Eat Blue Bell Ice Cream In Dallas

ice cream galsby Steven Doyle

The big news hitting the streets of Texas is that Blue Bell is making its comeback in a very large way after experiencing a disaster which affected the health of many people. Although the ice cream is still only available in limited areas in Texas, places like Pokey-O’s, which makes a dreamy ice cream sandwich using homemade cookies and a selection of Blue Bell, actually made a trip to Austin to procure enough ice cream to sell a dozen of the sandwiches Thursday night (September 3rd) for sale to benefit the North Texas Food Bank. The ice cream sandwiches will set you back $25 each.

For those wishing to find Blue Bell, as it has been blasted across the media, you will soon have all the flavors you have come to enjoy at a store near you.

Charity aside, we are going to make a very unpopular stance: Blue Bell Ice Cream just isn’t that great. Especially considering the competition. We made a list of places in the DFW area that should be on your ice cream licking list. Go local! Continue reading →

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by | April 9, 2014 · 10:17 am

Meet Kelsey Timmerman At Chocolate Secrets Friday, April 18

Dancing Kelseyby Jennifer Thomas

Chocolate Secrets at 7:00 pm on Friday, April 18th to hear about Kelsey Timmerman’s latest travels and to learn more about his adventure to one of the most unattractive origins of chocolate.

While at Chocolate Secrets you may  purchase chocolates made from worker-friendly plantations or a glass of wine.They’ll even have Dallas’s only bean-to-bar chocolate maker, Sublime Chocolate’s Troy Easton, on hand for a tasting of ethically sourced chocolate.   Continue reading →

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