The costumes are wrinkled, the fake blood is smeared and somebody in your group just announced they are starving. Welcome to 2 a.m. on Halloween.
Good news. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, which means the clocks roll back and you get the 1 o’clock hour all over again. Dallas-Fort Worth has some great places to spend it, and we know exactly what we’re ordering at every one.
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Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means most of Dallas-Fort Worth is treating it as a two-night affair. Here’s where to eat, drink and show off a costume on Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, plus a few places that keep the kids fed between trick-or-treat runs.
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Wine and cheese have been partners at the table for centuries, but the best pairings aren’t accidental. When the right bottle meets the right cheese, something subtle happens: fruit becomes brighter, tannins soften, and savory flavors deepen. Sometimes the magic comes from shared flavors—earthy wine with earthy cheese. Other times it’s about balance, like salt taming sweetness or fat smoothing out tannins. In many cases the combinations come from regional traditions, where local foods naturally evolved together.
It isn’t enough to present a bottle of wine as a hostess gift at a dinner party or gathering. A paired wine and cheese combination is much more appreciated. These classic pairings show how a thoughtful match can turn two simple ingredients into something far more memorable.
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There are these triggers that set off imagery of a holiday season past. These can vary from delicious scents such as your favorite Christmas pie, the wafting trail of a roasting pheasant or the blast of fragrance from the tiny pine cone found on your tree as you begin dressing it for the season. There are musical triggers as well. Hearing the first Christmas tune when it becomes seasonal proper that lifts you with the spirit of the season can be powerful, as are the visualizations such as seeing the jolly man engaging a wide-eyed child filled with hope, and for us… a large platter of cocktail shrimp from TJ’s Seafood Market. There is also nothing more divine than a New Year’s platter or to from our favorite fishmonger. Continue reading
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Trying to decide where to go and what is suede for the New Year? There are a few bashes you may not wish to miss! Kai in Plano has a very special evening planned and there is not a fee for entry. Deal. Continue reading
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DIFFA/Dallas (The Dallas Chapter of Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS) announces that their signature culinary event, Burgers & Burgundy, presented by Celebrity Chef John Tesar and Terri Provencal, will take place at Klyde Warren Park on October 11, 2019. Twelve renowned chefs will convene at the event’s new venue to serve unique slider and wine pairings to patrons and guests. Continue reading
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On Saturday, April 27, head for Lowest Greenville, because that’s where you’ll find a full day’s worth of food, drinks and activities. The Lowest Greenville Collective is hosting the celebration, which will showcase everything the bustling street has to offer, including the area’s restaurants, bars and shops. Continue reading
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When it comes to New Year’s Eve, the hottest and coolest party in the state is at Texas Live!, the new, world-class dining and entertainment venue in the Arlington Entertainment District. As the largest New Year’s Eve event in Texas, guests of Lone Star NYE Live! at Texas Live! will experience VIP seating options, live music and all-star DJs, specialty drink packages, NYE party favors, cash cannon blasts, champagne toast with a midnight ball drop, and other surprises for a memory-making experience as big as the Lone Star State. Additionally, Texas Live!, has unveiled plans for a Party in The Plaza, as part of Lone Star NYE Live! event on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018. Guests can enjoy free music and midnight fireworks, presented by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau to countdown to 2019. Continue reading
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