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Rolling Vineyards Launches Mobile Tasting Room

Texas Wine Lover 10/7 7:07A Jeff Cope

Experience rolling vineyards like never before with Rolling Vineyards, a mobile bar serving curated Texas wines. Their first event is at the Round Top Antiques Fair. Read More

The 97th Red River Rivalry: How to Do Game Day Right in Dallas

Crave DFW 10/7 6:59A Steven Doyle

Saturday is the day half of Dallas has been circling since August. Texas and Oklahoma meet at the Cotton Bowl on October 10 with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff on ABC or ESPN, and the whole thing plays out in the middle of the State Fair of Texas, the way...

Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day Is October 26. Here Is Where to Start

Crave DFW 10/7 6:12A Steven Doyle

Monday, October 26, is Texas Chicken Fried Steak Day , and yes, it is official. In 2011 the Texas House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1419 , sponsored by state Rep. Ralph Sheffield of...

More 2026 Winery Harvest Updates

Texas Wine Lover 10/3 3:46A Jeff Cope

Get the latest harvest updates from some Texas wineries. Discover how weather impacted this year's fruit quality and yield. Read More

Mantu, Kebabs and Qabili Palao: A Guide to Afghan Food in DFW

Crave DFW 10/2 9:54A Steven Doyle

Qabili palao Most Dallas diners can name a favorite Lebanese spot, a go-to Indian buffet and three Persian kebab houses without thinking twice. Afghan food rarely makes the list. That s a shame,...

Pat Snuffer, SMU Students and the Story Behind Dallas’ Cheddar Fries

Crave DFW 10/2 8:56A Steven Doyle

In 1978, Lower Greenville Avenue was not the place it is now. There wasn t much business on the strip at all. That year, Pat Snuffer opened a small burger joint next to the Granada Theater with one...

Can a Glass-Walled Wine Room Survive a Texas Summer?

Texas Wine Lover 10/2 3:08A Gus Hall

Explore the essentials of a glass wine room that maintains cellar temperature effectively, even in Texas heat. Read More

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Announces Full Weekend Lineup

Texas Wine Lover 9/29 1:11A Jeff Cope

Discover the Fredericksburg Food Wine Festival lineup for 2026. Enjoy great food, wine, and unique experiences in the heart of Texas. Read More

Oktoberfests, Idina Menzel and the State Fair: Your Big DFW Weekend Guide

Crave DFW 9/25 9:45P Steven Doyle

North Texas doesn t do quiet weekends in late September, and this one might be the busiest of the fall. The State Fair opens Friday. There s a German festival in McKinney, a Broadway legend at the...

Formando Vineyards to Open New Texas Hill Country Tasting Room on October 1

Texas Wine Lover 9/24 10:55A Jeff Cope

Formando Vineyards in the Texas Hill Country is set to open October 1st, 2026. The winery north of Fredericksburg features wines with fruit grown at its Willow Creek estate. Read More

Isaac Rousso Brings Fair Park’s Old Mill Inn Back to Life

Crave DFW 9/24 8:08A Steven Doyle

The paddlewheel is turning again at Fair Park. If you grew up going to the State Fair, you know the Old Mill Inn by sight. It s the timber-and-stone building on Grand Avenue with the big water wheel...

Six DFW Roasters Worth a Detour This National Coffee Day

Crave DFW 9/24 7:06A Steven Doyle

Cultivar National Coffee Day lands on Tuesday, September 29, and the chains will spend it handing out free cups with an app download. Fine. Take the freebie if it s on your way. Then spend the rest of...

Iconic Dallas Dish: Mia’s Brisket Tacos

Crave DFW 9/24 6:47A Steven Doyle

Back in the early 90s, the best thing at Mia s Tex-Mex wasn t on the menu. You had to know to ask for it, you had to come on a Wednesday, and you had to get there before it ran out. Today it has a...