A Guide to the Most Romantic Restaurants in Dallas
What makes a restaurant romantic?
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Author: Kersten Rettig
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Upon Us
Kersten Rettig: The Girl Scouts is a great organization that provides real-world learning and leadership experiences for girls. My daughter was a Girl Scout and can, to this day, create a hella good campfire thanks to a weekend at Camp Bette Perot 14 years ago.
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Lake Austin Spa: A Guide to Wellness in the New Year
Kersten Rettig: One of my greatest luxuries in life is to go to a spa for a few days to immerse myself in a culture of body, mind, and spiritual wellness. Sure, there are magnificent resorts that include a spa as a guest amenity to enjoy while on vacation; but visiting a spa resort, an enveloping oasis of wellness, is a different experience.
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Pogo’s Wine & Spirits Wants You to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Kersten Rettig: Well, just for two hours, really.
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Kersten Rettig: Great Ways to Weekend Without Alcohol
It wasn’t that long ago that ordering an alcohol-free drink in a bar or restaurant meant you got water, soda, or tea; maybe someone had apple juice on the menu. Fortunately, today there are plenty of flavorful alcohol-free drinks available at restaurants, bars and in package stores.
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Kersten Rettig: Celebrate New Year’s at Home with Evan
Dallas is brimming with glamorous options for a New Year’s Eve night on the town, but if you’re more the stay home and celebrate type, Evan’s Meat Market has a brilliant selection of beef, pork, chicken, and sides that are equally glam.
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A First Look at UnaVida in the West Village
Kersten Rettig: The restaurant opened Nov. 27 in the former Taco Diner space and is already creating quite a buzz.
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Tipsy Elves Can Do Tipsy Ikebana at Kessaku
Kersten Rettig: If you’re still looking for a fun holiday party idea or maybe a December birthday event, Kessaku, the elegant cocktail and sushi bar on the 50th floor of The National, is hosting Tipsy Ikebana Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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How to Hanukkah: Latkes, Jelly Doughnuts, Brisket, Challah Bread
December is “the” holiday month when we are collectively allowed to indulge a bit more in food and beverage associated with holidays. It’s a time to gather around food, the universal connector.
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Kersten Rettig: Whatever Happened to Tortilla Soup?
Ask a neighbor which food is synonymous with Dallas, and she will likely say steak. Maybe he’ll chime in with barbecue or Tex-Mex, meaning margaritas and queso. Why doesn’t anyone say tortilla soup?
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Kersten Rettig: Ciao-dy, Folks! All You Can EatalyxTexas Here!
All You Can Eataly: Fall for Dallas is back this Friday, November 10, and this year, they’re blending the best of Italy and the spirit of Texas, creating a celebration as unique as the Lone Star State itself.
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