Voices
Our Fair Lady
William Taylor: What’s the best age for appreciating the State Fair of Texas? That’s a tricky one.
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Kersten Rettig: How Does Malai Kitchen Use 53,000 Pounds of Flour?
Malai Kitchen’s in-house-made rice noodles are the food equivalent of luscious, soft white velvet. These noodles are different from all the other noodles in North Texas because they are made using a noodle machine designed and built in Vietnam just for Malai Kitchen.
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Public Information Act Turns 50; Strengthen It
Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas: With trust in government waning, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to stay better informed.
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Kersten Rettig: Meet the Hottest New Brunch Destination
Crown Block, the gorgeous restaurant atop Reunion Tower has been a hit since it opened in April, and now diners have another reason to experience it: Brunch.
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Kersten Rettig: Pony Up With a Mustang-Made Beer
SMU football fans have something big to cheer about, and I’m not talking about the team’s new home in the ACC. Rather, it’s the Pony Pils from Lakewood Brewing Company that’s been flying off the shelves of stadium coolers, convenience stores, and supermarkets since it launched in August.
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Kersten Rettig: Reasons Cheeseburgers Are Worthy of a National Holiday
Normally I try to avoid writing about made-up food holidays, but National Cheeseburger Day on September 18 is a little more relevant this year with the recent passing of Jimmy Buffett, songwriter of the ultimate elegy to food: “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
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Kersten Rettig: No Passport Needed for This Trip to Portugal
After a five-year hiatus, Central Market has brought back the popular immersive food and culture celebration called Passport, this time spotlighting Portugal.
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How to Give Your Houseguests a Luxury Hotel Experience
Does your guest bedroom need an update? With the right look and shopping list, you can recreate the feel of a luxury hotel in your own home.
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Tasty Menus Make Game Days Better
Christy Rost: Football season is underway at last!
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Kersten Rettig: Portugal is Popular for Dallas Travelers
Portugal is the new destination darling. The small, western-most European country, known for its colorful azulejos, or ceramic blue tiles, that adorn commercial and residential buildings, palaces, and monuments, is all the rage right now.
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Kersten Rettig: Refresh Your Summer Skin at the Un-Spa
Beauty isn’t really my beat, but after a lot of food, travel, and sun this summer, I needed a good facial and found one in a surprising place. Short on time, I visited Heyday on Knox Henderson for a skin refresh and was impressed by the concept.
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