III Forks offers 2015 Sweetheart Menu

One of Dallas’ most romantic destinations, III Forks, will offer a sweetheart menu, perfect for Valentine’s Day. This special menu is available from February 7th through February 15th, so that guests might choose the date they wish to celebrate. The special menu is $155 per couple, and includes:   Choice of Starter: III Forks Salad Lobster Bisque   Entrée: Two 6-ounce Filet...

Gardner Launches Cocktail Menu

Austin - Andrew Wiseheart , Ben Edgerton, and the team at Gardner team are excited to officially announce the launch of Gardner's one-of-a-kind new cocktail program. Since opening last fall, Gardner has focused on emphasizing quality ingredients, simply and straightforwardly prepared. The team's new cocktail program maintains a strong focus on raw culinary ingredients and utilizing kitchen...

Fourth Annual Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets are on Sale

Tickets for the fourth annual Austin Food + Wine Festival, April 24-26, 2015, are on sale at www.austinfoodandwinefestival.com/tickets. Presented in partnership with founders Charlie Jones, chef Tim Love, restaurateur Jesse Herman and FOOD & WINE, Austin Food + Wine Festival will host more than 40 events over three days at Auditorium Shores and Republic Square Park, including hands-on...

Valentine’s Especialidad at Cantina Laredo

  The Valentine’s Especialidad menu will be available February 12th - 14th, 2015. For only $35 per person (plus $15 for optional cocktail pairings), guests can enjoy:   Choice of Appetizer: Ensalada de Mango:  Mango with jicama, seasoned pumpkin seeds, grapes, mint and queso fresco with a honey vinaigrette. Sopa de Pollo con Vegetales:  Creamy vegetable soup with chicken, topped...

Bread Winners Celebrates Mardi Gras with King Cake & More

The king cake has its roots in medieval France and Spain. In colonial Louisiana, Creoles celebrated this time of year with the bal du roi (king's ball), where they served a fancy cake with a bean placed inside. The person who found the bean in his or her piece of cake became the king or queen of the next ball, creating a series of balls that would culminate with the final grand event on Mardi...