5th Annual Texas Wine Auction Weekend Raises Over $300,000 for Mental Health and Texas Wine Industry...

Texas Wine Lover 6/4 2:45A Jeff Cope

Photo Credit: Stacy Lorraine Photography Press Release The Texas Wine Auction Foundation celebrated a successful 5th Annual Texas Wine Auction Weekend on May 1–2 at Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa , bringing together more than 300 guests,...

America Turns 250. Shuckin’ Shack is Throwing the Party.

Restaurant News 6/3 11:11A RestaurantNews.com

Oysters, beer buckets, smash burgers, fireworks and enough patriotic chaos to make Uncle Sam blush headline the oyster bar franchise s biggest summer celebration yet. Wilmington, NC  ( RestaurantNews.com )  America is turning 250, and Shuckin Shack...

Bending Branch Promotes Jennifer Cernosek

Texas Wine Lover 6/3 1:42A Jeff Cope

Jennifer Cernosek Press Release Bending Branch announced it has named its first Chief Operating Officer, promoting Jennifer Cernosek to the new position. Since joining the winery as direct-to-consumer manager in 2018, Cernosek has advanced from...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates 35 Years of Serving Garland Families and Barbecue Traditions

Restaurant News 6/2 2:29A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas barbecue landmark honors decades of community, hickory-smoked favorites and loyal guests at Garland location Garland, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com ) Soulman s Bar-B-Que is celebrating a major milestone as its Garland restaurant marks 35...

7 Creeks Vineyard Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 6/2 12:19A Jeff Cope

Jerry Horne Another popular Hill Country winery with an estate vineyard is 7 Creeks Vineyard . The winery is located in Burnet and is family-run by the Horne family, with everyone taking a certain role. We previously featured Briggs Horne with a...

Amsler Hills Winery Wins at Wine Competition

Texas Wine Lover 5/29 12:47A Jeff Cope

Press Release Amsler Hills Winery is pleased to announce that we earned four medals at the 2026 National Small Producer Wine Invitational, including a Gold Medal for our Private Reserve Red Texas Blend. Our award‑winning wines include: Private...

Barrels & Bites 2026 Invites Wine Lovers to Explore the Texas Hill Country One Sip at a Time

Texas Wine Lover 5/26 12:07A Jeff Cope

Texas Hill Country Wineries is once again bringing wine lovers together for one of the most anticipated tasting events of the summer with the return of Barrels & Bites, happening June 12-14, 2026, across the Texas Hill Country. This immersive,...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Mount Pleasant on May 26th

Restaurant News 5/23 6:51A RestaurantNews.com

Taylor Thomas opens Layne s Chicken Fingers in Mount Pleasant as part of the brand’s continued expansion in Texas. Mount Pleasant, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken finger franchise known...

Morgan Lee Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 5/19 12:13A Jeff Cope

At Covington Cellars , winemaker Morgan Lee brings a unique perspective shaped by more than two decades in the wine industry and a passion for crafting wines that are both thoughtful and approachable. While the winery’s roots are in Washington,...

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Celebrates the Legacy of Mary Alice “Memer” Hallett with Free Pie Giveaway on...

Restaurant News 5/18 1:59A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas BBQ Favorite Honors the Woman Behind Many of Soulman s Original Family Recipes Royse City, TX  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Soulman s Bar-B-Que will once again honor the life and culinary legacy of beloved family matriarch Mary Alice...

Republic Wine Castle Opens in Johnson City With Texas Wine, Boots, Hats, and Big Plans

Texas Wine Lover 5/14 12:23A Jeff Cope

Back in January, the announcement that Republic Boot Company had purchased the iconic former 290 Wine Castle property in Johnson City created a massive buzz across Texas wine and Hill Country tourism circles. The idea of combining handcrafted...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Brings the Crunch to Little Rock with May 16th Grand Opening and Free...

Restaurant News 5/12 2:19A RestaurantNews.com

C5 Restaurants, the largest developer in the Layne s system, opens Layne s Chicken Fingers in Little Rock, the brand s fourth in Arkansas. Little Rock, AR  ( RestaurantNews.com )  Layne s Chicken Fingers , the fast-growing, 45+ location chicken...

North Texas Wine Jam Brings Wine, Music, and Creative Culture to Lost Oak Winery This June

Texas Wine Lover 5/12 1:07A Jeff Cope

A brand-new Texas wine festival is making its debut this summer, and it sounds like one North Texas wine lovers will not want to miss. The inaugural North Texas Wine Jam is coming to Lost Oak Winery on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 9...

The Ultimate Texas Wine Country Road Trip: A Weekend Tour of Some Hill Country Wineries

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:18A Gus Hall

Texas is the fifth-largest wine-producing state in the country, and most people still don’t believe that when you tell them. Then you hand them a glass of Pedernales Cellars Tempranillo and watch their face change. The Hill Country deserves a...

At What Point Does Wine Consumption Become a Legal Risk for Drivers?

Texas Wine Lover 5/11 4:08A Gus Hall

Wine has a way of feeling harmless, especially when it is part of something relaxed like dinner, a small gathering, or a quiet evening out. Nothing about it seems rushed or risky, so it is easy to believe you are still in control, even after a...