8 Spots Where Famous Chefs Learned to Cook BY KRISTY ALPERT We all have to start somewhere. For most of us, our first jobs entailed folding sweaters or repeating some form of the phrase, “Do you want fries with that?” But, for the celebrity chefs we know and love, there…
HIT LIST The Best Places to NOT Eat Local Will travel for food. That’s our motto. And the more local the better. But sometimes the most authentically local joints are the ones with seriously foreign fare. From tacos in Prague to pizza in Portugal, Kristy Alpert serves up the most…
Why you need to make these pumpkin beer brownies right freakin’ now BY KRISTY ALPERT, TODAY It’s pumpkin season, and, if you’re anything like me, you’re tired of hearing the phrase “pumpkin spice [fill in the blank].” Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of pumpkin, but I have no desire…
World’s Most Underrated Shopping Destinations By Kristy Alpert There’s something exhilarating about shopping on vacation. One-of-a-kind finds from local artisans, designer purchases from flagship storefronts, and markets teeming with local flavor only add to the allure of frittering away your funds in far-off destinations. For anyone who’s never shopped…
Make ‘Em Laugh … ‘Til They Cry By Kristy Alpert Jennifer Garner and Megan Mullally n Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Dale Robinette This comedic sweetheart may ruin your day.Although Megan Mullally is known best for bringing smiles to viewers’ faces with her lovable-mess roles…
Dallas’ Favorite Wiener Finally Settles Down By Kristy Alpert For years, Chef Brian C. Luscher has captivated Dallas diners with his culinary prowess at The Grape, charming his guests with seasonal foods prepared in increasingly inventive ways. But even though his signature style has brought the masses through his door, his…
How to Properly Sip Scotch By Kristy Alpert Scotch may be one of the most misunderstood spirits of all time. Most people assume there are very strict rules to follow when it comes to properly sipping a scotch, but that’s one myth the folks behind Dewars, one of the most…
A Vegan’s Respite By Kristy Alpert The idea for a fully vegetarian bed and breakfast was first planted nine years ago for Laura and Scott Slayton, the proud new owners of North Texas’ first ever vegetarian bed and breakfast. It was after their son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease that…
Botan: The new taste of healthy travel By Kristy Alpert Forget everything you’ve heard about juice fads and pre-made protein drinks. This is one bottled beverage that truly goes against the flow of liquid predispositions. Made from pea and plant-based proteins, Botan is the world’s first 100 percent soluble vegetable protein beverage,…
15 Insane Trips You Can Actually Afford By Kristy Alpert In theory, travel bucket lists are fantastic. Lists of adventures and places that inspire you and encourage you to explore the world more intently? We’re totally on board. After all, bucket lists are all about fulfilling dreams and conquering the odds…
