Tag Archives: Houston

Kyle MacLachlan and his “Pursued by Bear” wines — an award-winning performance in Houston.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Some people would be content to win a Golden Globe award and to star in Dune, Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks, The Doors, Sex in the City, and Desperate Housewives.  Not Kyle MacLachlan.  He has a goal that goes beyond being … Continue reading →

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How did Houston’s distinctive “wine palate” develop?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Houston is a wine drinking city.  Because of its unique oil patch background, Houston has developed its own palate for Cabernet made in a middle-of-the road style.  Spec’s Charles M. Bear Dalton explains the origins of the Houston wine palate … Continue reading →

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A Choreographed Celebration of Music, Food & Wine at Triniti

Posted on September 1, 2012 by

A Choreographed Celebration of Music, Food & Wine Sunday September 23, 2012 Once again, Triniti Restaurant and Mercury, the orchestra redefined, are collaborating in what promises to be yet another extraordinary culinary event – the second in an ongoing series – … Continue reading →

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Houston’s BYOB Restaurants

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Spec’s Charles M. Bear Dalton has published his list of favorite BYOB restaurants in Houston.  Read Bear’s list here.  If you have a favorite BYOB restaurant that did not make it to Bear’s list, let us know.

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From River Oaks to Napa Valley

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Michael Stewart, a long-term River Oaks resident, became a Houston success story.  Now he’s well on his way to becoming a Napa Valley success story. Mr. Stewart graduated from Rice University  with a degree in electrical engineering. He founded Texas MicroSystems in … Continue reading →

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Affordable wine wows: Philippe’s Treviño Boyd earns top sommelier nod from national magazine

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

What Houston sommelier has assembled the most value-driven wine list in town? According to Food & Wine magazine, it’s Vanessa Treviño Boyd of Philippe Restaurant + Lounge, whom the magazine named one of seven top sommeliers for 2012. Treviño Boyd moved to … Continue reading →

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The 2011 Crush – Mixed Signals for Houston’s Wine Buyers

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

News of wine shortages and record harvests leaves Houston’s wine consumers confused as to where prices are headed.  Spec’s Charles Bear Dalton provides us with his perspective in this article.

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Sean Beck: Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Mixologist of the Month

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Wine Enthusiast has selected Houston’s own Sean Beck as its mixologist of the month.  Sean is the beverage director of Backstreet Cafe, Hugo’s, and Trevisio Restaurants.  Learn more about Sean here.

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Guy Stout: The Texas Wine Guy

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Texas Monthly magazine recently carried a feature article on Guy Stout, one of only 160 Master Sommeliers in the world and the first of only six in the state of Texas.  Learn more about Guy Stout here.

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A New Year’s Guide to Champagne and Sparkling Wine

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

by Emma Summers That time of year is now upon us. The holiday season is coming to an end, but certainly not without one last celebration. This weekend, many will gather throughout the country and world to celebrate the end … Continue reading →

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