The specialty at Sam Nimer’s restaurant is its sweet namesake. But its pasta dishes, like rigatoni carbonara with penne, aren’t to be missed, either.

Don’t dismiss a wine just because it doesn’t have a cork. Screwcap, Tetrapak, box … The type of closure is no longer a reflection of quality. These wines show just that.

A selection of live music, wine tastings, social events and other dining events in the neighborhood.

Cheap wine is more popular than ever, but the wine industry — and especially the wine writing part of it — seems to resent cheap wine more than ever. Their reasons aren’t quite clear, but chalk up much of the backlash to the fact they’re tired of cheap wine, and want to get back to making and writing about the expensive stuff. We can be a bit snobbish, no?

Vietnam native Anh Vo knew nothing about Jewish food before taking over Cindi’s NY Deli in 1989. Now few delis can match her matzo ball soup.

Sparkling wine has traditionally been something the wine business loved to hate. But lots of producers are now making sparkling wine, and it seems to be selling. So as you look for something to toast the holidays, keep in mind that bubbly doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

It’s perfect weather for a hot, steaming cup of joe, tea or chai from one of these neighborhood coffee shops.

A selection of live music, wine tastings, social events and other happenings in our neigborhood.

Owner and chef Anna Maria Pelaez spent half her life growing up in Bolivia and Argentina, and the Spanish influences abound at this local shop.

During November and December, everyone is afraid that if the wine isn’t right, Thanksgiving or Christmas or whatever will be ruined.

The State Fair of Texas season is upon us, but you don’t have to venture far from our neighborhood for gourmet fair food.

Dallas’ average high temperature in October starts at 83 degrees — and, thankfully, drops to 72 by the end of the month. Which means it’s time to enjoy red wine again.