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Valentine's Dinner at Chamberlain's Fish Market

Dallas is full of fabulous restaurants—I’d be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. However, I have to admit that Chamberlain’s Fish Market is now definitely in the top five for me.

One of the reasons is Chef Chamberlain himself, who has to be one of the most personable celebrity chefs in the area. I’d interviewed him about [...]

Adventures with George & Judy /or/ How to be a Bore

Ever had someone say something rude to you, and then hours (or days) later, you thought of all the sharp-witted things you could have said in return?  It’s not a very adult longing, but I sometimes wish I could step back in time and put “George and Julia” in their place.

My husband and I were [...]

The Perfect Martini

Martini fans can (and will) debate at length what makes up the “perfect Martini.” There are many angles on the topic—gin or vodka, olive or twist, dry or dirty, and so on.

I have my own personal preference, and so when I order a Martini, I always ask for it this way: “Very cold and very [...]