As soon as I saw the name of this week’s reviewed restaurant, it was like a siren song. I do not and cannot deny that tacos and wine are two of my favorite things. And when greatness comes together, you’ve got to take notice! As we arrived to the quaint, converted traditional craftsman home in the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, I can’t think of anything more welcoming than a sign that says “Come in…We have wine”. Recently named to Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants in Texas, Taco y

Who else has read The Great Gatsby? I did, in high school. I loved the story, not so much because of the plot, but because of the picture that was painted. The decadent parties, the feeling that every time that Jay Gatsby threw a party, it would be sparkling and magical. I became a fan of that Gatsby-esque decor as well. Art Deco. Straight lines, bold patterns, touches of gold and sparkle. And as soon as I walked into Grayson Social, I knew I would love it on the strength of

Brunchlust braved some heavy rain conditions in the name of brunch on our recent trip to Houston to check out State Fare for Sunday brunch. We had no regrets. State Fare is located in the happening Memorial City Mall area. Although my GPS made locating the restaurant MUCH more difficult than it should have been, there is plenty of parking garage spaces available. Trying to avoid the rain, we opted for the complimentary valet that all the spaces out front are dedicated to. We

If you can't tell, I love wine. Years ago I was the lucky winner of a trip to Napa Valley and it was there where I discovered my love for all things vino. Often I will walk into my local grocery store and pick up a few bottles that I've never had before, just to see how I like them. So when I happened upon a wine bar that offered brunch, I called my crew and IMMEDIATELY made it happen. Crú Wine Bar has a few locations throughout the metroplex, including a spot inside Dallas L

Lower Greenville is one of the most ecclectic spots in Dallas. You can find restaurants of all types, clothing options from new to vintage, music venues, wine bars...the list goes on. In my many years of riding up and down Greenville, I've driven past the Granada Theater a great number of times. But today I chose to stop and check out their neighboring beer garden, Sundown At Granada. Sundown At Granada "provides a beer selection of over 60+ beers, largest patio on Lower Gree

Greetings Brunchlusters! This week’s review is all about chicken. Whistle Britches not only specializes in it, but they do it EXTREMELY well. Located in North Dallas, it’s hard to believe that Whistle Britches used to be a Sonic Drive In when you walk in the place. The décor in this bright and airy place gives you a modern retro feel, with a huge patio. It was a little chilly out so we opted to stay indoors, however sitting near the open doors to the patio gave us just enough

Brunchlust hit the road and landed in Austin, Texas. If you've never been to Austin before, make the time. Austin is one of my favorite cities to visit in Texas. Eclectic, artistic, full of life and a fun time, Austin is a great city to explore. If you love the outdoors, Austin has you covered. There's running and walking paths galore. All sorts of outdoor opportunities with like-minded people. Love the arts and music? Austin is one of the most artistic and music driven citie

You know what I love about the brunch movement? Some of my favorite spots have embraced brunch and it allows me another chance to digest each spot in a new way. Such is the case with Cedars Social in Dallas. Located next to the SouthSide Lamar building, Cedars Social has been a hip bar that is popular with locals and a great spot to take visiting out-of-towners. If you are graced with visiting when the weather is pleasant, the outdoor patio with bench seating and a large fire

Ft Worth, Texas has it's own flavor. As much as it is paired with it's counterpart, Dallas, Ft. Worth definitely has a flow and DNA of it's own. So I was excited to take to the streets of this western city for brunch greatness. In the midst of local stores and brick-lined streets lies Brewed. While it's exterior looks very modern and rigid, with it's clean and straight lines, the interior reveals much personality. What if your living room was turned into a brunch spot? Times

When choosing a brunch spot, I usually pick based off of drink specials, first and foremost. Then I'll consider food. But when I feel like having a fancy brunch experience, Q De Cheval is my top choice. Located in the Intercontinental Hotel in Addison, TX, Q De Cheval is upscale brunch at it's finest. Crisp white linens. Delicate white china. A lavish buffet filled with steak, salmon, and lobster. A harp player for atmosphere. It's great. Q De Cheval has their own staples: om