Life + Culture

Fall Fun Stuff

Don’t miss these six sensational seasonal events in DFW. Article by David Muscari Chefs For Farmers There are plenty of local food festivals to choose from in Dallas-Fort Worth, however, this mouthwatering fall culinary festival November 1-3 in Old City Park specifically showcases the talents of Texas’s top chefs and food artisans while spotlighting and celebrating sustainability, eco-consciousness, and the best in local cuisine.  Arts & Letters Live Texas Bound is an evening of short...

Local Services

Celebrating The Bubble

The Bubble Lounge Podcast host Martha Jackson reflects on the past six years ahead of the show’s anniversary celebration. Article by Lauren Stone | Photography by Adrian Faubel Photography Like all great things, The Bubble Lounge Podcast started with a simple idea—to tell the stories of a community. Now coming up on its six-year anniversary, the podcast’s host Martha Jackson reflects on the show’s incredible journey and how far it’s come. “What started as a small idea has grown into a...

Home + Design

Home Tour

Cherished Neighborhood Tradition Celebrates 25 Years of Festive Philanthropy Article by Diana Oates | Photography by John Cain Photography The Armstrong Bradfield Parent’s Association (ABPA) celebrates an impressive 25 years of their beloved Home for the Holidays Home Tour. This year’s tour promises to be unlike any other with four fantastic homes that exemplify elegance in design across various architectural styles. This parent-led organization has recruited some of its most dynamic members...

Health + Wellness

Making an Impact in Mental Healthcare

HeadFirst Mental Health Initiative provides therapy and other mental health resources to families in need. Article by Kelsey J Vanderschoot While leading her private practice HeadFirst Counseling, child and adolescent therapist Laura McLaughlin identified an unmet industry need. “We were turning people away and giving referrals for people who couldn't afford to pay out of pocket,” she recalls. “There wasn't really a solution that was matching people with experienced, quality therapists...

Travel

A Journey of Gratitude and Discovery

Find a feeling of connection to the earth in the Serengeti Article by The Four Seasons Safari Lodge Nestled in the heart of the Serengeti’s untamed beauty, the Four Seasons Safari Lodge is a sanctuary of luxury, adventure and connection. It’s a place where the call of the wild meets the comfort of personalized service, where the rugged landscape invites exploration, and where the rich tapestry of life on the savanna unfolds before your eyes. Wake up to a sunrise painting the sky in hues of...

Sports + Recreation

Dallas’s Original Cowboy

A new biography of 1960s quarterback Don Meredith traces his exceptional football career and Texas-size personality. Article by David Muscari   Contemporary fans of the Dallas Cowboys are quite familiar with names like Troy Aikman, Tony Romo, and Dak Prescott. But what about the guy who really kick started it all? It is hard to believe that there has never been a full length biography of early quarterback Don Meredith.    That is until now.   Longtime Dallas Morning News columnist and...

Food + Beverage

Elevate Your Family Dinner This Fall

From captivating tableside preparations to high-quality ingredients, Sadelle’s new three-course kids menu creates the perfect setting to indulge in memorable family dinners this fall. Article by Lauren Stone Sadelle’s Dallas is redefining the family dining experience with its newly launched three-course kids menu. Head chef and creator of the menu, Kieth Potter, believes in crafting meals that not only satisfy but also create lasting memories for families. “With this menu, we wanted to...

Food + Beverage

Park Cities' Favorite Food

No other American metropolitan region can boast the quality and variety of cuisine more than Big D. Article by David Muscari We live in a city that is built for foodies. With an international reputation in culinary circles, Dallas is a favorite with critics and fans of fine dining. The Park Cities in particular overflows with discriminating tastes, fine-tuned by travel experiences and a legendary desire to sample cuisine from around the world, serving a population that continues to explode...

Entertainment

Texas-Sized Fun

24 Days of Fun (and Food) at the State Fair of Texas Article by Cynthia Smoot | Photography by State Fair of Texas. Cover photo by Erin Kiel, @deepfriedintheheartoftx This year’s State Fair of Texas extravaganza began September 27 and will run through October 20. Within those 24-days, hundreds of activities are spread throughout the fairgrounds, free with your admission ticket to help your family create new memories and traditions at the most Texan place on Earth which is why this year’s theme...

Beauty

Calling the Shots

As owner of Botox Bar & Aesthetics, Brentney Blair aims to educate her clients around improving their health through aesthetic treatments and functional medicine. Article by Kelsey Vanderschoot | Photography by Grant Miller Brentney Blair’s dream of working in aesthetics began while watching Beverly Hills plastic surgeons on Dr. 90210 . “I thought ‘I wonder how I can get into that industry without being a physician,’” the now registered nurse and laser safety officer remembers. She was...