Arts + Culture

THE STEWARDSHIP OF ART

The Crow Museum and Preston Hollow collectors Carl and Marilynn Thoma share a commitment to preserving art and making it accessible to others. Article by Nathan Smith Trammell and Margaret Crow spent decades collecting Asian art. In 1998, they opened a museum in the Dallas Arts District so others could experience it. Nearly three decades later, that original act of access still shapes the Crow Museum of Asian Art, now operating two free locations across North Texas. The Crow’s history has...

Life + Culture

An Evening at Palladino’s

Joseph Palladino returns to Dallas with a namesake restaurant rooted in decades of hospitality, family ties and a vision for elevated dining in Preston Hollow. Article by Nathan Smith For Joseph Palladino, opening Palladino’s Steak & Seafood in Dallas brings him back to a city that has played a central role in both his career and his life. After decades in the Dallas restaurant scene, this chapter carries something especially personal: his own name is on the door. “I’m thrilled to be back in...

Arts + Culture

BEAUTIFUL CONNECTIONS

Meaningful conversations. A purpose worth gathering for. Southern Belle Foundation is creating a community where women can connect, uplift one another and give back. Article by Nathan Smith | Photography by Thani Viriyaki A Foundation With a Feeling Southern Belle Foundation brings together the social and charitable sides of community life. Founded by Sarina Nguyen, the Dallas-Fort Worth organization brings women together through themed brunches, local restaurants, fashion and lifestyle...

Arts + Culture

A Life in Harmony

Professional harpist Merry Miller Guba brings music, afternoon tea and family recipes together in The Harmony of Tea. Article by Nathan Smith | Photography by HOFFMAN MEDIA Merry Miller Guba is a professional harpist, tea and entertainment expert, and author of The Harmony of Tea . She began piano at age five and harp at 12 in Mesquite, booking her first professional harp engagement that same year. By 15, she says, she was performing afternoon tea at The Mansion in Dallas. Miller later moved...

Food + Beverage

State Fair Flavors Worth Every Bite

Twelve Unforgettable Fair Foods Guaranteed To Satisfy Every Texas Craving This Season Article by Cynthia Smoot This year's State Fair of Texas returns with its usual blend of Texas-sized creativity and deep-fried ambition, and 2026 is no exception. From this year's Big Tex Choice Award finalists to time-tested Midway classics, we've combed the fairgrounds to bring you the must-try foods that stand above the rest, so your coupons are spent wisely, and your taste buds are happy. 1.  Rousso’s...

Food + Beverage

State Fair of Texas STAR

The Legacy of This Fourth-Generation Family's Indelible Impact Serves Up Unforgettable State Fair Food Article by David Muscari Sharing a review of last year’s State Fair of Texas favorite written by Dave Muscari, we feature Farm Pac Kitchens and their award winning Brisket and Brew Stuffed Pretzel being served once more this year. As visitors from near and far flock to Fair Park for music, midway rides, football and of course legendary fried creations and other tasty treats. Their food...

Life + Culture

A Legacy of Giving

Volunteer David Osborne Champions The State Fair's Nonprofit Mission, Investing In Scholarships, Youth, And The Future Of Texas. Article by Cynthia Smoot The State Fair of Texas has always been part of David Osborne's life. The Garland, Texas native fondly recalls visits to the annual event—eating delicious fried foods, strolling through the Automobile building and livestock barns, attending the Red River Rivalry, and even riding the Comet Coaster, the iconic wooden roller coaster on the...

Arts + Culture

What A White Cane Makes Possible

Envision's White Cane Day Walk returns to the Dallas Zoo on October 17, with artwork by John Bramblitt. Article by Nathan Smith On October 17, the Dallas Zoo will fill with families, supporters, guide dogs and people carrying white canes for Envision Dallas' White Cane Day Walk. The evening is a fundraiser and a celebration, but the object at its center represents something much larger. For someone navigating vision loss, a white cane can mean mobility, confidence and the ability to decide...

Arts + Culture

Guarding the Lost Angels

Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Seven Angels arrive in Dallas as the Museum of Biblical Art prepares to welcome guests for an October 15 gala among the newly installed works. Article and Photography by Nathan Smith Louis Comfort Tiffany was born into a world already prepared for him. His father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, had founded Tiffany & Co. and built it into one of America's great luxury houses. Wealth, social standing and a place within the family business awaited the younger Tiffany. Instead, he...

Wellness

The Art of Living Well, Longer

Purpose, curiosity and connection can make the years ahead not simply longer, but richer still. Article by Kelly Lindner I’ve been thinking a lot about aging lately. Partly because I’m getting older, and partly because I work in an industry that revolves around caring for and learning from older adults. If I’m being honest, there’s another reason: Every day, I see seniors who have made the decision to live well, longer . The “doddering old timer” of my youth has been replaced by a vibrant...